Learn, believe, achieve together
Dysgwch, credwch, cyflawnwch gyda’ch gilydd
Croeso Pawb
A big welcome back to the new school year.
I am pleased to say we have had a great first week back. All the children have settled really well and look so smart in their new uniforms.
Please see below in this Newsletter the important information and dates for the rest of this term.
Uniform
Our Uniform Supplier is:
- Address: Monkhouse, 14/16 New Street, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1NZ
- Tel no: 01352 756636
- email address: mold@monkhouse.com
Thank you to our parents for ensuring our pupils are in the correct and proper uniform as we start the new academic year, they all look so smart. As the children grow and new uniform is required, please see points below which should help you when ordering.
- You can view our uniform in store
- Do not leave it too late to order as some items may take a while to arrive
- Click here for a direct link to the Monkhouse website and our uniform page
- The website can also be accessed by going to: Monkhouse.com, and clicking on Find my School in the top search bar, the school can be found by choosing the letter V or by keying in Venerable Edward Morgan
- Click and collect to the school is set up for Wednesday. This service is totally FREE and included with every order are FREE return labels, you will be notified by text /email so you will know when your parcel is ready for collection, parcels will be handed to the children to bring home with them
- The website will also give all the opening times, address, phone number, email address etc, in the summer they open on Sundays as well, there is loads more information on there to help you
We ask that all children wear the uniform and encourage them to maintain a good standard of clean and tidy dress in school. The uniform is designed to be practical, maintainable and good value for money. Parents are asked to ensure that all items are labelled clearly with their child’s name. All children are expected to wear black school shoes and not trainers. Children can come to school in PE kit on PE days (Sky-Blue PE T-Shirt & Black Shorts - on colder days leggings and jogging bottoms & sweatshirt / tracksuits are advisable) for pupils in KS2 this is a Tuesday, for pupils in KS1 this is a Monday. Trainers can be worn on these days. For safety reasons we ask that the children do not wear jewellery in school and it is important that children are properly dressed for physical activity.
Attendance
We want every child who comes to Venerable Edward Morgan to be happy and feel like they belong to our school family. In order to achieve this pupils need to attend school as often as they can.
Poor attendance can have a negative impact on your child’s self-esteem and friendship groups. Poor attendance will also have a negative impact on your child’s progress through the curriculum. They can’t make achievements against this curriculum if they are not here.
So …Why does every day attendance matter? Well… here is some data to highlight the impact poor attendance can have.
- Half a day off in a week = 90% attendance
- 1 day off in a week = 80% attendance
- One and a half days off in a week = 70% attendance
- 2 days off in a week = 60% attendance
However, we do understand that there are times when attendance is not possible. We put these into 2 categories. Authorised and unauthorised.
Authorised absence
If your child is unwell we would expect you to make the judgement as to whether they would be well enough to attend school. Please let school know on the first morning of any absence so school can record the correct attendance mark promptly. If they are unable to attend school then they will have an “I” recorded to signify they are off ill. We can also give a recording of “M” for a medical appointment. However, we kindly ask, where possible, that all medical and dental appointment are made after school hours or during school holidays. We would expect, again where possible, pupils to be able to come to school before and after their appointments.
We do like to help where ever possible and so if your child has more than 10 days (20 sessions) absence the school may contact you to see if there is anything we can do as a school to help you.
Unauthorised Absence
If a child does not attend school and we do not receive notification as to why from either a phone call or letter, then it shall be recorded as unauthorised. Late after registration is also counted as an unauthorised absence, if no reason is provided. Any incident of 10 sessions missed through unauthorised absence will be investigated by the school and may result in a referral to the education inclusion team.
Request for Leave of Absence
It is possible to request leave for your child for a special occasion or holiday.
