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January re-start
Fri 17 Dec 2021Dear parents / carers,
As you may be aware the Welsh Government made an announcement this morning regarding the return to school of all pupils in the new year.
Due to the current levels of uncertainty regarding the impact of Omicron, all schools will have two planning days at the start of the new spring term, this will allow us to assess staffing capacity and put the necessary safety measures in place to support the return of learners. We are also conscious that what we learn over the coming weeks about Omicron may require interventions for the higher risk levels as set out in our Local Decision Framework. Therefore, school will finish tomorrow Friday 17th December 2021, and all pupils will return to school on Thursday 6th January 2022.
As a precautionary approach, we have been asked to plan for the return of pupils based on the ‘very high’ risk level. As part of this preparation, the Welsh Government has issued a Coronavirus Act 2020 Notice to allow schools to determine what mitigations need to be put in place for the safe return of all pupils.
We are planning for the school to start at 8.45am and finish at 3.00pm as normal. There will be no breakfast club provision on Thursday 6th – Friday 7th January 2022. From Monday 10th January Breakfast Club will restart, however pupils will receive a cereal bar and a drink in their classes 8.45am – 8.55am, the hall will not be used for Breakfast Club initially. We will review this during the first few weeks of the school term. We will continue with our year group bubbles for lessons, breaktimes and lunchtimes.
There will be no online learning Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th January 2022 as all staff will be preparing and planning for the safe return of pupils on these days.
We will be sharing more information with parents and carers about any other changes to the school day on Tuesday 4th January 2022, once we have had updated information and data from the Welsh Government following the Christmas period.
During these uncertain times, I would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Thank you for all your support over these difficult times. Look after yourselves and your loved ones. Stay Safe! We look forward to welcoming you all back on Thursday 6th January 2022.
Many thanks
Rhian Lundrigan
Executive Headteacher
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Google Meet Login Issues
Thu 14 Jan 2021Parent/Carer,
For many children who have had problems signing onto their class live sessions via Google Meet, there appears to be a common issue:
Before you log your child into Google Classroom for the meeting please ensure that any sibling/other Hwb or Google accounts are 'signed out' of, on that device. When more than one account is signed in on a device Google isn't sure what account to use to access the meeting, which has been the cause of most failed sign-in attempts.
After clicking the Meet Link in your child's Google Classroom please check the initial in the circle found in the top right corner of the screen. This should be the child's initial who is trying to access the Google Meet. Click this circle to select the child's account, if the initial shown is incorrect.
We hope this is helpful.
Thank you.
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CARDIFF COUNCIL HELPLINE FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (ALN)
Fri 06 Nov 2020Do you require advice or information regarding your child’s support for their additional learning needs?
You can get in touch with Cardiff Council for advice or information from their:Parent/Carer Helpline
02920 872731Or email at:
ALNHelpline@cardiff.gov.ukOr visit the Council website at:
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Barnardo's support for children and families during the pandemic
Tue 03 Nov 2020Dear Parent/Carer,
Barnardo’s has launched two new services in Wales to support children and families who are struggling to cope through the current pandemic. The service is called See, Hear, Respond and it has been extended to support children and families in Wales.
Barnardo’s are able to offer therapeutic support for families in Wales to help them overcome challenges exacerbated by Covid-19. These might include bereavement and loss, anxiety, child mental health and worries about returning to school, isolation and loneliness or financial and relationship difficulties.
The service is a direct response to the effects of the pandemic and aims to reach families below the threshold of statutory intervention so they can be supported before they reach crisis point. Families can access online support and counselling provided by Barnardo’s Cymru, get online advice on a wide range of subjects including how to cope with increased anxieties and be signposted to other specialist services. You can read more detail in their press release at:
Children, young people and families are able to self-refer online or through a telephone helpline available from noon 12pm until 7pm, Monday to Friday. The microsite also holds a wealth of self-help information and links to local services which support families with issues such as emotional wellbeing, bereavement, domestic abuse and financial worries.
