Dear Minera Families,
I can't believe we are half way through the first half terms of the school year! Thank you to Mr Barnes and the team for holding the fort during my absence over the last couple of weeks.
I hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and catching up on what we've been up to.
Regards/Cofion,
Spencer Williams
Next Week
Monday/Dydd Llun
- P.E. for Dosbarth Navigators (4/5/6)
Tuesday/Dydd Mawrth
- Swimming for Navigators (4/5/6)
- P.E. for DosbarthPioneers (N/R/1)
Wednesday/Dydd Mercher
- Tempest Photographs
- P.E. for Dosbarth Explorers (2/3)
Thursday/Dydd Iau
- Harvest Service at 2pm in St Mary's Church
Friday/Dydd Gwener
- Show Racism The Red Card Non-Uniform Day
- Outdoor learning for Dosbarth Pioneers (N/R/1) and Dosbarth Explorers (2/3)
For P.E. and Outdoor Learning, children must wear a school jumper over their kit. Except Friday this week.
There was a so much to celebrate in worship today..... from excellent work to starting karate lessons. We are so proud of all our Minera children!
Other News
Individual and Family Photographs
On Wednesday 8th October, we will be having our Tempest Photographs. Please ensure your children wear their school uniform and look smart for individual and sibling photographs.
Harvest Service
Our Harvest Service will take place on Thursday 9th October at St Mary's Church at 2pm. After the service, you can take your children home directly if you wish.
This year, we ask for donations of non-perishable food that will be donated to the
Wrexham Foodbank, a very worthy cause.
Please can your child bring in one of the following items:
- Tinned fruit/Veg
- Tinned Soup
- UHT milk (1litre)
- Tinned fish/meat
- Tinned legumes
- Tinned rice pudding/ Custard
- Tea/Coffee
- Fresh juice (Long-life)
- Tinned tomatoes
- Toiletries (e.g. Deodorant, Toilet paper)
- Baby Toiletries (Nappies & Wash)
- Pot Noodles (Kettle friendly)
- Cereal Bars
- Cup of Soups
Flu Immunisation
Flu immunisations are taking place on Monday 20th October. If you haven't completed a permission form, please see Mrs Armstrong in the School Office.
Parent Forum
Our Parent Forum, has been rescheduled to Tuesday 22nd October at 3:15pm as it clashed with the Harvest Service. This is a half-termly opportunity for us to connect, share ideas, discuss any concerns, and answer your questions. All members of our school community are warmly welcome to attend.
Show Racism The Red Card Non-Uniform Day
Friday 17th October is our Show Racism the Red Card day. Children are invited to wear red to support this important initiative.
Friends of Minera Spooky Disco
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
October/Hydref
- 8th - Tempest Individual and Family Photographs
- 9th - Harvest Service 2:00 p.m.
- 17th - Show Racism The Red Card Non-Uniform Day
- 20th - Flu Immunisation Session
- 22nd - Parents Forum
- 23rd - School Closes for Half Term
- 23rd - Friends of Minera Spooky Disco
- 24th - STAFF TRAINING DAY
November/Tachwedd
- 3rd - School re-opens
- 10th - Parents Open Evening
- 14th - Non Uniform for Christmas Fair Donations
- 21st - Children in Need Day
- 27th - Parent Form at 3:15pm
December/Rhagfyr
- 3rd - School Advent Service at St Mary's Church
- 5th - Christmas Fair
- 12th - Panto at Grove Park Theatre in Wrexham
- 15th and 16th - Christmas Presentations *Times to be confirmed*
- 19th - School Closes for Christmas
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, Mr Adam Barnes and Mrs Kelly Armstrong. You can reach them via the School Office.
'Love Your Neighbour As Yourself' Matthew 22.29
'Love the Lord Your God' Mark 12:30