Medi 30ain / September 30th 2022

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

As you can see from our Twitter profile it’s all go in school at the moment. We are so proud of our Yr.6 class for being brilliant buddies for the Reception class while at the living classroom. Everyone involved had a fantastic time and it is something that we are very much looking to keep going. As September draws to a close it is great to see children settled in to their new classes, happy and learning.

School Development Plan
Every year we identify targets for us to focus on in school and this year we have decided that we are going to ask our stakeholders what they think we do well at Rhos St and what they think we ought to be working on to make better. We are asking pupils, parents/ carers, governors, staff and teachers to complete the stakeholder viewpoint sheet. When we have received them all we will look at them all and base the things we need to work on any themes that come across. I have attached the School Development Plan – Parent / Carer Viewpoint sheet to this email. It can be returned by email to myself, or printed and returned to the school office. We greatly value the views of all our stakeholders and are looking forward to putting them at the core of what we do here in school.

Gardening Club
Ms. Williams, Layla’s mum has very kindly agreed to hold a gardening club, at Rhos St, on Wednesday evenings 3:30pm – 4:15pm. The club is open to Yrs. 3-6 pupils and will focus on readying the Garden Area for the winter, planting winter vegetables as well as planting and growing in the polytunnel. If you would like your child to take part in Gardening Club please complete the permission form, sent home with interested pupils or available in the office, and return it to your child’s teacher.

Ysgol Brynhyfryd – Open Evening

Ysgol Brynhyfryd are holding a Yr. 6 Open Evening on Thursday 6/10/22 from 4:15pm – 6:30pm. Please follow the link below to book a place for the open evening:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/noson-agored-blwyddyn-6-year-6-open-evening-dydd-iau-061022-thursday-tickets-414511985507

Flu Immunisation
Just a reminder that the Influenza Immunisation (nasal spray) will be taking place on Wednesday 5th of October for pupils in Yrs. R -6 whose parents and carers have returned the permission letter.

Childcare Workshops
Free workshops are available for anyone interested in exploring a career in childcare and early years: Through the Exploring a Career in Childcare workshops, we can help you plan your next steps in business, employment or training. This free, virtual event provides information on training, funding and access to working in childcare. Guest speakers will include various members of Cwlwm partners and educational providers. Follow the links below for more information or contact Joanna Hughes on 01824 706527.
https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/exploring-enterprise https://www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/edrych-ar-fenter

Urdd
Following on from last year’s Rhos St Eisteddfod success we will be holding our own Rhos St Eisteddfod again this year and, Covid-19 permitting, we are hoping to be able to invite parents and carers in to the school to see the work that the children have been doing. Attached to this email is information for parents and carers who wish to join the Urdd movement for 2022-23. Urdd membership is required for children to enter the art and craft work, CogUrdd and Urdd sports competitions, but will not be necessary for the Rhos St Eisteddfod activities which will be an inclusive opportunity for all of the children to take part.

Data Poverty
Denbighshire Libraries are working with Good Things Foundation (external website) to distribute free SIMs and mobile data to local people living in data poverty. Please see the poster attached to this email for more information.

Twitter
Check out our Twitter account @rhosstreet for the latest information and to see the brilliant things that the children have been up to this week!
Also take a look at our @RSSGovernors to find out all the latest from our governing body.
You can additionally get all the latest information from our fantastic P.T.A at @RhosPta

Achievers
This week’s amazing achievers are: Alice, Jake, Kitti, Sophie, Abigail, Samuel, Harry. Hannah, Charlie, Henry, Merry and all of Yr.6.
Aidan shared his purple Karate belt, Llinos shared her Girls’ football medal and Lucas shared his medal.

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir

Andrew Davis, Headteacher / Pennaeth