Rhayader C.I.W. School

DATE	CLASS
4/10/23	Aderyn y To
18/10/23	Curyll Coch
25/10/23	Brongoch
Half Term
08/11/23	Bwncath
15/11/23	Gwdi-Hw
29/11/23	Gwalch bach
06/12/23	Colomen
13/12/23	Barcud coch

Hebog Glas will be performing during the Spring and Summer Term, the dates of the assemblies will be circulated nearer the time.
Our Christmas performances will be held in the local Churches, the dates of these will be shared with you later this term.

URDD RESIDENTIAL TRIP CARDIFF

23 Sep 2023

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Attached is genral information. Your child will need a sleeping bag but not a pillow. We ask that no mobile phones are taken, staff will give regular updates and also contact parents or guardians if there are any issues or concerns.

Any medication will need to be in a labelled bag with full instructions, this can be given to one of the staff leading the trip on the morning of Monday 9th October.

The bus will be leaving Rhayader School at 10am, but we ask that the children come to school at the normal time. Suitcases and bags can be taken to the front entrance. On Wednesday 11th October we will return to school by 3pm and children can be collected at the end of the normal school day.

Comfortable walking shoes will be needed for the stay as we will be seeing lots of Cardiff's attractions and will be walking to most ot the venues.

Thank you

Request for jar:

22 Sep 2023

YEAR TRANSITION DAY

21 Sep 2023

parent---team-building-transition-day-letter-2023.pdf

YEAR 6 APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL

18 Sep 2023

MPORTANT - YEAR 6 PARENTS

The Secondary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2012 – 31/08/2013 opens on Monday 18 September 2023.

Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place

Applications need to be made by the deadline of Friday 10 November 2023. Secondary Common Offer Date is Friday 1 March 2024.

If a parent / carer is unable to apply online they can contact admissions@powys.gov.uk

If you have any questions regarding Admissions, please contact sian.knowles@powys.gov.uk,

PE TOMORROW

18 Sep 2023

Please remember that we have PE tomorrow, so please ensure your child is wearing appropriate footwear and clothing. Also, there are still some children coming in without waterproofs and wellies for Forest Schools which happens every Monday, please feel free to leave these items in school so your child is always prepared.

NUMBER UP PARENTS

18 Sep 2023

number-up_parents_eng.pdf

YSGOL CALON CYMRU - OPEN EVENING Year 5 and 6

14 Sep 2023

open-evening---save-the-date.pdf

TERM DATES - ATUTUMN TERM

14 Sep 2023

dates-autumn-term-2023.pdf

WAUN CAPEL PARC CLEAN UP

13 Sep 2023

waun-capel-park-volunteers-needed.pdf

URDD MEMBERSHIP

12 Sep 2023

Urdd Flyer

Rhayader School Librarians

06 Sep 2023

Library poster

POWYS LETTER - RAAC

05 Sep 2023

letter-to-parents---raac

Meet the Teacher - 13th September - 3.30 - 4.45pm

03 Sep 2023

MEET THE TEACHER -

You are invited to a meet the teacher evening on Wednesday 13th September from 3.30pm to 4.45pm.

You will have the chance to view your child's class, see what they do in class and get all of the information you need for your child's new class or year group.

It is a good opportunity to ask any questions or queries you may have about your child's new class and year group.

If you are unable to attend, there will be a simple handout from the teacher, sent out on schoop and available on Google Classroom/Seesaw.

Schoop classes and settings will be updated tomorrow and guidance sent out to you all on Facebook or Schoop.

IMPORTANT - SAFE ACCESS TO SCHOOL

03 Sep 2023

The school has major building works to the front and side of the building, which has not been completed during the holidays as planned.

The access path by the side of the hall (by the prayer garden) is fended off and cannot be used.

Therefore, from the car park entrance which was the main route to school is now only open to those going to the playground, Gwdi-Hw and the nursery.

