From MID MARCH we will no longer be using the Teachers to Parents App/text messaging service. All messages from the school will be sent via Seesaw. If you have not signed up for Seesaw, please can you do so as soon as possible.
Also, from mid-March, Squid will cease trading and the school will be using iPayImpact for collection of payments for trips and Breakfast Club (we will always accept cash). You will receive a registration letter next week, and we ask that you register as soon as you are able.
Please bear with us as we integrate these new systems and if you have any queries, please let us know.
Another fantastic week at Waunarlwydd Primary School. It's been a super start to 2025! It was great to see so many Nursery parents in school on Thursday to catch up over a coffee and spend the morning in class with their amazing children. We hope everyone enjoyed! Our awesome Eco team welcomed the charity 'Learning through Landscapes' this week and they are now experts on using our new climate change measuring kit. Our Year 6 footballers represented the school at a tournament today and, as always, did themselves proud with their effort and sportsmanship. As always, the school was filled with Waunarlwydd's brand of 'Learning and Laughter.'
A huge thanks to those parents that completed the parent questionnaires before Christmas. Our highest turnout yet! We have collated the results and will be using them to support our plans for school improvement. Your voice really does matter! Whilst it is always amazing to pass on positive comments to staff and identify strengths we can build on, it is of equal importance that we listen to your thoughts and ideas for improvement. We will be putting together a 'you said, we did' overview throughout the term! Diolch pawb!
Parent Workshops
Following parental feedback, we have begun to tailor our parental workshops. We appreciate that this is short notice, but we will be holding the following 2 workshops in the coming weeks. If there is a demand to repeat them, we will. You will also find below details of 3 free, government-funded Neurodiversity workshops which may be of interest.
We can now confirm that our final INSET DAYS of the school year will take place on:
Monday June 2nd
Friday July 4th
Monday July 21st
Our amazing PTA continues to go from strength to strength. Using PTA funds, we are currently awaiting a significant delivery of outdoor equipment for all classes to enhance their learning and play outdoors. Exciting events are being planned for 2025, including the first 'PTA give back' event. The 'Mad Hatters' tea party' will take place alongside World Book Day on Thursday 6th March. Also, a reminder that the 'PTA UV Disco' will take place on Thursday 20th February!
Our PTA are always looking for new members. This doesn't need to involve any great time commitment, just a willingness to support as and when you can. If you would like to know how you can help, contact the school, Lara Sturgess or Claire Burnes.
Diolch Pawb!
Expression of Interest - After School Club (Childcare)
Following parental feedback, we are looking into the possibility of restarting after-school childcare provision. This would be provided by local nursery staff but held on school premises. The feasibility of this provision will rely on sufficient numbers to make it financially viable for the nursery. The estimated cost would be £9 per day per child (15.20 to 17.15). This would include a drink and a snack. Please complete the form if you wish to express an interest:
Expression of Interest - After School Club (Childcare) Form
Remember, this is 'OUR SCHOOL' and, as always, if you have any queries, concerns or ideas, don’t hesitate in making contact!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Diolch pawb!
Mr Jamie Evans
Headteacher
Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Break! It has been amazing catching up with all the children and seeing how excited they all are! Our whole school topic 'Green, Green Grass of Home' has begun! I can't wait to see all the amazing ideas that staff and children have developed coming to life. We're in for a great term! It's been an especially exciting start to the year for the children in Miss Shaw and Mrs Wallace/Mrs Horseman's classes with today's awesome trip to Pembroke Castle! Let's make 2025 one to remember at Waunarlwydd Primary School!
We will be aiming to transfer all our communication from text message to Seesaw by the end of this term. We will trial this approach first. If you haven't already registered with Seesaw, please can you do so as soon as possible. If you require any support at all with this process, don't hesitate in making contact. We are here to help, either over the phone or in person. Many thanks for your support!
Attendance
While there has been lots to celebrate with improved attendance from many children, there have been some concerns raised by the Education Welfare Officer (EWO). There will be a full attendance review next week. Following this, you may be contacted by our EWO to offer support with your child's attendance. If you have concerns or require support in regard to attendance, don't hesitate to get in touch! We are here to help!
Remember, this is 'OUR SCHOOL' and, as always, if you have any queries, concerns or ideas, don’t hesitate in making contact!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Diolch pawb!
Mr Jamie Evans
Headteacher