Rhayader C.I.W. School |
Threadworms |
| 10 Apr 2025 |
We are aware of a case of threadworms in school (Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo). https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/ Threadworms can be easily treated by visiting your pharmacist. Threadworms are common in children and can spread easily, so please follow these simple instructions to help stop the spread: * wash hands and scrub under fingernails – particularly before eating, after using the toilet or changing nappies * encourage children to wash hands regularly * shower/bath often * rinse toothbrushes before using them * keep fingernails short * wash sleepwear, sheets, towels and soft toys (at a hot temperature) every day for several days after treatment * make sure everyone in the household wears underwear at night and changes it in the morning Once treatment has commenced there is NO need for your child to stay away from school. |
Class challenge |
| 09 Apr 2025 |
Could any outstanding donations please be brought in to school tomorrow (Thursday 10TH April) for the 'Class Challenge - Colour Hampers'.
If you're unsure of the colour of your child' class hamper please see attached poster
They are looking fab and there will be some very lucky winners on Friday evening. Thank you to all those that have already donated. |
CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION |
| 08 Apr 2025 |
This is a reminder that on Thursday, April 10th, Rhayader School will participate in the Cross-Country event at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells. You will have been contacted directly for permission for your child to attend. Please ensure your child wears a PE kit with trainers, has plenty of water (not fizzy drinks and no glass bottles), and has a packed lunch. To ensure your child is easily identified as Rhayader Primary, they MUST wear a school t-shirt or polo shirt for the event. For those transporting your child to the event, I ask that you please arrive at 10.15am at Twr Brycheiniog. We will have their racing number and be able to walk the course before the races start at 11am. Thank you. |
SLAPPED CHEEK SYNDROME |
| 08 Apr 2025 |
We have had a small number of children with suspected 'Slapped Cheek Syndrome' at school. This viral illness gets its name from the characteristic 'slap-like' rash that appears on children's faces. It is usually a relatively mild disease that begins with a rash on the face, which can spread to the body and then fade. The virus is spread by sneezing, coughing, or close contact. Good personal hygiene is important to prevent the virus from spreading—using tissues and washing hands regularly, for example. Children are infectious for 5 to 6 days before the rash appears. Symptoms can be: a slightly high temperature (fever) of around 38°C (100.4°F), a runny nose, a sore throat, a headache, an upset stomach, feeling generally unwell. It is difficult to prevent the spread of the virus as children are most contagious before their symptoms begin, so they are unaware that they are infected. Once the rash appears, children are no longer infectious, and once a child has recovered from slapped cheek, they should have lifelong immunity to the illness. Slapped cheek can also affect adults. The slapped cheek virus can cause a more serious infection and trigger a range of complications in three high-risk groups, which are listed below. People with certain blood disorders, such as sickle cell anaemia. Pregnant women without immunity. People with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised). If you're in one of these high-risk groups and you have been in close contact with someone who goes on to develop slapped cheek syndrome, don't hesitate to get in touch with your GP or midwife for advice. Further details can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/ |
Slapped Cheek |
| 08 Apr 2025 |
Slapped Cheek is doing the rounds:
The first sign of slapped cheek syndrome is usually feeling unwell for a few days (before the rash appears).
Symptoms may include:
a high temperature
a runny nose and sore throat
a headache
feeling lethargic and tired
stomach ache and/or feeling sick
This will then follow by a rash usually on the cheeks, but can also be found on the chest, arms, legs & back.
Unless you are worried you do not need to see a GP for Slapped Cheek, and you can attend school with the rash as this is not contagious.
The main advice for slapped cheek for the early symptoms of feeling unwell are:
* rest
* drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration – babies should continue their normal feeds
* take paracetamol or ibuprofen if uncomfortable
To reduce the risk of spreading the virus:
* wash your hands often using warm water and soap
* use tissues to trap germs when you cough or sneeze
* bin used tissues as quickly as possible
Info for parents - Tell your midwife or a GP if you're pregnant, have a weakened immune system or blood disorder and have been near someone with slapped cheek syndrome.