The decision as to whether the absence can be authorised lies solely with the head teacher. Parents do not have an automatic right to withdraw pupils from school during the school term for a holiday. The head teacher will make the decision and may include the following contributory factors:
- Time of year
- Length of time
- Overall percentage of attendance
- Impact on the child's learning
You are able to request up to 10 days absence which must be done where possible at least 28 days before the period of leave. The head teacher will then assess each case on its own merits and report back to you detailing as to the reasons why the request has been approved, or indeed, unapproved.
There are other circumstances where absence may be approved, some of which will not affect attendance, such as Educational and/or residential visits, educated off site etc…
Click the button below to download the Leave of Absence Form
Punctuality
Being on time for school is another way you can support your child being ‘School Ready’. For some children arriving late when the class routine has started can be very unsettling and can have an impact on the rest of the day. Children really hate being late for school. It can make them anxious and upset about attending school. If you have problems in getting your child to school on time you must let the head teacher know as soon as possible.
Our school gates open at 8:45am and the bell rings to signal the start of the school day at 8:55am. It is advisable to have your child in school for 8:45am. If you need to drop your child off earlier we have a breakfast club which starts at 8:15am and pupils in Reception to Year 6 are able to attend. Please ask in the office how to book. Lateness can add up to a lot of lost learning.
I hope this helps you understand why attendance and punctuality is so important to us at Venerable Edward Morgan – but more importantly why it is important for your children.
Parking by our School
Please can we remind all parents and carers to be mindful when parking to drop off or collect children.
School are constantly in receipt of complaints regarding cars parked inconsiderately across driveways and too close to corners where vehicles need to enter and exit avenues.
A lot of our neighbours are elderly and require carers to visit regularly meaning they need immediate access to properties to aide their clients. Most of our neighbours understand that parking can be awkward twice a day during term time, however it is just courteous that we consider them at these times and keep all gateways and corners clear.
Thanks in advance for your co-operation in this matter.
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 for their morning break.
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.
Holiday Dates
Autumn Term 2025
- 1st September 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
- 2nd September 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
- 3rd September 2025 - NEW Academic Year 2025/2026 starts for pupils in Reception to Year 6
- 8th September 2025 - NEW Academic Year 2025/2026 starts for pupils in Nursery
- 23rd October 2025 - School closes for October Half Term Holiday
- 24th October 2025 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
- 3rd November 2025 - School opens after October Half Term Holiday
- 19th December 2025 - School closes for Christmas Holiday
Spring Term 2026
- 5th January 2026 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
- 6th January 2026 - School opens after Christmas Holiday
- 13th February 2026 - School closes for February Half Term Holiday
- 23rd February 2026 - School opens after February Half Term Holiday
- 27th March 2026 - School closes for Easter Holiday
Summer Term 2026
- 13th April 2026 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
- 14th April 2026 - School opens after Easter Holiday
- 4th May 2026 - May Day Bank Holiday - School closed
- 22nd May 2026 - School closes for May Half Term Holiday
- 1st June 2026 - School opens after May Half Term Holiday
- 17th July 2026 - School closes for Summer Holiday
- 20th July 2026 - Staff Training - School closed to pupils
Inset Days
- 1st September 2025
- 2nd September 2025
- 24th October 2025
- 5th January 2026
- 13th April 2026
- 20th July 2026
Important Dates / Events coming up
SEPTEMBER 2025
- 1st - Staff Training Day - School closed to pupils
- 2nd - Staff Training Day - School closed to pupils
- 3rd - New Academic Year starts for Reception to Year 6
- 5th - Elections for School Council / Eco Council / RRS / YR6 Ambassadors
- 8th - New Academic Year starts for Nursery
- 12th - Flu Vaccinations for Pupils in Reception to Year 6
- 16th - First Experiences Visit - Year 3 Ukulele lessons start next week 23rd September 2025
- 19th - Whole School Mass (International Peace Day Celebration - 21/09/25)
- Week Commencing 22nd- Assessment Week
- 22nd - Bookings open for Pupil Progress Evenings - Please book here from 22nd September 2025
- 24th @ 5-6pm - VEM School OPEN Evening - If you are looking for a nursery or reception place for 2026, or planning for the future, our Open Evening provides the perfect opportunity to see what we can offer. Come and see why our children LOVE VEM School.
