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.

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

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

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

Good morning,

Can I just draw to your attention that some people are medically exempt from wearing a mask and so you may see a small amount of parents at the gate not doing so.

Please be sensitive in dealing with these situations.

Many thanks,

Mrs Robbins

Good morning,

The school photographer will be back in school on Monday (30th) to take the photographs of the children who are self isolating at the moment.

She will also take photographs of any other children who missed the opportunity last week.

Thank you,

Mrs Robbins

Morning all,

I’m sure lots of you saw the news last night.

The Welsh Government guidance on face masks has now changed and all parents/guardians must wear a face mask when at the school gates at the start or end of the day.

Thank you for your support with this.

Mrs Robbins

Morning all,

I’ve had a few questions about whether children can send each other Christmas cards in school this year.

If your child wants to do this please could you send the cards into school in a large envelope or poly pocket on Friday 11th December.

We will then give them out the following week after 72 hours being left untouched.

I’m sorry if this sounds crazy but it’s written into the risk assessment I’ve had from the local authority.

We won’t be able to give out any cards that are not in school by the date above.

Thank you,

Mrs Robbins

Re: School Photo’s

If you would like to purchase your child’s school photo, could you please pay online with ‘Tempest.’ All instructions are on photo packs.

If unable to complete online, you can fill in the debit card details on form, or send in a cheque to school made payable to... Tempest Photography.

All needs to be completed my Thursday 26/11/20.

Many Thanks,

Mrs Reardon