Dear All / Annwyl Bawb,
Estyn Report 2023
Our Estyn inspection report will be available from Monday, 4th December. We will release a special newsletter on Monday to share the report and our plans moving forward!
Swimming Gala 2023
Huge congratulations to our swim team who took part in the NPT PASS Swim Gala this week. It was a really well organised event, which provided a great opportunity for pupils to 'show off' their talents!
Our children took part in many relays, including - freestyle, breaststroke/backstroke, pullbuoy, woggle, cannon, lifesaving and push ball. Well done, all!
Christmas Show Order
Initial tickets sales are still available via ParentPay - General sale will begin on Wednesday, 6th December until Friday, 8th December.
Infants - Monday, 11th December - 9.30am, Monday, 11th - 4.30pm (pupils remain in school), Tuesday, 12th December - 1.30pm.
Juniors - Monday, 11th December - 1.30pm, Tuesday, 12th December - 9.30am, Tuesday, 12th December 4.30pm (pupils remain in school).
Christmas Jumpers
Pupils are welcome to wear their Christmas jumpers to school from Monday, 11th December.
If you have any unwanted Christmas jumpers, you are welcome to donate them to school, and we will 'Xmas-ify' our swap rail in time for 11th December!
PTA Supper with Santa
Panto!
We are all booked in for 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at the Gwyn Hall on Thursday, 11th January. As noted above, any money raised by the PTA will help fund the trip. We will release booking info on ParentPay soon.
We are fully aware of the pressures on families at the moment. We will do all we can do keep costs at a minimum throughout the festive period and beyond!
Annual Report to Parents 2023
Please click link to read the report.
Wonderful Wild Things!
Pre-School Outdoor Playgroup with Mrs Thomas - please spread the word of this incredible playgroup we are proud to offer!
Attendance
INSET Days
Friday, 22nd December 2023;
Monday, 19th February 2024,
Friday, 22nd March 2024;
Friday 24th May 2024.
Diolch yn fawr iawn / Thank you,
Mr Gareth Phillips, Headteacher
Our 'Concept' this term is Bravery (Whole School)
Pupil Challenge - can you create a poster to celebrate our concept? The best ones will be shared on our Twitter page!
Twitter - Check out our Twitter page @CatwgPrimary ... it is an amazing page (if we do say so ourselves!!) where you will find loads of pictures and examples of the brilliant work that goes on in school!
Attendance - currently we are at 93.2% Let's work hard to make sure we attend every day! If you are unable to attend school due to illness, make sure the school office are informed at the earliest opportunity.
Safeguarding - If your child is worried or upset about anything - home-based or school-based, they are welcome and advised to speak to a trusted adult within school.
Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) - Mr G Phillips
Deputy DSP - Mr S Parvin
Deputy DSP - Mrs K Stephens
Dates for the diary...
5th December - DVLA Coding Challenge
11/12 December - Christmas Shows
14th December - Christmas Dinner
22nd December - INSET Day (3 of 6)
8th January - Pupils return to school
11th January - Panto @ Gwyn Hall, Neath
8th > 19th Jan - Year 6 Swimming
12th > 16th Feb - Half Term
19th February - INSET Day (4 of 6)
22nd March - INSET Day (5 of 6)
24th May - INSET Day (6 of 6)