Letter from Headteacher 3rd May

Dear Parents/Guardians                                                                                                  3 May 2019

GDPR Forms – reminder: If you have not as yet returned the GDPR permission form, please do so urgently, thank you.

 DAILY MILE INFORMATION: After Easter the Young Ambassadors and Mrs Owen are aiming to revive the Daily Mile throughout the school – 15 minutes of running/jogging should happen on a daily basis to boost brain power, concentration and wellbeing. It’s proven!! Record sheets will be kept to see which classes have participated the most during the week.

JUNIORS THURSDAY FITNESS: This is being re-introduced every Thursday from 2.30-3.15pm. The format will alternate between circuit activities and some Jo Wicks (The BodyCoach) style HIIT training, led by the Young Ambassadors and accompanied by some upbeat music.

PE KITS: PLEASE CAN YOU ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN THEREFORE HAVE THEIR PE KITS IN SCHOOL EVERY DAY. They will also need water bottles. Thank you.

PTA SPONSORED WALKS: The Sponsored Walks have been arranged as follows and sponsor forms will be given to pupils today (Year 1 will receive theirs next week) – please can all children wear sensible footwear and bring a bottle of water, thank you.

Nursery classes – Tuesday 21st May – Own Clothes

Reception – Tuesday 21st May – optional Fancy dress.

Years 1 & 2 – Monday 20th May – optional fancy dress

Juniors (Years 3 – 6) – Friday 24th May.

 Many thanks for your support. Please can sponsor money be returned to school by Friday 7th June at the latest please.

URDD ATHLETICS COMPETITIONS: These will take place on Wednesday 15th May (after school) – further details to be advised.

SCHOOL DINNERS – PRICE INCREASE REMINDER. We have been advised by Conwy County Borough Council that the prices for school dinners will increase to £2.50 per meal after Easter. A copy of the new Summer menu has already been e-mailed and children have already brought copies home.

If you feel you may be eligible for Free School Meals, please follow the link below for more information. Forms are also available from the school office.

http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Benefits-and-grants/education-benefits/free-school-meals-in-conwy-county-borough.aspx

PARENT PAY – SCHOOL DINNERS – please can you ensure that any overdue dinner monies are paid, thank you.

 NURSERY STARTERS SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR: If you have a child who will be 3 years old by 31st August 2019, you will need to apply for a place in our Nursery Class (applications were due before 14th December). You should have received letters from Conwy County Borough Council along with preference forms – please return the preference forms asap. Thank you.

MISS ALICE COMPETITION (Saturday 1st June) reminder. Llandudno Town Council have provided a limited number of Application forms for those youngsters in the age range of 8-10 years on 1st June 2019. The closing date is Friday, 17th May. Forms are available from the school office.

NATIONAL TEST DATES Years 2 – 6 reminder – This year’s statutory tests for pupils in Years 2 to 6 will take place between Tuesday 7 May to Tuesday 14 May 2019. These tests are statutory, that is to say every child in the relevant age groups must sit them and they can only be administered during the official time period above. Please note that any applications for any holidays during this period will not be approved. For further information about the national tests, visit the Welsh Government’s learning Wales website at www.learning.gov.wales.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS– please note the following – finishing/start dates.

Please ensure that children have PE kits with them on the day for sporting afterschool clubs.

Monday Dragon Sports – 3.30 – 4.15pm, Years 4 to 6.

Monday Netball 3.30 – 4.15pm Years 4 to 6

Monday Football 12.45-1.15pm Years 3 – 6 by invitation – children to see Mr Huw Llewelyn Jones if interested please. If your child is attending these sessions, please ensure they have appropriate clothing with them – sessions take place on the school field.

Tuesday Cookery Club 3.30 – 4.30pm – Year 6 – as advised in individual letters.

Wednesday Rugby 3.30 – 4.15pm, Years 3 – 6

Wednesday TRI-GOLF 3.30 – 4.15pm, Years 3 – 6 re-starting 1st May

Wednesday Learning to Be sessions (Tuition services £10 per session, contact 07952 065735 as per instructions from them). Free taster sessions are available!

Thursdays 3.30 – 4.15pm Clwb Urdd.

Ty Llywelyn Homework Club held Monday to Friday. 4 – 5.30pm.

DATES FOR THE DIARY:

Monday 6th May is a Bank Holiday.

Half Term: Last day in school will be Friday 24th May, children will be back in school on Monday 3rd June.

Summer Holidays: Last day in school is Friday 19th July.

September 19 start date: 2nd September is a Training Day, children will be back in school on Tuesday 3rd September.

Yours sincerely

 

 

Mr Iwan Jones

Headteacher