Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school and our community at the moment.
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Pontyclun Community Christmas events
Thu 09 Nov 2023Please see attached posters for information about upcoming Christmas events in Pontyclun
Kind regards
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Children in Need Friday 17th November
Wed 08 Nov 2023Year 6 pupils have worked hard again to prepare stalls for Children in Need.
Children can bring in money to buy from our stalls, such as name the teddy, guess the sweets in a jar. Year 6 are very excited! (Nursery and Reception, do not visit the stalls, but do participate in Pudsey activities in their areas).
We are looking forward to lots of fun Pudsey activities in class, whilst raising as much as we can for those children who need our help - we understand that we are experiencing tough times at the moment, so any donation will be much appreciated.
Chidlren can wear spots or any Pudsey merchandise.
Thank you again for your amazing support and co-operation.
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Pontyclun Primary School Redevelopment - Newsletter
Mon 09 Oct 2023Please see attached a newsletter regarding the redevelopment of Pontyclun Primary School.
Thank you very much
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Parents meetings - Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th October 2023
Mon 09 Oct 2023Parents meetings this year term will be on Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th October 2023 from 3.30pm.
There will be an opportunity to book an evening appointment on either of these days, as well as at certain other times throughout that week eg: lunchtimes, dependent on teacher availability. These meetings will take place in either the Infant or Junior hall (dependent on your child's year group) or as arranged with your child's class teacher.
Nursery parents meetings will run in the Summer term, dates to follow.
We are continuing to use the online booking system called 'School Cloud' which allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and receive an email confirming your appointments.
As usual there is only one appointment per child and it will be for a maximum duration of 10 minutes. These appointments are intended as a general catch up on your child's wellbeing, progress to date and next steps. At the end of your 10 minutes, should you require further discussion with the class teacher, please email them directly to arrange a convenient time. Teacher emails are attached below.
The School Cloud booking system can be accessed via https://pontyclun.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to make a booking from 6pm Sunday 15th October until 2pm on Thursday 19th October. Once you have booked your appointment you will receive a confirmation email.
Should you have any problems when booking, please contact the school office on 01443 237 833 or email admin@pontyclunprimary.rctcbc.cymru.
Thank you very much
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After School Football week commencing 09/10/2023
Fri 06 Oct 2023After school football is starting week commencing 09/10/2023
Due to numbers of pupils wanting to attend we will be alternating weeks between the boys and girls.
The club will be held on a Wednesday after school on the school yard from 3:30 - 4:15pm
As it stands these are the dates for Autumn Term:
11/10/2023 - Boys
18/10/2023 - Girls
25/10/2023 - Boys
01/11/2023 - HALF TERM NO FOOTBALL
08/11/2023 - Girls
15/11/2023 - Boys
22/11/2023 - NO FOOTBALL
29/11/2023 - Girls
Any other changes will be sent by parent mail to the parents of those children attending.
Any questions please email Mrs Jenkins on Jenkinss409@hwbcymru.net
Many thanks
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After School Netball Club - Years 5 & 6
Tue 03 Oct 2023After school netball club
After school netball club for years 5 and 6 will begin on Wednesday 11th October 3.30-4.15pm.
It will run every Wednesday and will finish for Christmas on Wednesday 6th December. Any other changes will be notified via parentmail.
This will take place on the school yard or in the school hall depending on the weather.
If your child/children would like to attend and has a medical issue, please can you let Miss Studley know prior to the first session (studleyl7@hwbcymru.net).
Thank you for your continued support.
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October Reading Challenge
Mon 02 Oct 2023Well done to all those children that took part in September's reading challenge using seesaw. For October's reading challenge we would like the children to send us a photograph of a book front cover, via seesaw, that shows an event that happens in October. Lots of events, not just Halloween, occur in October. We would encourage our eldest pupils to add a photo and explain underneath what event their book shows. The book choice may be fiction, non fiction or even poetry. We look forward to seeing the pupils' choices.
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Dates for Diary
Thu 28 Sep 2023Please see below dates for your dairy:
- Monday 18th September - Year 6 Swimming starts
- Wednesday 4th October - Year 6 Open Evening at YPant
- Wednesday 18th October - Nasal Flu Spray - Whole School
The School Nursing team will be in school to administer the nasal flu spray to all those children that have returned their consent form.
The Nursery children are required to have an adult with them. If you are unable to attend another family member ie grandparent, aunt can accompany your child.
- Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th October 2023 - Parents Evenings
We will be holding face to face parents meetings in the main school halls. Please keep an eye on Parentmail for details of when bookings will go live and instructions on how to book your parent teacher meeting.
- Friday 10th November 2023 - Remembrance Day
Poppy merchandise will be available in school following half term. All items are a minimum donation of £1.
Throughout the day pupils will be taking part in linked activities and we will be holding a school wide minutes silence during our whole school assembly.
- Friday 17th November 2023 - Children In Need
We will once again be supporting this charity and accepting donations via an online giving page - details to follow.
- Friday 8th December 2023 - Christmas trip
Year 2 & 3 trip to see the Pantomime Beauty & The Beast at the Porthcawl Pavilion.
- Monday 11th December 2023 - Years 1, 2 & 3 Christmas Concert
There will be one performance during the afternoon - times and tickets sales to be confirmed - Subject to change.
- Tuesday 12th December 2023 - Years 1, 2 & 3 Christmas Concerts
There will be two performances, one in the morning, one in the afternoon - times and tickets sales to be confirmed - Subject to change.
