Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

As we come to the end of a busy and successful half term, I want to thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. The children have worked incredibly hard over the past few weeks, and we are all ready for a well‑deserved break.
This week included two important awareness events across the school. For Safer Internet Day, pupils took part in thought‑provoking activities about staying safe, showing respect online, and making positive choices in the digital world. We also marked Children’s Mental Health Week, taking time to highlight the importance of wellbeing, kindness, and talking about our feelings.
We hope everyone enjoys a restful and enjoyable half‑term holiday and look forward to welcoming all pupils back to school on Monday 23rd February.

Sensory Lending Library Open Day – STAND
We are pleased to share details of an upcoming Sensory Lending Library Open Day, open to parents, carers, and professionals.
Date: Thursday 19th February 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Naylor Leyland Centre, Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AF
This drop in event is a great opportunity to explore the Sensory Lending Library, which supports families with children and young people who have additional needs or disabilities. Visitors will be able to view a range of sensory items, along with helpful information books and resources.
You are welcome to pop in at any time during the session, or you can book an appointment in advance if preferred.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: ceri@standnw.org or sarah@standnw.org

Year 3 Crack the Case!
Year 3 have had a fantastic time this half term solving the terrible crime of the stolen Cadbury Chocolate Fingers from the staff room! Using their detective skills, pupils analysed data, applied forensic techniques, interviewed staff members, and even took fingerprints and mugshots to help crack the case.
Their hard work, investigations and careful analysis paid off, and eventually the trail led them to the criminal mastermind… Leanne!
The children have absolutely loved this project and have learned so much through this exciting, hands‑on experience.
A huge thank you to Miss Davies and her team for planning and delivering such an engaging and memorable learning opportunity.

Support with Gas & Electricity Costs
We would like to make families aware of support available through Unity in Community, a charity based in Hull that works to help vulnerable people across the country. They have recently secured funding to support households who are struggling to top up their pre‑payment gas and electricity meters.
As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are finding it harder to make ends meet. Unity in Community are able to offer fuel vouchers, which are sent directly to eligible households via text message.
Who can apply?
To qualify, you must:

• Pay for your energy using a pre‑payment meter.
• Not have received an energy voucher from Unity in Community in the past 12 months.
• Be facing financial difficulty (you can be working, unemployed, self‑employed or retired)

How to get support:
For more information or to register, please call 01482 420836.
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm. (If the line is busy, please keep trying.)
Unity in Community are keen to support parents, carers and guardians of children who attend our school, and we hope this will be helpful to any families experiencing difficulties at this time.

Rhos St’s Got Talent
Yesterday, our school was buzzing with excitement as pupils took part in Rhos St’s Got Talent. Each performer showed incredible bravery and confidence as they stepped up in front of our panel of judges to share their amazing skills. The talent on display was truly wonderful, and every act brought something special to the stage. A huge well done to the School Council for their brilliant organisation of the event. Their planning, enthusiasm and teamwork ensured everything ran smoothly and created a supportive environment for all our performers. A special thank you also goes to Mrs. Price, who has been working closely with the School Council and supporting them throughout the process. Her guidance and encouragement have helped the pupils shine. We’re now looking forward to the grand final on Thursday 12th March, where our judges will see even more fantastic talent!

Explore Outside – Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
This spring, we’re encouraging families to make the most of the many free and low‑cost outdoor spaces across Denbighshire. As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week and head into the half‑term break, it’s the perfect time to enjoy fresh air, movement and play together.
Spending time outdoors is an important part of a happy, healthy childhood. Being outside helps children stay active, sparks their curiosity, and gives them the freedom to explore, imagine and connect with the world around them. Outdoor play also supports confidence, resilience, and wellbeing — and it can strengthen family bonds when we join in too.
We are fortunate to have so many wonderful parks, play areas, woods, walks and beaches right on our doorstep, many of which can be enjoyed completely free of charge or at very low cost.
So let’s use this week and the upcoming break as an opportunity to get moving, connect with nature and enjoy active play together. Visit Explore Outside! to discover local playgrounds, parks and outdoor spaces that your children will love.

Safer Internet Day: Exploring AI Safely and Creatively
This week our learners have been celebrating Safer Internet Day by taking part in activities that help them build confidence, understanding, and good habits online. With this year’s theme focusing on Artificial Intelligence, pupils have been thinking about how AI is used in everyday life and how to make safe, sensible choices when using digital tools.
A highlight of the week was joining the live e-sgol and Adobe online session, created especially for primary schools. The session introduced learners to fun, age‑appropriate ways to explore AI creatively while reinforcing the importance of staying safe online. Pupils enjoyed discovering how AI can support creative thinking and problem‑solving, all while remembering key messages about protecting their personal information and using technology responsibly.
It has been an inspiring and engaging week, helping our learners develop the digital skills they need for a safe and confident online future.

Contacting School with Questions, Queries, or Concerns
At Rhos Street, we are always here to support our pupils and families, and we know that questions or concerns can arise from time to time. If you do need to get in touch with a member of staff, please remember that teachers are the right people to contact directly, as they know your child best and are best placed to help.
To ensure we can respond in the most effective and timely way, we ask that parents and carers complete a Meeting Request Form from the school office. This helps us arrange the right member of staff to meet with you and ensures that we can give your query the attention it deserves.

We politely remind families of the following:
• Inform staff of any concerns in a proportionate and courteous manner. We will always do our best to address issues, but please allow us reasonable time to respond.
• Respond to staff courteously when we contact you about any matters involving your child.
• Approach the school directly if you have a concern. Please allow us the opportunity to resolve the issue with you.
• Avoid discussing school matters on unaffiliated social media platforms. Social media is not an appropriate forum for raising concerns and can cause unnecessary upset or misunderstanding.

We must also remind parents that defamatory, offensive, or derogatory comments about the school, its pupils, parents, or staff on Facebook or other social networking sites are not acceptable. If you have a worry or would like to raise an issue, please speak directly to a member of staff, or the Headteacher. This ensures that matters are handled fairly, appropriately, and effectively for all involved.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a positive, respectful school community.

Weekly Wellbeing
John Donne (1572–1631) was an English poet, scholar, and Anglican cleric, widely regarded as one of the greatest Metaphysical poets. His writing is known for its emotional depth, striking imagery, and bold exploration of love, faith, connection, and the human experience.
His famous meditation containing the lines “No man is an island” expresses a timeless truth about human belonging and interconnectedness—ideas that continue to resonate centuries later.

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”

John Donne
Achievers

This week’s fantastic achievers are: Molly, Theo, Teddy, Theo, Carter, Archie, Poppy, Ted, Daniel, Sophie, Eden, and Jack.
Welsh awards went to: Isla, Blake, Caleb, Wren, Chester, Emily, Neve, and Alex. Isla shared her bronze medal from the regional swimming finals.
Well done to all our amazing achievers!