Lôn Price
Wrecsam
LL11 2NB
Ffôn: 01978 318830 / / Rhosddu Primary School
Price’s Lane
Wrexham
LL11 2NB
Tel: 01978 318830
YSGOL GYNRADD RHOSDDU
RHOSDDU PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mrs M. Young B.A. (Q.T.S.)
Headteacher
4TH October, 2017
NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2017
Welcome back to school. The school has an ‘Open Door’ policy and staff are willing to discuss any concerns with parents. Could we please ask you to make an appointment either before or after school and not during the school day unless regarded as urgent.
STAFFING
Headteacher - Mrs. M. Young
Deputy Headteacher - Mrs. L. Baker
Management Team - Mrs. L. Baker, Mrs. L. Price, Mrs.Z.Jebb
Early Foundation Phase:
Mrs N. Green-Teacher
Mrs. D. Grindley-Teacher
Miss K. Williams-N.N.E.B.
Miss J. Ellis-T.A.
Mrs. L. Hodges-T.A.
Miss E. Valentine-T.A.
Mrs. L. Hughes-T.A. (afternoons)
Mrs. C. Bate-T.A. (mornings)
Nursery Plus - Mrs.L. Hughes and Mrs. L.Gauterin (mornings)
Upper Foundation Phase:
Coch Year 1- Miss M. Roberts (Teacher), Mrs. J. Czulowski (N.N.E.B.), Miss T. Stott P.P.A
Melyn Year 2 - Mr. P Whittaker (Teacher), Mrs.K. Purcell (T.A.), Miss T. Stott P.P.A.
Gwyrdd Year 1/2 – Mrs.L. Price (Teacher), Mrs. L. Brown (T.A.), Miss T. Stott P.P.A. & Management time
Juniors
Class D Year 3- Miss C. Jones (Teacher), Mrs. Shone (T.A.), Mrs.L. Aldridge P.P.A.
Class E Year 4- Mrs. S. Edwards (Teacher), Mrs. N. Morris (Teacher)
Mrs. N. Belton (TA)
- Miss V. Singleton (covering Maternity leave) & Mrs. M. Burges
- (covering Maternity leave P.P.A.)
Class F Year 3/4 - Miss C. Sumner (Teacher) Mrs. L. Aldridge P.P.A.
Class G Year 5- Mrs. J. Jones (Teacher), Miss C. Samuels (T.A.) Mrs.L.Aldridge P.P.A.
Class H Year 5/6 - Mrs. Z.Jebb (Teacher and SENCO) Mrs. L. Aldridge P.P.A.
& Management Time
Class I Year 6- Mrs. L. Baker (Teacher), Mrs. J. Hughes (Teacher)
-Miss A. Gidalow (T.A.)
Mrs. J. Hughes, (Teacher) will be taking various groups/classes on Wednesday mornings.
School Hours
Nursery a.m. -9.00 a.m. -11.30 a.m.
Nursery p.m.-12.30 p.m.-3.00 p.m.
Foundation Phase-9.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m.
Juniors (Key Stage 2)-9.00 a.m.-3.15 p.m.
Foundation Phase
We have a large number of pupils and we wish to ensure that they go home safely with an appropriate adult. Could we ask parents to be patient with us at the end of day. We would ask please, that any parent wishing to speak to a member of staff, waits until all the children have been handed over safely.
Rhosddu Cares Club
Manager/Registered Person-Mrs. J. Czulowski
Supervisor-Miss K. Williams
Opening hours-Morning8.15 a.m.-9.00 a.m.
-Afternoon3.00 p.m.-5.30 p.m.
Information packs are available from the Rhosddu Cares Club.
Lateness
School starts at 9.00 a.m. when the bell goes. Pupils arriving late through the main Reception entrance doors, after the start of the school day, will need to be ‘signed in’.
Absence
It is vitally important that your child does not miss any school sessions as there will not be the opportunity for them to ‘catch up’ with lessons that they miss. If your child is ill the school needs to be informed by telephone that morning or afternoon for p.m. nursery. If you are unable to telephone, an explanatory note would be required on the child’s return.
The Local Authority’s Attendance Support Officer regularly monitors pupil attendance and punctuality. The Officer may make a home visit or report it to the Authority if necessary.
If your child needs a medical appointment during school time, the school requires written or verbal notification from a parent. For dental appointments, the school requires a dentist’s appointment card. Where possible appointments should be made out of school time. On return to school following a medical appointment, pupils must be signed in and will be given an ‘M’ mark for medical authorised absence.
