As we approach the end of the school year, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, families and the pupils themselves for your continued efforts and commitment to the school. It has been a hugely successful and enjoyable year to date and within this June newsletter, we celebrate lots of the most recent activities and initiatives. 

I'd also like to signpost you towards our transition arrangements and a detailed list of dates for the diary including the confirmed Inset days for the start of the next academic year. It is an extremely busy time of year and I hope you find this section a useful reference point. 

We recognise that transition to new classes / schools can be a very anxious time for children. If you feel your child requires extra support with this, please reach out to us. 

Many thanks for your continued support and cooperation.

Mr Raymond

Regular attendance at school is a priority which will in turn provide pupils with the best possible chances in life to succeed and to achieve their goals. Punctuality is also a legal requirement and pupils must attend on time. Persistent lateness has a detrimental effect on a child’s learning and also disrupts other pupils within the class and throughout the school. 

We have seen a real increase in lates recently. Please be reminded that if a child arrives after 9:00, and therefore enters through the main office, a late slip must be completed. This is due to safeguarding reasons - we need to have accurate records of which children are on-site at all times. Please do not allow children to enter the building via the main office without a member of staff being aware and a late slip being handed in. 

You may have seen our EWO, Judith Wilkins, at drop off time in recent days. Judith has been monitoring punctuality and speaking to families for whom regular lateness remains a concern. 

Many thanks for your continued support and cooperation with this vital aspect of school life. 

The School Essentials Grant will open on 1 July 2025. More information can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/school-essentials-grant-help-school-costs
If you think you may be eligible, please contact the office in person or via admin.pencoedps@bridgend.cymru

Who is eligible?
Families with children in reception to year 11 on lower incomes and who get certain benefits (e.g. Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance) can apply for £125 per child and extra funding for your school. All children in local authority care also qualify for the grant. 

The School Essentials Grant can help cover the costs of:

• school uniform, including coats and shoes

• school activities, including learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities

• classroom essentials, including pens, pencils and school bags

• IT equipment

• uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to: scouts, guides, cadets, martial arts, sports, performing arts, or dance

Please see key dates and information regarding upcoming transition arrangements.

• 10th July (AM) and 16th July (PM) Transition sessions in new classes - more info to follow

• 10th July - Parents will be informed of their child’s new class teacher via Dojo. Photos of all teachers will also be shared.

• 10th July - ‘All about my child’ activity to be shared with parents

• W/b 14th July -  New classes to be created on Class Dojo

• 17th July - Reports shared with parents via Dojo

Our current year 6 pupils have separate transition to Pencoed Comprehensive on Wednesday 3rd July.

July

• Thursday 3rd July - Y6 transition to Pencoed Comprehensive 

• Thursday 3rd July (evening) - Y6 Prom

• Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th July - Y5 Llangrannog Residential

• Thursday 10th July (AM) and 16th July (PM) Transition sessions in new classes - more info to follow

• Thursday 10th July - Parents will be informed of their child’s new class teacher via Dojo. Photos of all teachers will also be shared.

• Thursday 10th July - ‘All about my child’ activity to be shared with parents

• Friday 11th July - Summer Festival - 3.30pm onwards

• Wednesday 16th July - 9.30am - Billy Gardner awards assembly  (years 3-6 pupils to attend)

• Thursday 17th July - 9.30am - Y6 Leavers concert for Parents/Carers

• Thursday 17th July - Reports shared with parents via Dojo

• Friday 18th July - End of term for pupils

• Monday 21st July - INSET day

Confirmed Inset Days - 2025-26

• Monday 1st September 2025

• Tuesday 2nd September 2025

The remaining Inset Days will be communicated once confirmed. 

Safeguarding

• At Pencoed Primary School, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. If you have a concern about the safety or well-being of a child, please report this immediately to either Mr Raymond, Mrs H. Middleton, Mrs Maund or Mrs Brennan (Designated Safeguarding Leads).  In addition, advice can be sought from Mrs A. Williams, Designated Governor for Child Protection.

• If you are a parent or a visitor to the school and you are worried about the safety or well-being of a child or family please ask to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Leads or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

• Please access our child protection and safeguarding policy here - https://www.pencoedprimary.co.uk/school-policies-1/ 

Contact Us

Please let us know if you have any comments regarding the contents of this newsletter or any other matter relating to Pencoed Primary School. All issues will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. If you would prefer to make a personal appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us:

• Email: admin@pencoedps.bridgend.cymru or contact@pencoedprimary.co.uk

• Phone: 01656 815730