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

• Free School Meals Over Christmas

  Wed 16 Dec 2020

  Good Morning,
  
  If you are in receipt of Free School meals, you will be receiving a food parcel from Caerphilly Catering for the days that we have online blended learning.
  
  Unfortunately, I’m not sure which day this will be, but you will have a food parcel at some point.
  
  Have a lovely Christmas everyone 🎅
  
  Mrs Reardon

   

• Mr Beech's Class Isolating

  Sat 12 Dec 2020
  For the attention of Mr Beech’s Class
  
  Good afternoon,
  
  Unfortunately Mr Beech has just informed me that he has tested positive for corona virus.
  
  He is feeling well in himself and has no symptoms but was tested as a result of a family member being positive.
  
  As a result of this all of the pupils in Mr Beech’s class must now self-isolate until the end of Saturday December 19th.
  
  This means those children must not leave the house or garden and you should not have any visitors to your home.
  
  You should keep a close eye on your children and if they develop any of the symptoms you should take medical advice.
  
  Thanks for your cooperation and please message us if you have any further questions.
  
  Mrs Robbins

• End of Term Changes

  Fri 11 Dec 2020
  Afternoon all,
  
  The Welsh Government and Local Authority have changed their position on the end of term. Please see the letter here, which I will also send home today.
  
  Monday will be the last day for all of our pupils to attend school before Christmas.
  
  I find myself apologising to you again - it's all very confusing and very late notice. I'm frustrated with it all; but I hope you appreciate these times are challenging and the decisions are made mainly by others.
  
  Have a lovely weekend and please stay safe.
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Early Christmas Closure

  Mon 07 Dec 2020
  Good afternoon,
  
  Please see the letter below, which I will also be sending home today.
  
  I can only apologise for the late notice, however the local authority made the final decision this morning.
  
  School will now finish on site for all pupils next Wednesday 16th December.
  
  Nursery will finish on Tuesday 15th December.
  
  If you have any questions please contact the office or you can message me on here.
  
  Kindest regards,
  
  Mrs Robbins

• Message From the Governing Body

  Fri 04 Dec 2020
  Message from the Governing Body:
  
  Following a recent national advertisement and a rigorous two day interview process the Governors are delighted to announce that Mrs Helen Robbins has been appointed permanent Head Teacher of our school.
  
  We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mrs Robbins on the appointment. We look forward to continue working with Mrs Robbins and her team at Cwmcarn Primary in our collective vision to Nurture, Challenge and Inspire every child at our school.
  
  Mrs A Preece Jones

• Christmas Party Day

  Fri 04 Dec 2020
  Good Morning,
  
  We would like to remind you that Christmas Party Day is on Wednesday 9/12/2020.
  
  Please can you provide your child with a small plate of party food
  i.e... crisps, party rings, chocolate etc... on a disposable plate and covered. Can you also provide your child with an extra drink, please can this be either, squash, water, flavoured water, and in a plastic bottle. NO POP.
  
  (No sandwiches please, as children will have just had their lunch)
  
  Many Thanks for your continued support.
  
  Mrs Reardon

• Update on Covid Testing Sites in Caerphilly Borough

  Fri 04 Dec 2020
  Please find below updated information regarding testing sites within Caerphilly.
  
  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is extending the opening of its mobile COVID-19 testing units in Caerphilly, and moving between differing locations across the borough over the weekend.
  
  The mobile testing units will provide a walk up testing service to residents of the borough.
  
  If you have symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19) - a new continuous cough, high temperature or loss of taste and/or smell, please call 0300 30 31 222 to book a quick, safe test. Remember these symptoms can be very mild.
  
  Schedule below:
  Date: Operations times: Location: Post Code:
  Thursday 3rd December 09:00-12:30 Rhymney - Former Aldi Car aprk NP22 5ET
  13:30-16:00 Bargoed Library CF81 8QR
  Friday 4th December 09:00-12:30 Rhymney - Former Aldi Car aprk NP22 5ET
  13:30-16:00 Bargoed Library CF81 8QR
  Saturday 5th December 09:00-12:30 Blackwood - Former CCBC Site NP12 2YW
  13:30-16:00 Bargoed Library CF81 8QR
  Sunday 6th December 09:00-12:30 Blackwood - Former CCBC Site NP12 2YW
  13:30-16:00 Bargoed Library CF81 8QR
  
  • The test is done in 5 minutes
  • Only for residents of Caerphilly. Bring ID and proof of address.
  • Please wear a face covering on the way to and from your test
  • Please do not use public transport
  • Do not visit any shops or other places on the way to or from your test
  • Please remember, if you have symptoms of Coronavirus, you and your whole household must self-isolate at home until you receive your test results.
  
  For people who live outside the Caerphilly area, there are other testing facilities available in Gwent. Call 0300 30 31 222 between 8am - 6pm to book.
  You can also have a test posted to your home.
  Apply online at www.gov.wales or phone 119.

• Flu Immunisations

  Wed 02 Dec 2020
  Afternoon,
  
  The Flu Immunisation team will be back in school Thursday 10th December 2020.
  
  Any children that were absent on their last visit will have the opportunity to be immunised then.
  
  If you have forms at home, can you please return ASAP.
  
  Many Thanks,
  
  Mrs Reardon

• School Photos

  Tue 01 Dec 2020
  Afternoon all,
  
  With regards to payment for school photos, can you please choose from one of the following, if you wish to place an order:
  
  A) if you are paying using the form e.g - cash or cheque, it has to be given to class teacher when you collect your child from school TODAY. Please can this be put into an envelope with your child’s name clearly marked on it. This can then be dropped into an envelope and handed straight to reception.
  
  B) If you are paying online, the cut off to try to ensure Christmas delivery, is midnight tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd December.)
  
  The dates above, as explained are to try to ensure you get your photos in time for Christmas, as some of you may wish to give them to family members as presents.
  
  If you miss the dates and times above, you will still get your photos but we’ve not been given a delivery date as yet.
  
  Any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact school.
  
  Kind Regards,
  
  Mrs Reardon

• Changes to End of Term

  Tue 01 Dec 2020
  Good afternoon,
  
  A newsletter has been added informing you about the changes to the end of term. We will also be sending home a paper copy in the next day or so.
  
  Many thanks,
  
  Mrs Robbins