Children in Need

We Raised £833.42! Well done everyone!

Pudsey came to visit Maesybryn Primary last week to remind us all about Children in Need Day on Friday 15th November

Proposals to reduce the Council Budget

Dear Parent,

Proposals to reduce the council budget

This matter was considered by Cabinet at their meeting on 21^st October 2013 and it was formally agreed that a consultation process be initiated on all five proposals. The consultation process will now commence, on Monday 4^th Nov 2013 and will be open for 4 weeks, closing at midnight on Monday 2^nd Dec 2013.

RCT have instructed us to circulate this above information. Please find poster attached.

In terms of feedback, there is the opportunity for this to be done  preferably

on-line, at www.rctcbc.gov.uk/servicechanges1  or by e-mail to servicechanges1@rctednet.gov.uk

There are also leaflets with feedback forms available in school but we have a very limited supply.

Regards

Mr Roberts, Head teacher

Pupil Photos - Monday 7th Oct from 8am

Pupil School Photographs

Monday 7th October 2013

Dear Parent,

Two photographers from Tempest will be visiting school on Monday 7th October 2013.

The photographers will be taking the following photos –

Pupils with pre-school siblings

Pupils with siblings in school

Individual pupils

If you wish to bring pre-school children to have their photograph taken with their brother/sister(s)

you should bring them to school by 8.00 a.m.

Please can all pupils wear school uniform.

S.Roberts. Headeacher.

Macmillan coffee morning/ afternoon!

A resounding success! Diolch yn fawr to all of you who supported our coffee morning/ afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Thank you all involved- those who donated cakes - and that fantastic raffle prize of a giant cupcake made by Mrs Cathy Hill.....Thank you for the children who entertained you , and those who served you - and most of all thank YOU for coming along - there is another event in aid of Macmillan next week - watch this space to find out how much we raised for this very worthy charity!

Helicopter Visit

A big thank you to Sophie Grenfell's father for bringing the police helicopter to school today. The children (and the staff) were really excited to see it land on the school field. All of the Nursery and Reception children got to sit in it and everyone else had a photograph by it and a good look inside. As soon as we have some photographs from the ground and the air!!!! we shall post them on the blog. I hope all of the children will remember this for a long time.

Sports Day Wed 19th June

Dear parents,

As the weather stands at the moment Sports day will be held tomorrow! if there is a change then a text will be sent out tomorrow morning by 8.30am.

Nursery and Reception races to be held in the moring. Y1 to Y6 in the afternoon.

Nursery, reception and infants are to wear their sports colours to school [they do not have to

change into their uniform when they have finished]

Juniors to wear their uniform and change at lunchtime.

Please don't forget to make sure your child brings a hat [and suncream!] but also an extra drink.

Many thanks

Mr Roberts

SPORTS DAY CANCELLED

SPORTS DAY IS CANCELLED FOR THURSDAY 13TH JUNE as we feel the field is too wet and slippery.
New date will be hopefully Wednesday 19th June - weather permitting!!!!!!

Regards

Mr Monk/Mrs Decaro

Christening at Llantrisant Church

Area 3 enjoyed a great trip to Llantrisant Church to have a mock christening. The children dressed in their finery and christened our doll Poppy Meredith. Many thanks to Vivar Viv at Llantrisant Church1

Canu bendigedig, Maesybryn!

Well done Maesybryn for taking part in the concert at Tabernacl, Efail Isaf  to raise funds for  Christian Aid! The singing groups- year 2 mini music club and the Year 5/6 singers were magnificent! The audience thoroughly enjoyed our contribution and we were highly praised! We were very proud of you all. Diolch yn fawr to your parents for bringing you- way past some of your bedtimes!
Mrs Jones and Mrs Decaro

Manor Trip - return!

Just to let you know Mrs Evans will ring school when they leave Manor and then we will let you know their ETA!
Mrs Rees, Clerk

Art Exhibition - Thursday 23rd

Day 3

Another great day finished off with a super disco and hot chocolate. A busy day again tomorrow -the children are looking forward to the rip wire over the lake..... should be good fun and hopefully some good pictures.
See you soon, Mrs Evans and Mr Monk,

Day Two

Hi parents.
We have had another busy day and taken part in real fun activities. The food is great and there's plenty of it. The weather has been very pleasant and some of the children have been in the lake having fallen off the raft they built!!!!! Hoping for another great day tomorrow.
Regards Mrs Evans and Mr Monk.