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School Comms |
| 07 Apr 2025 |
Good Afternoon, From Easter onwards we will NO longer being using Schoop! From Easter all communications will be sent using the School Gateway app, this has everything you require in one place - School Uniform, Payments, bookings for Breakfast Club & After School Club etc. Please could you download this new app to your phone (it’s free) it will help us improve communication with parents – and save the school money. The set-up process is simple and will take no more than a couple of minutes: 1. Search for “School Gateway” in the Apple App Store/Google Play or on your phone go to www.schoolgateway.com/apple (Apple) or www.schoolgateway.com/android (Android) 2. Install the app and if you are asked then say yes to “Allow Push Notifications” 3. When you launch School Gateway for the first time, please select ‘New User’ and enter the email address and mobile telephone number you have registered with the school 4. The system will send a PIN code to your phone; please enter this PIN code and the app will be activated for you. As soon as you’ve got the system set-up, all of the text messages we send you will appear in the app; you’ll receive notifications/alerts as normal. If you would like to find out more click here If you’ve recently changed your email address or mobile telephone number, please let us know so we can update our records. Thank you for your help. School Office |
Class challenge |
| 06 Apr 2025 |
Have you brought your item in for the class Rainbow hamper yet?
we are only asking 1 item each (you are welcome to bring more if you wish) of your class colour.
Please can these be handed to the class teacher to add to the hamper.
Not sure what class your child is in, get in touch so we can let you know.
Link below will show what colour each class are collecting:
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Year 3 Swimming |
| 06 Apr 2025 |
Quick reminder Year 3 - Colomen & those year 3' in Gwdi Hw, will start swimming lessons tomorrow for 6 weeks . They will need to bring a swimming kit and towel. There is no charge for transport as the children will walk to the pool. For girls, the swimming costume must be a one-piece and boys shorts must be above the knee (T-shirts can be worn if needed). Earrings and jewellery should be removed for the lesson. If earrings cannot be removed, you are asked to send in some micropore tape that can be put over the earring/s for each session. Long hair must be tied up and your child will need a hair bobble as part of the swimming kit. If you wish for your child to wear goggles please complete the form on schoop. Diolch |
Measurement Programme |
| 03 Apr 2025 |
Dear Parent/Carer, The School Nursing Team will be coming into the school on 01.05.25 to do the child measurement programme on Reception aged children along with a hearing and vision test. There will be a letter coming home with your child if they are in reception. If you do NOT want your child to be included in this, then please return the letter to the school office before the date on the front of the envelope or otherwise they will be included. Thank you School Nursing Team |
Carrier Bag/Bag for life |
| 03 Apr 2025 |
Please could all year 4 Children bring a carrier bag/bag for life with them to school tomorrow as they have finished their spring bulb projects and will need to bring these home. |
Class challenge |
| 02 Apr 2025 |
Have you brought your item in for the class Rainbow hamper yet?
we are only asking 1 item each (you are welcome to bring more if you wish) of your class colour.
Please can these be handed to the class teacher to add to the hamper.
Not sure what class your child is in, get in touch so we can let you know.
Link below will show what colour each class are collecting:
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School Festival |
| 31 Mar 2025 |
The moment you have all been waiting for... after the success of last year' sell out primary school production of the lion king, this year we are holding our very own Rhayader Primary school festival. This will be held on the 18th & 19th June. Although the children will be taking part in the event we would also like them to be able to watch and 'take in' different types of music' and preforming arts. This is where we are hoping that the lovely talented folk of Rhayader will be able to help us out. Do you sing, are you in a band, do you dance, play and instrument? We are even looking for people that would be willing to make festival banners or workshops with the children before hand. If your child has music lessons and they would like to do a small performance (5 minutes max) then please do let get in touch with the office, it would be great to see the children' progress. We are only looking for 10 minute performances, and have 4 events planned... So what you waiting for, get in touch either via Facebook or email to office@rhayader.powys.sch.uk and lets make this festival an event to remember. |
Swimming |
| 30 Mar 2025 |
Quick Reminder! All year 4 children (Gwalch bach & Hebog glas) will be swimming tomorrow and will require shorts & T-shirt alongside their swimming kits, for their lifeguard/saving element of the lesson. This will be the last swimming lessons for year 4' in this 'cycle'. |
Outstanding Payments |
| 28 Mar 2025 |
We have several parent pay accounts with outstanding payments (debt) on them, please can these be brought up to date, as soon as possible. Reminders have been sent for the latest 'outstanding amounts', aged debt letters will be sent out before long, but reminders have already been previously sent out for these. You will be able to check what is outstanding on your account by going onto your personal parent pay account. If you have any queries please email the office and we will look into this for you and email back our findings. Outstanding amounts on the accounts have a negative impact for all in the school especially the children as we have to cover this payment until the accounts are brought up to date, this means the pupils have to go without something else from the budget until the money is back in. Please try to keep a balance on your account or 'pay as you go' so that the outstanding amount doesn't get to high for you to be able to afford. |
CROSS COUNTRY INVITE |
| 24 Mar 2025 |
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Trousers, Shirts & Uniforms |
| 23 Mar 2025 |
With times being a little tough for all at the moment (💰) we have the following available (this is alongside the school' shop revolve): We have a number of pairs of brand new trousers (in black), in a variety of sizes - both primary and secondary school sizes. We also have a variety of brand new (still sealed) packs of white shirts, again there are a vast amount of sizes, there are long sleeved, short sleeved, skinny fit & regular fit. All items are suitable for other occasions not just 'school wear'. Full list of sizes and quantities available will be added tomorrow. If you are struggling please contact the school so we can try to assist you. |
Swimming - Reminder |
| 23 Mar 2025 |
Reminder!
