Newsletter week ending 26th May
Theme next week: Being a good citizen
Welsh phrase of the fortnight: Beth sy’n bod? What’s the matter?
Best Attending classes: Year 5 for the third week in a row with 93%
Whole school attendance is down to 85.9%
Newyddion a Criw Cymraeg,
This half term classes are sending out their Welsh mascots for children to take home and write about. Uncle Bryn, Ffion Myfanwy and ffrindiau are off on their travels. If you child has been chosen to take them home, please take good care of them!
Diolch,
Criw Cymraeg
Our Reception class visited Brynteg Farm and had a magical day yesterday. The children haven’t stopped talking about it today and were so excited to tell me about the chicken on Mrs Hartup’s head. I wish I was there to see that!
Our wellbeing target on our school improvement plan is developing well and the Active Travel and Rights Respecting school aspect has almost been achieved! We were delighted to share our active travel progress with staff from other schools who have just started the Active Travel scheme. Diolch to Mr Civil for hosting this event.
Year 2 entertained their families on Monday afternoon with their performances for the ‘Beat Band and Boogie show’. I can’t wait for TreUchaf’s Got Talent this year so you can show the school your talents. Ardderchog pawb!
Our Year 6 pupils went to a the Penyrheol Transition council event on Thursday and represented our school brilliantly. Pupil voice plays a huge part in our school and ensuring we listen to learners to make improvements has been fundamental to our success. Our pupils always speak positively about Tre Uchaf and are always respectful. I am a very proud headteacher!
Police / School beat workshops
This week our school’s liaison officer PC Laura Anthony visited school to lead workshops for our Years 3,4,5 and 6 children. Topics explored included grooming, friend or foe, anti-social behaviour and internet safety.
Family Learning
Don’t forget family learning afternoons on a Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 3pm. This week they had a Teddy bears outing which looked like great fun! Parents and carers of children in reception, Year1 and Year 2 can attend free of charge!
Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer for our school is Mrs Louise Davies, the Headteacher. In her absence the Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Stephanie Edwards. The Governor with responsibility for Child Protection and Safeguarding is Mrs Rachel Rees, the Chair of Governors
After school clubs
Monday-
Chess
Maths
Criw Cymraeg
Tuesday-
Board Games
Thursday–
Bronze Ambassadors
Cycling
Clwb Cymraeg
3D printing and coding
School Uniform
Hopefully this sunny weather is here to stay so with that in mind I thought it would be best to clear up any confusion around Summer uniform.
| Acceptable | Garments not acceptable |
| Black or grey shorts White or red polo shirt or plain t-shirt Red and white gingham summer dress Sandals with socks covering toes Trainers Sunhats Sunglasses | Flip flops Crocs Sandals without socks Denim hotpants Very short cycling shorts which expose body parts that others don’t want to see Crop top t-shirts Vest tops or strappy tops that expose shoulders Hoop earrings Multi-coloured t-shirts with large branding or slogans |
St David’s Close Car park
The residents of St David’s close have asked me to remind you that the small carpark at the back of the school is for residents only. Some families are parking there and have damaged cars by letting their children swing the car door open banging into the car parked next to them. This has resulted in 2 cars being scratched and damaged this week. Please ensure children are safe and open doors carefully while respecting other people’s property. Many thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Next year’s Year 6 class of 24 hoodies
The jade green leavers hoodies will be available online from 1st June via Sew and Sew. The children chose a beautiful shade of green, da iawn pawb! There is an option to pay in instalments if that’s easier but please remember they are not to be worn until the children are in Year 6 in September.
I hope you all have a lovely week off and we’ll see you bright and early on Tuesday 6th June.
Mrs Davies
Diary Dates
Monday 5th June
INSET DAY- School closed to pupils
Tuesday 6th June
Trumpet lessons for Year 6
KS2 Singing ( Summer show)
Wednesday 7th June
School council meeting
Rights Respecting School afternoon with buddy classes
Year 6 and Year 2
Year 5 and Year 1
Year 4 and Reception
Year 3 and ISTF
JSTF pupils will work alongside their year groups.
RRS sharing assembly 2.30pm
Thursday 8th June
Crucial Crew
Criw Iiath Assembly
Violins
3D Printing club
Friday 9th June
Year 3Swimming
Welsh whisperer transition event
Tiddly Tots parent and toddler group
Pupil of the month Assembly
Interest Groups
Interviews for ALNco role
Future Events
Monday 12th June
School nurse to talk about nutrition, sleep, fluid intake and sugar content to Ks2 children
Primary Partners rehearsals
Tuesday13th June
10.30 FP sports day
1.30 KS2 Sports day
STF to visit Brangwyn Hall at 10am
Wednesday 14th June
Grand Theatre Performance Year 6
Thursday 15th June
Year 5 taster day to Penyrheol. Please see the letter from Mr Benney regarding the day.
Friday 16th June
Nursery Sports day
Monday 19th June
Welsh Athlete to visit school for the day
Wednesday 21st June
Greg Rees Tournament
Thursday 22nd June
PTA Summer fayre
Friday 23rd June
Year 6 Transition to comprehensive workshop with CAMHS outreach team
27th June
STF sports day and picnic
30th June
JSTF Swimming starts
Monday and Tuesday 3rd and 4th July
Year 6 Transition days to Comprehensive
Wednesday 5th July
STF Football event
1.30pm Summer singalong FP
6th July
9am 6 a side football transition event for Year 6
Friday 7th July
Nursery Summer Singalong 10.30am
Monday 10th July
Work experience pupils from Year 10 to visit school
Tuesday 11th July
FP trip to Aberavon beach
Thursday 13th July
Cluster Enterprise Final Year 6
Nursery parents to meet with Reception staff
Friday 14th July
Nursery Summer trip
Monday 17th July
Annual Reports sent to parents
Wednesday 19th July
Year 6 Leaving Assembly. (Time to be confirmed)
Thursday 20th July
KS2 trip to Pembrey
Friday 21st July
Last day in school for pupils
Monday 24th July
INSET DAY for Staff Training.
25th July
Food and Fun Summer play scheme starts! More information will follow after half term. Thank you to Miss Sidaway for organising.