Llangors C in W School

Film Club Night

PTA Event 18th May

• Afternoon Tea for two at Peterstone Court 
• Park Inn by Radisson, Cardiff North - a weekend complementary stay for two people with full English breakfast.
• The Three Horseshoes, Groessford - Two course Sunday lunch for two. 
• Ty Mawr Kitchen Garden - Sparkling wine tasting evening 
• Chambers Maids - 5 hours of cleaning 
• Treberyffyd House and Gardens - entry to the house and gardens for 2 accompanied by tea and cake. 
• Graham Goodrich Art - a mounted and wrapped limited edition Giclee print. 

Newsletter 17.04.18

Bus Children

Due to safeguarding could you please inform the school as soon as possible of the days in which your child/children will or will not be getting the bus at the end of the school day. 

As you can imagine it gets very complicated when we have many phone calls during the day asking to either take children off or put them on the bus or when the children have been told by their parents what they are doing but the parents have not informed the school (in this case we will keep them in school).

Whilst we do not mind and understand there are circumstances that they need to be either on or off the bus, we need to ensure the safety of the children. Therefore please send a note in with your child to inform the teacher of the days your child is to get on the bus and if this does change, please send a note with your child in the morning or phone the school and leave a message. Thank you.

Parent Pay/ Cashless payments

We have had many parents asking if they can pay for fruit, swimming and trips etc. through Parent Pay.  As it stands you can only pay for uniform and school meals with the cashless system, however we will be looking at setting up other cashless payments shortly.  More information to follow.

Fruit

We encourage all children to eat fruit as a snack during morning break.   Your child can bring a piece of fruit from home or alternatively you can buy fruit from the school which is the preferred option.

For Infant children (Classes 1, 2 and 3) the cost is £5 per term (April to July).  The children are given half or quarter of an apple.

For junior children (Classes 4, 5, 6 and 7) To help us to keep track of the money we would like you to pay for the whole term in advance.  April to July is 14 weeks at a cost of 70 pence per week the total amount to be paid is £9.80.   The junior children are given a whole piece of fruit.

Trips

The Year 5 children are going to Llangrannog tomorrow until Friday with Mr Godfrey and Mrs Barber.  They should arrive back at school before the end of the school day on Friday.  If there are any delays we will send a schoop to inform the parents.

On Monday 23^rd –  Friday 27^th April the Year 6 children will be off on their residential trip to Kingswood (Mold) with Mr Williams and Mrs Barber.  They will be leaving school at 10.30am and again, they should arrive back at school for the end of the school day on Friday.  A schoop will be sent if they are going to arrive back any later.

I’m sure they will all have a wonderful time.

Contact numbers

You may have noticed a different number shown when the school has phoned you at home or on your mobile.  Since moving into the new school we have been notified that there are several phone lines to the school.  The main numbers used are: 685663 and 658900 you can contact the school on either of these.

If anyone does have any queries or questions please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher

Llangrannog

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PTA Events

The PTA have a couple of exciting events coming up, please do put them in your diary, we’d love to see you there. 

Friday 27th April, 6pm, Llangors School- 

Movie night

Please join us for Paddington Bear 2 with popcorn and ice cream for the kids. £3 per child on the door including popcorn, an ice cream and drink. Kids welcome to wear PJ’s/onesies and please could they bring a cushion/beanbag/blanket to sit on if possible. Please note that all children attending will need to be supervised by a responsible adult for the duration of the event. 

Friday 18th May, 7pm, Llangors School - 

Wine and pudding night with a promise auction 

Please do put this date in your diary, it looks set to be a really fun evening. We’ve already started receiving prize donations from a number of local businesses, your support in offering us further prizes for the promise auction would be much appreciated - please contact Jess Jones on 07432 647191 or jesshaynes246@hotmail.com with any auction lot offers. Further details on the event will be released in due course, we look forward to seeing as many people there as possible. 

Please also don’t forget the school summer fete which is scheduled to take place on Saturday 30th June this year. 

On a separate note, we are very keen to recruit more PTA members. The PTA play a really important role in raising much needed funds for the school. It’s a small very friendly group and we recognise that people may not be able to attend every meeting. If you are interested in joining or would like to be added to our PTA messenger group and receive copies of the meeting minutes please contact Jess Jones on the contact details above. 

Thanks once again for your support, 

The PTA 

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Llangrannog Information

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Dear Parent,
We look forward to welcoming your child to the Urdd Centre at Llangrannog. This leaflet gives information on what will be needed for your child’s stay at the Centre.
A CHILD SHOULD BRING: you should ensure that a name is shown on each item of clothing.
1. Sleeping bag.
2. Night clothes and toiletries.
3. Spare clothes (not the best).
4. A warm jumper and anorak or raincoat.
5. Play clothes, swimming costume and towels.
6. Trainers or suitable shoes for walking, and an old pair of shoes or wellingtons for the horse-riding and motor bikes.
7. Suitable clothing for skiing and tobogganing i.e. old gloves and an old tracksuit or jeans. (Tracksuit bottoms with “Poppers” are not suitable.)
8. Pencil and notebook
9. VERY OLD CLOTHES FOR OUR MUDDY ADVENTURE COURSE (April – October). Very old clothes should be sent for this activity – clothes you don’t mind getting very dirty or even thrown away after the activity or on returning home as this activity is very muddy – but a great deal of FUN. A bag is provided for the dirty clothes after the activity.

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!

