Newsletter
6th January 2017
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !
WELCOME BACK!!
We hope you had a very pleasant Christmas holiday. As you know the weather can be very unpredictable and is currently very cold. Please ensure that your child comes to school in a coat/hat/scarf/gloves etc. and that girls are wearing either trousers or a skirt/dress with thick tights to ensure maximum warmth when out on the yard at break and lunch times.
Punctuality
A big well done to all those pupils who are arriving and being collected on time! It’s a fantastic start to the new term! However, some pupils are still arriving late, so please may I remind you that School begins at 8.50am prompt. When children arrive late it causes considerable disruption to the class, as lessons will have already begun and lateness also affects your child’s attendance percentages. Could you please make a huge effort to get your child to school on time every day. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that the day gets off to a smooth start.
After School Clubs
This term we have a fantastic range of after school clubs for the children to expand their talents.
v Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 10th January for 10 weeks – Drama Club, run by Mrs Raybould from 3.00pm-4.15pm for Years 3-6.
v Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 10th January for 6 weeks – Welsh Club, run by Miss Griffiths and Mrs Tilston from 3.00pm – 4.00pm for Years 1 and 2.
v Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 11th January for 6 weeks – Grub Club, run by Mr Hamilton from 3.00pm – 4.10pm for Years 3-6.
v Continuing every Wednesday 3.00pm-4.15pm for another 3 weeks – Guitar Club.
v Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 11th January for 6 weeks - Craft Club, run by Mrs Roscoe and Miss Bryan from 3.00pm-4.00pm for Reception and Year 1.
v Every Thursday starting Thursday 12th January for 6 weeks – Mini Refs Club, run by Mr Hughes from 3.00pm – 4.10pm for Years 4, 5 and 6.
Clubs are a continuation of the school day therefore we continue to expect high levels of behaviour at all clubs.
Class CH Swimming Lessons
A reminder, that this term the children in Class CH will be attending swimming lessons on Friday mornings at Chirk baths. All children will need a swimming costume, towel, hairbrush and £1 towards the cost of transport. We will be leaving at around 9.00am so please make sure that your children are here punctually.
Class SG – Reading Records
Please could parents of children in Reception class ensure that they return their child’s reading record on a daily basis.
Free School Meals
If you are on any of the following benefits you may be eligible from Free School Meals for your child/ren:- Income Support, Child Tax Credit with income below the set limit, Immigration and Asylum Seekers Allowance, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Guarantee Element of Pension Credit. Please contact the school office if you would like an application form.
Fundraising
We would like to thank you for all your kind donations towards our chosen charities ‘Save the Children’ and ‘Nightingale House’. In result of our Jolly Jumpers Day and Reindeer Run on Friday 16th December, together we have raised £410.66 which will be split equally between the two charities. Thank you once again for your tremendous support.
Online Payments
As you will now be aware we have set up a new online payments system. You are now able to make payments Online by debit/credit card at www.wrexham.gov.uk/pay by selecting pay online, shop directory and then Ysgol Maes-y-Llan. By using this system you can pay for things such as school dinners, snack, trips, afterschool coaching and more. If you have any questions or feedback please do not hesitate to call into the office or ring us on 01978 820991.
Admissions to Nursery – September 2017
Nursery Admission applications for September 2017 (children who have their 3rd birthday by 31st August 2015) are now made via the On-line Admissions Service. All parent’s need is their email address in order to make an on-line application from their home computer. To access this service go to www.wrexham.gov.uk/admissions from 3rd January when it will become live. All applications must be returned 24th February.
Term Dates
Spring Term
Half Term Close Friday 17th February 2017
Half Term Open Monday 27th February 2017
Term Closes Friday 7th April 2017
Summer Term
Term Opens Tuesday 25th April (Monday 24th April – Training Day)
May Day Monday 1st May 2017 (Bank Holiday)
Half Term Close Friday 26th May 2017
Half Term Open Monday 5th June 2017
Term Closes Wednesday 20th July (Thursday 21st July – Training Day)