All year 4 children (Gwalch bach & Hebog glas) will be swimming again tomorrow and will require shorts & T-shirt alongside their swimming kits, this is for their lifeguard/saving element of the lesson. |
PUPIL PARENT PROGRESS MEETINGS |
| 20 Mar 2025 |
Last reminder as the bookings close tomorrrow (Friday 21st March) at 1.30pm Week of 24th March— Pupil progress meetings (during the school day) Please book on school cloud. School cloud link can be found on the School Gateway App or by clicking https://rhayaderchurchinwales.schoolcloud.co.uk/ Monday 24th March—Dosbarth Aderyn Y To and Barcud Coch—Mrs Rimmer and Miss Rees-Jones Tuesday 25th March— Dosbarth Curyll Coch—Mrs J Davies and Mrs H Jones—Morning only Tuesday 25th March—Dosbarth Gwalch Bach—Mrs Dingle—Afternoon only Wednesday 26th March— Dosbarth Brongoch—Mrs M Davies and Miss A Evans—Morning only Wednesday 26th March— Dosbarth Bwncath—Miss E Evans—Afternoon only Thursday 27th March—Dosbarth Hebog Glas—Mrs R Jones —Morning only Thursday 27th March—Dosbarth Gwdi-Hw—Miss S Gardner—Afternoon only Friday 28th —Dosbarth Colomen—Miss Price—Morning only The pupil progress meetings will take place in the school hall and each session will be around 30 minutes. For appointments: 9.15am to 9.45am—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 9.10am. 9.45am to10.20am—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 9.40am. 10.45am to 11.15am—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 10.45am. 11.20 to 11.45am—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 11.15am. 11.50 –to 12.20pm—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 11.45am. 1.30 to 2pm —All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 1.30pm. 2.05 to 2.30pm—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 2pm. 2.35pm to 3pm—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 2.30pm. 3.05pm to 3.25pm—All appointments during this time slot, please arrive at the front door at 3pm. For any queries or difficulty booking, please contact the school office for help. |
Newsletter 17 March 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 |
Newsletter-17th-march.pdf |
National Standards Cycle Training |
| 17 Mar 2025 |
National Standard' Cycle Training (previously cycling proficiency) , is taking place for Year 6 pupils from 24th-26th March at the school. A permission slip was sent home along with details 2 x weeks ago. If you would like your child to take part in the training please can we ask that permission slips are returned to school asap (cut off date was today) so numbers can be given to the trainers. The course teaches the importance of safety & of assessing the likely risks faced by road users, aswel as good practices for cycle users generally day to day. Your child will need to have or be able to access the following to be able to take part: * Road worthy bike * Cycle Helmet |
Year 4 - Swimming |
| 16 Mar 2025 |
Note for parents of pupils Gwalch Bach and Year 4 Hebog Glas:
For the next 3 weeks (Monday): 17th, 24th & 31st March
Your child will also need shorts & t-shirt along with their swimming kits, to cover some lifeguard/saving skills, please can you ensure these are brought along.
