Cwmcarn Primary School
Nurture, Challenge, Inspire
Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Merry Christmas / Nadolig Llawen
Thu 21 Dec 2023Morning all,
I’d like to wish all of our wonderful families, parents and carers an amazing Christmas and Happy New Year!
Sadly I missed this week as I’ve been really poorly with covid but I was so lucky to see all the concerts last week and had videos sent to me of this weeks. They were all outstanding.
Thank you for all of your ongoing support for our wonderful school.
Dojo won’t be monitored after 1.30 today when the children go home. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024.
Have a wonderful time,
Mrs Robbins -
Public Health Wales Vaping Safeguarding Alert
Fri 15 Dec 2023Please see message from Public Health
Vaping Safeguarding Alert: Please be aware
We have had 4 separate incidents involving 5 children who have used a vape and become unwell. It is thought the Vape may contain an illicit drug or toxin as when inhaled the children have become unwell and collapsed. The children received medical attention and support and are now well. At this time the 5 children involved are in the Caerphilly, Newport and Torfaen areas of Gwent. We want all parents and families across Gwent to be aware of this situation and be extra vigilant.
Should any parent be concerned that their child has used a vape containing an illicit drug or toxin, they should call 111 for advice or go to their nearest Emergency Department and report the situation to the police by calling 101.
Kind regards,
Tracy Daszkiewicz, Director for Public Health, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Helping Hands Workshops
Fri 15 Dec 2023HH Winter 2023-24 Newsletter.pdf
Please find attached the Helping Hands newsletter which has the dates for the workshops held by Children’s Centre Psychology for parents/carers of children with additional needs.
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CAMHS Online Wellbeing Workshops
Fri 15 Dec 2023January 24 CAMHS Workshops eng.pdf
Good afternoon,
Please see attached the CAMHS Well-being Workshops being held over the Christmas break for children and young people over the age of 10.
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Universal Primary Free School Meals
Tue 12 Dec 2023Good Afternoon,
Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM)
It is Welsh Government’s aim that every child in primary school in Wales will be eligible for a universal primary free school meal (UPFSM) by 2024, regardless of household income.
In Caerphilly County Borough this is already the case and all full-time pupils in primary school can have a free school meal.
However it is important to know the difference between UPFSM and eFSM so that you can claim other benefits that go with eFSM
Eligible Free School Meal (eFSM)
Families who meet certain criteria, for example those on lower incomes or in receipt of certain benefits, may be eligible to apply for eFSM. Families in receipt of eFSM are also eligible to receive the Pupil Development Grant to buy school uniforms and equipment, sports kit and equipment for activities outside school.
If you think you might be eligible for eFSM please apply.
For more information about the eligibility criteria and the application process for eFSM please visit:
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Free school meals
If you are already eligible for eFSM there is no need to apply again
Many thanks,
Mrs Reardon -
Raffle available at Christmas Concerts
Sat 09 Dec 2023We will be selling raffle tickets next week at each of the Christmas Concert performances at £1 per strip. All proceeds will go to the PTA funds to benefit the children.
There are some lovely prizes to be won with the BIG prize being the ‘Staff hamper’! All staff have contributed gifts to create a Christmas hamper for one lucky winner. -
Nasal Flu Vaccine Walk-in Clinics
Thu 07 Dec 2023Good Morning,
Please see message below.
Message from the ABUHB School Nursing Service:
If your child still requires their nasal Flu vaccine this winter, the School Nursing Service will be running walk-in clinics on the following dates:
THURSDAY 7th DECEMBER, 16:00 - 18:30
Newport Vaccination Centre, Friars Walk vaccination Centre, John Frost Square, Newport NP20 1EA
TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 14:45-18:00
Beaumont House Clinic, Bloomfield Rd, Blackwood, NP12 1QB
WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER, 14:45 - 18:00
Ebbw Vale General Offices (vaccination centre), Steel works Road, Ebbw Vales NP23 8UW
THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER, 16:00 - 18:00
Newport Vaccination Centre, Friars Walk vaccination Centre, John Frost Square, Newport NP20 1EA
Kind Regards,
Mrs Reardon -
Christmas Photos by PTA
Wed 06 Dec 2023Morning all,
Tomorrow PTA will be taking photographs of children in their Xmas jumpers and outfits with a festive backdrop.
The cost will be £3 for a picture. This will be a printed photograph without a frame,
We will only take pictures tomorrow of children who bring their £3 in. Please put it in an envelope clearly marked
‘PTA Photograph’ with your child’s name.
This will save on time and money as we won’t then need to pay for pictures to be printed that won’t be bought.
Tomorrow is the only opportunity for this. We won’t be repeating it on another day.
Many thanks,
Mrs Robbins -
Reminders for coming week
Mon 04 Dec 2023Good morning all,
Just a few reminders for this week:
Wednesday is Christmas Dinner day. The canteen will only be making cooked dinner so if you know your child doesn’t like Christmas dinner please provide a packed lunch for them on Wednesday.
Thursday is Christmas Jumper Day with suggested donation of 50p or £1 to Save the Children. PTA will also be taking photographs of the children in their jumper with a wintery scene and these will be available to buy the following week for £3.
Friday is nursery and reception’s trip to Cefn Mably Farm.
This is the last week for all after school clubs until the New Year.
Many thanks all,
Mrs H Robbins
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