WHAT IS NOT NEEDED
Please don’t allow your child to bring a radio or personal music player (e.g. iPod), video games or expensive toys, torch or mobile phones (there is no reception in the area) to the Centre, and due to Health and Safety regulations, a pocket knife, aerosol sprays (please bring roll-on deodorant), portable electric equipment e.g. hair dryers, ghetto blasters, curling tongs and travel irons are not permitted. If children do bring these personal items then they will be collected at the beginning of the course and returned at the end. Any other valuables may be left at Reception for safekeeping e.g. cameras. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE ABOVE ITEMS IF BROUGHT TO THE CENTRE.

SHOP
The Centre has a shop that sells sweets, drinks, souvenirs and presents. The shop is usually opened by accompanying staff at a convenient time to the timetable.

THE BEDROOMS
All children sleep in centrally heated bedrooms. The children are responsible for making their beds and keeping the rooms tidy. We ensure that each child knows where to find help during the night from staff who are close at hand. Corridor lights are on throughout the night. Foam pillows are provided.

MEALS
Four meals are provided each day: breakfast, dinner, tea and supper - with a variety of Healthy Eating menus to suit all tastes. The Centre has been awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (see http://ratings.food.gov.uk/Welcome.aspx) under the Food Standards Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Children with allergies and special diet requirements are catered for e.g. a nut allergy, gluten free, diabetic, no dairy products, etc. - please inform us a week in advance so that the necessary arrangements can be made. Please remember to include this information on the Health Certificate as well. Vegetarian meals are available at all mealtimes. Cold drinks are provided free of charge at all times. Hot drinks can be purchased outside of meal times.

THE TELEPHONE
Please do not arrange for your child to phone home at the beginning of the course. If you do not hear from us you can be sure that your child is safe and well. We will contact you immediately there is a problem with health or homesickness. If you have a message for your child you are welcome to contact Reception (01239 652140) or email (Llangrannog@urdd.org). The Centre Director will ensure that the message is passed on.

THE PROGRAMME
The programme will be designed in conjunction with the course leader and Centre staff. A full programme is provided in line with the course leaders requests, with a range of activities - Skiing, tobogganing, go-carting, Archery, High Ropes course, Climbing wall, challenging team games, Low Ropes course, nature walk, Quad biking, muddy Adventure course (April – October), Zip run, swimming, Environmental activities, trampoline, horse riding, problem solving, shelter building, orienteering, a heritage lesson in the Caer Chwedlau heritage Centre and T. Llew’s storytelling cave. All of the above activities are staffed by qualified centre staff. There is also a multi-purpose sports hall, outdoor playing fields, and an
all weather playing area. During the evenings there is an array of activities on offer from, night walk, folk dancing, protecting the egg, games, disco and much more.

CARE
The course/group leader will arrange the course in conjunction with the Centre’s management and specialist activity staff. In addition to the Centre staff, teachers/youth workers/adults accompany parties from schools/youth groups/clubs. The children are closely supervised on all activities, and all equipment is regularly inspected to ensure that it is safe and suitable for use. Arrangements at the Centre have been developed over 80 years to provide a safe and caring environment for children at the Centre, and on activities. We have a Risk Assessment and strict staff guidelines for every aspect of the Centre’s work as well as for any problems that might arise. If you would like to see a copy of these guidelines, please contact us. We ensure that children know what to do in an emergency. There is someone available at all times, day and night. On average there is a staffing ratio of 1 to 6/8. There is a night porter on duty throughout the night. There are also CCTV cameras strategically placed around the Centre. All Centre staff have been scrutinised by the Disclosure and Barring Service (enhanced system). The accommodation blocks and main gate are locked during the night.

SAFETY
We operate our activities to the highest safety standards. Each activity is carefully monitored on a regular basis to ensure safety and suitability. Our Activity Safety Management Systems and Policies have been independently inspected and verified. The Centre has also achieved the bronze standard of the Investors in People award and the Green Dragon level 2 standard.
 
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESSES
Minor accidents or illnesses will be treated as soon as is possible by our local doctor, dentist or local hospital e.g. stitches for a minor cut, precautionary X Rays, provision of antibiotics for infection etc. Parents will be contacted before treatment is administered should the treatment involve a stay at the hospital or anaesthetic (see Health Certificate). Parents of children who are taken to hospital or the Doctor’s Surgery for any other reason will be contacted immediately the child returns to the Centre. An experienced member of staff will accompany each child when visiting the local doctor, dentist or hospital; should parents wish their child to return home for medical reasons we will normally try to meet parents half way. There is a fully qualified First Aider on duty 24 hours a day.

DISCIPLINE
To ensure the smooth running of the Centre a number of simple sensible rules are obviously necessary. These are made known to children on arrival and our policy is to administer them in a fair and sympathetic spirit. Our aim is to ensure a happy time for all at the Centre.


PROBLEMS
Please ensure that your child will visit the main reception at the Centre should any problems arise so that the matter can be dealt with immediately.

HEALTH CERTIFICATE
It is important that each child brings the HEALTH CERTIFICATE to the Centre with details of any illness or problem that the child may have, and a telephone number should we need to contact the parents or family.

PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS
Usually, each group is required to pay a deposit of 25% per head of the cost of the course at least 12 weeks prior to staying at the Centre. The deposit is non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances whereby non attendance due to illness is supported by a medical certificate. Should a child leave the Centre due to medical reasons no refund of the deposit is made but a proportion of the final payment will be refunded on a daily basis.

PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO CLIPS
Photographs and video clips of activities may be shown on our website, advertising materials and occasionally television programmes. If you do not want your child to be included in these pictures please inform us on the Health Certificate.

FIRE DRILL
A fire drill is held on the first evening of each course to ensure that each child knows exactly where the exits are and where to go in emergencies.

