Dear Minera Families,
Only One Week Until the Christmas Holidays! We’ve had a wonderfully festive week here at school, filled with exciting activities. From enjoying our delicious Christmas dinner to a surprise visit from the Grinch, the children have been busy preparing their Christmas presentations and creating lots of beautiful Christmas crafts. Next week is set to be even busier as we look forward to sharing our Christmas presentations with you. It’s going to be a fantastic way to celebrate the season together! Please check the newsletter for dates and times of all Christmas events so you don’t miss out on the celebrations. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and catching up on all the wonderful things happening at Minera School!
Regards/Cofion,
Spencer Williams
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Celebration Friday
Stars of the Week
Siaradwr Cymraeg Yr Wythnos/Welsh Speakers of the Week
Thank You for a Wonderful Christmas Fair!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Christmas Fair last Friday – what a fantastic festive afternoon! We loved seeing so many smiles and enjoying lots of Christmas fun together. A special thank you to the Salvation Army Band for filling the air with beautiful carols – it truly made the day magical!
We’re delighted to share that the Christmas Fair raised £915, and on top of that, the Friends of Minera generously donated the door takings of £50 to The Salvation Army. And of course, a big shout-out to the Friends of Minera for organising such a successful event. Your hard work made it all possible!
Christmas Dinner
Everyone enjoyed a delicious school Christmas dinner today – lots of clean plates and happy faces all around! We’re feeling full of festive cheer and turkey!
A Huge Thank You! We want to say a big thank you to Rachel, Lesley, and Louise – our amazing kitchen team – for preparing a fabulous Christmas meal today! Your hard work and care made the day extra special for everyone at Minera.
Grinch Visit and Christmas Jumper Day
We had a very special visitor at Minera this week – The Grinch! He came along to spread some festive cheer and give a present to every child to say Happy Christmas! A huge thank you to the Friends of Minera for organising this wonderful surprise and providing each child with a special gift. Your support makes these magical moments possible! Even our amazing therapy dogs joined in the fun – dressed up as reindeers! What a fantastic way to celebrate the season!
Thank You for Supporting Christmas Jumper Day! We’re delighted to share that, thanks to your generosity and festive spirit, we have raised £55 for Save the Children. Your support helps make a real difference to children in need. Thank you for joining in and spreading the joy!
Other News
Next Week
*Please note the date of the Dress Rehearsal has changed to Tuesday 16th December.
Christmas at After School Club
Our After-School Club had a fantastic time making Christmas crafts on Wednesday. Lots of festive fun and creativity filled the room.
Don’t forget to join us next Thursday for our Christmas Party Night – it’s going to be magical! Please book via Mrs Armstrong.
Christmas at St Mary's Church in Minera
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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
You can view our live school calendar on our new school website: https://www.mineraprimary.wales/news/calendar
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