Weekly HT Blog
Dear Parents/Carers,
Rights of the child : May 2024 - Article 27 - Right to a good standard of living
Well this first half term of Summer has been full of exciting learning in all classes. We can`t wait for you to sit back and enjoy all the lovely things the children have been learning about and experienced this term - full of exciting learning in all classes
Gowerton School Y5 and Y6 Open Evening - 25th June 6-8pm
Please see poster below.
Opening of the NEW Penclawdd Playground -14th June 2024
We are excited to be part of the opening for the new playground near GG's.
The official opening will be on 14th June 2024 and some of our older children who offered suggestions and were involved in the planning with Cllr Andrew Williams have been invited to go along for the opening.
iPay impact
Ipay impact have now got an app. This is very easy to download and use. Whilst many of our children in years Reception to Year 5 will have free lunches, it's a great way to pay for trips and fruit. Please see the link below. Thanks
Paying for fruit online
If you would like to pay for fruit for the next half term online - you can do this on ipay.
This will fund from 3rd June - 19th July 2024. We aim to provide a wide variety of fresh fruit including Water Melon, Oranges, Apples , Kiwi etc
If you have two children in school you will need to pay for each child individually.
Holiday Club
Child's play are running a holiday club for children who attend our school but this will be held in Crwys Primary School. If you are interested in booking a session please see the above link to complete a booking form.
Holiday club booking form Summer 2024
Mrs. Davies - Fundraiser
Mrs. Davies is running the Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 9th June. She is raising money for her class for much needed equipment. If you'd like to make a donation this can be done on ipay or alternatively you can send money in via the school office or class.
Mrs. Davies has promised that if she raises over £200 she will do the run dressed up as a flamingo! Pob lwc Mrs. Davies
Nursery Open Day - save the date !
After the success of our last open day, we have one more planned this term. You and your child will have the opportunity to see our large and spacious Nursery provision and our wonderful outdoor areas.
Please come along on Thursday June 27th at 1.30pm to meet our wonderful Nursery staff and also our super childcare staff who offer FREE Flying Start for 2yr olds (for Penclawdd post codes) , Nursery wraparound and after school care.
Children moving from Nursery (Penguins) to Reception (Flamingos) - save the date !
This is ONLY for parents/carers of Nursery children moving to PS1 Flamingoes (Reception) in September. Please see attached poster.
Clubs news this week...
🍽️After school cooking club🍽️
Pupils cooked up a spicy meal for tea . Chicken curry and chilli con carne were on the menu. The spicy aromas wafted through the corridors! After school cooking club
Rhythm and Rhyme for Summer term
These fun sessions are held every Thursday 10.15am - 11.15am for anyone who wishes to join.
Our final INSET day of this academic year is:
3rd June 2024
🗓️Dates for your diary
Please see the calendar dates below, we have many important dates for your diary.
14th June - PPS Choir perform in Primary Partners at the Grand Theatre
19th June - Sports Day - more info to follow with details
25th June - Gowerton School Y5 and Y6 Open Evening 6-8pm
26th June - Class photos by Roz & Kirsty
28th June - Non school uniform - bring in an item for the tombola stall
29th June - Llanmorlais Carnival ( our choir will perform) - save the date
4th July - School Summer Fayre - save the date
8th - 11th July - Transition for Y6 and in school class swaps
11th July - End of year reports to be emailed
11th July - Nursery Penguins Graduation
11th July - Welcome to PS1 Flamingos for Nursery Penguins
17th July - Y6 Leavers Assembly
19th July - Last day of school for this academic year
Swansea Council Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week
Tip 29 encourages parents/carers to remind their children to take precautions to prevent unauthorised access to data and links to a guide on Hwb supporting your child when they're online
☀️Have a lovely half term☀️ Let`s hope the sunshines.
If your child fancies a FREE skateboard session tomorrow -please see the poster below. Great chance to try something new!! You will love it! 🛹
See you all on Tuesday June 4th - INSET for staff on Monday June 3rd.
Mrs. L R-M
Headteacher