INSURANCE
The Urdd has third party public liability insurance for £20 million in case of any negligence in our arrangements. No Personal Insurance is included in the price. Should parents wish insurance for personal accidents, illness, lost property etc., they should make their own arrangements.
 
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Some of the activities can be affected by adverse weather conditions e.g. Motorbikes. The decision to cancel activities is done for safety reasons. Alternative indoor activities will be arranged.

COMPLAINTS
If you have any enquiries regarding the Centre’s arrangements, or any problem arising from your child’s stay at Llangrannog, please contact us immediately.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Llangrannog. Over 20,000 children visit us each year; we are proud of our record for care and safety and are sure that your child will benefit from and enjoy the residential experience. We would be most happy to answer any enquiries you may have.

Yours sincerely
Lowri Jones              Gwenno Griffith
Iestyn Evans             Gwydion ab Ifan

Gwersyll yr Urdd, Llangrannog, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6AE Tel: 01239 652140 Fax: 01239 652141 Email: Llangrannog@urdd.org Website: www.llangrannog.cymru

Residential Trip - Kingswood

Newsletter

Dear Parents,

What bad luck to have snow again on our open day.  It makes me nervous to organise another one!!  We have decided to try an open evening  -  the school will be open on Thursday 12th April 2018 from 4p.m. to 6.30p.m.  Let me know what you think of this idea.

Unfortunately we don't have the facilities set up as yet for our Easter concert but we have decided to hold a small 'musical' concert on Thursday 22nd March 2018 at 7p.m. at the school.  This will include musical items and recitations from the recent St David's Day Eisteddfod and also the singing of some Easter hymns etc.   There will be no charge for this concert but the PTA will be selling raffle tickets with lots of Easter eggs as prizes.  We would like all pupils to attend if possible and a warm welcome is extended not only to parents, but grandparents, friends etc.

Finally, a big thank you to the PTA for organising a very enjoyable Bingo Evening last Friday (16.03.2018).  There was a good turn out and it proved to be a very entertaining and fun evening which raised nearly £500. We are very grateful to the PTA for their fundraising efforts.  They have just given me a cheque for £5,000 which will be paid into the school budget, ensuring that we can keep our current staff therefore minimising split classes and keeping numbers relatively low in each class.   It is a sad state of affairs that the budget has to be 'propped up' in this way but our priority always has and always will be keeping the 6 teachers we have at present and in the future building back up to 7 (possibly!!!).  So a big thank you to the PTA for supporting us and to you for supporting the PTA.   Look out for another Bingo evening next term, along with other fundraising ideas.

I understand that some parents were unsure this morning whether or not the school was open.  If the school is to close, then we would update the Powys website and also schoop out to all parents.  The schoops also appear on our website, so if you don't receive schoops, check the website.  We always endeavour to keep the school open, this is why we leave it until the last possible moment to announce a closure.  Although much of the time I am unable to get to school, many staff can and as long as there is no compromise in terms of the health and safety of all pupils then the school will open.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Letter from Chair of Governors

Indoor athletics (Tomorrow)

 
 
I give permission for _________________ (name of child) to take part in the Dragon Sports Indoor Athletics event at Gwernyfed High School on Wednesday 14^th March 2018.
 
 
Signed _______________________ (Parent/Guardian)

PTA - Bingo

The PTA will be serving refreshments at the open afternoon for the new school on Sunday 4th March, we would warmly welcome donations of cakes and biscuits for the day. Please could any donations be dropped off at the school by Friday 2nd February? Many thanks in advance. 

On a separate note, the PTA will be hosting a community bingo night in the school on Friday 16th March, further details will be issued in due course. However, in the interim we would be most grateful for donations for bingo prizes to include: 

• Easter eggs
• Gardening tools
• Arts and crafts 
• Toiletries 
• Chocolates
• Books 
• Drinks 

Your support in helping to raise funds for the school is much appreciated. 

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Eisteddfod

St David's Day  -  School Eisteddfod:

We thought you might like to use the two week break to make your craft items for the Eisteddfod on 1st March 2018.  The Eisteddfod will be the first time for pupils to perform on the new stage and we hope that all pupils will take part in the home competition entries to make it a memorable Eisteddfod.    Categories are:

Craft  -  A miniature garden

                A model made out of salt dough then decorated/painted (maximum size A4)

Cookery  -  6 welsh cakes on a plate

                     6 homemade biscuits  -  decorated

Obviously the cookery items will be made the week of the Eisteddfod!!!   -  but you can practise in half term.  Pupils are awarded 10 extra points for their house for entering all competitions.  We have taken on board comments from parents who felt that 3 cookery and 3 craft items were too much so this year we have cut it down to 2!!!

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Newsletter 02.02.18

Llangors Church in Wales School

Llangors, Brecon, Powys

2nd February 2018

Dear Parents,

Our last day at the ‘old’ school - we are all feeling a little nostalgic even though we are looking forward to moving to the new school.  We are busy packing up and it really is quite sad.

As you are aware, the school will close today for 2 weeks, and re-open after the half-term break on Monday 19th January 2018.  Although this will be our first 'official' day at the new school we would like everyone to come to the 'old' school first thing (you can park at the new school, then walk up to the old school) so that we can walk together down to the new school.    Parents, children, friends, governors can all join in as we want to make it a special occasion.  We are hoping that the B&R photographer will be present as we 'cut' the ribbon at the door of the new school.

The teachers will then take charge of the children and parents and friends are warmly invited to stay for refreshments in the school hall.   This will not be the opportunity for parents to look around the school as our priority will be to orientate the pupils and settle them in.  We will however, be showing you where to meet your children at the end of the day etc. and where the main entrance is.