Week away.

Hi parents. We have arrived safely in sunny (only joking) rainy Abernant.  The children are out at the moment competing in the mini Olympics. They seem to be having a good time and looking forward to their tea at 5.20. I'll keep you posted. Bye for now, Mrs Evans and Mr Monk.

Dylan's Bike Ride to Sikusi

Well Done to everyone who has cycled this week. We have now covered over 2,500 miles and "Virtual Dylan" is currently crossing the Sahara Desert in Libya. Only another 1505 miles to go so if you can come in and help, please do at any time from 8am until 4.30pm over the next few days. Over £3000 has already been raised by school and through the giving page.

Brilliant effort,

Mr. Roberts

Stranger Danger

You should have all had a text about an incident last night at 5pm close to the school. Two teenagers in a  black Renault Clio approached a Year 6 boy and asked if he wanted a lift - he said "No!" and they drove off. The boy was a bit shaken by it but is fine today. I have spoken to the police today and they have taken details and will keep a close watch on the area for similar vehicles. With lighter evenings, can I stress the importance of "Stranger Danger" when children are playing outside. Can I also say " Well Done!" to the boy involved who did exactly as he had been taught in school and reported it as soon as he got home.

Thank you,

Mr Roberts

PTA

The PTA are collecting used ink cartridges to help raise money for the children.  Please could you send any spare empty cartridges into school with your child or give them to a member of the PTA.

Thank you for your support.

School Dinners- Special Menu - Wed 20 March

Just to let you know that there will be an extra "chip" day next week!
Wednesday's menu will be "Fish and Chips" instead of Cooked dinner.
[Chips will be served as normal on Friday 22nd March]
Many thanks
Mrs Evans. School Cook

Parent Evenings

Due to the short half term and the Inspection, Parent Evenings will be on 15th and 16th of April. Letter will be sent out next week, Summer meeting will take place at the end of July.
Thank you
Mr Roberts

Pedal for Power Fund Raising

Pedalling for Power.
Year 2 pupil Dylan Beard has decided he, with a little help from his friends, will cycle 4000 miles, the distance from here to Uganda to raise money for Ty Hafan, Breast Cancer Campaign and Sikusi. 

However, being only 6 and not allowed out of the street on his own has caused a problem. The solution.... Turbo trainers in the school hall!! A turbo trainer is like a treadmill for a bike. All children wanting to help with the challenge will be encouraged to bring their own bikes in for the week of the 15th April and hopefully some sponsorship money!! Each will take it in turns to pop their bike on a turbo trainer and cycle for as long as they can, helping Dylan to reach his £3000 target AND winning some amazing prizes for themselves as they pedal, including

Family match day tickets for Cardiff City (2 adults and 2 children)
A place on the VIP tour of Cardiff City Ground, behind the scenes look at the stadium, a chance to meet the players and may be a quick training session with them!!!
Sam Warburton's rugby shorts, worn against New Zealand last year and signed by the man himself!
Geraint Thomas' cycle jersey, gold Olympic medal winner and cyclist with Team Sky, signed by the man himself!
And lots of other fantastic prizes.

read more about it at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Dylan-Maesybryn

St David's Day Photos - for Observer

New date for St David's Day Photos is MONDAY 25th February. Please wear costume to school [no jeans]
Please bring in uniform to change into [except nursery pupils]
Many thanks
Mrs Rees
Clerk

St David's Day Pictures - Thursday 21st Feb

Just a reminder that the Photographer is coming from the Observer tomorrow - Thursday 21st Feb to take class photos is St David's Day costume.
Red rugby shirts will be allowed but no jeans please.
Costume can be worn to school but please bring in uniform to change back into after photo have finished. Only exception to this will be nursery children who can wear their costumes all day.
Many thanks
Mrs Decaro

ECO SCHOOLS GREEN FLAG AWARD

Congratulations!!!!!!

The school was today awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag for the work that the children have done to improve their environment and their understanding of the World. This is a very prestigious award and reflects the hard work of everyone but especially the Eco Committee, Mrs. Street, Mrs. Price and Miss Jervis who have worked really hard over the last three years to achieve this.

The children were fantastic in speaking to the assessors and they are now thinking about where to put the flag pole.