Thank you
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Sponsored read |
| 13 Mar 2025 |
We have had some sponsor forms back, but still alot outstanding please can all forms and monies be brought back to school and given to the child's class teachers tomorrow. We are hoping that all children will have at least been able to get 1 sponsor and read at least one page of a book, comic, magazine, leaflet or anything else. All monies raised will go towards essential resources for the school, and as mentioned in the letter you would have received Usborne books will also donate up to 60% of the total raised in EXTRA FREE BOOKS to the school, which will be fantastic for all and is a win win situation. Every little bit really does help so regardless if you have got 1 sponsor at a £1 or 20 sponsors and raised £50 it really doesn't matter it is all helps to get to our targets. We also have a virtual book shop with lots of fab books at great prices, so if you can follow the link below take a look at the great titles and raise extra money for the much needed resources for the school. https://usborne.com/gb/?partnerCode=10062498&utm_campaign=claireharrigan&utm_source=partner-store&utm_medium=link-share |
WORLD BOOK DAY DRESS UP |
| 12 Mar 2025 |
Quick Reminder...
Tomorrow we will be celebrating World Book Day, we are asking all children to come dressed as a character from their favourite book or comfy 'reading' clothes.
The children are also free to bring their favourite book to show the class if they wish.
We can't wait to see the colourful outfits, costumes and see what the children' favourite books are.
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Sponsored read & Virtual book shop |
| 11 Mar 2025 |
Before half term all pupils were given a form for the sponsored read. Please can the forms and all monies be brought back to school and given to the child's class teachers by the end of the week. We are hoping that all children will have at least been able to get 1 sponsor and read at least one page of a book, comic, magazine, leaflet or anything else. All monies raised will go towards essential resources for the school, and as mentioned in the letter you would have received Usborne books will also donate up to 60% of the total raised in EXTRA FREE BOOKS to the school, which will be fantastic for all and is a win win situation. Every little bit really does help so regardless if you have got 1 sponsor at a £1 or 20 sponsors and raised £50 it really doesn't matter it is all helps to get to our targets. We also have a virtual book shop with lots of fab books at great prices, so if you can follow the link below take a look at the great titles and raise extra money for the much needed resources for the school. https://usborne.com/gb/?partnerCode=10062498&utm_campaign=claireharrigan&utm_source=partner-store&utm_medium=link-share |
National Standards Cycle Training |
| 11 Mar 2025 |
Last week your child would have been sent home with a pack including a permission slip for the upcoming National Standard' Cycle Training, which is taking place for Year 6 pupils from 24th-26th March at the school. If you would like your child to take part in the training please can we ask that permission slips are returned to school for Monday 17th March so numbers can be given to the trainers. The course teaches the importance of safety & of assessing the likely risks faced by road users, aswel as good practices for cycle users generally day to day. Your child will need to have or be able to access the following to be able to take part: * Road worthy bike * Cycle Helmet |
Raglan Castle Trip |
| 11 Mar 2025 |
Tomorrow the children from Progression step 1 (Barcud Coch, Aderyn Y To & Brongoch) will be heading on their school trip to Raglan Castle. The bus will be leaving at 9am Prompt so please ensure your child is in on time as we will be unable to wait due to tight time schedules for the day. Every child will require the following: * School uniform, * Waterproof clothing * Suitable footwear. * Snack * Packed lunch (if you have preordered a lunch from school this will be given to your child before they leave). * Water bottle. We should be back for the end of the school day, if your child requires any medication for the day including travel tablets please could these be given to the teacher in the morning. |
Virtual Book Fair |
| 10 Mar 2025 |
Aswel as our sponsored read we also have an exclusive virtual bookshop for Rhayader Primary.
Follow the link below which will take you directly to the store, by buying from the virtual bookshop you will also be benefitting the school.