- Wednesday 13th December 2023 - Christmas trip
Year 4, 5 & 6 trip to see the Pantomime Beauty & The Beast at the Porthcawl Pavilion.
- Friday 15th December 2023 - Reception year group Christmas Concerts
There will be two performances during the morning - times and tickets sales to be confirmed - Subject to change.
- Monday 18th December 2023 - Years 4, 5 & 6 Christmas Concert - There will be two performances, one in the morning, one in the afternoon - times and tickets sales to be confirmed - Subject to change.
- Tuesday 19th December 2022 - Years 4, 5 & 6 Christmas Concerts - There will be two performances, one in the morning, one in the afternoon - times and tickets sales to be confirmed - Subject to change.
- Reception and Year 1 Christmas trips to be arranged.
- Friday 22nd December 2023 - Last day of term - Break up for Christmas Holidays.
2024
- Year 4 and 5 Swimming starts - to be confirmed.
- Monday 8th January 2024 - School closed to all pupils for an Inset day for staff training.
- Monday 12th - Friday 16th February 2024 - Spring half term.
- Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th February 2024 - Parents Evenings - To be confirmed.
- Friday 1st March 2024 - Eisteddfod.
- Thursday 7th March 2024 - World Book Day.
Pupils break up for the Easter holidays Friday 22nd March 2024 returning after on Tuesday 9th April 2024
- Year 3 Swimming starts - to be confirmed.
- Monday 8th April 2024 - School closed to all pupils for an Inset day for staff training.
- Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th April 2024 - Whole school photos for pupils.
- Monday 1st May 2024 - First May bank holiday - School closed.
- Monday 20th May 2024 - Sports day for Years 2 to 6 - Subject to change, further details to follow.
- Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Fun Sports day for Nursery to Year 1 - Subject to change, further details to follow.
- Friday 24th May 2024 - Reserve Fun Sports day for Nursery to Year 1.
Pupils break up for the Whitsun half term on Friday 24th May 2024, returning after on Monday 3rd June 2024.
- Monday 3rd June 2024 - Reserve Sports day for Years 2 to 6.
- Monday 10th till Friday 28th June - National test, further details to follow.
Year 5 and 6 Residential trips - to be confirmed
- Friday 19th July 2024 - School finishes today - end of the Summer term.
- Monday 22nd July 2024 - School closed to all pupils for an Inset day for staff training.
All dates are subject to change and further details will follow nearer to the event. Any further dates yet to be confirmed and or arrangement details will be sent out via ParentMail.
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Reminders
Thu 28 Sep 2023Can we just remind all parents / carers of the following please
Sickness / Absence
The school needs to be notified of ALL absences and associated reasons. This is a legal requirement and we need to code the child's absence appropriately. Please call the school office (01443) 237833, choosing option 1, and leave a message. When leaving your reason please be specific i.e.: stomach bug, headache etc.
Leaving 'unwell' or 'won't be in today or this week' will result in the school calling you to ascertain a reason. Should your child be suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea, they must stay off school for 48 hours following the last bout of illness. Holiday forms are available from the school office or on our website and must be received at least one week before the start of the holiday.
Pupils school records & ParentMail
Please can you ensure that all the information we hold for you as parents/carers eg: contact names, telephone numbers and address details are current and up to date, should we need to contact you urgently, especially in the case of emergencies.
All school communications/messages to parents/carers are sent out via our ParentMail system. All parents/carers are set up on ParentMail when your child starts school and any changes to email addresses and mobile numbers must be made through your own individual account.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your child's school record and ParentMail account are kept updated.
Medical records
If there are any changes to your childs medical history, likewise, this needs to be kept updated. Please contact the main office for a form to complete or email admin@pontyclunprimary.rctcbc.cymru, thank you.
Drop off/Collection
If you need to collect your child outside of normal school drop off/collection hours e.g. after 9am and before 3.15pm, please could you inform the office via email or leave a message on the school answer phone. If you need to collect your child around lunchtime, please could you collect or drop off before 11.30am or after 1.30pm as staff are covering lunch duties.
Office
The office will be closed on Wednesday afternoons for administration duties. Should you need to contact the school, please either leave an answer phone message or send an email to admin@pontyclunprimary.rctcbc.cymruand we will get back to you in due course.
Please see attached current staff email addresses, should you need to contact your childs class teacher.
School Dinners
School dinners are £2.70 per day payable in advance. This is paid through the online RCT portal. A link to this can be found on our website www.pontyclunprimary.org.uk
To pay for dinners you will need your child's unique 10-digit number which can be obtained from the school office.
Please note that any payment arrears are sent off to RCT on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support
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Drop off / Collection
Wed 27 Sep 2023REMINDERS
Drop off/Collection
Please can we remind all parents/carers if collecting/dropping off that they report to the main office to sign their child/ren in / out. We will then ring over to the classroom to let the class teacher know they are being collected, if this is the case. Please could you pass this onto anyone else who may collect/drop off your child, so that they are aware, thank you.
If you need to collect your child outside of normal school drop off/collection hours e.g. after 9am and before 3.15pm, please could you inform the office via email or leave a message on the school answer phone. If you need to collect your child around lunchtime, please could you collect or drop off before 11.30am or after 1.30pm as staff are covering lunch duties.
Thank you for your continued cooperation
