Newsletter week beginning 14th April 2008

Jump Rope for Heart
The activities associated with the Jump Rope for Heart programme have had to be postponed at the very last minute. I do apologise for this, but several unforeseen circumstances made this decision unavoidable. We will re-schedule these during our Focus week which will take place during the week beginning Monday May 12th. More details will follow when available. If you have already filled in and returned your sponsor forms we will retain them until then.

New Lunchtime schedule
The new lunchtime schedule is proving to be very successful. We have now managed to feed all children by 12.25 p.m. and the packed lunch children can opt to eat at the tables in the hall or eat their lunch outside. My thanks go to the lunchtime supervisors and Canteen staff for their co-operation.

Dinner money
As you are aware all monies for dinners have to be received in advance. I would ask your co-operation in this matter as the Authority has issued strong guideline and are insisting that no child be issued with a meal if their account is in debt. This can sometimes be very embarrassing for the children and us. Please can we ensure that all dinner money is sent to Mrs. Thomas on Monday morning in the appropriate envelope.

Possible strike action by members of the NUT.
You may have read in the press that the NUT are proposing to take strike action on Thursday April 24th. I will inform parents of any disruption to school as soon as I have any information. This will be available by pupil post and in electronic form on the blog and on the website.

PTA
There is a meeting of the PTA in the Ton Pentre Football Club on Wednesday 16th April at 7.00 p.m. The main item on the agenda will be preparations for the School Fete on Saturday July 5th. If you are able to make this meeting we always welcome new members. Remember, many hands make light work.

Photographs
The photographs taken by the photographer are awaiting collection from the school office. Please collect them from Mrs. Thomas as soon as possible. The pack is priced at £9.50.

Website
Over the past few weeks I have been building up a website for the school which will be developed as the term progresses. It will give parents the opportunity to view important information and documents on line. In addition I hope that the children will be able to contribute some of the work that they undertake in class to the class pages. Any significant updates will be publicised in forthcoming newsletters.