To walk from the car park to the Under 5s or Cylch, pedestrians will have to use the bottom path over the zebra crossing on the lane. This route is also the only way to get to the main entrance from the parent/visitor car park.

All children and adults walking to school using the path from Bryntirion Lane will access the playground for pick up and drop off around the back of the school through the green gates.

We apologise for this inconvenience. Powys County Council and the contractor have agreed to place tracking in the lane at the rear of the school due to the uneven surface. However, on leaving the school at 6pm this evening the tracking has not been installed. We are hopeful this will be resolved soon, as we know the surface is not ideal for pushchairs and those with mobility problems.

School staff have been working very hard over the Summer to ensure that the school is ready for tomorrow morning, but this situation is beyond our control.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

50 Years of Rhayader Primary School - Bryntirion

02 Sep 2023

On Friday 8th September, we will be holding a celebration afternoon as it is 50 years since Rhayader Church in Wales Primary moved to the Bryntirion School building.

There will be refreshments, a short performance by the children and a chance to see old photos and memorabilia. It will give everyone a chance to walk around the building to see the changes that have happened over the years.

The preformance will be on the school playground (we are hopeful for the Summer weather resturning for the start of the school year) at 2pm. The gates will be open from 1.45pm.

Parents and carers attending the performance are able to collect their children follwoing the performance. The school day will end at 3.30pm for all other children.

Past pupils, staff, governors and Rhayader residents are welcome to join us. Please share this event with your friends in the community

STAFF UPDATES - IMPORTANT

23 Aug 2023

Dear parent/carer,
Over the Summer, we have had many changes to our staffing for September 2023. As you are aware a number of members of staff left us at the end of the Summer term and replacements were being appointed, however, we also had some unforeseen changes too.

Mrs Jayne Davies, teacher in Colomen (Year 2 and 3 - English) will be continuing with her journey to becoming a fluent Welsh speaker and from September will be the teaching assistant with Miss Sian Gardner in Dosbarth Barcud Coch (Year 2 and 3 - Welsh). Miss Jodie Price will be replacing Mrs Davies as Colomen teacher with effect from September. Miss Price has been working in Llanbister School as the year 3 and 4 teacher and comes highly recommended and is a great addition to the teaching team.
Mrs Sharon Richards, teaching assistant in Colomen will be absent from work for the start of the term as she recovers from surgery. The teaching assistants working in Colomen from Spetember will be Miss Shannon Hamer and an agency temporary member of staff, covering Mrs Richards' absence, named Mrs Fiona Stone. Mrs Stone has covered in school for short term absences previously.
We are aware that this is a lot of change for Dosbarth Colomen but this has been out of our control but are confident that both Miss Price and Miss Hamer, who will be with the class throughout the year, will settle the children quickly and make good relationships with you all. Mrs Davies will still be part of our staff team and on hand if there are any issues.

Mrs Nicola Morgan was due to be the teaching assistant in Dosbarth Gwdi-Hw (Year 2 - English) but she will be leaving us on 8th September for a new position at Rhayader Nursery. We wish her well in her new role. Initially, Mrs Morgan will be covered by Miss Rachel Davies an agency worker until the new teaching assistant, Mrs Hannah Jones starts work with us. Mrs Jones currently has to work her notice of half a term in her current school. The longer notice period is because Mrs Jones is currently a teacher.

In addition to the changes above, Mrs Nicola Evans our school clerical administrator will be leaving us at the end of the Summer holidays to take up post with the Welsh Assembly. This news is very sad and Mrs Evans will be greatly missed by all. Yesterday, the governors appointed Mrs Caroleann Albiston as the new school secretary. Mrs Albiston has previously been in the school secretary role at the school and will be known by some of you. For the start of term, Mrs Wendy Thompson and Mrs Linda Crockett will be trying to run the office and completing their roles until Mrs Albiston can join us. Mrs Albiston is currently working her notice period in her current post.