The helpline number is 0800 157 7015 or you can visit the microsite at:
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond-net
Barnardo’s have also launched the first UK-wide helpline and live webchat facility for Black, Asian and minority ethnic children, young people and their families aiming to provide advice, signposting and support from trained specialist advisors and therapists – all of whom are from a diverse set of cultural backgrounds and able to speak a range of languages. This will run for 12 months ending in September 2021.
The helpline and live webchat facility for children from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds is on 0800 151 2605 or visit: https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk
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Miss Thompson's Class PPA
Mon 21 Sep 2020Miss Thompson's class will be taught by Miss Brooks on a Tuesday every other week, as part of PPA. Miss Brooks will be teaching RE, PE and Creative sessions to all pupils in Miss Thompson's class every other Tuesday, beginning on Tuesday 29th September 2020.
We know that children are going to continue to be taught in bubbles for a long time. Miss. Brooks will therefore become part of Miss Thompson's class bubble and will lead ALL PPA sessions in Miss Thompson's class. This will help us keep all pupils and staff within the bubble as safe as possible.
Please ensure that your child comes to school in their PE kit every Tuesday. Miss Brooks is very excited to be meeting and working with Miss Thompson's class!
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Mrs. Townley Class PPA
Mon 21 Sep 2020Mrs. Townley's class will be taught by Miss. Mcdonald on a Tuesday every other week, as part of PPA. Miss McDonald will be teaching RE, PE and Creative sessions to all pupils in Mrs. Townley's class every other Tuesday, beginning on Tuesday 22nd September 2020.
We know that children are going to continue to be taught in bubbles for a long time. Miss. Mcdonald will therefore become part of Mrs. Townley's class bubble and will lead ALL PPA sessions in Mrs. Townley's class for the rest of the year. This will help keep all pupils and staff within the bubble as safe as possible.
Please ensure that your child comes to school in their PE kit every Tuesday. Miss Mcdonald is very excited to be meeting and working with all Year 2/3 children!
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Free school meal provision
Sun 05 Apr 2020Free School Meals
A reminder that Free School Meal provision will be changing to a voucher scheme from this Monday 6th, April and will be extended to cover what would have been the two week school Easter holiday period.
The new voucher scheme will replace the grab bag packed lunches which have been delivered to schools since Monday 23rd March.
Parents and carers of children currently receiving Free School Meals will be sent a downloadable voucher to the value of £40 for the benefit of their eligible child/children which can be spent in one of the following supermarkets;
- Tesco
- Asda
- Sainsbury’s
- Morrisons
- Marks & Spencer
- Waitrose.
Arrangements for Free School Meals following the Easter break will be communicated in due course.
The Council has successfully delivered 45,000 grab bags children to collect and takeaway to eat off site however the new scheme will assist measures in reducing social contact, as announced by UK Government.
Families who are eligible will receive a letter with details of the voucher directly from the Council, in the next few days.Click here to view a copy of the letter:
http://orlo.uk/LNh4rTo apply for Free School Meals, email Freeschoolmeals@cardiff.gov.uk
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Hub Schools
Fri 27 Mar 2020From next week the Council will move to operating a sustainable childcare provision in a small number of centralised schools across the city, in order to reduce the number of schools opening to provide childcare for critical key workers. Our hub school is Bryn Hafod. Childcare provision should only be used if critical key workers have no other safe alternatives. You must apply here www.cardiff.go.uk/keyworkerchildcare -
New Website Launched!
Tue 22 May 2018Welcome to our brand new school website! We have created the website to keep parents up to date with school news and notices, and to showcase some of the great things our pupils are achieving. The website is extremely easy to edit by all staff at the school, so check back soon for new updates!
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SPORTS DAY
Thu 17 May 2018Our annual sports day will take place Thursday 17th May (weather permitting) a reserve date has been arranged for Thursday 24th May. The details are as follows- Reception, year 1 & year 2 will start at 10 am
- Junior children will start at 1.45 pm