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St David' Dress up day |
| 06 Mar 2025 |
Tomorrow, we will be having a 'St David' Day' Dress up day, we are asking all Children to come dressed in either traditional Welsh outfits, Welsh tops (Rugby, football or tops with Welsh dragon etc) or Red tops to celebrate. Judges will also be in school to judge the Eisteddfod entries. To finish the day off in style, Criw Cymraeg will be hosting a Welsh disco in the evening (information on poster).  |
Sponsored read |
| 06 Mar 2025 |
Before half term all pupils were given a form for the sponsored read. Please can the forms and all monies be brought back to school and given to the child's class teachers as soon as possible. All monies raised will go towards essential resources for the school, and as mentioned in the letter you would have received Usborne books will also donate up to 60% of the total raised in EXTRA FREE BOOKS to the school, which will be fantastic for all and is a win win situation. Every little bit really does help so regardless if you have got 1 sponsor at a £1 or 20 sponsors and raised £50 it really doesn't matter it is all helps to get to our targets. |
St David' Dress up day |
| 05 Mar 2025 |
This coming Friday 7th March, we will be having a 'St David' Day' Dress up day, we are asking all Children to come dressed in either traditional Welsh outfits, Welsh tops (Rugby, football or tops with Welsh dragon on etc) or Red tops to celebrate. Judges will also be in school on the day to judge the Eisteddfod entries. To finish the day off in style, Criw Cymraeg will be hosting a Welsh disco in the evening (information on poster). |
Fluoride Varnish |
| 04 Mar 2025 |
The 'designed to smile' team are back in school next week - Thursday 13th March, to do the children' 6 monthly fluoride varnish. If your child has fluoride Varnish through the school - 'designed to smile' scheme, then your child will bring home a form today, for the majority of pupils it will be just a A5 size form that only needs to be completed and returned if anything has changed in your child' health. If your child brings home a A4 form, this needs to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible. Any questions there is a phone number on the form for parents/guardians to contact, where the team are happy to help and answer any questions you may have. |
Swimming |
| 02 Mar 2025 |
Reminder There is swimming for all year 4 pupils tomorrow 3rd March. Please remember swimming kits, if you haven't already given goggle consent please do this as soon as possible, if consent is not given your child will not be able to wear goggles for the lesson. |
Sponsored read |
| 21 Feb 2025 |
Your child will have come home this week with a sponsored reading form in their school bag. If you have not yet done so please see the video using the link below for more information about the upcoming event. We would appreciate your support in this event, it will help with your child's reading, help raise much needed funds for the school to buy new reading materials and will help us get a additional selection of books so the children can have even more choice in what they read. https://youtu.be/WZZW61BSRYc There will also be a virtual book fair which will also benefit the children and school the week commencing 10/03/2025, more information on that will be provided after half term. 
 Thank you. |
Outstanding Payments |
| 20 Feb 2025 |
We have several parent pay accounts with outstanding payments (debt) on them, please can these be brought up to date, ideally by the end of term, or as soon as possible thereafter. You will be able to check what is outstanding on your account by going onto your personal parent pay account. If you have any queries please email the office and we will look into this for you and email back our findings. Outstanding amounts on the accounts have a negative impact for all in the school especially the children as we have to cover this payment until the accounts are brought upto date, this means the pupils have to go without something else from the budget until the money is back in. Please try to keep a balance on your account or 'pay as you go' so that the outstanding amount doesn't get to high for you to be able to afford. |
Llangrannog 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 |
Dear Parents/ Carers Llangrannog trip- Monday 3rd March- Wednesday 5th March. We will be leaving the school car park on Monday 3rd March at 9:00 prompt. Children will need to be in school in the front entrance at 8:45am- please do not drive down to the front of the school (park in the school car park and walk down). Children are due to return to school on Wednesday by the end of the school day. Collection will be from school at 3:30pm. The children do not need spending money for the trip. Any medication such as travel sickness tablets must be given to a member of staff and have clear written instructions with the medication. Snacks for supper before bedtime can be sent with your child, but no glass bottles or fizzy drinks should be sent with your child. Long sleeve tops will be needed for many of the outdoor activities and the forecast is predicting cold weather so PLEASE ensure that your child has extra socks, jumpers, gloves and hats. These ALL need to be labelled with your child's name and they are responsible for their own belongings. NO ELECTRONICS (PHONES) are not permitted and these rules are set by the URDD. Anyone who is found with one will have their parents called and they will need to be collected immediately. We will be doing regular updates on the Facebook page so please keep a look out. Many thanks, Mrs Crockett, Miss Rees-Jones, Mrs J Davies and Miss Shinton |
