Year 2 field trip to Gelli

Mrs. Dyer will take our year 2 class out and about in Gelli as part of the Georgraphy locality project. We will be looking at the main features of Gelli using observational skills and discussion. Please will you make sure that you sign and return the permission slip so that Mrs. Dyer can take all the chidlren with her. Click on the Year 2 page later this week to see what they got up to.

School Tooth Brushing Project

A tooth brushing project will be starting in your child’s class on Monday 28th April. An Oral Health Educator from Rhondda Cynon Taff Teaching Local Health Board will visit the school regularly to talk to the children about the correct tooth brushing methods, diet advice and visiting the dentist.
Each child involved in the project will be given their own tooth brush to keep in class and will participate in supervised tooth brushing as part of the school day.
Each child will be provided with an information leaflet and fun sticker
If your child is taking fluoride supplements e.g. tablets or drops please contact an Oral Health Educator
If you have any queries please contact us on 01685 878601
A parental consent form must be completed before participation in this project.
This can be downloaded fom the Prospectus page on the school website.

Newsletter 4 for Summer Term 2008

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Safety outside the school and in the car park.

Earlier this year I asked parents not to use the school drive as a footpath as cars entering the school will be unaware that pedestrians are using this and accidents are likely to occur. I understand that this may be inconvenient to some of you, especially those who live down the valley. BUT ….. several parents and grand parents insist on ignoring this request. I have been required to undertake a risk assessment of the car park and school surroundings by the LEA and I regard this as a significant risk. I have reminded the children in assembly that this is dangerous and their safety is at risk. They have promised to obey this rule and I now ask you as parents, grand parents and carers to help me. On Friday I went out to the car park and monitored this and was very pleased that the children took the lead and asked you to make the long walk along the path. In addition, I was very pleased to hear the views of some parents. They informed me that there are several other issues that we may need to address.
There is illegal parking on double yellow lines and pavements outside the school. This is adding to the risk of accidents.

Some parents are parking pushchairs and buggies outside the nursery and year 1 exit and making it difficult for parents to pass to collect the Year 2 and Junior children. Please can I ask parents with buggies to be more tolerant and make room for parents to pass to collect their children from the main entranceAt Gelli Primary we have tried to address the problem of collecting children from school by changing the end of the school day for Junior children to coincide with that of the infants. We also have an enclosed area where it is possible for parents to meet children safely outside the school gates. One solution is that I lock the front gates which may solve one problem but create others. Can I remind you that the children’s safety is paramount! I would appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

Head Teacher Awards for Friday 25th April 2008

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Head teacher awards were given today to -

Nursery- Megan Hughes & Bailee Kinsey

Reception - Laila Majid & Dylan Roblin

Year 1 - Thomas Sims & Lauryn Sharpin

Year 2 - Catherine Mullins & Josh James

Year 3 - Kerris Sharpin & Callum Wilson

Year 4 - Leah Evans & Josh Roberts

Year 5 - Alana Sharpin & Jack Pearson

Year 6 - Arianne Exell & Connor Matthews

Llongyfarchiadau bawb.

Gelli Primary School Blog Gets Facelift

As you can see, the Gelli Primary School Blog has had a facelift. In order to replicate our school colours, a new blue backround and colour scheme has been adopted. Tell us what you think by adding a comment here.

School is closed due to industrial action

There is no school today due to industrial action being taken by members of the NUT.
School re-opens as usual tomorrow Friday 25th April. Breakfast Club is open as usual.