Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,
The school has been busy this week with preparations for our Rhos St School Eisteddfod next Thursday, with children finalising their art pieces and practising their Welsh performances across the school. Yr. 5 really enjoyed their small-group presentations on banknotes from around the world with Charles Henshall and our brilliant Bronze Young Ambassadors organised and delivered a series of excellent sessions for the classes from the Nursery right up to Yr. 6, raising money for a Disability Sports Wales.
Language and Play Sessions
Language and play sessions are free to attend and take place throughout Denbighshire. The sessions are run by Family Link Workers on a weekly basis during term time. All of our sessions have planned activities that help children build language and social skills in preparation for school in a fun, friendly environment.
Language and Play sessions will be taking place at Rhos Street School from 1:15pm to 2:45pm on: Wednesday 1st, 8th, and 15th of May 2024.
Parking Request
Dear Parents and Carers,
I have had concerns raised by members of the school community regarding some parents and carers parking on the double yellow lines in the lower portion of Ffordd Glasdir, rather than entering the Ysgol Pen Barras / Rhos St car park during pick up at the end of the day.
I am concerned that cars parked in this manner cause an obstruction to vehicles entering and exiting the school car park. They provide a physical and visual obstruction to pedestrians, often with small children who are not visible behind parked cars, and who must then navigate between the parked vehicles when crossing the road. Cars parked on the double yellow lines also reduce the ability of motorists to see children walking on the pavements and crossing the road with an associated increase in risk of harm.
The car park has been specifically designed to ensure, as much as is possible, to give safe pedestrian access to vehicles properly parked in the bays. Occupants of cars parked on the double yellow lines are having to exit and enter their vehicles in the street, creating an additional obstruction and increased risk of harm.
I would therefore request that all parents and carers use the school car park at drop off and pick up and avoid parking on the double yellow lines in Ffordd Glasdir. I have contacted Ruthin Police, who will be making regular visits to the site at drop-off times to help discourage this behaviour, as well as Denbighshire County Council’s Road-Safety officer.
Many thanks, in advance, for your support in regard to this important safety issue.
Ceri Roberts & Andrew Davis
Pennaeth / Headteacher
Ysgol Pen Barras / Rhos St School
Rhos Street School PTA’s £20.24 for 2024 spring challenge!
This summer term we are challenging each of you to raise £20.24! You can raise as much or as little as you like and do this on your own, as a family or in a team with your friends. Perhaps you could ask parents, grandparents or even neighbours to sponsor. Money can be raised in any way you choose; we want you to use your imagination and get creative with it!
All of the money that you raise will go to the school PTA, who help pay for resources, experiences, equipment and treats, with an aim to make your time at Rhos Street School the best it can be!
Here are a few ideas of how you could raise the money: Sell 24 cupcakes, keep your room tidy for 24 days, sell 24 old books or toys, hop 24 times a day for 24 days, help your family with 24 jobs, score 24 goals, dance for 24 minutes.
We have attached a sponsorship form, please bring any cash into school in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and class. We also have a JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/2024springchallenge
please use your child’s name and class as a reference on the website. The deadline for all donations is Friday 7th June 2024.The class that raises the most will receive a movie afternoon and snacks!
We would love to see the children having fun taking part in the challenge, you can share photos with us on facebook, twitter and Instagram by searching for Rhos Street PTA.
There is no pressure for your child/ren to take part in this challenge, it’s a bit of fun for fundraising but if they don’t want to join in that’s absolutely fine.
Good luck everyone and thank you for your continued support! Rhos St P.T.A
Bronze Young Ambassadors – Fundraising
Our Rhos St School Bronze Young Ambassadors did themselves proud yesterday as they delivered their fun games sessions for each class; from the Nursery, right through to Yr. 6. The children had a brilliant time taking part in the activities, and eating the cakes, and raised a fantastic £248.75 for the charity Disability Sport Wales https://www.disabilitysportwales.com/en-gb . We’re so proud of our Bronze Ambassadors who were responsible for the whole venture, from initial idea, through planning, organisation, publicising and finally delivery of a really positive event. A big thank you to all the children, parents and carers and staff who supported this event.
Achievers
This week’s multi-talented achievers are: Mia, Amelia, Maisie, Daisy. Freya. Hannah, Poppy, Evison, Alice Logan and Tommy. Well done to them all!