Breakfast & After School Club |
| 17 Feb 2025 |
Please ensure you book and pay for your child to attend Breakfast club and After school club in advance. This is especially important for After school club, as if your child' name is not on the list then they will be taken out to the yard for home time. We have had a few children that have not been booked in lately, and this has caused issues at the end of the day. |
School Times |
| 17 Feb 2025 |
We are noticing that we have quite a few children that are coming in after the bell (late) int he mornings, just a reminder that : Bell 1 - Bell rings at 8.45am and this is when doors are open and children need to be heading to their classrooms ready for registration Bell 2 - Bell rings at 8.55am all children should be in class sat ready for registration to be taken, lunch to be ordered and lessons to begin promptly. Children being late for school has a knock on affect:
As all children should be in school as per times above, the school gates are locked at 9.00am, this is done to ensure the safety of the children. If you need to speak with a member of staff (other than any home time arrangements) regarding your child please make an appointment through the school office. |
Newsletter 14 Feb 25 |
| 14 Feb 2025 |
newsletter-february-14-2025.pdf |
Lockdown Practise |
| 13 Feb 2025 |
For your information, this morning we had the chance to practise our lockdown procedures in school. The staff and children were fantastic and the event ran smoothly, with no stress or worry for the children. The whole procedure lasted around 20 minutes during which the children continued their morning routines and work in class. |
World Book Day |
| 12 Feb 2025 |
Over the next couple of days your child will bring home a 'world book day' token, these can be used in participating stores in exchange for one of the books on the link at the bottom of this message or used as a money off coupon towards a book or audiobook over the value of £2.99. You can find a full map of participating stores on the World Book Day website, but a list of the most 'local' participating stores are as follows: Verzon Books & Gallery - Llandrindod Wells Great Oak Bookshop - Llanidloes Morrisons in Newtown & Aberystwyth The Works - Newtown & Aberystwyth Waterstones - Aberystywyth The token is valid from 13th February until 23 March 2025. https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/14174/world-book-day-2025.jpg |
Attendance & Holiday |
| 11 Feb 2025 |
Attendance If your child is away from school for any reason please can this be reported to the office either via email, Messenger, Schoolcomms App, or phone. Unfortunately there is a high percentage of absences at the moment (we are aware there are currently a lot of different illnesses going around), failure to report your child' absence to the school will result in the absence being 'unauthorised', which can have a negative affect and can lead to other persons within the local authority getting involved. Holidays
Children are allowed the maximum of 5 days authorised holiday. The child/children' attendance has to be 90% or over for it to be an authorised holiday, if attendance shows as less than 90% then it will go down as unauthorised Holiday, this can have the same impact as above unauthorised attendance. Dates will be placed on the calendar and closer to the time attendance will be checked, and the holiday will be noted on the register. |
February Newsletter |
| 07 Feb 2025 |
Please find the 7th February newsletter. We will be sending out a weekly newsletter with information about we have been doing in school and events that will be happening. We hope you enjoy this and find it useful. newsletter-february-2025.pdf |
Year 4 - Swimming |
| 07 Feb 2025 |
Starting this coming Monday, Monday 10th February, all year 4 pupils (Gwalch bach & those in Hebog Glas that are in year 4) will be going swimming on a Monday afternoon for the next 6 weeks. Please ensure your child comes with their swimming kit (one piece for girls please NO Bikins), and appropriate coat & footwear for the walk to and from the leisure centre. If you wish for your child to wear goggles you will need to complete the goggle consent form on Schoop Any issues please contact the school office or speak to the class teacher. |
Urdd Eisteddfod |
| 05 Feb 2025 |
If your child would like to compete in the Urdd competition in March they will need to be members of the Urdd. To become a member you will need to go onto the Urdd website and complete the become a member application. Once you have done this could you please let us know so we can check on our end. This needs to be done by 17th February. This applies for on stage competitions and off stage competitions. The children must be members to be able to compete.
For on stage competitions the preliminary competition will take place on 15th of March, location to be confirmed. A specific time will be given closer to the time. Parents will need to take their children. If your child is successful they will need to be available to compete in the area Eisteddfod on the 29th of March which will be held in Brecon Theatre. For children interested we will ask you to fill out which competitions they would like to enter, especially for the on stage competition so we can begin to practise in school and send the words home.
