Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Zion Church Messy Christmas Trail

  Mon 29 Nov 2021

  We have received the following message from Zion Church;

   

  Zion Church are doing a Messy Christmas Trail around Cwmcarn this Wednesday 1st December between 3.30pm and 5.00pm.  There are several QR codes placed around some of the shops in Cwmcarn which have jumbled letters to a word.  The last letter will be found at Zion where families can drop in for the final clue, prizes (when they have found all of the missing letters), some crafts and coffee / juice.  This trail will be up and running until the 11th December so if any children would like to do it between 2nd and 11th they can drop into Zion at 4pm on 11th December to get the last clue, a prize and join in with the Messy Church.

• Member of Staff Positive in Mrs Seamons Class

  Mon 22 Nov 2021

  Morning all,
  
  Again a reminder for Mrs Seamons’ class, please keep a close eye on your children.
  
  A member of staff in this class has also now had a positive result.
  
  Please book a PCR if your child develops any symptoms and keep them home if they are unwell.
  
  Kindest regards,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Positive Case in Mrs Seamons Class

  Sun 21 Nov 2021

  Mrs Seamons Class
  
  Morning all,
  
  I have just been notified of a positive case in Mrs Seamons’ class.
  
  Please can I ask you all to be extra vigilant and keep your children home if they are unwell.
  
  Also book a PCR if necessary.
  
  Many thanks,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Children in Need Day - Friday 19th November

  Thu 18 Nov 2021

  Morning all,
  
  Just a reminder that it’s Children in Need day tomorrow so children can wear their own clothes with a Pudsey theme or something yellow.
  The suggested donation for the charity is £1.
  
  Thank you,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Mrs Tomlins ALN Reform Presentation

  Tue 16 Nov 2021

  Good evening
  
  On Monday, I will be delivering a short presentation on the ALN reform via Teams.
  
  If you would like to attend, please can you send me your email addresses via direct message so I can send out links to join the meeting.
  
  Please can all emails be sent by lunchtime on Friday.
  
  Many thanks
  Mrs Tomlins

• Staffing and Covid

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  Morning all,
  
  Staffing and Covid
  
  It is becoming increasingly difficult to source any cover staff and supply teachers due to the high number of staff absence with Covid across South East Wales.
  
  Please be aware that if the staffing and COVID situation gets worse across Wales further restrictions may be introduced by the Welsh Government and if we cannot get staff, we may be in a position whereby some classes may close and need to temporarily move to online learning for a short time.
  
  This is a very last resort and I will do everything I possibly can to avoid this but it may come to the point where all options have been exhausted and there is no other choice.
  
  We are just about managing today with 5 staff out and no cover available at all. We are stretched to the maximum.
  
  
  I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure we keep all classes open but as parents/guardians it may be worth having a backup plan for childcare should your child’s class need to close for a couple of days at short notice.
  
  Many thanks all,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Learning About Autism

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

  Good afternoon.
  
  Over the next couple of weeks, all staff and children will be learning about Autism through age appropriate resources.
  
  There are lots of resources and information on the AutismWales.org website should you wish to take a look.
  
  Many thanks.

• Spare Tables Available for a Small Donation

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

  Morning all,
  
  We’ve got a number of tables going spare that would be fab in children’s bedrooms for homework, reading, colouring.
  
  If you would like one please ring the office. We suggest a donation of £3- 5. This money will then go towards our school rewards.
  
  Many thanks,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Positive Covid Cases in Miss Clark's, Mr Regulski's, Miss Lloyd's and Mrs Seamons Class

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

  Miss Clark’s class, Mr Regulski, Miss Lloyd and Mrs Seamons
  
  Morning all,
  
  Unfortunately I have just been notified overnight of a positive case of coronavirus in each of the 4 classes above.
  
  Please keep your children home if they are unwell. If your child develops any symptoms please take them for a PCR as soon as possible.
  
  Please remember the guidance is now isolation whilst you await results and also isolation for the rest of the household if there is a positive case in your family until you have a negative result.
  
  Thank you,
  Mrs Robbins

• PTA Film Night

  Wed 10 Nov 2021

  Morning all,
  
  Just a final reminder that it’s PTA film night tonight until 5pm for all children in reception and above.
  
  Children need to have returned their consent form if they’d like to stay.
  
  Don’t forget for juniors you can bring extra money to buy snacks and sweets.
  
  A plea from me - there’s lots of my staff and myself giving up our time tonight to run this alongside PTA as we were very short of volunteers, so please can you all be sure to be on time picking your children up at 5pm so we are all able to get home to our families too.
  
  We are looking forward to enjoying these films and some treats together.
  
  Many thanks,
  
  Mrs Robbins