NEWSLETTER : CYLCH LYTHYR

17^th April 2008

IMPORTANT  :  PWYSIG

DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON THURSDAY, 24^th APRIL, CHILDREN IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL NOT BE IN SCHOOL:

·               4E – MRS. N. WILLIAMS

·               5I – MRS. S. EVANS

ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE IN SCHOOL AS NORMAL.

·               We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

FOR YOUR DIARY  :  AM EICH DYDDIADUR

Class Assembly  :  Gwasanaethau Dosbarth

·               6J look forward to welcoming family and friends to their Class Assembly tomorrow, starting at 10.15 a.m.  This assembly will be followed by a coffee morning.  All welcome.  Croeso i bawb.

·               Next week’s Class Assembly will be hosted by 5A on Friday, 25^th April, starting at 10.15 a.m.  This assembly will be followed by a coffee morning.  All welcome.  Croeso i bawb.

·               Games  :  Gemau

This week’s inter-school matches are away against Oldcastle Junior School.  The Basketball match will take place at Oldcastle Junior School and the Rounders match will take place at Newbridge Fields, both starting at 1.15 p.m.  Supporters welcome.  Croeso i gefnogwyr. 

·               Lost Property  :  Dillad ar Goll

Lost property will be displayed in the school hall at 3.15 p.m. on Wednesday, 23^rd May.  Any items not claimed will be donated to a charity shop, or re-cycled.

·               P.T.A.

A meeting to discuss fundraising ideas and events, including the Annual Family Fun Day/Summer Fete and Year 6 Prom will take place on Monday, 28^th April at 2.30 p.m. in the school.  Please come along and share your ideas.  All welcome.  Croeso i bawb.

·               Cross Country

The next Bridgend Schools cross country event has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday, 10^th May at Bryntirion Comprehensive School, starting at 10.00 a.m.

OUR SCHOOL  :  EIN HYSGOL NI

Clubs  :  Clwbiau

·               The following clubs are now closed :  Athletics for Years 5/6, Athletics for Years 3/4, Basketball, Computer Club for Girls, Cricket, Gardening and Environment.

·               Please note that Athletics for Years 3/4 will start after the half term holiday, on Wednesday, 4^th June.  This half term Athletics is for Years 5/6 only.

·               If your child is unable to attend a club on any occasion, please ensure that the teacher in charge is informed, either in writing or by telephone.

·               May we remind parents that we are unable to provide supervision after 3.15 p.m. for children who are not taking part in clubs.

·               Thank you for your support.  Diolch am eich cefnogaeth.

Arts Week  :  Wythnos Celf 

·               Arts Week will take place on 30^th June-4^th July.  The children will have opportunities to take part in a range of exciting activities including dance, theatre, music and other creative workshops.  Watch this space for more information! 

·               If any parents, grandparents, family or friends have talents in any of these areas and would like to lead or support a half-day workshop, please complete the attached slip and return to school by Friday, 18^th April.

·               Thank you for your support.  Diolch am eich cefnogaeth.

·               Year 6  :  Blwyddyn 6

As part of the Personal, Health and Social Education Programme, the school nurse will be taking a series of sessions with Year 6 pupils during the summer term. These sessions will include learning about healthy living, reproduction and understanding physical and emotional changes that take place.  If parents do not wish their child to take part in these lessons, they will need to inform the school in writing.

·               Governors Report to Parents

Parents who wish to meet the Governors of Tremains Junior School to discuss their Annual Report should inform the Headteacher, in writing, by Friday, 18^th April.

 Congratulations  :  Llongyfarchiadau

·               Road Safety Challenge

Today Year 5 children represented our school in the first round of this annual competition organised by South Wales Police.  Congratulations to Chloe Austin-Bangs (5I), Thomas Friend (5I), Daniel Miles (5A) and Scott Woodward (5I). The children came second out of eleven teams and now progress to the Grand Final on Thursday, 22^nd May at the Odeon Cinema.  Longyfarchiadau.

·               Congratulations to Tom McArdle (6S) who was captain of the ‘B’ team and represented West Wales in the match against East Wales yesterday.  Tom won his first cap and was a fabulous ambassador for Tremains Junior School.  Tom also gave a speech at the after match dinner, thanking everyone for their support.  Llongyfarchiadau.  

·               Young Writers Poetry Competition

Congratulations to all the children who entered this competition for 7-11 year olds.  The following children’s work has been chosen for publication in the South Wales edition of the “Little Laureates” poetry book series :

·               Courtney Bevan (5A)  -  Cats/Dogs

·               Elise Cummings (3T)  -  Trouble Double

·               Keshena Dalby (6J)  -  Holiday Fun!

·               Emily Holloway (5A)  -  The Flowers of Wales

·               Kirsten Howard (5A)  -  Birthdays

·               Daniel James (6N)  -  Rainforest Plea

·               Katie Jenkins (6N)   -  I Don’t Like!

·               Emma Johnson (6N)  -  Cross Country Saturdays

·               Bronwyn Leyshon (5I)  -  Daffodil

·               Amy Lewis (3T)  -  Beautiful Butterfly

·               Callum May (6N)  -  Arsenal FC

·               Daniel Miles (5A) -  A Coal Miner’s Life

·               Natalia Morgans (3T)  -  My Friends

·               Celdice Mounty (6N)  -  My Brother  

·               Hannah Newberry (5I)  -  Spooks Don’t Exist

·               Nathan Purnell (6N)  -  Springtime Tale

·               Dana Rees (4M)  -  The Summer

·               Fenn Richards (5I)  -  Cardiff Castle

·               Morgan Rushmere (6N)   -  Countries of the World

·               Michael Short (6S)  -  Old Man on Britannic

·               Alice Stride (6N)  -  My Cat Poppy

·               Shaznay Wall (3R)  - The Seaside

·               There will be the opportunity to order copies of the poetry book after publication on 30^th June. 

Health/Safety

Head Lice

·               We are continuing to have incidents of head lice/nits reported to us.

·               Please inspect you child’s hair regularly and if live lice are found, treat appropriately.

·               Advice about treatment is available from pharmacists, health visitors and G.P.s.

·               In school, long hair should be tied back at all times.

·               A booklet on ‘The Facts About Head Lice’ published by the Welsh Assembly Government is available from the school office.  This covers detection, treatments and contact tracing.

·               Clothing

Please ensure that your child wears suitable clothing for school.  Crop or strappy tops, flip-flops or high heel shoes should not be worn in school at any time.

Use of School Driveway

·               Please help to keep our children safe by using the pedestrian entrances to the school.  The driveway is in constant use and drivers may be unable to see children, or adults, who are walking on the driveway.  The driveway is for vehicle access only. 

·               If we teach our children to respect this rule, then we are not putting their safety at risk.

·               Parents should not drive onto the premises unless they are a disability badge holder, or their child has been injured and is unable to walk.

·               Thank you for your co-operation in these matters.  Diolch yn fawr.

·               Rules  :  Rheolau

We would be grateful if parents could ensure that children do not bring unnecessary items into school, including toys and games, pencil cases, pens, pencils and other writing equipment.  All necessary resources are provided by the school.  Thank you for your support.  Diolch am eich cefnogaeth.

·               Bridgend County Borough Youth Music

A concert featuring the young musicians of Bridgend will take place on Friday, 16^th May, at 7.00 p.m. in Bridgend Recreaction Centre. Tickets cost £6.50 (£3.00 concessions) and are available from the Recreation Centre Reception or on the door.  The concert will be introduced by Gail Foley, BBC Wales broadcaster.