Diolch, Miss Gardner |
Upcoming Trip - Progression step 1 |
| 03 Feb 2025 |
The following classes: Aderyn Y To Barcud Coch Brongoch have a school trip coming up next month to Raglan Castle, a subject which they are currently looking at in school. This requires consent and to be paid for on parent pay. If consent is not provided or payment not received unfortunately your child will be unable to attend. Everyone has been provided with a parent pay login and it a simple process to sign your child up for the trip. If you do have any issues or any questions about the trip please contact the school office or the class teacher. |
Swimming Monday 03/02/2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 |
It will be the last swimming session for Curyll Coch on Monday 3rd February, please can you ensure your child has shorts & t-shirt aswell as their swimming kit for the session. |
Llangranog Kit List |
| 28 Jan 2025 |
We have had a few queries with regards what the children will need to take to Llangrangog in March. The kit list is as follows:
IMPORTANT: You should ensure that a name is shown on each piece of clothing (especially swim wear) - a large number of untagged items are left every week! Children will not be able to take any of the following, any of these items will be removed from the children and returned at the end of the trip: * MP3, Iplayer, music player etc * Video Games * Torch * Mobile Phones - there is no signal at the centre * Pocket Knives * Aerosol Sprays - Please being roll on deodorant * Portable electrical equipment e.g hairdryers, straighteners, etc |
Llanidloes High School - 28th January |
| 27 Jan 2025 |
Llanidloes High School - Tuesday 28.01.2025 Quick reminder that your child will be attending Llanidloes High School Tomorrow, a bus is being provided for for their journey to and from the school. Please could your child be in school for 9am prompt and bring the following items: * Stationary Set * Packed Lunch * Drink(s) for the day * Snack for break Your child will need to wear their school uniform, the bus will be back in time for the end of the school day. |
Swimming Monday 27/01/2024 |
| 24 Jan 2025 |
Just a quick reminder that all children in Curyll Coch will require shorts and T shirt aswel as their swimming kit on Monday for their swimming lesson - they will be working on lifeguard/lifesaving skills. |
Dental Inspection |
| 23 Jan 2025 |
At the beginning of term you would have received a letter in a named envelope for your child regarding a national dental inspection. Please could you return this form as soon as possible (if you are happy for your child to have their teeth checked) so that the dental programme know how many children they will be seeing. This is just a dental check which is part of a long-running dental surveillance programme across Welsh schools and is not a dentist appointment.   |
Car Park |
| 22 Jan 2025 |
Please could we remind everyone that the car park drop off/pick up bay is exactly that, you can use these to drop off and pick up your child(ren) and should be quickly vacated after doing this.
We have had several complaints of people parking in this area and leaving their vehicles to go and collect their child(ren), please can you use the parking spaces for this purpose.
If you have a disability, please discuss this with the school and we can hopefully arrange another place for you to collect from if you can't get in the allocated spaces.
The drop off bay is not made for disabled parking. |
Parent Pay & Schoop |
| 22 Jan 2025 |
Please note we currently use Parent Pay and Schoop only.
Parent Pay is where you can pay for activities such as booking into breakfast club and After School club, and for buying fruit.
This is also where you will find any information on upcoming trips monies (if required) and consent forms that require signing before your child(ren) will be able to go on the trip, we do also send some communication out via this app.
Schoop is currently the main way we send out communications to parents, this is where you will get important information about regards upcoming events, class & school information and more.
Please make sure you are signed up for both of these so you can ensure that neither your child(ren) or you miss out!
GroupEd is no longer monitored so please report any sickness, holiday etc via email, Facebook messenger or by calling the school office.
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Llanidloes High School - 28th January |
| 21 Jan 2025 |
If your child has returned the permission slip they will be attending the languages experience at Llanidloes High School on Tuesday 28th January. This is a great opportunity for the children to go and experience the high school first hand and to get to know and mix with children from other schools. A bus is being provided for for their journeys to and from the school. Please could your child be in school for 9am prompt and bring the following items: * Stationary Set * Packed Lunch * Drink(s) for the day * Snack for break They will need to wear their school uniform, the bus will be back in time for the end of the school day. |
Head Lice |
| 21 Jan 2025 |
There have recently been a few cases of head lice in school. While lice are nothing more than a nuisance, it is important that children are checked on a weekly basis so that any head lice can be dealt with quickly and before they can be allowed to spread. Please follow the simple routine below to ensure that you are doing all you can to keep head lice outbreaks to a minimum.
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Ring Worm |
| 20 Jan 2025 |
We have have a couple of cases of ringworm in the school. Ringworm is a common fungal infection, and is usually treated by over the counter medications. Ringworm is not caused by worms. Ringworm' main symptom is a raised rash, likely to be in the shape of a circle. This fungal infection is passed by close contact with infected objects such as bedding, combs and or/towels. Once treatment has started there is no need for your child to stay off school as this can not be passed from person to person. Please see your pharmacist or GP if you suspect your child has ringworm and they can start a course of antifungal medication and/or cream. Please let your child' teacher know if you suspect or you have confirmation that your child has ringworm. |
Mumps |
| 20 Jan 2025 |
We have been made aware that we have a case of mumps in the school, whilst the infection is not usually serious it is highly contagious. If you think your child may have this you must contact the GP and keep them away from the school/other people until this has been confirmed one way or another. Symptoms of mumps can include some or all of the following before the swelling occurs:
For more information follow the link below: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mumps |
Swimming Information |
| 17 Jan 2025 |
For the next 3 weeks (Monday): 20th Jan 27th Jan 3rd Feb Your child will also need shorts & t-shirt along with their swimming kits, to cover some lifeguard/saving skills, please can you ensure these are brought along. Thank you |
TRIP RAGLAN CASTLE |
| 13 Jan 2025 |
Dear Parent / Guardian,
Reception, Year 1 & 2 school trip to Raglan Castle
Our topic this term is Traditional Tales/Castles and as a part of this topic we have organised a class trip to visit Raglan Castle on Wednesday 12th March 2025. The children will be taking part in many activities during the day therefore we ask that they are dressed appropriately in school uniform, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
The bus will be leaving the school grounds at 9:00am, so we ask kindly that all students arrive on time as otherwise they will miss the bus.
