NEWSLETTER Issue 5; Wednesday 1st March 2017 Geiriau r Wythnos Words of the week Pryd mae dydd Gwyl Dewi? When is St David s day? Croeso Pawb Welcome back everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed the half term break, we have lots of events planned for this term making it another busy term. Estyn Inspection I am pleased to inform you that the school is being inspected by Estyn during the week of 27th to 30th March 2017. Please see attached the letter from Estyn explaining the process. A questionnaire seeking parents views can be completed at http://vir.estyn.gov.uk. All questionnaires must be completed by 10th March 2017. All parents are invited to meet with the inspectors at school on Monday 27th March 2017 at 3:45pm. Inside this Issue: Words of the 1 week Croeso Pawb 1 Estyn Inspection World Book Day 1 2 See-Saw 2 Extra Curricular Activities 3 Contact Us 3 Assemblies / Class Masses 4 Dates 5 Estyn Letter 6 Page 1
World Book Day We will be celebrating World Book Day on Monday 6th March 2017, by asking pupils & staff) to come in their favourite book character and bring their favourite book to read. During the day the children will have the opportunity to share with each other their favourite books. See-Saw Saw In school pupils have been using See-Saw as a means of capturing and reflecting on their learning in real time using i-pads. The children really enjoy using the tool and we would now like to provide parents with the opportunity to view your children s work by downloading the See-Saw app. Only you have access to your child s work and all content is stored securely. We are inviting all parents to our See-Saw drop in sessions to be held on Tuesday 7th March 2017. Session 1 3:30pm-4:00pm Session 2 5:00pm-5:30pm During these sessions you will receive directions on how to download and sign up for your child s See-Saw account. We encourage as many parents as possible to come and find out about this exciting and creative way of sharing in your child s learning. Page 2
EXTRA CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES All our extra curricular School activities take place in School either during Lunchtime or after school from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. Activities are run by School staff; Parent Volunteers; and paid activities are run by outside agencies. Please see below this half terms timetable. DAY MON TUE WED THUR FRI Mrs Broadhurst / Mrs Sullivan Mrs Broadhurst / Mrs Sullivan Mrs Broadhurst / Mrs Sullivan Mrs Broadhurst / Mrs Sullivan Mrs Broadhurst / Mrs Sullivan Lunch Library Homework Club Library Homework Club Library Newspaper Club Mrs Hughes Choir 12:40 Mrs Mwisongo 3:15-4:15 Netball Mrs McManus Details to follow JUDO Lessons J&F Education 5 wks from 1st March Art Club Years 5/6 Mrs Doyle Venerable Edward Morgan Catholic Primary Address Caernarvon Close Shotton Flintshire CH5 1AR Phone 01244 830408 Fax 01244 814197 E-Mail emmail@hwbcymru.net Website www.vemschool.co.uk Twitter @venedwardmorgan Page 3
All our assemblies take place on a Friday Morning at 11am (Unless notified otherwise). Parents and Grandparents of the children in the assembly are welcome to come and watch them. DATES: ASSEMBLIES / CLASS MASSES Come and Support your child in their Class Assembly 24th March 2017 CLASS 4 7th April 2017 CLASS 3 12th May 2017 CLASS 2 26th May 2017 CLASS 1 Children will take part in Class Masses throughout the year. Pupils will need to be in Full School Uniform for these Masses. These Masses will take place on a Thursday. DATES: 30th March 2017 CLASS 3 11th May 2017 CLASS 9 8th June 2017 CLASS 10 6th July 2017 CLASS 4 Page 4
DATES 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 6th March St David s Day Ash Wednesday - Yr5&6 pupils will attend Mass Judo Lessons start today every Wed. for 5 weeks Foundation Phase Mass for St David s Day Whole School Eisteddfod Dress up in National Costume or Welsh Rugby / Football shirt World Book Day Celebration Dress up as your favourite book character 7th 3:30-4:00pm 13th 15th 20th See-Saw drop in Session 1 5:00-5:30pm 5:30pm See-Saw drop in Session 2 6-7pm Internet Safety Information Evening 4-7pm Parents Evening 6pm Full Governors Spring Meeting 21st 27th-30th 27th 28th 7th 24th 24-26th 26th 25th 1st 3rd-10th 22nd 26th March contd School Photos - Individual - Sibling - Yr6 - Reception 30th Estyn Inspection 3:45pm Estyn Parents Meeting 5:30pm Nant BH Parents Meeting April School closes for Easter INSET day Nant BH Residential Trip YR6 School opens after Easter Book Fair in School (2 weeks) May May Day Bank Holiday Welsh National Numeracy & Reading Tests Sports Day YR6 Retreat Day Page 5