Uniform
It was lovely to see how smart the children looked in their full school uniforms. Please label all your children’s clothing and shoes. Training shoes should only be worn at break times for football/netball etc. (If genuine difficulties occur, please see the Headteacher). Please ensure that your child is equipped with suitable clothing for colder weather i.e. a warm coat, hat, scarf gloves etc. NB Please note that jewellery is not allowed in school as earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets,etc can be a safety hazard.
Medical
If your child suffers from or develops asthma, allergies or other medical conditions in the future please inform your class teacher so that they can be added to the lists. This is to ensure that all members of teaching staff are aware.
Illness
If your child has diarrhoea and/or vomiting, they will need to be kept away from school for 48 hours following the last episode.
Holidays
Authorisation of holidays taken during school time are at the discretion of the Headteacher.
P.E. Kit
P.E. Kit for all pupils is white T-shirt and blue/black shorts with black plimsolls for indoor use. If your child does not have plimsolls for indoor use they will need to be barefoot (to avoid injury to other children from trainers). The same kit with the additional of training shoes can be used for outdoor use in warm weather and with the addition of jogging bottoms and sweatshirt for colder weather.
School Meals
The cost of school meals is £2.30 a day(£11.50 per week) for Foundation Phase and £2.35
a day(£11.75 per week) for juniors. The Revaluation Machine is situated in the Reception area of the school. Parents/Guardians are also able to pay for school meals online by debit/credit card at You will need your child’s reference number which you can get from the school office. This number is different from the number on the Revaluation Machine. If your child has any special dietary requirements or allergies please see Mrs. A. Jones (Cook) via the School Secretary. NB Please ensure that school dinners are paid for weekly as it is very easy to build up a debt.
Reminder – Whole School
We are trying to encourage healthy eating habits amongst the children and although crisps and chocolate bars are acceptable in lunch boxes we would ask that you do not include sweets e.g. jelly sweets, chewitsetc in your child’s packed lunch as children can sometimes choose to eat these in preference to their lunch. No products containing nuts please as we have some pupils with nut allergies. We do appreciate your help. If your child brings grapes, please cut them in half, lengthways, to minimise the risk of choking.
Swimming
As usual we have hired pools at Waterworld for the teaching of swimming. Children from Year 5 (Class H) will be going this term. Year 3 and Year 4 (Classes D and F) will go in the Spring Term and Year 4 and Year 5 (Classes F and G) in the Summer Term. Year 2 will also be going in the Summer Term.
Gymnastics
Again this year we are fortunate to have been able to hire Queensway Gym and a gymnastics coach each Monday afternoon. Classes E and F have attended this term. Classes H and I will go from 23rd October, 2017 to 11th December 2017 and Classes D and G will go from 15th January 2018 to 26th February, 2018.
Tennis
Classes E (Yr. 4) will be attending the Tennis Centre from 12th September to 24th October, 2017. Class D (Yr. 3) will go from 7th November to 19th December, 2017. During the Spring Term Class G (Yr. 5) and Class F (Yr. 3 & Yr. 4) details to follow. During the Summer Term
(Yr. 1 & Yr. 2) will be going.
SCHOOL YARD
Gates
The main Price’s Lane gate is padlocked during infant break and lunchtime. At other times when it is unlocked could parents please ensure that they close the gate on entry and exitto/from school. N.B. Parents picking up children from nursery at 11.30 a.m. need to vacate the school yard as soon as possible as we need to lock the gate to ensure the safety of infant children during lunch time. If it has been locked, the gate on Early Years Yard leading to Mawddwy Avenue is to be used.
Dogs
The Governors would like to remind parents that dogs (with the exception of guide dogs) should not be brought onto the school yard due to health and safety reasons (neither on alead or carried).
Parking
The Governors would like to remind parents that the staff car park is purely for use of STAFF AND OFFICIAL VISITORS ONLY. We understand it is very busy outside school at the start and the end of day so parents need to be vigilant. Also we want to be a ‘good neighbour’ to consider the residents. Our PCSO makes regular checks on the parking situation.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Premises, Entrances or Grounds at any time, by any persons regardless of their status or business with the school. The Smoke Free Policy extends to the use of the building outside of school hours. It also includes the use of
e-cigarettes. The smoke free environment at Rhosddu School is in accordance with the Welsh Government legislation and Wrexham County Borough Council Smoke Free Policy Guidance (2006). We are also part of the Smoke Free School Gates Programme.
