Dear Parents and Carers,

Remembering Olivia – Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts towards the stained glass window at Efenechtyd Church in memory of Olivia Alkir. Pupils came to school in navy blue and white – her favourite colours. We saw from experience in her time here at Rhos Street School that she was a pupil who always grasped all the opportunities offered to her with enthusiasm. This example set by her is certainly something that all our pupils should aspire towards.

Christmas Jumper Day – This annual fundraiser for Save the Children takes place next Friday. Our pupils are invited to come to school in their Christmas jumpers and if you wish to also make a donation, then we will pass on all collected to the charity concerned.

PTA Raffle – PTA Xmas raffle tickets have been given out to pupils this week. We’d be grateful if you could buy or sell some tickets. The draw will take place on 17th Dec.

PTA Xmas Competition – The PTA are running a Christmas competition again this year. They are asking Juniors to draw their own winter scene and for the Infants to decorate a Christmas tree template. 50p to enter and winners will be awarded a prize on the last Friday of term. Templates have been given out today.

PTA Own Clothes for Chocolate – The PTA are also requesting chocolate donations for own clothes on December 17th. Pupils can come in own clothes for a small donation of chocolate.

Fundraising – Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts over recent months. The amount collected in various activities / initiatives are as follows:
Poppy Appeal – £288.12
Move a Marathon – £216.15
Hello Yellow Day – £149.37
Children in Need – £207.80

New Staffing Team – Please see below for a message from Mr Davis, who of course will be stepping into my shoes for rest of the academic year beginning in January.

Xmas Dinner – This takes place next Thursday, so pupils are welcome to bring in Xmas hats to make it a festive occasion!

Students of the Week – Students of the Week are Fleur, Ella, Aliza, Louie, Alex, Lucas, Oliver, Penny, Amelia, CharlieE, TylerP and TylerOM. Welsh awards went to ArloJ, Belle, Rayne, Daisy, Piper and Ella.

Yours sincerely,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Following lesson observations and interviews yesterday, I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Alana Price to the role of Yr 6 teacher. Miss Price will begin teaching Yr 6 from the beginning of the Spring term and her appointment completes the process of finalising the staffing team for the rest of the academic year. I would like to thank governors: Mr Brian Hubble and Mrs Julie Debicka for supporting us with the interview and appointment process.

The completion of the staffing team means that I can now look forward, with a little nervousness, to taking on my new role as interim headteacher. I will endeavour to live up to the high standards that Rhos St has upheld for so many years, under the accomplished leadership of Mr Jones, and look forward to working positively together as a whole-school community over the coming terms.

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Davis

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

Dimau Dinbych – Local schools are raising money for the 2022 Denbigh Eisteddfod with a project called ‘Dimau Dinbych’, collecting as many coppers & loose change as possible. Please bring any spare pennies into school & we will donate to our local Urdd Appeal.

PTA Xmas Competition – The PTA are running a Christmas competition again this year. They are asking Juniors to draw their own winter scene and for the Infants to decorate a Christmas tree template. 50p to enter and winners will be awarded a prize on the last Friday of term.

Olivia Alkir Fundraiser – You will recall that Olivia was a pupil at Rhos Street and in 2019 was tragically killed in a car crash. There is a fundraiser to raise money towards a stained glass window in her memory at Efenechtyd church and we want to assist in any way we can. Olivia’s favourite colours were navy blue and white, so we invite pupils to come in those colours next Friday and contribute a pound each. Many thanks for your anticipated support.

Vaccination Drop in Sessions – The email includes an attachment providing you with dates and locations you can take your child for their flu immunization if they weren’t able to attend on the day the school nurse administered the vaccine here at Rhos Street.

Welsh Resources – Also attached is a document providing you with some useful Welsh websites and apps to support you at home with learning Cymraeg.

Christmas Dinner – This will be served on Thursday December 9th. Due to supply constraints at the moment, the canteen staff have requested that we obtain an indicative number of pupils requesting lunch on that day, which will be the same menu as the one provided on Thursday of week one, with a sweet option of either Christmas pudding or ice-cream. A pro-forma has been sent home for you to indicate whether you wish your child/ren to have the dinner.