We are kindly requesting a contribution of £11 towards the bus expenses. Children eligble for free school meals will be asked for a contribution of £9. Your children will need a packed lunch and water bottle as we will be eating on site. Powys catering will provide a packed lunch if you would like. Please complete the form to say if you would like a packed lunch from school. Your child will need an additional snack to the Powys Catering packed lunch.
Packed lunch order form - https://forms.office.com/e/kt2YFezyaE
If you have any questions or queries regarding this educational trip, please get in contact with us.
If the emergency contact details you have previously given to the school are no longer in use, or are not up to date please get in contact with us before your child attends the trip.
Yours sincerely,
Barcud Coch and Brongoch
Mrs Rimmer, Miss Rees-Jones, Miss Evans and Mrs Davies
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Leaver's Hoodies |
| 10 Jan 2025 |
Leaver's hoodies - Year 6
Some of the children have said they would like additional hoodies. Please can you let us know if you would like any additional hoodies as we have to pay postage for the delivery and we only want to make one order.
Can you email the office (office@rhayader.powys.sch.uk) to let us know what you would like to order? The hoodies will cost £20.50 and this can be paid in cash or we will set up a ParentPay invoice following your order confirmation.
We will be placing the order on Friday 17th January.
Thank you
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Llangrannog 2025 |
| 09 Jan 2025 |
Year 5 and 6 - Llangrannog Trip 3/3/25 - 5/3/25
Anyone still needing to make payments, this has been set up on ParentPay. All monies already recived will be credited to your child, so the balance showing is the amount left to pay.
Could anyone that has not paid the first £80 ensure the payment is made promptly as the next installment is due on 16th January?
Thank you
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After School Club and Breakfast Club Booking |
| 09 Jan 2025 |
After School Club and Breakfast Club. The clubs are set up and live on ParentPay. From Monday 13th January, all booking must be made through ParentPay. You are able to put money in to the basket as credit or pay daily. We ask that debts are not over £20 per child. Accumulated debt could mean that the clubs will not be seen as viable and not be allowed to run. Fruit Fruit is on sale each day for 30p. If your child has a piece of fruit it will be booked and the charge made. As with clubs, a credit can be paid to the basket and each purchase can be deducted or the charges will be made to your account. We kindly ask that debts do not amount to £10 in the child's account for fruit. For any queries over ParentPay please contact the school and we will hopefully be able to resolve the issue. Thank you |
PARENT GOVERNOR NOMINATION |
| 07 Jan 2025 |
https://forms.office.com/e/jX9sKwHiBn ELIGIBILITY Definition of an elected parent governor: An elected parent governor is defined as “a person who is elected as a member of the governing body of a school by parents of registered pupils at the school and who is himself/herself such a parent at the time he/she is elected”. Parent governors shall hold office for a term of four years, subject to resignation or disqualification. A parent, in relation to any child or young person, includes a guardian or long-term foster parent, and every person who has the actual custody of the child or young person. Disqualification - applicable to all Governors:
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Reading volunteers |
| 06 Jan 2025 |
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WELCOME BACK |
| 06 Jan 2025 |
Happy New Year to everyone.
We hope you have had a lovely Christmas break and the children are enjoying the snow.
We are looking forward to the start of the Spring Term and welcome the children back to school on Tuesday 7th January 2025.
After School Club and Breakfast Club will be running on Tuesday as normal. Booking for After School Club will be via Schoop until School Comms is set up and payment can be paid on ParentPay. A letter for new ParentPay users will be sent home on Tuesday with the details to set up your account.
Unfortunately, due to storm damage at the end of last term we will not be able to use the Forest School area until extra works for safety have been carried out, however, your child will still need their waterproofs and wellies in school each day.
Thank you
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