Due to the high number of new starters, Mr Graham Rimmer, will be working in Dosbarth Brongoch each day from September as well as continuing with his site manager responsibilities each day.

We are sorry that this information is late being shared with you, but there has been so many changes to manage and we needed to get all areas covered before releasing the information. We are also keeping our fingers tightly crossed for no further surprises before the new term starts on Monday 4th September.

If anyone has any queries or questions please do not hestate to contact the school office.
Yours sincerely,
L. M. Crockett
Mrs L Crockett
Headteacher

SCHOOL UNIFORM REMINDER

10 Aug 2023

A reminder of school uniform expectations are:

Royal blue sweater, cardigan, hoodie or zoodie (with or without the school logo)

Royal blue, light blue or white polo shirt.

Pinafore, skirt, shorts or trousers in navy, black or grey

PE kit to be worn to school for PE days - royal blue t-shirt and black shorts, jogging bottoms or leggings.

We ask children do not wear other colours to school as this is not part of the school uniform

All children will need a pair of named wellies and waterproof trousers and jacket for daily outdoor learning and forest school sessions. (No set colour required)

Thank you

FAREWELL TO 2022 - 2023

21 Jul 2023

We are done...2022 - 2023 has been a great year!

Thank you to everyone who has supported and been part of the journey through this school year.

Have a lovely Summer holiday everyone.

A little end of term treat for you. Enjoy our 2023 Leaver's video. We are so proud of all of these wonderful children and their progress over the years. It has been a priviledge to teach them all.

Year 6 keep on being awesome, keep on growing, keep on achieving and reacch for the stars!

https://youtu.be/QwVQP4I8wSs

STAFF UPDATES

19 Jul 2023

As you are aware from Monday's Schoop, Miss Hannah Findley will be leaving us at the end of the Summer Term. Yesterday, the governors appointed a new Pastoral Manager, we are pleased to announce that Miss Carys Jones will be starting her role in September 2023. Miss Jones knows the children and many families already and will be able to continue the great work of Miss Findley.

This afternoon, we say farewell to our Year 6 pupils through their leaver's concert. It was also an occasion to say farewell to Miss Unsworth who has completed her PGCE at the school and will be starting her teaching career in Powys from September. Miss Unsworth joined us in 2017 and will be sadly missed, she has worked in various roles over the years at the school.

Miss Amelia Morgan, leaves us as teaching assistant in Gwdi Hw to train as a teacher with the University of Wales St David's Trinity from September. We wish her the best in her training.

Miss Seren Williams who has been teaching in Gwdi Hw and Colomen during this year will be moving to Sheffield this Summer. We thank her for her help and hard work over the year.

As mentioned on Monday, Mrs Rhianydd Gardner leaves us to move to Scotland.

We will update you on any other changes as soon as we have the information.

Thank you

STAFFING UPDATE

17 Jul 2023

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Year 6 Leavers assembly

12 Jul 2023

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MINDFULNESS PARENTING

01 Jul 2023

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Sports Day and Fete

29 Jun 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers
Sports day tomorrow will be a closed school event in the morning, children will need to wear P.E kit and a T-Shirt in the colour of your child's team (slips were sent home).
Children will need to bring a water bottle, apply sun cream and wear a sun hat. Children do not need to bring fruit for snack time, this will be provided.
If your child has allergies/ hay-fever please make sure they have taken any allergy medication before school. Children with asthma need to make sure they bring inhalers if they do not have one in school.
Summer Fete
The Fete will start at 2pm on the school football field.
Parents/ carers can collect from the front door at 1:45pm- please be patient we will call children down from classes. Any children collected are then the responsibility of the adult that has collect.
There will be lots of stalls, bouncy castles, BBQ and paint run.
If you are unable to collect your child to attend the fete, they will remain with a member of staff until home time at 3:30pm, those on school transport will go home on school transport as usual.
Diolch

Dates for the diary

28 Jun 2023

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PARENTS GUIDE TO CLASS SPLITS

27 Jun 2023

rhayader-parents-guide-to-split-classes.pdf

PERSONALISED ASSESSMENTS

26 Jun 2023

There may have been some difficulties seeing your personalised assessment results. We are hoping they are all visible for you now.