Virtual Christmas Concert – As you will be aware, we have once again not been able to organise Christmas Concerts this year, due to Covid-19 restrictions. As an alternative, we have asked each class to record a short item which will then be merged into a series of class performances. For your information, the recording will be uploaded as a private video online with the link only being shared with members of the school community. The link will not be made public and only people with the link will be able to watch the video. I would be very grateful if you only share the link with your families and do not share on social media. If you do not wish your child’s recording to be used, please inform the school office.

Christmas Jumper Day – This annual fundraiser for Save the Children takes place on December 10th. Our pupils are invited to come to school in their Christmas jumpers and if you wish to also make a donation, then we will pass on all collected to the charity concerned.

Achievers – Students of the Week are Dylan, Cecily, Sophie, HarryC, HarriL, Joshua, Rayne, Sebastian, Belle, Amelie, Isabella, Mia, and Ben. Welsh awards went to Eva, Lola, Isla, Jacob and Evie, while swimming certificates were shared with Daniel and Llinos. Well done all!

Sympathies – We send our deepest sympathies to the Jones family on their recent bereavement. The whole school will wrap its arms around Lucas and Dylan in this difficult period and our thoughts are with you all.
Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

Children in Need – Thank you for your support for today’s fundraiser. I will share the total amount raised by the school when it has been calculated. I am sure the children have had a great time supporting this very worthwhile charity.

Pentrellyncymer – Huge thanks go to Miss Davies and Shanny for taking our pupils away on their residential visit to Pentrellyncymer this week. The photographs on Twitter give every indication of what a fantastic experience it has been for all concerned. Thanks also to the staff at the centre for providing the activities.

Bottle Tops – We are still on the lookout for any plastic bottle tops you may have at home. If you have any, please send them in and they will be put to good use in our eco work.

Year 2 Tesco Visit – Year 2 are off to Tesco next Monday on a visit, as part of their food project.

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones
Headteacher / Pennaeth

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

Remembrance – I am sure you have seen the photographs on Twitter of our pupils, respectfully observing a two minutes silence yesterday on the Infants’ yard in order to recognize the armistice on Remembrance Day.

Tudor Day – The Tudor project in Blwyddyn 3 a 4 came to a close with their special day yesterday. The morning involved dressing up, playing games, having a banquet and a dance. In the afternoon, they enjoyed a performance from creative group, Mewn Cymeriad based on Henry Tudor who was born in Wales and built his army to win the throne here too. Thank you to Ruthin panto for the loan of the costumes and also to Mrs Lewis and Miss Davies for organising such an enriching day of activities. Anybody from Welsh Government studying how our pupils are engaging with the new Curriculum for Wales would be very impressed!

Anti Bullying Week – Next week, we will be supporting this annual initiative and on Monday, once again we will invite everybody to come into school wearing odd-socks to celebrate that it’s good to be different. Feel free to tweet photos of your child in their odd socks before they come to school!

Chester FC Sessions – Years 2, 3 and 4 have very much enjoyed and benefitted from their sessions with Kalvin. From Monday, he will work with Years 1, 5 and 6 up to Christmas. PE kits are required on those days for those classes please.

Children in Need – Next Friday, Children in Need will be supported by the school. Pupils can come to school dressed as Pudsey, in spots or stripes, in their pyjamas or onesies or own clothes and we ask for a £1 contribution.

Congratulations – Congratulations go to Rayne, Hugo and family on the arrival of a baby brother!

Achievers – Students of the Week are Joe, Oliver, Lukas, Auraya, Piper, Lilly, Jacob, Jay, Sofia, Lilly, Henry and Kian. Welsh awards went to Eden, Eva and Leo. Holly received a certificate for rookie lifeguard and Seren one for tap. Well done all!

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones
Headteacher / Pennaeth

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

I trust you all had a good half term break. It is always a lovely time of year, as Halloween activities are closely followed by Bonfire Night excitement and I hope all the pupils have a great time, safely enjoying any firework displays they attend. It’s also been busy this week, with Nant BH taking place and we await the children’s return later. I’m sure they’ll be full of stories and when I visited them last night, I heard nothing but praise from all staff attending. They are having a great time, which I’m sure will live long in the memory.

The week has also ended with the news shared by the Chair of Governors regarding my plans in the New Year. I’m grateful to the Governors for facilitating this great opportunity for me. While I will be sad to step aside from a role I hold so dear, it will also bring exciting and fresh times for the school over my period of absence and I know from experience that the interim leadership team will have the full support of the whole school community.