We will be holding an 'open day' for all to visit and look around the new school and see the classrooms set out with the new furniture etc  -   (date to be confirmed - it will probably be a Sunday  -  very likely to be 4th March  -  this will co-incide with Eisteddfod week and you will be able to view the craft entries which are always amazing).

I hope as many people as possible will be able to join us as we walk from the 'old' to the 'new' and we look forward to seeing you there.

St David's Day  -  School Eisteddfod:

We thought you might like to use the two week break to make your craft items for the Eisteddfod on 1st March 2018.  The Eisteddfod will be the first time for pupils to perform on the new stage and we hope that all pupils will take part in the home competition entries to make it a memorable Eisteddfod.    Categories are:

Craft  -  A miniature garden

                A model made out of salt dough then decorated/painted (maximum size A4)

Cookery  -  6 welsh cakes on a plate

                     6 homemade biscuits  -  decorated

Obviously the cookery items will be made the week of the Eisteddfod!!!   -  but you can practise in half term.  Pupils are awarded 10 extra points for their house for entering all competitions.  We have taken on board comments from parents who felt that 3 cookery and 3 craft items were too much so this year we have cut it down to 2!!!

Have a pleasant two week break.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

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Mrs Griffiths Retirement

Infant Concert Thursday and Friday night

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Christmas Concerts

Llangors Church in Wales School

Wednesday 13th December 2017

Dear Parents

  Although I really enjoyed the snow (!!!) it has really disrupted rehearsals for our Junior         concert.  We messaged you yesterday to say that there would be no performance this           evening.  We have now decided on the following:

                Thursday             Junior concert 7p.m.      

                Friday                    Junior concert 7p.m.

                Monday               Junior concert 7p.m.      

This is instead of tonight's performance so if you booked tickets for this evening you can use them on Monday.  If this causes a problem please contact the  school so that we can try and accommodate you on either Thursday or Friday evenings.

The Infant Christmas concert has been cancelled but we will be putting on two evening performances during the first week back at school  -  probably the Thursday and Friday.  If you have booked tickets then they can be used on these two nights.

Christingle, parties and Christmas dinner on Wednesday 20th December and the 1st opening of the post box on Tuesday 19th December have not changed.

Junior children will be given times to come back to school tomorrow when we finally decide on make up etc.  As a rule Y6 need to be back around 6p.m. and others between 6 and 6.30p.m.

The concert lasts around 1 hour 20 minutes and we hope to start as near to 7p.m. as we can.   Filming will be on Friday evening  -  we ask that very young children are not present for the filming.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher

New Bus Information

Bus Travel around the lake

PTA 100 club

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Newsletter 5.12.17

Christmas Tree Festival

The children of Llangors School have been asked to take part in the Christmas Tree Festival this year.   They have made decorations to decorate a tree which will be on display in Llangors Church.  If you can make it, please go along to the Church and join in the lighting up of the trees and carol singing on Saturday 9^th December at 6.00 pm.
 
Christmas Dinner
Thank you to all the parents who got back to us regarding Christmas Dinner.  If you have ordered Christmas dinner for your child on Wednesday 20^th December, please send £3.50 for payment prior to Next Friday 15^th December. 
For those who have not got back to us, Christmas dinner must be ordered by tomorrow so the cook can order the correct amount of food.  If we do not hear from you by tomorrow, your child will have to bring in a larger plate of food and have a Christmas Party Packed Lunch.  There are many children who have chosen this option and everyone will be sitting down together to eat their lunch.
 
Hampers
Could we please ask for you to send in other items, such as tea, coffee, sprits, wine, gift wrapping and Christmas cards.  We now have plenty of chocolate for the hampers.   Thank you.
 
Infant Concert
Tickets for the Infant concerts will be on sale from tomorrow at a cost of £2 per ticket.
Please send money in an envelope with the name of your child.
 
Christingle
The Christingle times have changed from 6.30pm on Wednesday 20th December to 6pm at Llangors Church.  Everyone welcome.
 

The Giving Machine

Please sign up to the Giving Machine. 

When you are buying Christmas presents online you can generate a free cash donation for Llangors School just by clicking www.TheGivingMachine.co.uk.  You will find over 2,000 of the most popular stores, so it’s easy for you to make a difference without it costing you a penny more than the normal purchase price of your item.
Please take a look as it is so easy to do.  Follow the link below

Llangors Church In Wales School on TheGivingMachine :   Sign Up Code is : 58527

https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/causes/llangors-church-in-wales-school

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher

Christmas Market

Newsletter 28.11.17

Llangors Church in Wales School

Tuesday 28^th November 2017

The PTA

The PTA would be most grateful for your support in donating items for Christmas hampers. These hampers will be distributed as raffle prizes on Christmas concert nights.  If you are happy to give at least one item per child we would be very thankful. 
The PTA have decided this year to raffle Chocolates and Drinks hampers for each class:
For example:  Drinks - Hot choc, tea, coffee, mulled wine, sprits and liqueurs etc.
Chocolates – Selection boxes, chocolate biscuits and boxes of chocolates etc.

Please could items be brought into school prior to Friday 8th December?

Your support to help raise funds for the school is much appreciated. 

The Giving Machine

Remember, when you are buying Christmas presents online you can generate a free cash donation for us just by clicking via www.TheGivingMachine.co.uk. You’ll find over 2,000 of the most popular stores, so it’s easy for you to make a difference without it costing you a penny more than the normal purchase price of your item.
Llangors Church In Wales School on TheGivingMachine :
https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/causes/llangors-church-in-wales-school
 

Head Lice

Once again there seems to be several cases of head lice in the school.  Can we please ask for you to be especially vigilant with combing and checking your children’s hair. 