There is a parent/carer guide to help you with the reports and feedback.

information_for_parents HWB

Food and Fun

23 Jun 2023

Food and Fun letters have gone home today with those who have been allocated places.
Please find attached the Menu and timetable.
rhayader-food-and-fun-timetable.pdf
shep-menu-including-breakfast-2022.pdf

Class photos

22 Jun 2023

TRANSITION TRANSPORT TIMETABLE

22 Jun 2023

Information for year 6 students who are attending the Transition Days at Llanidloes High School on the 28^th and 29^th June.

The year 6 students will use the vacant seats on the school buses they will use in September. These are not special buses for year 6. The year 6 students will be catching buses that all the High School children use.

Please see the timetable attached which Llanidloes High School has provided.

school-bus-timetabletable-llanidloes-high-school-28th--1-.pdf

Year 6 Leavers party

21 Jun 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers,
The Year 6 Leavers party will take place on Friday 7th July in school. We are aware this is our INSET day however, the activities will take place after school hours.
Could all year 6 pupils please arrive at the school at 5pm.
Having discussed ideas with the pupils, the staff have organised a fun packed evening. To help cover the cost of food, drinks and activities (surprise for the children), we kindly ask for £10 per child.
This needs to be paid in cash by Monday 3rd July.
Children will need to wear casual clothes and trainers.
Children need to be collected from school by 11pm (we are aware this is a late night, parents can collect earlier if they wish)

Thank you
Miss Evans / Mrs Jones/ Miss Jones

SECOND HAND UNIFORM LLANIDLOES HIGH SCHOOL

18 Jun 2023

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Important

16 Jun 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers
A polite reminder that children in Colomen are unable to walk home without an adult as per our walking home alone policy, they also need to be accompanied by an adult to the classroom door in the mornings. We ask that children arrive in school at 8:45am, so they are ready to start the day learning in class at 8:55am when the bell goes.
We ask that every day they bring to school their reading folders, a water bottle, sun hat and sun cream- please make sure sun cream has been applied in the morning before attending school.
Thank you for your co-operation.

Class photos

13 Jun 2023

CROSS COUNTRY - 30th June

08 Jun 2023

On Friday 30^th June, Rhayader Primary School and PTFA are holding the school fete. As we had to cancel the Cross Country at Rhayader School due to the weather conditions last term, we are hosting a cross county event at our School Fete. We are inviting any children from neighbouring schools that would like to take part to the event and it is open to all year 3 to year 6 pupils from Rhayader School.

Below I have highlighted important information for the day and attached a poster to highlight the event.

The course is on the fields at the front of the school.

At 4pm pupils will have the opportunity to walk the course with a member of staff. As part of the risk assessment every competitor is advised to walk the course BEFORE their race and to check for potential hazards.

First race is at 4.20pm. The event will conclude at 4.45pm.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in two races, an individual race, and a team relay race. The relay team ca be a mix of schools.
The event will focus on participation and fun. Although medals will be awarded to first 3 runners in each of the individual races.

Please see race order below.

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Race 5

Race 6

Race 7

Race 8

Race 9

Race 10

Year 3 Girls

Year 3 Boys

Year 4 Girls

Year 4 Boys

Year 5 Girls

Year 5 Boys

Year 6 Girls

Year 6 Boys

Year 3 & 4

Mixed Team Relay

Year 5 & 6

Mixed Team Relay

Teams of 4 runners

There will be refreshments and a barbecue still on sale after the fete if families would like to purchase during or after the cross country.
cross-country-poster.pdf

