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  • Important changes to messaging and payments methods!!

    Published 13/02/25

    From MID MARCH we will no longer be using the Teachers to Parents App/text messaging service. All messages from the school will be sent via Seesaw. If you have not signed up for Seesaw, please can you do so as soon as possible.

    Also, from mid-March, Squid will cease trading and the school will be using iPayImpact for collection of payments for trips and Breakfast Club (we will always accept cash). You will receive a registration letter next week, and we ask that you register as soon as you are able.

    Please bear with us as we integrate these new systems and if you have any queries, please let us know.

     

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  • Latest News - Friday February 14th

    Published 12/02/25
    Last week, we had the pleasure of watching Mrs Horseman and Mrs Wallace's class assembly where the children took us back in time to teach us all about what life was like living in a castle. This week it was the turn of Mrs Evans and Mrs Thomas
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  • Latest News - Friday January 31st

    Published 31/01/25
    It's been a busy couple of weeks at Waunarlwydd with our 'Green, green, grass of home' topic really taking shape. As always, the school has been filled with learning and laughter. We are proud of our values and our focus value f
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  • Latest News - Friday January 17th

    Published 16/01/25

    Another fantastic week at Waunarlwydd Primary School. It's been a super start to 2025! It was great to see so many Nursery parents in school on Thursday to catch up over a coffee and spend the morning in class with their amazing children. We hope everyone enjoyed! Our awesome Eco team welcomed the charity 'Learning through Landscapes' this week and they are now experts on using our new climate change measuring kit. Our Year 6 footballers represented the school at a tournament today and, as always, did themselves proud with their effort and sportsmanship. As always, the school was filled with Waunarlwydd's brand of 'Learning and Laughter.'

    A huge thanks to those parents that completed the parent questionnaires before Christmas. Our highest turnout yet! We have collated the results and will be using them to support our plans for school improvement. Your voice really does matter! Whilst it is always amazing to pass on positive comments to staff and identify strengths we can build on, it is of equal importance that we listen to your thoughts and ideas for improvement. We will be putting together a 'you said, we did' overview throughout the term! Diolch pawb!

    Parent Workshops

    Following parental feedback, we have begun to tailor our parental workshops. We appreciate that this is short notice, but we will be holding the following 2 workshops in the coming weeks. If there is a demand to repeat them, we will. You will also find below details of 3 free, government-funded Neurodiversity workshops which may be of interest.

     

    We can now confirm that our final INSET DAYS of the school year will take place on:

    Monday June 2nd

    Friday July 4th 

    Monday July 21st

    Our amazing PTA continues to go from strength to strength. Using PTA funds, we are currently awaiting a significant delivery of outdoor equipment for all classes to enhance their learning and play outdoors. Exciting events are being planned for 2025, including the first 'PTA give back' event. The 'Mad Hatters' tea party' will take place alongside World Book Day on Thursday 6th March. Also, a reminder that the 'PTA UV Disco' will take place on Thursday 20th February! 

    Our PTA are always looking for new members. This doesn't need to involve any great time commitment, just a willingness to support as and when you can. If you would like to know how you can help, contact the school, Lara Sturgess or Claire Burnes. 

    Diolch Pawb!

    Expression of Interest - After School Club (Childcare)

    Following parental feedback, we are looking into the possibility of restarting after-school childcare provision. This would be provided by local nursery staff but held on school premises. The feasibility of this provision will rely on sufficient numbers to make it financially viable for the nursery. The estimated cost would be £9 per day per child (15.20 to 17.15). This would include a drink and a snack. Please complete the form if you wish to express an interest:

    Expression of Interest - After School Club (Childcare) Form

    Remember, this is 'OUR SCHOOL' and, as always, if you have any queries, concerns or ideas, don’t hesitate in making contact!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Diolch pawb!

    Mr Jamie Evans

    Headteacher

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  • Blwyddyn Newydd dda - Happy New Year

    Published 10/01/25

    Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Break! It has been amazing catching up with all the children and seeing how excited they all are! Our whole school topic 'Green, Green Grass of Home' has begun! I can't wait to see all the amazing ideas that staff and children have developed coming to life. We're in for a great term! It's been an especially exciting start to the year for the children in Miss Shaw and Mrs Wallace/Mrs Horseman's classes with today's awesome trip to Pembroke Castle! Let's make 2025 one to remember at Waunarlwydd Primary School!

