Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

It’s been a bit cloak and dagger this week at school, and I’m sure that the children have shared the news about a very special guest on the premises. As is sometimes the nature of these things, I’m unable to share any details for now but will make sure that all is revealed when I get the green light.

Fun Cricket
A team of fifteen girls went as far as Denbigh today to take part in a cricket fun festival. Unsurprisingly, their behaviour and attitude were exemplary, and they all enjoyed taking part in the activities and games offered throughout the day, demonstrating some real cricket talent.

Lateness
I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the importance of being in school on time as there are numerous incidents of some families routinely arriving at school after 9.00 am.
School starts at 9 am every day. Children need to be in their class line when the bell rings, so that they can start their lessons promptly and together. Children who arrive late are greatly disadvantaged, because they miss starting the day with their peers and the beginning of lessons. This means that they are often unsettled and confused about tasks. Their teacher may not always be able to re explain work.
It is also very important that children establish good routines and habits in preparation for the rest of their lives. Punctuality is a life skill that they need to develop whilst they are young.
It is essential that you ensure that your child arrives at school on time to prevent disruption to your child’s own learning and that of others. Going forward, we will look to work with parents of pupils of whom lateness remains an issue as per the Local Authority policy on attendance.
We understand that there may be rare occasions when you are unavoidably late due to unforeseen circumstances. On these occasions, please make sure that you contact the school office to inform us when you will arrive.
Please keep in mind that Breakfast Club is available to children from 8.00 am.

Walk to School Week
Walk to School Week 2025 starts on Monday. This year’s theme is “The Great Space Walk,” encouraging children to actively travel to school, focusing on the benefits of walking and cycling for individuals, communities, and the environment.
Trem y Foel

Our Eco-Representatives went as far as Trem y Foel on Monday to work with Kevin and his fantastic team with their planting. Unsurprisingly, their behaviour and attitude was brilliant and they can be really proud of an important job well done.

Newspaper Request
The Reception children are in urgent need of newspapers for their craft sessions. Please pass any you have to Mrs. Bourne or drop it off at the office. Thank you.

Summer Trips
All classes have now received their summer-trip letters. Please can all permission and payments be made, through the ParentPay app, as soon as possible. Huge thanks to the, always brilliant, Rhos St PTA for subsidising the summer trips again this year.

Footballing Talent
Huge congratulations to Jack Calvert who has been signed for a trial with Everton FC.

Weekly Wellbeing

This week’s quote is from Ralph Waldo Emerson, who often went by his middle name Waldo. He was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, minister, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

Achievers
This week’s brilliant achievers are: Charly, Lola, Qais, Thea, Ted, Isaac, Ellie, Fleur, Orfan, Caleb, Kai and Kalani.
Amelia was awarded a Gwbor Cymraeg, and Toby shared his rugby medals. Well done to all our fantastic achievers!