SPORTS EVENT INFORMATION

08 Jun 2023

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SCHOOL AND PTFA SUMMER FETE

07 Jun 2023

Summer Fete 2023

INFORMATION ABOUT INSET DAYS NEXT YEAR 2023 - 2024

07 Jun 2023

inset-arrangements-2023-2024-letter-for-parents.pdf

CRICKET FESTIVAL - LLANIDLOES

06 Jun 2023

Following the recent cricket sessions provided by Paul Rowe, we will be attending the Cricket Festival on Llanidloes on Thursday 15th June. We are unable to take all of the children but teachers have selected a team. Your child will let you know after school today if they have been selected to represent the school.
All children taking part will need to wear PE Kit school, have weather appropriate clothing eg. rain coat or sun hat and suncream.
They will need a packed lunch (a lunch will be provided for any child eligible for Free School Meals) and a snack with plenty of non-fizzy drinks in plastis bottles. Please do not use glass bottles or cans of drinks.
There is no charge for transport as the school is able to use a well-being grant to cover the bus cost.

Absence

05 Jun 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers
Absence/ illness- could we politely remind all parents/ Carers. If your child is not in school for any reason (this does not include those who have completed a holiday request form), please contact the school office 01597810288 or office@rhayader.powys.sch.uk on the day of absence by 9:30am.
We also need to remind parents/ carers all children need to be in school at 8:45am. The register will be taken at 8:55am.
We are having a large number of children coming in to school late, after registration, this is causing disruption to classes and children are not ordering their dinner in time. We will be monitoring this closely for the rest of this term and information will be passed on to the education welfare officer.

Sun cream and hats

25 May 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers
As the weather is warming up could we please remind everyone to apply sun cream in the morning before coming to school. Your child can bring sun cream to school with them- please make sure it is clearly labelled with your child's name.
Children can apply sun cream during the school day and staff will be able to supervise. However, staff will not be able to apply cream for children.
A sun hat can also be brought to school- please label with your child's name.
Whilst the weather is nice children are allowed to access the school field at lunchtimes, we are having a number of jumpers being taken off and left as the weather is warm. Can we please ask that all school jumpers are clearly labelled with names.

Diolch

Cycle Training

25 May 2023

Dear parents
Year 6 children have chance to take part in cycle training.
We have been given dates today- sorry for the late notice. It will take place on Monday 5th June, Wednesday 7th June, Friday 9th June. (First day back after half term)
Your child will need their bike in school on these days along with a helmet. The bike needs to be well maintained and safe for your child to use.
If your child would like to take part, please sign the consent letter and return to school tomorrow-Friday 26th May.
A paper copy will be sent home today, there is a spare copy attached below.
parent-consent-form-bilingual-2023.pdf
cycle-helmet-leaflet.pdf
maintaining-your-bicycle-bilingual.pdf

Dates for the diary

18 May 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 22nd May- School photo's -siblings and individual will be taken in school hours- 8:15am arrival for those wanting photo's of siblings not in school.
Friday 26th May- Non uniform £1 donation- classroom resources
Break up for half term
Monday 5th June- Return to school.
Thursday 15th June- Cricket festival- Llanidloes- details to follow.
Tuesday 27th June- Years 5&6 Multi-sports day in Llanidloes- details to follow
Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th June- Year 6 Llanidloes High School transition day, whole school transition day- new starters & new classes for September- class structure to be confirmed.
Friday 30th June- Sports Day (morning closed to parents), Fete and PTFA Disco
Tuesday- 4th July Year 6 leavers service Brecon Cathedral.
Wednesday 5th July- Reports out
Friday 7th July- INSET (Closed to pupils)
Wednesday 12th July- Parents' evening to discuss reports if required.
Friday 14th July- INSET (closed to pupils)
Wednesday 19th July- Year 6 leavers service in school @2:15pm details to follow- parents welcome.
Friday 21st July- Break up for Summer holidays.