Covid Guidance – The guidance for Covid self-isolation has been updated and the attached flowchart will assist you in taking the necessary steps in keeping everybody safe.

Remembrance Week – Next week is Remembrance Week. Poppies and other related items will be available in exchange for a donation to The British Legion.

Ruthin Friends of the Earth – The attached flyer gives information regarding the Celebrating Green Ruthin held at the Old Courthouse, St Peter’s Square and Church tomorrow from 10am-2pm.

FAO Nursery Parents – If you are yet to make your application to county’s admissions department for a place in the Reception Class here at Rhos Street School in September 2022, then please do so as a matter of urgency.

Children in Need – This takes place on November 19th. There will be in-class activities and the pupils can bring a £1 contribution to dress up in spots / stripes / onesies or as the legend himself, Pudsey.

Achievers – Students of the Week are Albie, Kitti, Thea, George, Madalyn, Eliza, ArloJ, CharlieR, LucasJ, Darcie, Oscar, Lola, Scarlet, and Leo. Welsh awards went to Neve, Eden, Alex and Sofia. Isla received a swimming certificate and also recognition for her success in Hill & Roberts’ Halloween Competition, along with other RSS winners, Ruby and Freya.

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

We reach half term and once again, it’s been a challenging period. Over the last couple of weeks, having kept Covid at bay for so long, we have been increasingly affected, particularly in the Foundation Phase. The week’s break comes at a good time, as we hope it will give us a bit of breathing space for those affected to recover and also avoid further transmission. Have a lovely half term.

Halloween Activities – We saw some great costumes and there have been some fabulous activities in the classes. Thank you to the PTA for the refreshments.

New Menu – I have attached copies of the new menu to the email.

Achievers – Students of the Week are Finley, Abigail, Sylvia, Lucas, Daisy, Bethany, Evie, Billy, Henry and Tiffany. A Welsh award went to Leon, Rugby and swimming awards to Holly and a certificate to Harri for being so brave having his tonsils out. Well done all!

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth

Dear Parents and Carers / Annwyl Rieni a Gwarchodwyr,

Harvest Week – Thank you for your contributions this week. We will pass on all your food donations to Ruthin Food Bank. The pupils have taken part in Harvest activities and had a Harvest themed assembly this morning.

Diwrnod Shwmae Sumae – Today, the pupils have been making an effort to use Welsh phrases and also are taking part in a poster competition.

Bikeability – Next week Year 6 pupils who have registered, will take their Bikeability course.

Flu Immunisations – On Monday, flu immunisations will take place for those pupils whose parents have consented for them to take place.

Welsh Water Workshops – As part of their project, Years 5 and 6 will take part in special workshops provided by Welsh Water on Tuesday.

Halloween Competition – I have once again attached details of Hill and Roberts’ Halloween competition for your attention.

PTA Halloween Disco – The PTA will hold a Halloween Disco in school time next Friday on October 22nd and the pupils are invited to come into school in Halloween costumes and pay a £1 contribution towards PTA funds. Poster attached!

PTA Mailing List – If you wish to be added to the PTA email list, please send an email to rhosstreetpta@gmail.com and you will be added. The PTA are also appealing to anybody interested in shadowing Jenny Johnson, PTA Treasurer in her last year on the committee, with a view to taking over next year to please get in touch. Many thanks.

Year 3 and 4 Tudor Day – Year 3 and 4 will have a Tudor themed day on Thursday 21st October. Please could the children come to school in brown, white and black clothing? If you have any Tudor style clothing, then the pupils may wear this, but there is no need to go out and buy anything.

Music Lessons – Parents of pupils having music lessons can now make their payments for current and outstanding lessons. Please log into ParentPay to do so. Many thanks.

Get Well Soon! – Harri in Year 1 has had his tonsils out, so I hope he is on the mend! It reminds me of the time I had mine plucked out!

Reading Club – There will unfortunately be no reading club in Year 2 next week.

Achievers – Students of the Week are Kitti, Emily, Oskar, Luna, Hugo, Lola, Nimrod, Teddy, Ruben, Azam, Sophia and Joey. Welsh awards went to Maisie, Rayne and Kush. Isabelle was also awarded a swimming certificate. Finley and Tyler also received ‘Over and Above’ awards. Well done all!

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth