Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school and our community at the moment.
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News week ending 6th December 2019
Fri 06 Dec 2019Newsletter No 11 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 11 - Week ending 6th December 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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The Reception children enjoyed their trip to Cefn Mably this week and the Year 1 children enjoyed their trip to the Brecon Mountain Railway, they actually saw the big man himself!
Thank you to all the parents who brought their children to the PTA Christmas party with Santa yesterday it was a great success!
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News week ending 29th November 2019
Fri 29 Nov 2019Newsletter No 10 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 10 - Week ending 29th November 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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Thank you to all the parents who came and supported the PTA Christmas fayre yesterday it was a big success!
Well done to the Year 5 and 6 pupils who played rugby this week. They had an enjoyable day using good skills and teamwork throughout the day. The children even had a chance to meet the women’s Barbarian team.
Also, well done to the Year 6 pupils who went to the football tournament final this week. They played really well and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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News week ending 22nd November 2019
Fri 22 Nov 2019Newsletter No 9 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 9- Week ending 22nd November 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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Well done to the Year 4 football team! They played in the tournament for the first time this week and had mainly draws and wins. They worked so hard and really enjoyed the experience.
Also, well done to the Year 6 pupils for taking part in the tournament, they won all their matches and will take part in the final next Thursday. Good luck to you all!
This week Year 4 children made recycled decorations using plastic bottles for the Pontyclun Community ‘Trashmas tree.’ The tree looks great, have a look when you’re passing.
Year 3 children have been asked to take part in a colouring competition for Tesco. Keep a look out in our local Tesco for their colourful creations.
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News week ending 15th November 2019
Fri 15 Nov 2019Newsletter No 8 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 8 - Week ending 15th November 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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It has been a very busy week at Pontyclun Primary. As a whole school we have been learning about Remembrance Day, World Kindness Day and today we have been celebrating Children in Need. The children have been busy taking part in lots of exciting activities and have had their own back on the staff today!
Thank you all for your clothing donations for ‘Rags to Riches.’ The bags were collected and weighed today and we made £152 for the school.
The Parent Council have mentioned that a few parents are having a pre-Christmas sort out and have asked the school if we would like any toys. If possible, we would like construction toys like Lego, Meccano, K’nex, Duplo and wooden peg puzzles. Would you please drop off to myself Mrs Williams in Nursery, so I can distribute to the relevant classes. Any queries regarding donations please message me on Williamsj1544@hwbcymru.net
St. Paul’s and Llantrisant Church have asked us to decorate their trees again this year for their Christmas festivals. Would you kindly help your child to create TWO pine cone crafts. Could we have these brought in by Monday 18th November.
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News week ending 8th November 2019
Fri 08 Nov 2019Newsletter No 7 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 7 - Week ending 8th November 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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The children had lots of fun in the Spooky Disco this week, thank you to all that came and thank you to the PTA for organising.
The Parent Council have mentioned that a few parents are having a pre-Christmas sort out and have asked the school if we would like any toys. If possible, we would like construction toys like Lego, Meccano, K’nex, Duplo and wooden peg puzzles. Would you please drop off to myself Mrs Williams in Nursery, so I can distribute to the relevant classes. Any queries regarding donations please message me on Williamsj1544@hwbcymru.net
St. Paul’s and Llantrisant Church have asked us to decorate their trees again this year for their Christmas festivals. Would you kindly help your child to create TWO pine cone crafts. Could we have these brought in by Monday 18th November.
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News week ending 25th October 2019
Fri 25 Oct 2019Newsletter No 6 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 5- Week ending 25th October 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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Well done to all the children that took part in the ‘Scoot to School’ today, thank you for your donations the PTA have confirmed that £358 was raised!
The Parent Council have mentioned that a few parents are having a pre-Christmas sort out and have asked the school if we would like any toys. If possible, we would like construction toys like Lego, Meccano, K’nex, Duplo and wooden peg puzzles. Would you please drop off to myself Mrs Williams in Nursery, so I can distribute to the relevant classes. Any queries regarding donations please message me on Williamsj1544@hwbcymru.net
St. Paul’s and Llantrisant Church have asked us to decorate their trees again this year for their Christmas festivals. Would you kindly help your child to create TWO pine cone crafts. (Attached are some examples to help you.) Could we have these brought in during the first week back please.
Have a Happy Half Term!
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News week ending 18th October 2019
Fri 18 Oct 2019Newsletter No 5 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 5- Week ending 18th October 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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We would kindly ask parents to be mindful when dropping off and collecting their children in cars. Please do NOT park on the zig zag lines and double yellow lines and do NOT move the cones to park. Also, please do NOT turn your cars around or reverse near the school entrances, please think of the safety of the children.
School Uniform Rail
In school we have a used uniform rail. This can be found inside in the main reception area. All items are 50p – please feel free to come and browse.
Lost Property
Please can we remind you to clearly label all your child’s belongings. This makes it easier to retrieve and return lost items. The lost property box is located in the main hall. The Foundation Phase also have their own lost property boxes within the year group cloakrooms
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News week ending 11th October 2019
Fri 11 Oct 2019Newsletter No 4 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 4- Week ending 11th October 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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The Harvest Festival at St. Paul’s Church on Sunday was a great success. Thank you to all the pupils for their colourful harvest creations and thank you to Miss Stewart and the choir for singing their songs.
Photographs attached – see if you can spot your craft!
The next Parent Council meeting will be on Monday 14th October, if you have any concerns or questions would you please contact your class representative.
School Uniform Rail
In school we have a used uniform rail. This can be found inside in the main reception area. All items are 50p – please feel free to come and browse.
Lost Property
Please can we remind you to clearly label all your child’s belongings. This makes it easier to retrieve and return lost items. The lost property box is located in the main hall. The Foundation Phase also have their own lost property boxes within the year group cloakrooms
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News week ending 4th October 2019
Fri 04 Oct 2019Newsletter No 3 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 3- Week ending 4th October 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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Thank you all for your cake and money donations for Macmillan Cancer Support. The total amount received for this very worthy cause was £855! Diolch yn fawr iawn!
The Nursery children had their first class photos taken this week, look out for them soon in The Observer.
The next Parent Council meeting will be on Monday 14th October, if you have any concerns or questions would you please contact your class representative.
School Uniform Rail
In school we have a used uniform rail. This can be found inside in the main reception area. All items are 50p – please feel free to come and browse.
Lost Property
Please can we remind you to clearly label all your child’s belongings. This makes it easier to retrieve and return lost items. The lost property box is located in the main hall. The Foundation Phase also have their own lost property boxes within the year group cloakrooms
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News week ending 27th September 2019
Fri 27 Sep 2019Newsletter No 2 / Cylchlythyr Rhif 2- Week ending 27th September 2019
Dear Parent or Guardian / Annwyl Riant neu Warcheidwad,
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The children successfully completed their journey from Pontyclun to John O’Groats collectively, they all really enjoyed!
Thank you for your generous cake donations. The cakes are still being sold, we will tell you the final total for Macmillan as soon as we count all the money.
Just a reminder - would you bring your child’s ‘Harvest Festival’ craft into school on Monday please.
School Uniform Rail
In school we have a used uniform rail. This can be found inside in the main reception area. All items are 50p – please feel free to come and browse.
Lost Property
Please can we remind you to clearly label all your child’s belongings. This makes it easier to retrieve and return lost items. The lost property box is located in the main hall. The Foundation Phase also have their own lost property boxes within the year group cloakrooms