Llanidloes transition days

18 May 2023

Dear Parents,
Please see below letter regarding transition days for those attending Llanidloes High School in September 2023.
If you have not received confirmation of a place for your child please contact Powys County Council Schools admissions.
em-letter-to-parents-llanidloes.pdf
wm-letter-to-parents-llanidloes.pdf

NOSON GYMDEITHASOL

17 May 2023

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CUPPA AND CHAT - 22nd MAY

17 May 2023

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Cuppa and Chat Cym

SCHOOL PHOTOS

17 May 2023

Colorfoto will be in school on Monday 22nd May.

Any family photos including children from other schools or preschools will take place from 8.30am. Please do not arrive before 8.15am.

All children in school will have an individual photo during the day and if relevant a sibling photo too.

We are hoping for good weather so the photos can be taken outside as the outdoors make a lovely backdrop.

Please could all children be in school uniform for the day as class photos will be taken.

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PLANT SALE

14 May 2023

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HALF TERM SPORTS CAMP

06 May 2023

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bmo-coaching-flyer-whitsun-holiday-camps-ENG.pdf

Picnic yn y Parc- Gwdi-Hw

28 Apr 2023

Picnic yn y parc- Gwdi-Hw
To celebrate the Kings Coronation and to embed our learning about time and money within our Mathematics and Numeracy focus, we are planning a trip down into town on Thursday 4th May.
Prior to the trip, the children will plan and design their own celebration picnic.
They will be working out the costing of items for their picnic, planning an itinerary and route down into town, designing digital posters and admiring the efforts made by the community for the Kings Coronation.
For this we are asking for a donation of £1 (made up in change if possible) for the children to be able to purchase items for their picnic from local shops.
If possible, please could you bring in a donation of £1 with your child on Tuesday 2nd of May. If you could put the change in an envelope labelled with your child’s name it would be very much appreciated.
We will be back in time for lunch time.
Thank you,
Miss Rees -Jones and Miss Kearney-Williams

SCHOOL PHOTOS

27 Apr 2023

SCHOOL PHOTOS - INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CLASSES - ADVANCE NOTICE - 22nd May

Times to be confirmed.

Family photos for pre-school and high school siblings usually start at 8.30am. (indication for parents who need time to plan)

We are hoping for lovely weather so we can use the outdoors and have a lovely backdrop to the photos.

School uniforms are needed to be worn on the day for school age children please.

Extended April Menu

26 Apr 2023

primary-menu-extended-menu-april--2023.pdf

Girls Rugby

26 Apr 2023

Powys Catering school menu

26 Apr 2023

english-coronation-2023.pdf
welsh-coronation-2023.pdf
primary-menu-april-2023.pdf
primary-menu-april-2023-2-cym.pdf

Bwncath Sponsored walk- Tomorrow (Tuesday 25th April)

24 Apr 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers,
Our class sponsored walk to the Elan Valley will take place tomorrow- Tuesday 25th April during school hours.
Children will need:-

To wear comfortable (Weather appropriate) clothes and either trainers or walking boots.
A packed lunch with snack and plenty to drink.
Sponsor money to be returned to school by Friday 28th April at the latest.

This is to raise money for Diabetes UK- Chosen by the children in Bwncath.

ATTENDANCE CHAMPIONS

24 Apr 2023

ATTENDANCE -
Today in assembly we celebrated class attendance. The whole school attendance is lower than the target of 95% and we are highlighting the improtance of attending school each day. Well done to Dosbarth Brongoch and Barcud Coch for achieving attendance above the expected target. We currently have 74 children with attendance above 95%. Well done to all of those children and their families.

Attendance Assembly 1

We understand children have illnesses and sometimes there are circumstances that mean your child will be late or unable to attend school, we would like to remind you it is important to contact the school to let us know if you are running late or for any absence.

Thank you

Llangrannog Trip return

21 Apr 2023

Dear Parents/ Carers
Children will return from Llangrannog for the end of the school day. Collection will be from the front door at 3:30pm- please park in the car park and walk down to the front door. Please allow enough space outside the front entrance as the bus children will also be leaving school at 3:30pm. Thank you.