Acorns Playgroup
Acorns Playgroup meets on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.15 am to11.45 am in term time at The Community Church, Price’s Lane. If you have pre-school age children, you are especially welcome to come along and see what playgroup is all about. Acorns Playgroup caters for children from the age of 2.5 years to admission at Nursery School and provides Early Years Funded Education for 3 year olds. Acorns Parent and Toddler Group meets at the same place on a Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in term time and caters for children, with a parent/carer, from birth to 2.5 years. For more information call Susanna on 07516254623.
Notices
National Literacy and Numeracy Testing
We are required to administer these tests during May 2018. The data is collected nationally. Please note that absences during this period will mean than we will be unable to give your child a progress score. Also absences preceding these tests could have a detrimental effect on their results. Dates for administering the test are 2nd to 9th May 2018 for Yr. 2 to Yr. 6.
Rhosddu School P.T.A. School Disco-Thursday 19th October, 2017
Foundation Phase-6.00 p.m.-7.00 p.m.
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6-7.15 p.m.-8.30 p.m.
Details to follow
Parents Evening
Parents evening Tuesday, 24th October 2017 and Wednesday 25th October, 2017 from
3.05 p.m. onwards. Parents of pupils with an IEP have meetings arranged for the week commencing16thOctober 2017.
P.T.A.
P.T.A. – Annual General Meeting was held in Tesco Community Room on Monday
25th September. A new committee was elected:
Carrie Hunter-Chair
Karen Edwards-Secretary
Julie Anne Jenkins - Treasurer
Next meeting is Monday 6th November, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. in Tesco Community Room
Nasal Flu Immunisation-Reception to Yr. 4 only
Your child’s annual flu vaccine is now due and will be offered in school on Wednesday
22ndNovember, 2017. The vaccination is free and is recommended for young children, and will be given by a quick and simple spray up the nose. There is no need for the parent to be present when their child receives the flu nasal spray.
Christmas Concerts
Upper Foundation-Monday 11th December-2.00 p.m.
Upper Foundation-Tuesday 12th December-6.30 p.m.
Early Years Concert-Wednesday 13th December-6.30 p.m.
Early Years Concert-Thursday 14th December-2.00 p.m.
Yr. 3 and Yr. 4 Concert-Friday 15th December-2.00 p.m.
Yr. 3 and Yr. 4 Concert-Monday 18th December-6.30 p.m.
Early Years parents please note evening performance is first.
Tickets for all the school concerts will be on sale from Wednesday 29th November, to Thursday 8th December from 8.50 a.m. to 9.15 a.m. and 2.45 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at a cost of £2.00 per ticket – maximum 2 tickets per family allocated. A member of the PTA will be selling the tickets in the reception area
Coverdale Puppets
Coverdale Puppets will be visiting school at 9.10 a.m. on Friday 1st December 2017.
P.T.A. Christmas Fayre
Friday 1st December, 2017-P.T.A. Christmas Fayre at school
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner for the children will be on Thursday 21st December 2017. Any child requiring a special diet please see Mrs. A. Jones (Cook).
ADVANCE NOTICE FOR YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6 PARENTS ONLY – Academic Year 17/18
Pentrellyncymer – Year 5
Pupils from Year 5 will visit Pentrellyncymer from Wednesday 6th June to Friday 8th June, 2018
Cost per Student £170 plus transport costs.
Nant B.H. – Year 6
Pupils from Year 6 will visit Nant B.H. from Wednesday 13th June to Friday 15th June, 2018
Cost per student £176.00 plus transport costs.
The school will be operating pay on line by instalment system. Details to follow early December 2017.
After School Clubs
Monday-ICT Club-Mrs. J. Jones
Tuesday-FootballYr. 5 & Yr. 6-Mr. P. Whittaker & Mr. I. Jones
Wednesday-NetballYr. 6-Miss C. Jones
Wednesday-Forest SchoolYr. 1 & Yr. 2-Mrs. L. Price, Miss N. Green,
Mrs. D. Grindley, Mrs. L. Brown
Friday-Tag RugbyYr. 1 & Yr. 2-Miss T. Stott
Lunchtime - Chess ClubRotation of -Miss C. Sumner &
ClassesMrs. L. Aldridge
Academic Year Dates
Please see attached Academic Year Dates from Wrexham County Borough Council
Rhosddu Primary School Training Days
Friday 1st September, 2017
Monday 4th September, 2017
Monday 6th November, 2017
Monday 8th January, 2018
Monday 9th April, 2018
Half Term Holiday
School breaks up on Friday 27th October, 2017-3.00 p.m.-Infants 3.15 p.m. - Juniors
Monday 6th November, 2017-Staff Training Day
Tuesday 7th November, 2017-School re-opens for pupils
Mrs. M. Young
Headteacher
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