Venerable Edward Morgan Catholic Primary Cylchlythyr Ysgolion 2024-25, Rhifyn 2, 11 Tachwedd '24 | School Newsletter 2024-25, Issue 2, 11 November '24

Staff Changes

This half term will see Mrs Moss start her maternity leave. We wish her all the very best and await the new arrival.

In her absence Miss Barnett and Mrs Hardstaff will be job sharing to cover in Dosbarth Ash. Miss Barnett knows our school very well and has previously covered in this class, working closely with Ms Woodward.

This term we also say goodbye to Mrs Prince (Classroom Assistant) who has a new role out of Education. We thank her for her dedication and hard work over the last 5+ years and wish her well in her new career.

Mrs R Langley - Headteacher

Holiday Dates

Autumn Term 2024

• 4th November 2024 - School opens after October Half Term Holiday
• 20th December 2024 - School closes for Christmas Holiday

Spring Term 2025

• 6th January 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
• 7th January 2025 - School opens after Christmas Holiday
• 21st February 2025 - School closes for February Half Term Holiday
• 3rd March 2025 - School opens after February Half Term Holiday
• 11th April 2025 - School closes for Easter Holiday

Summer Term 2025

• 28th April 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
• 29th April 2025 - School opens after Easter Holiday
• 5th May 2025 - May Day Bank Holiday - School closed
• 23rd May 2025 - School closes for May Half Term Holiday
• 2nd June 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
• 3rd June 2025 - School opens after May Half Term Holiday
• 18th July 2025 - School closes for Summer Holiday
• 21st July 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils

Inset Days

• 6th January 2025
• 28th April 2025
• 2nd June 2025
• 21st July 2025

School Communication

Hello, we know how important it is for parents to feel well informed and in touch with the school. We have listened to what parents would like and tried hard to put in place lots of ways that school can communicate with parents to help you stay up to date. Below are just some of the ways we can communicate with you and we are always open to further suggestions. Here at VEM School we try to communicate with our parents / carers in a simple and easy to use method, saving on paper and making accessing information regarding events and activities at the school as easy as clicking a couple of buttons.

We also have an online system to enable parents / carers to pay for Trips, book School Meals etc. For you to login / register on these apps / systems the school requires an up to date Mobile number and E-Mail address from at least one parent / carer in the family.

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Keeping your child’s school records up to date with the latest telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, makes contacting you or giving you the latest news very easy. So, please pass your current Mobile and E-Mail address on to the office and remember to update any changes when they occur.

Where can I find Information?

VEM has many ways for you to view our calendar, read news, find our latest newsletters, see what the choices are for school dinners, view several documents, homework, transition, links to useful sites and our booking system and much more.

• School Website
• School Newsletters
• School Gateway App
• Our Schools App
• Parentmail
• Parents Evening System
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Letters
• Seesaw

School Gateway is a great way to pay for all those trips and other school events etc with just a few clicks on your phone. Also, you can Pre-Order your Meals through this App, allowing you to order your Child’s School Meals in advance. PLEASE NOTE School Meals CANNOT be ordered on the day, they MUST be ordered in ADVANCE.

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Please ensure you have enabled push notifications for this APP; as vital messages relating to consents and payments may be missed if disabled. Also, check regularly the messages section of School Gateway found at the bottom of the home page for messages relating to your child’s payments or consents.

Our Schools App - one our favourites!

Our Schools App is a great source of information, with its calendar and regular news articles, you can keep informed on what is going on. You will be sent reminders of upcoming events, and when changes are made to items already placed on the calendar as well as new entries. You can also find contact details on the app as well as links (under Info) to other important places such as Breakfast /FUN Club Booking System, Social Media, School Meals etc. You can view recent Newsletters / Letters under the Documents section of the App.

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Make sure you change the settings within this app to alert you to the latest information and remind you of events coming up.

Parentmail

Through Parentmail we can send text and emails to all parents as a quick way to remind or inform you of anything that may be urgently happening. Please download this to your phone so you can access any incoming texts / e-mails.

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Due to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) it is your responsibility to keep your details up to date on Parentmail, the school office CANNOT do this for you.

Parents Evening System

This is our Progress Evening, Breakfast Club, Fun Club and After School Activity Booking system. It is easy to use and all you need to do is enter your details, e-mail address, and child’s name and date of birth to book yourself or child on any sessions or a slot for Progress Evenings.

Social Media Platforms Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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Please give school consent to use photos and/or first name of your child on these platforms. As all these platforms are public pages due to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) we cannot place your child’s photo and/or first name on any of these platforms without your permission. You also have the right to remove this permission at any time but must be done in writing either by e-mail to emmail@hwbcymru.net or by letter.

Letters from School

Sometimes especially when a reply is needed, you will still receive paper communication from school. Letters will be given out in class for things like trips. Most of our information is supported via our website and Ourschoolsapp. Payment for trips can be paid for through the School Gateway where you can confirm your consent and inform us of any special medical, dietary needs as well as any emergency contact appropriate for the day of the trip.

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Go through your child’s bag daily to see what is lurking inside! Also, check our website and school app regularly in case things have changed!

Seesaw

This is sorted through your child's class teacher who can provide you with a QR Code to access the App.

Does your child want to become a Rock Star?

No previous musical experience necessary - you choose the instrument you want your child to learn - 30 minute lessons - Rock Students work towards a termly Rock Concert for school and parents - £32 - Places available - Sign up and find out more by clicking the button below.

Does your child enjoy science?

Our Mad Science Assembly will take place on Friday 15th November 2024.

Mad Science Club will commence after Christmas on Thursdays after School 3:15-4:15pm for 6 weeks

• Thursday 9th January 2024
• Thursday 16th January 2024
• Thursday 23rd January 2024
• Thursday 30th January 2024
• Thursday 6th February 2024
• Thursday 13th February 2024

Dodgeball

Mr Kelly's Dodgeball sessions are continuing on Tuesday 5th November 2024 from 3:15-4:15pm

Payments can be made via cash, cheque (payable to PG Kelly) or online please e-mail Pg.kelly7@hotmail.co.uk

For further details please click the button below.

After School Homework Club for Juniors

After School Homework Club will continue on Thursdays for Junior Pupils from 3:15pm to 4:30pm, in Dosbarth Maple. This will give your child the opportunity to access devices and time to complete their homework.

Thank you to all the parents who've encouraged our pupils to use this fantastic club. It has been wonderful to see the increase in numbers and enthusiasm of the pupils who are attending.

Well Fed MOBILE SHOP

Please visit the Well Fed Mobile Shop which comes to Venerable Edward Morgan every Friday afternoon from 2:45pm to 3:45pm.

Please come and see what they are selling. The school opens the Infant gate for you to come and look to see what is on offer such as:

• Single Ready Meals from £2.25
• Slow Cooker Meals for a Family of 4 from £4.50
• Easy Cook Bags for a Family of 4 with a recipe card and all the ingredients from £5.50

There is also a selection of essential items like:

• Fruit & Veg Bags
• Breakfast Pots
• Soup Pots
• Milk, Bread & Eggs
• Tinned Items
• Cleaning Products

This is a local company, making sure everyone has access to good food. They make meals of the highest quality and make them available so you can all eat well and cook them easily at home.

Please visit Friday & try what's on offer.