Minera CiW VA School Newsletter/Cylchlythyr 6th February 2026/ 6 Chwefror 2026

Celebration Friday

Stars of the Week

Siaradwr Cymraeg Yr Wythnos/Welsh Speakers of the Week

Proud

We are very proud of Joshua for completing Wave 5 in swimming. A huge well done—good luck as you move on to Wave 6!

Other News

Nursery Admissions – September 2026

Applications for Nursery school places for September 2026 are now open. The closing date for applications is Monday, 16th February 2026. Please note that a Funded Early Education (10-hour) place starting in January or April 2026 is not the same as a Nursery application. Funded places are for the spring and/or summer term only and will end in July. Securing a funded early education place does not guarantee a Nursery place for September. A separate Nursery application must be made if you have not already done so. If you experience any difficulties when making an application, please contact admissions@wrexham.gov.uk or call 01978 298991.

News from St Mary's Church Minera

Friends of Minera - Valentine's Disco

Minera School’s 175th Anniversary

This year marks a very special milestone — Minera School’s 175th anniversary. We will be celebrating this landmark with a series of events for our school community throughout the year. Mr Williams is forming a 175th Anniversary Committee to help plan and organise these celebrations. If you would like to be involved, please email: headteacher@minera-pri.wrexham.sch.uk We would love to have as many voices and ideas as possible. The first committee meeting takes place on 23rd February.

Pupil Voice Groups

Welsh Week

After half‑term, we will begin our Welsh Week celebrations—an event proudly planned by our Criw Cymraeg.

World Book Day – Thursday 5th March

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. Children are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character.

Parents’ Evening

Parents’ Evenings will be held on:

  • Monday 9th March
  • Tuesday 10th March

This will be an opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher and discuss their progress. Appointment booking information will be available next week.

Cardiff Residential – Parent Meeting

A meeting for parents regarding the Cardiff residential visit will take place on Wednesday 11th March.

School Closure – Thursday 7th May

The school will be closed on Thursday 7th May as our building will be used as a polling station for the Senedd Elections. On this day, online learning will be provided for all pupils.

Facebook - Spread the word

I'd like to highlight our school's Facebook page - it's a wonderful window into the exciting learning and fun that happens every day at Minera. We're incredibly proud of our children and our community, so please join, share, and help us spread the smiles and celebrations of Minera School far and wide.

Diary Dates

February
  • 10th - Safer Internet Day
  • 11th - Friend's of Minera Valentine Disco
  • 13th - School Closes for Half Term
  • 23rd - Everyone Back to School
  • 23rd - Welsh Week
  • 23rd - 175th Anniversary Committee Meeting

March
  • 4th - Parent Forum (3:15pm)
  • 5th - World Book Day
  • 9th - Parents Evening
  • 10th - Parents Evening
  • 11th - Class Photographs
  • 23rd to 25th - Dosbarth Navigators Residential Visit to Cardiff
  • 26th - Easter Bingo
  • 27th - School Closes for Easter

You can view our live school calendar on our new school website: https://www.mineraprimary.wales/news/calendar

Training Days for 2025/26

  • Monday 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Friday 24th October 2025
  • Monday 5th January 2026
  • Monday 13th April 2026
  • Monday 20th July 2026

Safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Officers: Mr Spencer Williams and Mrs Kelly Armstrong. You can reach them via the School Office.

In Closing

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for your continued support and have a lovely weekend Kind regards,

Spencer Williams Headteacher

'Love Your Neighbour As Yourself' Matthew 22.29
'Love the Lord Your God' Mark 12:30