    SeeSaw App ClipArtWe will be aiming to transfer all our communication from text message to Seesaw by the end of this term. We will trial this approach first. If you haven't already registered with Seesaw, please can you do so as soon as possible. If you require any support at all with this process, don't hesitate in making contact. We are here to help, either over the phone or in person. Many thanks for your support!

    Attendance

    While there has been lots to celebrate with improved attendance from many children, there have been some concerns raised by the Education Welfare Officer (EWO). There will be a full attendance review next week. Following this, you may be contacted by our EWO to offer support with your child's attendance. If you have concerns or require support in regard to attendance, don't hesitate to get in touch! We are here to help!

     

    Remember, this is 'OUR SCHOOL' and, as always, if you have any queries, concerns or ideas, don’t hesitate in making contact!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Diolch pawb!

    Mr Jamie Evans

    Headteacher

     

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  • Nadolig Llawen Pawb - Merry Christmas Everyone

    Published 17/12/24
    We've come to the end of the term at Waunarlwydd and we've enjoyed a wonderful week of Christmas celebrations. Our amazing choir sang beautifully on Sunday at the annual Waunarlwydd Community Carol Service. Children thoroughly enjoyed Mo
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  • Latest News - Friday December 13th

    Published 13/12/24
    A superb week at Waunarlwydd School where we were able to celebrate our amazing children during five outstanding concerts. It was great to see so many of you in the audiences during the week and I'm sure that you left full of pride for your 
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  • Latest News - Friday December 6th

    Published 05/12/24
    A BIG THANKYOU It's been a busy few weeks at Waunarlwydd Primary School. Firstly, a massive thanks to our wonderful PTA, staff and families for making our Christmas Fair so successful. It was amazing to see so many of you! Thanks to our in
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  • Latest News - Friday 15th November

    Published 15/11/24
    The week started on Monday with staff and children showing impeccable respect towards the importance of Remembrance Day. We've had Anti-bullying week and Odd Socks Day which has reminded us of the importance of kindness and celebrating
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  • Latest News - Friday November 8th

    Published 08/11/24
    A super week to start the last half-term of 2024. Our younger children thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Grand Theatre to watch 'Room on the Broom'. Elsewhere, the school has been a hive of activity with learning and laughter in every
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  • Latest News - Friday October 25th

    Published 24/10/24
    It's hard to believe that we've already come to the end of our first half-term of the year. It's been fun-filled with loads of learning and laughter. The end of half-term is always a time for thanks. As always, a big thanks to parents
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  • Latest News - Friday October 18th

    Published 17/10/24

    It's been a wonderful week at Waunarlwydd Primary School with lots of learning and laughing together. We celebrated 'Shwmae Day' in style on Tuesday with the school being filled with Welsh colours, activities and songs. The day also saw the children thoroughly enjoy their 'Size of Wales' workshops. Gwaith Wych pawb! It was a pleasure yesterday to attend Year 6's assembly. I hope all the family members present enjoyed and were full of pride. The assembly was based around our value of the month 'KINDNESS' and the children reminded us of the importance we place on this at Waunarlwydd Primary and gave us 5 important rules to live by:

    1. Be Open-Minded: Instead of deciding things about others before you know them, be curious and learn about them.​

    2. Be Kind: Treat everyone with kindness, no matter how they look or where they are from. We all deserve respect.​

    3. Stand Up: If you see someone being treated unfairly, be a friend and help them. We should all support each other.​

    4. Include Everyone: Include them in your games and activities. You might make new friends and have lots of fun together.​

    5. Learn Together: When we learn about different cultures and ways of life, we realise how amazing our world is.

    PTA Monster's Ball

    A reminder that the 'Monsters Ball' will take place on Thursday 24th October. You can purchase tickets from the office, a PTA member or by sending cash in an envelope with your child. 

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