VEM Saplings
Early Entitlement
Has your child turned 3 between 1st September 2023 and 31st December 2023?
If they have … did you know we offer ‘Early Entitlement’ places in our Nursery provision? Applications are already open and you can apply here.
Children can start attending in the term following their 3rd Birthday i.e. if they are 3 in November 2023 they can start VEM Saplings in January 2024. Eligible children can attend for 2.5 hours Mon-Thurs 9am to 11:30am. If either parent works 16 or more hours a week you can claim up to 30hours free childcare through the Welsh Government Childcare Offer - apply here.
Please tell your friends and family who have turned 3 during last Term and contact the School Office on 01244 830408 for more information.
VEM Tots
A Parent/Grandparent/Carer & Toddler/Baby Group
COME & JOIN US
Every Wednesday Morning
(during school term-time)
9:15am to 10:30am
at VEM School, Caernarvon Close, Shotton, Flintshire, CH5 1AS
Enjoy a hot drink and company whilst your child plays
(no booking required just turn up)
ALL WELCOME - Please call School Office on 01244 830408 for further details
YEAR 3 / 4 Swimming Lessons
Dosbarth Maple and Ash will start swimming lessons during this term. Lessons will start on Friday 12th January 2024, in the afternoon at Connah's Quay Pool.
Pupils will walk to the sessions after lunch on Friday and return before the end of the School day.
Pupils will need:-
- Swimming Costume or Trunks
- Towel
- Goggles
- Warm Coat
Lessons will be every Friday during the Spring Term (unless notified differently) until Easter. Last lesson being Friday 22nd March 2024.
Tuesday
TUESDAY is PE day for all Juniors - Year 3 to 6 - pupils can come to school in their own PE Kit
- Any Football Kit
- Joggers / Leggings / Shorts and a T-Shirt / Sweatshirt
- Appropriate Trainers
- Bottle of Water
Please make sure pupils are adequately dressed for the weather - sunhats & suncream for hot weather - long sleeved tops and long trousers for cold weather.
Thursday
From Thursday 11th January 2024 Dosbarth Beech and Year Reception will start Football Lessons with The Racecourse Community Foundation (Wrexham AFC). Each Group will need to come in PE Kit on Thursdays for the rest of this half term (up to and including 8th February 2024). Please read above for PE Kit required.
Find out more about The Racecourse Community Foundation (Wrexham AFC) here.
Tuesday Lunchtime
12:45pm to 1:10pm
Years 5 & 6 Netball with Mrs Moss
Tuesday After School
3:15pm to 4:15pm
- Years 2 to 6 AmaSing Creative Arts Club - Please book online here.
- Years 3 to 6 PK Sports Dodgeball with Mr Kelly from 16th January 2024 for 7 weeks - Please book through Booking form or contact Mr Kelly on 07506677818 or Pg.kelly7@hotmail.co.uk
Wednesday Lunchtime
12:45pm to 1:10pm
Juniors Cross Country with Mrs Moss
Thursday Lunchtime
12:40pm to 1:10pm
Years 5 & 6 Football with Wrexham AFC (pupils can come to school wearing trainers for this activity)
12:45pm to 1:10pm
Years 3 & 4 Netball with Mrs Moss
Thursday After School
3:15pm to 4:15pm
Years 2 to 6 Mad Science Sessions from 11th January 2024 for 5 weeks - Please book online here.
Healthy Snacks
A reminder to all parents / carers that as a healthy school, pupils should only be bringing a healthy snack to school e.g. piece of fruit or vegetable sticks.
Nut Free School
Can I also remind you that we are a Nut Free School due to having a pupil in school with a severe nut allergy and we therefore ask that the following items are NOT sent to school in lunches or snacks:-
- Chocolate Spread
- Peanut Butter or other Nut Butter
- Cereal Bars
- Satay Sauce
- Cakes that contain Nuts
- Some Granola Bars that contain Nuts
- Nuts of any form - Peanuts / Walnuts / Almonds etc.
It's important to check the labelling of food products before sending your child to school with them. By ensuring only fruit or vegetable snacks are given to your child, you will be supporting our Nut Free Policy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff.
Hoiday Dates
Spring Term 2024
- 8th January 2024 - School Opens after Christmas Holidays
- 8th February 2024 - School Closes for February Half Term
- 9th February 2024 - Staff Training
- 19th February 2024 - School Opens after February Half Term
- 22nd March 2024 - School Closes for Easter Holidays
Summer Term 2024
- 8th April 2024 - Staff Training
- 9th April 2024 - School Opens after Easter Holidays
- 6th May 2024 - School Closed for MAY Day Bank Holiday
- 24th May 2024 - School Closes for May Half Term
- 3rd June 2024 - Staff Training
- 4th June 2024 - School Opens after May Half Term
- 19th July 2024 - School Closes for the Summer Holidays
Inset Days
- FRIDAY 9th February 2024
- MONDAY 8th April 2024
- MONDAY 3rd June 2024
Important Dates / Events coming up
JANUARY 2024
- 8th - School opens after Christmas Holidays
- 12th - Swimming starts for Years 3 & 4
- 22nd - Years 3 & 4 visit to Dangerpoint
- 30th @ 5pm - Information Evening for Parents / Carers of Year 6 pupils visiting Cardiff
- 31st - North Wales Police Talks
FEBRUARY 2024
- 2nd - Dosbarth Maple Assembly
- 6th @ 5pm - Information Evening for Parents / Carers of Year 4 pupils visiting Glan Llyn
- 8th @ 8:45am to 9:15am - 'Show & Share' Morning
- 8th - School closes for February Half-Term Holiday
- 8th - School Disco @ 5pm to 6pm for Infants & @ 6:30pm to 7:30pm for Juniors - £2.50 per pupil
- 9th - Staff Training Day - School closed to pupils
- 19th - School opens after February Half-Term Break
- 19th & 20th - Year 4 Residential Trip to Glan Llyn
- 19th to 21st - Year 6 Residential Trip to Cardiff
- 23rd - Bookings open for Pupil Progress Evenings - Please book here from 23rd February 2024.
MARCH 2024
- 1st - St David's Day - Pupils can wear Welsh National Costume or Welsh Football Kit or Welsh Rugby Kit or Red Top
- 7th - School will celebrate 'World Book Day' - pupils can come dressed as their favourite book character
- 8th - Own Clothes Day for Chocolate or Easter Eggs or £1
- 13th @ 6pm - 'Friends' Easter Bingo - Entry by Ticket only - £4 per adult / £2 per child - Limited Numbers (first come first served) - 'Friends' will send out further details nearer the time
- 15th - Years 3 & 4 visit the 'Explore!' Science Centre in Wrexham
- 15th - Interim Reports go home to Parents
- 18th @ 6pm - Spring Full Governors Meeting
- 20th & 21st - Pupil Progress Evenings - Bookings open 23rd February 2024 - Please book here from 23rd February 2024.