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Pontyclun Primary School Redevelopment - Newsletter 7
Thu 20 Jul 2023Please see attached a newsletter regarding the redevelopment of Pontyclun Primary School.
Click here for photos and further updates
Thank you very much
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Last week of term and forthcoming dates
Fri 14 Jul 2023Dates for the last week of term:
Monday 17th July - Year 6 leavers concert - 6pm, in the main hall
Tuesday 18th July - Year 4/5 & 6 Fun day activities on the school field - Any changes will be sent out via ParentMail
Wednesday 19th July - Sports Day for years 2 to 6 - Any changes will be sent out via ParentMail
Thursday 20th July - Pontyclun's got Talent
Friday 21st July - Last day of term
Dates for the new academic year:
The Autumn term begins on Monday 4th September 2023 and is a designated Inset Day for all schools. We also have an Inset day on Tuesday 5th of September and will be closed to all pupils on this day as well.
School will therefore start back for all pupils on Wednesday 6th September 2023.
Please see attached for further details of term dates for 2023-24.
Our other planned Inset days are as follows:
Monday 8th January 2024
Monday 8th April 2024
Monday 22nd July 2024
A detailed dates itinerary for the academic year 23-24 will be sent out in early September
Thank you very much
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Holiday Free School Meal Provision
Thu 06 Jul 2023Holiday Free School Meal ProvisionHoliday provision for learners who are eligible for free school meals was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a form of time-limited support to help families. While there have been several temporary continuations of the scheme, Welsh Government have confirmed on 28th June 2023 that despite fully exploring options for funding a further extension, it has not been possible due to funding constraints. The most recent extension to the end of May half term was the last. There will be no further extension to cover the summer holiday period or beyond.Should you need any further information, please see the links below.Get help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES - This page is regularly updated and provides information on possible sources of financial support, including our Discretionary Assistance Fund for people experiencing extreme financial pressures.Here to help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES - This campaign seeks to encourage people to contact Advicelink Cymru - Citizens Advice for free impartial advice on maximising their incomes, including accessing any financial support.Families might also be interested in the School Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP) which takes place in some schools. This scheme provides healthy meals, food and nutrition education, physical activity and enrichment sessions to children in areas of socio-economic disadvantage during the school holidays. The programme is promoted to children and families under the ‘Food and Fun’ brand identity. For further information, please visit 'Food and Fun’ School Holiday Enrichment Programme - WLGA.It is also possible to access more support and advice for families experiencing financial hardship on the Council’s website via the following link: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ConsumerAdviceandMoneyMatters/CostofLivingSupport/CostofLivingSupport.aspx.I am sure this news will be a source of concern to families and hope that the information provided will help a little.Many thanksGaynorSent on behalf ofGaynor Davies
Director of Education and Inclusion Services