Could we also ask for the children to bring their own hair brush with their name on to prevent the spread of head lice on the nights of the concerts.

 
Christmas Concert Tickets
Tickets for the Junior Concert will be on sale from tomorrow 29^th November.  First come first served!!  Please send money in to school in an envelope with the details of which concert you would like, how many tickets and the child's name.
Prices remain the same at a cost of £4 for Junior’s and £2 for Infants.
 
Junior Concert – Whatever Happened to Robin Hood
 
                                    Wednesday 13^th December    7pm
                                    Thursday 14^th December        7pm
                                    Friday 15^th December             7pm
 
Infant Concert             Monday 18^th December          7pm
                                    Tuesday 19^th December         7pm
 

Infant tickets will be on sale soon.  More information to follow.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher

Rags2Riches

Important information

Promise auction for Brecon and Talybont Pony Club

LLangrannog

Llangrannog Second Language Course

18/04/2018 – 20/04/2018 £152.00 including Urdd Membership

Dear Parents.

The time has arrived to ask for the number of pupils who are going to Llangrannog on the above course.

The children will have a chance to go swimming, skiing, tobogganing, horse riding, archery, sports hall, Quading, go Karts and be challenged by the ropes course, high ropes course and trampolines. At night a twmpath and a disco will be arranged and maybe even a walk to the beach, weather permitting. 

The price of £152.00 includes all activities during the weekend, accommodation, food, bus and Urdd membership.

Please could you return the slip to indicate if your child will or will not attend so that I can submit numbers. The deposit of £52.00 a head will need to be paid by the 21st of November in order to secure your child’s place on the course.  Deposits are non-refundable unless a Doctor’s note is submitted.

The remainder of the balance of £100 will need to be paid by March the 13th. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Thank you. L Griffiths

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My child_____________________________________ will/will not be going to Llangrannog 18/04/2018 – 20/04/2018 

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Winter Weekend Festival programme

Scholastic Book Fair

Author coming to school

Newsletter 23.10.17

Flu Vaccine

Just to remind parents of children in Reception, Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 that the School Nurse will be coming in to school on Wednesday 8^th November to administer the flu vaccine.
 
Book Fair
The Scholastic book fair will be arriving on Thursday 9th November for one week.  You will be able to purchase books in the morning when you bring your children to school and in the afternoon when you collect them.  There is always a lovely array of books on display, as well as posters and stationary items.  Please come along and browse - they make lovely Christmas presents etc.  There is a very generous commission for the school to buy books so the more books we can sell the more books we can buy.
 
Uniform Collation

Orders for uniform will be collated on Friday 27^th October.  Please use the School Trends Website:  www.stparent.com 

Can we please remind parents to label all school uniform.  We have had an awful lot of jumpers, beautiful coats, cardigans and other items found in the past without names.  We do ask all the children if lost items belong to them but if not claimed they are given to the Rags2Riches.

Rags2Riches  

Rags2Riches will be collecting on Tuesday 28^th November, so you have plenty of time to sort through your wardrobes and pass on all the out grown and unwanted clothes, shoes, bedding and towels etc. 
 
100 Club
The first draw has been drawn today of £20, £10 and £5.  If you have not already done so please buy a number for the next draw which will be around Christmas time.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Lynne Jones
Headteacher

100 Club

Dear Parents,

As you are aware, the PTA are trying to organise a '100' club to raise much needed funds for the school.  We were unable to hold a school fete last Summer term and this is a simple but effective way that you can support the school and your children.

The PTA are invaluable in raising funds and much of the money raised in the past has gone towards computer equipment, which is not always visible to parents.  We really appreciate the fact that many of our interactive whiteboards, ipads, laptops, computers and notepads are via PTA funds.

You may not realise it, but this year the PTA are being asked to contribute to our school budget.  This is the case in many schools now.  Whether you feel this should be so or not, it is a sad fact that this is where we are in terms of funding.  We fight hard to retain our teaching staff, small classes and, for the most part, single year classes and will continue to do so and any contribution to enable us to sustain this is vital.

So, once again I ask, please try and support the '100' club   -   it is £6 for a number that will be entered into 6 draws throughout the year.   If you break it down, that is only £1 per half term.   Obviously you can buy as many numbers as you wish.   You can get in touch with Amy Peltor (who is usually at the school gates) or via the school.  You can also send in money with your children to 'buy' a number.  To date, we have sold around 58 numbers but a lot of these have been bought by staff and PTA members.  It would be great if all 100 numbers could be sold or even more.

I do hope you will consider supporting the PTA in this venture.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Trip to Dan-yr-Ogof caves

Lunch menu

Dear Parents

Please find attached the school menu to commence on Monday 6^th November 2017. There have been no changes made to the menu just new dates to continue the current menu through to next year.

You can also find these menus on the Powys website.

 http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/schools-students/school-meals-milk/ 

Collecting Acorns for school - Acorn Antics

Table tennis at Talgarth

Newsletter 29.09.17

The PTA are going to run a 100/200 club this year. There will be a grid of 100/200 numbers and you have the chance to buy a number for the year for £6. This will enter you into 6 draws, one each half term with the opportunity of winning cash prizes at each draw, £20, £10 and £5. The draw will take place on the last Monday of each half term to give winners the opportunity to collect their prize from school. 

Once a number is taken it is taken so get in early to bag your lucky numbers! All family members of pupils are welcome to purchase numbers so please do share with Grandparents/Aunts and Uncles etc. 

You can get your numbers straight after school in the school hall every Friday this half term. 
 