I am really proud and know that parents will be, too

Da iawn.

Mr. Roberts

Thursday 24th January

School will be open to all pupils and staff today.

Thanks for your support.

Mr Roberts

Wednesday 23rd January - SCHOOL CLOSED

I am very sorry but Governors and I have taken the decision to close today. We struggled yesterday to be the only school in the area to open but there is more snow today than there was yesterday. Also BBC are still forecasting further snow this morning.

The forecast for tomorrow is better so we will look forward to having a normal day on Thursday.

The decision to close is never taken lightly but we have to consider the safety of the pupils and staff getting to and from the school site.

Thanks for your support yesterday.

Mr. Roberts

Snow Update

A big thank you to all of you who got into school today, staff and children, and to those who helped with the snow clearing this morning.With snow falling tonight, I do not know what the situation will be tomorrow but if we can open safely, with enough staff as today, we will. I will make a decision in the morning and text and blog by 7.30am.

Once again, many thanks to all of the staff for ensuring that we could open today.

Mr. Roberts

Tuesday 22nd update

No after school clubs today!

If you feel it necessary due to local weather conditions you may collect your child at any point during the day.

We will monitor the weather situation hourly and keep you informed.

Thank you

Mr Roberts

Tuesdday 22nd January

There will be no breakfast club today. Pupils to start at 10am to allow staff to travel.Please keep an eye on the weather, if it gets worse throughout the day we may have to close earl.y

Again be careful when travelling - the same as yesterday.

Please make your own decision as to whether it is safe to leave your own street and inform us.

Many thanks
Mr Roberts

Monday 21st January

School will be open tomorrow for pupils unless there is further snow tonight. I drove up to the school this morning and the main roads are fine. Care needs to be taken on the estate as roads have not been cleared and I would suggest that parents avoid driving up to the school to reduce traffic and the risk of accidents ( as we did a few years ago).

Breakfast Club will be open.

Please make your own decision as to whether it is safe to leave your own street and inform us.

If there is any change over night, I shall text and blog before 7am.

Thank you for your support.

Mr. Roberts

SCHOOL CLOSED 18th January 2013

School will be closed today due to the snow already on the ground and the forecast of more heavy snow all day and the continuing " Red Warning" for South Wales.

I hope all of the children enjoy the snow and we will hopefully be open on Monday.

Assume school is open next week unless you receive a text or blog saying otherwise. I will write on the blog again on Sunday afternoon.

Thanks for your support,

Mr. Roberts

Probable School Closure (Friday 18th January)

Dear Parents,

Due to the rare "Red Warning" issued this evening for RCT and the forecast for tomorrow, it is highly likely that school will be closed tomorrow. However, I will make a final decision by 7.00am in the morning based on the amount of snow on the ground and the likelihood of further snow during the day. I would advise that you make arrangements this evening in case we close. My final decision will be entirely based on the health and safety of pupils and staff.

You will receive a text if the school is closed and the blog will be updated. You can also check the RCT website and the BBC.

Thank you for your support.

Mr. Roberts

Severe Weather warning for Friday 18th Jan

As you may all be aware there is a severe weather warning of snow on Friday 18th Jan.

We will keep you informed if the school is to be closed at any stage via Parentmail text message and the Blog ASAP.

Also as there is uncertainty with the weather tomorrow [Thursday 17^th Jan] please can you put into place a contingency plan to collect your children early from school if necessary.

Thank you for your support

Mr Roberts

Maesybryn PTA Quiz Night

 

Quiz Night at Crown Hill Community Hall

Friday 1^st February 2013 @ 7.30pm

Maesybryn PTA is holding its annual Quiz Night for the grown-ups at the above venue and date/time. This is a really fun event so please come along. Tickets are £6 per person and can be bought at the school office. The ticket price includes a meal (chicken and chips or a vegetarian option) – you will be asked for your meal choice when purchasing your tickets.

See you there,

The PTA team

SWIMMING STARTS - FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY

Swimming will now start on Friday 25th January for Years 5 and 6. This is because the pool is still being refurbished.

Thank you
Mr Monk

PTA MEETING WED 9th JAN

There will be a PTA meeting on Wednesday 9th January to discuss the way forward and the future of the PTA. There will be two meetings one at 2.30pm and then again at 6pm. Hopefully you will be attend one of the meetings.

Thank You
PTA Team