It has been an action-packed and successful spring term with so many great activities and events enjoyed across the school community. I'd also like to acknowledge the support received from parents and carers during disruptive periods of poor weather and industrial action.
In this months newsletter, we provide a range of updates, news and important diary dates for the summer term including bank holidays and sports days.
Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Mrs H. Middleton all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. On behalf of the whole school community, thank you for your outstanding work this year and best wishes for this exciting new chapter.
School News
outdoor works
As you will have seen, we are absolutely delighted with the installation of our new outdoor equipment and classroom. It has been a pleasure to watch the works progress and we are now really excited for the children to start using it after the Easter break.
world book day 2023
Our PPS World Book Day took place on the on March 7th. The school was buzzing with excitement and the classrooms were filled with an array of different characters. Each class decorated their door using a book/author as inspiration. The School Council judged the entries carefully, and after much deliberation, UKS2:EW - Miss Williams' class were announced as the winners with their Horrible Histories theme. Da iawn!
st david's Day
Eisteddfod success
This year we were excited to return to hosting face to face celebrations for St David's Day. Both FP and KS2 pupils took part in many Eisteddfod events and activities both on and off stage.
Year 6 residential
Year 6 experienced their first school residential trip this month when they visited Tregoyd House, Brecon. Pupils fully embraced the opportunity and showed their energy and enthusiasm when trying many different experiences, including abseiling, canoeing, archery and launching themselves on the zipwire! Staff at the venue commented about how polite and friendly our pupils were. So proud of them all!
Trips across the school
It has been lovely to see classes enjoying the opportunity to visit somewhere beyond the school grounds this month. So many fantastic learning experiences including visits to Plantasia and Llancaiach Fawr Manor.
spanish club
Our new Spanish club organised and delivered by Pencoed Comprehensive school's wonderful 'Language Ambassadors', is proving to be a hit. A huge thank you to Mrs K. Davies who has helped to organise and run the club. Muchas gracias!
easter
We have had lots of egg-citing events planned to celebrate Easter at PPS, including our Easter Bonnet parade for our Lower Foundation Phase, an Easter Egg hunt for our Upper Foundation Phase pupils and an egg decorating competition for our Key Stage 2 pupils. The whole school are also invited to enter our 'cracking' Easter Raffle, for a chance to win one of our special Easter themed hampers! £1 to enter. CLOSING DATE FOR RAFFLE IS TODAY (Thursday 30th March).
Easter Bonnet Parade for LFP pupils (Nursery & Reception only) - Friday 31st March @2.15pm - If the weather is poor, we will communicate alternative arrangements to these parents.
Egg Decorating Competition KS2 pupils - bring in entries on Friday 31st March
Easter Raffle to be drawn - Friday 31st March
pupil news
Congratulations to the following pupils:
Stacey - for being selected to play for the District Girls Football Team.
Rosie - fantastic gymanstics success!
family engagement
Baby & Toddler Group
It was lovely to meet lots of new families at our toddler group this month. The children loved exploring the puzzle table, playing with the construction toys and choosing a book to take home from our ‘Together Time Library’. All welcome, every Friday morning.
Pop Up library
Thank you to Pencoed library staff for organising more successful class sessions in the ‘Pop Up’ library. This has been an excellent resource during the library refurbishment, elements of which we plan to continue with the support of the wonderful library staff.
Pencoed library has now been reopened and we highly recommend that you make a visit there soon! Well done to all involved!
well-Being
StAFF RECOGNITION AWARD
Mrs Roberts, Miss Williams & Mrs Newton - for their efforts in organising fantastic Eisteddfod events for pupils across the school.
Well-being CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Mrs Thomas, Mr Raymond, Miss Williams, Miss Abell, Mrs Maund & Mrs Jenkins - for their efforts in supporting Y6 pupils during their residential trip.
Dates for your diary
Monday 17th April - Back to school
Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday
Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday
Friday 19th - Sunday 21st May - Year 5 Llangrannog Residential Visit
Wednesday 24th May - Foundation Phase Sports Day
Friday 26th May - End of Half Term
Monday 5th June - Pupils return to school after half term
Friday 16th June - KS2 Sports Day
Friday 14th July - Summer Festival (3.30-7pm)
Friday 21st July - Last day of the school year for pupils
Remaining Inset Days:
Monday 24th July
photos from this month
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 K. Maund or Mrs Brennan (Designated Safeguarding Leads).
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
Phone: 01656 815730
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