- 29th - KS2 Cooking Experience with FUN Food Chef Pat
- 29th @ 6pm - Inaugural Governors Meeting
OCTOBER 2025
- 8th - Art Roadshow for Year 6 pupils
- 8th @ 5-6pm - VEM School OPEN Evening - If you are looking for a nursery or reception place for 2026, or planning for the future, our Open Evening provides the perfect opportunity to see what we can offer. Come and see why our children LOVE VEM School.
- 15th - Shwmae Day
- 17th @ 10am - Dosbarth Beech Assembly
- 17th - Interim Reports go home to Parents
- 20th @ 11am - Harvest Celebration
- 22nd & 23rd - Pupil Progress Evenings - Bookings open 22nd September 2025 - Please book here from 22nd September 2025
- 23rd - School closes for October Half Term Holiday
- 24th - Staff Training Day - School closed to pupils
NOVEMBER 2025
- 3rd - School opens after October Half Term Holiday
- 7th - 'Show & Share' Morning (8:55-9:15am)
- 12th - Spooky Disco | £3 per pupil | Infants 5-6pm | Juniors 6:30-7:30pm | Fancy Dress (optional)
- Week Commencing 10th - Anti-bullying Week
- 10th - 'Odd Socks Day'
- 14th @ 10am - Dosbarth Oak Assembly
- 28th - 'Friends of the School' Christmas Tree Festival
DECEMBER 2025
- 3rd - Year 3/4 Christingle Service at Blessed Sacrament Church, Connahs Quay
- 8th @ 2pm - Infant Christmas Concert 1 - (excluding Nursery)
- 10th @ 10am - Infant Christmas Concert 2 - (including Nursery)
- 11th @ 2pm - Upper Juniors Christmas Concert 1
- 12th @ 2pm - Upper Juniors Christmas Concert 2
- 17th - Christmas Dinner and Jumper Day
- 19th - Christmas Pyjamas and Hot Chocolate Day
- 19th - School closes for Christmas Holiday
JANUARY 2026
- 5th - Staff Training Day - School closed to pupils
- 6th - School opens after Christmas Holiday
Class Assembly Dates
Class assemblies for the Academic Year 2025/2026 will take place on:
Friday Mornings at 10am
Parents, Carers and Grandparents are welcome!
- 17th October 2025 - Dosbarth Beech
- 14th November 2025 - Dosbarth Oak
- 6th February 2026 - Dosbarth Maple
- 6th March 2026 - Dosbarth Ash
- 8th May 2026 - Dosbarth Willow
- 19th June 2026 - Dosbarth Cherry
Extra Curricular Activities
Control Robots - Digital Animators - Explore VR - Make & Play Games - Build & Code Lego
This morning club has already started and the pupils who have signed up had an amazing time at their first session on Tuesday 9th September 2025. If you think your child may still like to attend , click on the link below to find out more.
Have Fun and Learn the latest Technology!
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 - Places available - Sign up and find out more by clicking the button below.
Dodgeball
Starting on Tuesday 16th September 2025 from 3:15-4:15pm for 11 weeks - ends Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Mr Kelly continues with his Dodgeball after school club, please complete the form below and return to school with £44 as soon as possible - Limited Spaces - first come first served.
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.
Homework
A Reminder to pupils to complete their weekly homework to support their learning
Reading Homework
Early Years & Foundation
EVERYDAY
Juniors
3 times per week minimum
Please Note
- Reading Diaries must be signed by an adult
- Books must be returned to school EVERY WEDNESDAY
- Download the additional letters below to help support you, supporting your child, with their homework
READING VOLUNTEERS WANTED
- Have you got a spare morning / afternoon / hour?
- Are you willing to help the school by listening to readers from any age group across the school?
- Willing to have an enhanced DBS Check?
If so, please let us know, by contacting school on 01244 830408 or your child's Class Teacher via Seesaw.