Back to School on Wednesday 8th January2014

School will be closed for pupils on  Monday 6th January and Tuesday 7th January 2014. The staff will be engaged in INSERVICE training on these two days.

There will be ONE remaining INSET day on Monday 21st July 2014. 

School reopens after the Christmas and New Year break on WEDNESDAY 8th January 2014.

End of term arrangements for the Junior pupils

The staff have asked me to write to parents to clarify the arrangements for the end of term arrangements.

Monday 16th December

Pupils will be rehearsing at the Chapel during the day. They will return to school at lunchtime and at the end of the school day. There will be no need for any additional arrangements to be made.

Tuesday 17th December

Concert arrangements
Mrs Johnson has suggested that all pupils who are in the choir wear the BLACK CLOTHING required for the performance to school in the morning to avoid changing. As you know we don’t ask parents to buy specific clothing for any school event any black shirt / T shirt will be acceptable, however, we will ask you not to display any prominent logos or words on them.
Those pupils who are wearing white costumes will need to wear school uniform and change for the afternoon. They can wear costumes to and from the Chapel at the evening performance.
Pupils are expected to attend BOTH concerts and should be in the Chapel by 5.40 p.m. for the evening performance at the latest. Pupils will be expected to be collected from the Chapel unless you give prior consent for them to walk home.
We will, unfortunately, be unable to accommodate any babies or toddlers as there will be no room for them to sit on laps during the concert or for any prams, pushchairs and buggies. I would appreciate your co-oporation in this matter.

Wednesday 18th December

School uniform is not needed today. There has been a suggestion that if pupils would like to wear a Christmas Jumper and bring in a small donation to charity the School Council will organise a contest to see which class has the best selection of jumpers. In addition pupils can bring in toys and games to play. Please can we not have expensive electronic games, mobile phones or any electronic device that need connection to the Internet. The school cannot provide this and parents are reminded that the school cannot accept any liability for loss or damage to these items.

Thursday 19th December

Pupils can bring in toys for the morning session as per yesterday’s arrangements. During the afternoon the pupils will be having their class parties and enjoying games and other activities in the hall. Pupils can wear party clothes to school if required.

Friday 20th December 2013, Monday 6th January 2014 and Tuesday 7th January 2014 are Staff In-Service training days and school will be closed for all pupils. School recommences for the Spring term on Wednesday 8th January 2014. The one remaining INSET day is an LA designated day on Monday 21st July 2014.

Please will all parents pay any outstanding balances on dinner money and ensure that all clothing and bags are taken home and not left in the cloakrooms.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in sending in so many cards and presents, it is appreciated. On behalf of the staff and Governors may I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Christmas Dinner 11th December 2013

Mrs Edwards and the Catering Staff will be preparing our special Christmas Dinner on WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER this year. If your child would like to participate in this event please will you order and pay for the dinner on the Monday as usual.

School INSET days

 

I have received confirmation that a training partner will deliver whole school staff training on the following days. School will be closed for pupils on Friday 20th December, Monday 6th January and Tuesday 7th January 2014. There will be ONE remaining INSET day on Monday 21st July 2014. I appreciate this is shorter notice than usual but the provider was only able to confirm these dates today.

Philippines Typhoon Disaster Appeal

I have received a request from Mrs Natalie Summerhill for assistance in collecting any unwanted clothes and shoes for adults and children to send over to help those affected by the recent typhhon in the Philippeans.
Bags can be sent to school and Mrs Summerhill will arrange for the courier to collect them and send them abroad.

Children in Need appeal 2013



Today the pupils raised £325.91 for Children in Need by donating money for not wearing school uniform, selling cakes and painting nails and faces. Thank you for your generosity and look out for our name on the TV tonight.

Link to the online consultation document for changes to nursery provision

As you may be aware from recent reports in the media, Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council is proposing to reduce nursery provision in its schools to part time from April 2014 along with other cuts to services.
The Council has now embarked on a period of consultation which commenced on Monday 4^th November for four weeks, closing at midnight on Monday 2^nd December 2013.
The link to the consultation page on the Council website can be accessed at www.rctcbc.gov.uk/servicechanges1

The Treorchy Comprehensive Cluster head teachers would like to encourage every parent to participate in the feedback. You are able to do this in the following five ways.

1.       On line at www.rctcbc.gov.uk/servicechanges1

2.       Via the leaflet – where there is a feedback form which can be posted to a freepost address.

3.       Via a questionnaire attached to the consultation pack.

4.       By email to servicechanges1@rctcbc.gov.uk

5.       By letter to the freepost address.

Consultation packs and leaflets may be obtained via e-mail to nia.a.bryan@rctcbc.gov.uk or by telephone 01443 424136

Completed returns should be returned to the following address.

Service Changes 1

Research and Consultation

Public Relations & Strategy,

The Pavilions

Cambrian Industrial Park,

Clydach Vale,

Tonypandy

CF40 2XX

Should parents not be able to access this online service from home or from the library, please make an appointment to use the internet at school by ringing Mrs Thomas.