Yours sincerely
 
Lynne Jones
Headteacher

Harvest Workshop

100/200 Club

The PTA are going to run a 100/200 club this year. There will be a grid of 100/200 numbers and you have the chance to buy a number for the year for £6. This will enter you into 6 draws, one each half term with the opportunity of winning cash prizes at each draw, £20, £10 and £5. The draw will take place on the last Monday of each half term to give winners the opportunity to collect their prize from school. 

Once a number is taken it is taken so get in early to bag your lucky numbers! All family members of pupils are welcome to purchase numbers so please do share with Grandparents/Aunts and Uncles etc. 

You can get your numbers straight after school in the school hall every Friday this half term. 

Year 1 letter 15.9.17

New School

Dates for Diary

News Letter

Autumn Term          Year 6 and Year 5 – Mondays 11^th, 18^th, 25^th September, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th & 23^rd October. 

Spring Term           Year 4 and Year 3 will be swimming – dates to follow.

Summer Term         To be confirmed.

 
The cost for swimming is £2.40 per week or £16.80 for the term.  This covers the transport to and from Brecon Leisure Centre and the cost of the Life Guard every week.  Please make cheques payable to Llangors Primary School or pay weekly ensuring money is enclosed in a labelled envelope.
Please ensure your child brings a swimming costume and towel in a bag clearly marked with their name, all shorts are to be above the knee.  If you wish your child to wear goggles and haven’t already signed the disclaimer form please ask.
 
Fruit Money
We encourage all children to eat fruit as a snack during morning break.   Your child can bring a piece of fruit from home or alternatively you can buy fruit from the school which is the preferred option.
For Infant children (Classes 1, 2 and 3) the cost is £5 per term (eg. September to December 2017).  The children are given half or quarter of an apple.
For Junior children (Classes 4, 5, 6 and 7) To help us to keep track of the money we would like you to pay for the whole term in advance.  Sept to Dec is 15 weeks at a cost of 70 pence per week the total amount to be paid is £10.50.   The junior children are given a whole piece of fruit and can choose from an apple, orange or carrot. 
 
 
 
After School Clubs
After School Clubs will not be available this term as we are so compromised on outdoor space.  We hope to resume after school clubs again when we move into the new school in February. 
 
 
Parent and Toddler
Parent and Toddler group will begin next week Wednesday 13^th September 2017. 
Sessions run from 9.45am—11.15am.  
 
Music
Louise Hanslow and John Eyre will visit the school this week giving information and demonstrations to the children regarding learning a musical instrument. If your child is interested in learning violin or guitar (John Eyre) or a Brass / woodwind instrument or piano (Louise Hanslow) then please contact the school for further details.
 
Uniform
The collation dates for School Uniform orders are the last Friday in every half and full term.  Items ordered should be received within 14 days of returning back to school and will be sent home with the children.  Please can we remind parents to label all uniform as in the past we have had a lot of lost property.  Uniform website:  www.stparent.co.uk
 
Money
If your child is bringing money into school please can you ensure that it is in a purse or sealed envelope with your child’s name clearly marked. 
All dinner money cheques should be made payable to Powys County Council and all monies for fruit, swimming and trips etc. should be made payable to Llangors School.
Dinner money is £2.25 per day, all dinner money MUST be paid by the end of every week.  Thank you.
 
Midday Supervisor vacancy
A vac has arisen for a midday supervisor, the hours are 11.45 to 1pm.  If anyone is interested please contact the school.
 
 
 
 
Yours sincerely
Lynne Jones
Headteacher
 
 
 
 

Welcome to Year 1

Class 2 September 2017

BBQ & Presentation Evening

Nursery Assistant Job advert

                   Llangors, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UB                            
office@llangorse.powys.sch.uk
 
 
Pre-School Setting Assistant for 14 ½ hours a week term time
Salary: Grade 4, Pt 14 (£8.69 per hour)
Contract: Part time, Permanent
The committee of Llangors School Pre-School are looking to appoint a Pre-School Setting Assistant, the post is for 14 ½ hours in the first instance but may increase according to the number of learners and the requirement of parents.
 
Duties include:
 

• Supporting the children’s care, learning, development and play needs in the setting.
• Contributing to the planning of the weekly activities programme/curriculum.
• Preparing activities and materials according to the weekly activity plans
• To be committed and dedicated to attend the necessary training.
• Work closely with parents to create and develop open and inclusive working partnerships that support the development of their children.

GHS Open evening

Collection

PTA - Non Uniform Day

Classes for next year

Llangors Church in Wales School

Wednesday 5^th July 2017

Dear Parents,

As the end of term approaches I have now organised the classes for next year.  There are some changes in the school but that is to be expected.  Ms Jude Hurn is to officially ‘retire’ at the end of this year.   She has taught in the school since not long after it first opened and many, many pupils have benefitted from her excellent teaching.  She has undertaken many roles in the school, but one of the last was as Deputy Headteacher  -  a role in which she excelled.  I feel that we were able to work together as one, for the benefit of the school, the pupils and the community.  My heartfelt thanks to Jude Hurn for years of friendship and dedicated service to the school. 

As you are aware, our Deputy Headteacher, Mr Gordon Godfrey, is away on sick leave.  We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back with us very soon.   Until such time, Mrs Liz Griffiths will remain in the school.  In fairness to her, she has tried to ‘retire’ but we can’t seem to do without her.  Again my thanks to Mrs Griffiths for supporting the school, the staff and the pupils  -  her commitment is greatly appreciated.

Mrs Lynne Dando and Mrs Jean Hudman have both decided to work part time  -  a decision I am very pleased about, as this means that we will keep their expertise in the school for another few years.

Until all of the above was settled I was unable to organise the classes so was not in a position to let you know the arrangements for next year, until now.

