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At Risca Primary, community engagement is central to our aims. We build strong connections not only with our local community but also with wider community groups who help enrich our children’s learning in meaningful ways.
Through shared projects such as cooking sessions, local visits, and family learning workshops, our children gain real‑life experiences that deepen their understanding of the world around them.
We regularly welcome people of authority—such as Police Officers, Firefighters, and other community leaders—who support our learning through talks, safety sessions, and workshops. Visits to local churches and other community spaces further strengthen pupils’ sense of belonging, respect, and responsibility. Our wider community partners also bring diverse experiences and perspectives that broaden our children’s horizons and learning.
Together, these links with both our local and wider community help us create an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can grow, contribute, and thrive.
Some examples of our connections within our community:
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At Risca Primary, we value the strong links we share with our local and wider community. Throughout the year, we welcome a range of community partners and visitors into school to support learning and build connections.
Fire & Police and other services
They deliver regular safety sessions across different year groups, as well as curriculum‑linked visits and workshops that support and extend our pupils’ learning.
Community Volunteers Wales
Support Risca Primary through donations, cooking workshops, food‑pantry sessions, and many other helpful activities that enrich our pupils’ experiences.
Play Sports Wales
Provide weekly PE sessions for children
The Animal Guyz
At Risca Primary we are proud to work with The Animal Guyz on their “5 to Survive” challenge, helping our pupils take simple, everyday actions to care for the environment and support local wildlife.
STEM Visits and Workshops
Visits to the Ty Darren site and STEM sessions led by the Wilmott Dixon team help our pupils build real‑world STEM skills and understand how learning applies beyond the classroom.
Pontymister Cricket Club
Sessions with Risca Cricket Club help our pupils stay active, build skills, and connect with the local community.
Shops
Visits to local shops help our pupils build money awareness and real‑life confidence while strengthening their links with the community.
Local Churches and Ministers
At Risca Primary, visits to local churches and assemblies led by ministers from different faiths help our pupils build respect, responsibility, and a strong sense of belonging.
Risca Library
Visits to Risca Library and librarian visits help our pupils foster a love of reading and strengthen their link to the local community.
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