Hydref 21ain / October 21st 2022
Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

Not that it hasn’t been lovely hearing the preparations, all around the school for the Harvest Service next week, but I have the most horrendous ear-worm, more of an ear-anaconda actually, continually playing in my head, which is now to the point that if I hear another rendition of Cauliflowers Fluffy I may spontaneously combust! But, psychological scarring aside, there are still lots of great things going on in our final week before the half-term break. We have our Harvest service on Tuesday, Sports for Champions event on Wednesday and the Halloween disco on Thursday all of which will whip the children into a wild frenzy before sending them home on Friday for the half-term break… you’re welcome!

Harvest Service
We have our Harvest-Service practice on Monday, to iron out the wrinkles ready for the tour-de-force of the real thing on Tuesday. We will be setting off from Rhos St at about 9:30am and walking up to St Peter’s church on both days. If any parents, carers or relatives are available to walk with the Foundation Learners on Monday and/or Tuesday can they please meet us at the front entrance at about 9:20am? Many thanks. We are hoping to begin the Harvest Service on Tuesday at 10:00am and parents, carers, relatives and friends are all more than welcome to attend and should arrive prior to 10:00am please. Could I request that the audience seat themselves on the pews at the rear of the church as the children will require the front pews. As part of the Harvest Service we are asking for donation of non-perishable produce for Ruthin Food Bank, if you would like to donate could all items be brought to school on Monday please. The weather forecast is looking positive for Tuesday, but we do have the contingency of holding the Harvest Service in the hall if the weather conditions are unsuitable for children to walk to
and from the church. I will keep you up to date nearer the time if we have to change our plans.
Sports for Champions Event
On the afternoon of Wednesday 26th we will be welcoming Bev Jones to Rhos St. She is a Paralympic Shot Put and Discuss athlete who has competed at 5 Paralympic Games. You can view information about Bev Jones by following this link: https://www.sportsforchampions.com/beverley-jones/
The event will be an excellent opportunity for pupils to work with an Olympic Paralympian and to raise funds for both Team GB and for Rhos St. Please can any sponsor money be brought in to school by Tuesday 25th. Many thanks for your support.

Filming – Universal Free School Meals Promotion
Unfortunately, the filming of or Foundation Learners for the Denbighshire County Council promotional material has been postponed. I will share the new filming date when it has been finalised.

Kick-It Sports
The four-week Kick-It Sports multi-skills club begins on Monday 24th at 3:15pm – 4:30pm. If you would like your child to take part in the Kick-It Sports club you can book online at: https://bookwhen.com/kickitsports

Halloween Disco & Pumpkin Spy Competition
Our Halloween disco is on Thursday 27th October. The Infant disco is 3:30pm – 4:30pm and the Junior disco is 4:45pm – 5:45pm. The cost is £2 per child and includes a drink and snack. Adults need to stay with Infants please. We are all looking forward to a fun, spooktastic event.
Also a reminder that you can collect entries for the brilliant and fun P.T.A Pumpkin Spy competiton from the school office, Siop Nain and the Candyshack at £1 per entry.

Welsh Assembly Government – School Uniform Consultation
The Welsh Government is currently consulting on changes to the statutory guidance on school uniform and appearance policies. The consultation period will run from 18th October until 28th November. Details of the consultation can be found in the following link: https://gov.wales/changes-statutory-guidance-school-uniform-and-appearance-policies

Support with Bills from Welsh Water
With October Half Term fast approaching, we know some families will struggle to afford essentials.
Families with children who receive traditional free school meals & are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, may also be entitled to help towards their water bills from Welsh Water.
What financial support is available from Welsh Water? By switching to Welsh Water’s HelpU tariff, customers could save up to £230 off their water bill. Find out more here.

Achievers
Our brilliant achievers this week are: Evelyn, Daniel, Daisy, Toby, Emiliya, Eden, Belle, Scarlet. Leo and Jayden.
Jude shared his rugby medal and Jack shared his Great Reading certificate.

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir

Andrew Davis, Headteacher / Pennaeth