Next year will be as follows:

 Nursery:  A new provision to be set up for September 2017  -  run by Miss C Gore

Class 1 – Reception            Mrs Lynne Jones

Class 2 – Year 1                  Ms Sharon Quine

Class 3 – Year 2                  Mrs Lynne Dando / Mrs Jean Hudman

Class 4 – Year 3/4               Miss Meg Jenkins

Class 5 – Year 4/5               Mr Gordon Godfrey  (Mrs Liz Griffiths will cover until his return school)

Class 6 -  Year 6                  Mr Mark Williams

LSA staff will support in various classes (as yet, not fully decided)

Mr Mark Williams will join us in September.  He taught with us a number of years ago and we are delighted to welcome him back.

Unfortunately, due to budget restraints and the cut to full time nursery provision by Powys, we have had to lose a teacher.  We move from 7 to 6 members of staff.   Although this means split classes, please be assured that it will not affect teaching or standards in any way.  Pupils will be taught according to their age group and according to their ability within that age group, as they are now.  We have been rather ‘spoiled’ by having 7 teachers in a school the size of Llangors; as the recent Estyn Inspectors told me “you have a very generous pupil teacher ratio Mrs Jones.”  However, my vision for the future, and for the new school, is to build our numbers up so that we can once again have 7 teachers and single year classes.

If you would like to discuss any of the above, please feel free to contact me at the school.  I can assure you that myself, the staff and governors are totally committed to maintaining the high standards in the school and the progress and well-being of our pupils is of paramount importance to us.  We all go ‘the extra mile’ for our pupils and that will continue.

I have taught in Llangors school for 27 years, 17 of those as Headteacher, and I quite understand that what we do may not please everybody all of the time and I understand that parents sometimes feel ‘I don’t quite know what is going on.’  Sometimes, things take time to be sorted out. I have always had an open door policy and I would trust that you would come to me with any concerns.

  I am aware that there have been vicious rumours circulating at the school gates regarding Miss Jenkins' absence.  As I explained in a previous letter, Miss Jenkins is on unpaid leave for personal reasons.    The whole teaching staff are disappointed and upset that such vindictive comments have been made.  We appreciate that this is only a small group of parents but their actions have caused extreme distress, not only to Miss Jenkins but to the whole team.

A number of parents have been to see me and I thank them for having the decency to ask and find out instead of listening to, and spreading such untruthful, unfounded rumours.   In Miss Jenkins’ place is Mrs Claire Henry-Davies.   An excellent teacher, an experienced teacher, and someone who will ensure that the high standard of teaching expected by the school will continue until the end of term.

I have asked Miss Jenkins to take a break in her leave and attend the Year 4 parents evening.  In some ways, it is only fair that she does so.  You have the right to discuss your child’s progress with the teacher who has been with them throughout the year and who knows them better than any other member of staff, and I respect that right.   I will also be in the Y4 parents evening and you will have the opportunity to see me if you so wish.

This letter has been difficult to write, but I am not one to shy away from a difficult situation.  What saddens me, is that nearly all of our parents are so supportive of the school and we really appreciate that.  We are also supportive of you and your children and will always do our best by them and for them. 

On a much brighter note, I hope you all enjoyed sports day at Gwernyfed High School.  We are very grateful to Mr John Williams (Headteacher) for allowing us free use of the facilities there.  It was a good afternoon and I know the pupils really enjoyed it.  We were determined that our pupils would not miss out just because of the situation with our grounds.   Have a look in the B&R  -  there may be some photographs this week.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher

Llangors Village Fete

Flyer

PTA

Invitation to join us for a glass of Pimms (or a soft drink) at the friends of school/ PTA annual general meeting

July 3rd School Hall at 6.00pm to 7.00pm latest

Please pop along - if you prefer to bring your children they are welcome to play in the same room. 

There will be an opportunity to chat and then we will tell you about what the PTA has been up to this year fund raising. There is a short formal bit where new committee members can be voted in but if everyone prefers there is the opportunity to move to a less formal system where the group shares out the roles between them event by event. 

This year we held a disco for the kids, a bingo evening and a big raffle with some great donated prizes.  

It is vitally important that PTA continue to raise funds for the school.  The PTA needs members to help out at these events and as there are many PTA members who will be leaving the PTA this year it would be great to see some new faces.  Please just pop along and give your support.
 

Bwlch Village Fete

House Colours number 2

Jini-Haf Baker

Blue House:

Harper Parry      

Meghan Price

Llion Thomas

Lexie Bragg

Poppy Davies

Ethan Williams

Harri Williams        

White House:

George Greck

Maddy Jones

George Rees

Tyson Price

Molly-Jo Powell

Mitch Jones

Rafael Pina
 

Rugby After School Club

Your child's house colours

Peter Burke                                      Harper Parry                                   George Greck

Megan Aldridge                              Meghan Price                                  Maddy Jones

Alfie Mills                                          Llion Thomas                                   George Rees

Isaac Hammond                             Lexie Bragg                                       Tyson Price

Molly Martineau                            Poppy Davies                                  Molly-Jo Powell

Dewi Sheppard                               Ethan Williams                                Mitch Jones

Layla Jones                                       Harri Williams                                 Rafael Pina

Jini-Haf Baker

Newsletter 27.06.17

Parents evening

Family Fun Day Gwernyfed Rugby Club

Sports Day

Sports Day

Just another reminder that parents are invited to come and join in the fun on Friday 30th June at Gwernyfed High School.  Due to the new school being built and the lack of space, Gwernyfed High School have kindly offered the use of their sports field. 

We will be transporting all of the children to GHS but ask if you could fill in the tear off slip at the bottom of this letter indicating if you or someone else will be taking them home from GHS.  If there are children who cannot get a lift home and need to come back to school we will have to organise a bus to take those children back to school.

