Newsletter 8.7.22
Attendance- This week’s attendance is 91% The best attending class is Year 4 again!
Dear parent/ carer,
Our year 6 children represented our school extremely well during their taster days in both Penyrheol and Morriston Comprehensive schools this week. I am pleased to say they made an excellent first impression. Well done Year 6! There are just 9 days in primary school for this lovely year 6 class and we hope they continue to enjoy these final days with us.
We have had a wonderful week in school practicing for the concerts this week. I’m looking forward to seeing the children in their costumes ready to entertain you with singing, dancing and some acting. Our Key Stage 2 children will be performing on Wednesday evening at 6pm so please make sure you have purchased your tickets from Mrs Seager in the school office. We will not be taking any payment at the door this year however, there will be a raffle!
Our foundation Phase pupils have been busy learning their songs ready for Thursday afternoon. We have decided that there will be two tickets per family as there is just one performance. Please purchase your tickets from your child’s class teacher, as we will not be taking any payments at the door apart from the raffle.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Jones for organising the Greg Rees Tournament on Wednesday. We had over 100 children from 4 different schools in Swansea taking part in football, netball, and rugby games. Mr Civil and Miss Trotman did a sterling job coaching the rugby and netball teams throughout the day. Tre Uchaf came second overall but the children who represented our school did an amazing job. We are very proud of you; well done to all involved!
Our Education Welfare Officer visited the school this week to look at our school’s attendance. She is particularly concerned about those children whose attendance falls under 85%. A letter has now been sent to raise our concerns with you. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me particularly if you feel you require help and support.
After school clubs have now stopped for Sumer term. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff who have given up their time to run a wonderful range of after-school activities that have enriched our learning provision. Clubs will be back in Autumn Term so if you have any ideas or suggestions please let us know!
Our Busy Bee after-school club (paid) will be starting in September for a trial period of one month in the first instance. A booking link will be sent to you before the end of the term to give us an idea of numbers. The sessions will need to be paid for in advance.
Thank you to those parents who have topped up their SQUID accounts to pay for school dinners. Please make sure you don’t go into arrears and check your account every Sunday so there is enough money for the week ahead. Please provide a packed lunch if required.
On Tuesday, staff and governors met to discuss our shared vision for Tre Uchaf as we move into the new Curriculum for Wales. The children will be discussing this with me next week and we will share it with you in September. You gave us a great insight into your opinions of what’s important to you as parents and carers so thank you for all your suggestions, it is much appreciated.
Please remember my door is always open to you if I can help in any way. Pop in to see me before or after school or ring Mrs Seager in the office to make an appointment. I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Mrs L Davies
11th July Afternoon nursery visit to Estuary- Foreshore Park
12th Morning nursery trip to Blackpill
13th July Foundation Phase visit to Aberavon beach
13th July Enterprise final
13th July New children to visit school Year 2
13th July Key stage 2 Summer concert 6pm
14th July Key stage 2 visit to Pembrey beach
14th July 1.30pm Reception/ Year 1 and Year 2 Summer singalong
15th July Year 6 leavers party in Limitless
15th July STF Football tournament
18th July Afternoon nursery sports day 1pm
19th July Year 6 assembly at 9.30am
19th July Sports day for years 1 and 2 at 1.30pm
20th July Morning nursery and Reception sports day (am)
20th July Year 3 and 4 sports day 11am-12 20th July Year 5/6 sports day 1.30pm
21st July Class parties and last day of term
22nd July INSET DAY- No school for children
Monday 5th September is an INSET DAY
Tuesday 6th September school starts for most pupils.