We plan to start at 1pm so please don’t arrive before 12.45pm.  Unfortunately the PTA will not be able to provide refreshments but plenty of water will be taken for the children.

 Let’s hope the sun keeps shining!

My child __________________________ (name of child) will be picked up from Sports Day at GHS by ____________________________.

My child ____________________________ (name of child) will need a place on the bus to travel back to school from Sports Day at GHS.

Signed: ________________________________

Newsletter 22.06.17

Llangors Church in Wales School

Thursday 22^nd June 2017

Dear Parents

School Photographer

The photographer will be coming into school tomorrow, Friday 23^rd June to take the class photos.

Sports Day

Parents are invited to come and join in the fun on Friday 30th June at Gwernyfed High School.  Due to the new school being built and the lack of space, Gwernyfed High School have kindly offered the use of their sports field. 

We will be transporting all of the children to GHS but ask if you could fill in the tear off slip at the bottom of this letter indicating if you or someone else will be taking them home from GHS.  If there are children who cannot get a lift home and need to come back to school we will have to organise a bus to take those children back to school.

We plan to start at 1pm so please don’t arrive before 12.45pm.  Unfortunately the PTA will not be able to provide refreshments but plenty of water will be taken for the children.

 Let’s hope the sun keeps shining!

National Standards for Cycling

The year 6 children will be taking part in the National Standards for Cycling on Monday 3^rd, Tuesday 4^th and Friday 7^th July.  They will need a bike and a helmet.  More details to follow.

Parents Evening

Parents evening has been arranged for Wednesday 5th July.  You will be given a 10 minute appointment with your child's teacher to discuss their progress.  Appointments will follow shortly.  If this date is not convenient for you please let us know as soon as possible.  Thank you.

School Fete

Unfortunately due to the lack of School grounds the Fete has been cancelled this year.  

Rags2Riches

The next Rags2Riches collection will be on Monday 17th July, so please start sorting through the cupboards.  They will take clothes, shoes, wallets, handbags, cuddly toys, jewellery, bedding and towels.  No school uniform with schools logo.

Presentation Evening
We hope to see you all at the BBQ and presentation evening on Thursday 20^th July.  All pupils from Nursery to Y6 will be awarded with an achievement certificate.  More details to follow closer to the time.

Yours sincerely

Lynne Jones

Headteacher 

My child __________________________ (name of child) will be picked up from Sports Day at GHS by ____________________________.

My child ____________________________ (name of child) will need a place on the bus to travel back to school from Sports Day at GHS.

Signed: ________________________________

Newsletter

Newsletter

Llangors Church in Wales School

Friday 16^th June 2017
 
Dear Parents
Thank goodness it’s Friday.  It has been a long week.   The Inspection went well and the report will be out in August.  May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the school; to those of you who returned the questionnaires and who attended the pre-inspection meeting.  As always, your support of the school is greatly appreciated.
 
One little concern that was noted was the number of pupils who arrive late at school.  I have noticed an increase lately of persistently late pupils  -  arriving after the gate has been locked, and usually around 9.10a.m.  On Tuesday morning, when the ‘lay’ inspector was here (who looks at attendance etc.) there were 14 late pupils.   This is not acceptable and I ask that you make every effort to arrive at school on time.  Your co-operation in this would be appreciated.
 
Ms Meg Jenkins (Y4 teacher) has asked for, and been granted special leave -  (a sabbatical) from Monday 19^th June 2017 and will be back in with us in September 2017.   In her place will be Mrs Claire Henry-Davies who will be with us until the end of term.
 
I hope you all have a pleasant and restful week-end.  I know we all will.
 
Yours sincerely
Lynne Jones
Headteacher

Llangors Village Hall Event

Staylittle

Year 1 letter

Estyn and Church Questionnaire

Llangors Church in Wales School

26^th May 2017

Dear Parents

The Estyn parents meeting will take place on Monday 12th June at 3.45 – 4.45p.m. at the request of the Registered Inspector.

We will run a crèche facility at the school to enable parents to attend.

 Also coming out will be a paper copy of the parent questionnaire for the Church Inspection which should be returned to the school by Thursday 8^th June.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Lynne Jones
Headteacher

Newsletter 24.05.17

Hay Festival this Thursday

 
 
I give permission for ______________________ (name of child) to go on the school trip to the Hay Festival on Thursday 25^th May and I enclose £4.00 per child to pay for the bus. 
 
Signed __________________ (Parent/Guardian)

Estyn Parent Questionnaire

Estyn Parent Questionnaire

Flyer

Estyn School Inspection

Eco-Committee fundraiser

Dear Parents

​On Thursday the 18th May the Eco-Committee have arranged to do a fundraiser for the Size of Wales charity.  We have decided to hold an event in school time, called 'Swap and Run'.

​Swap - On the day we will have stalls in the school.  Please may your child bring in up to 3 unwanted; clothes, games or toys which will then be 'swapped' by being sold on the day to the other children for 50p, £1 or £2.  (So your child may need to bring up to £2.50 to donate / buy new items).  All the money raised will go to the Size of Waless charity.  Please make sure you are okay with the selling of your child's choice of items before they bring them in!  Please bring any items in by Wednesday the 17th of May.  Leftover items will be given to charity.

​Run - On the day we have also decided to make an obstacle course in the lower field in the shape of Wales and we are going to run around it at a distance of half a mile.  The run will cost 20p.

​

Yours sincerely

The Eco-Committee

Garden of Eden

Crickhowell High School

Newsletter 08.05.17

New Nursery Setting

Swimming

National Tests