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Ethical Informed Citizens of the World 28th March – 8th April

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From the 28th March – 8th April our whole school is taking part in a series of activities based around our pupils becoming Ethically Informed Citizens – ready to be citizens of Wales and the world. We are planning to carry out activities which will develop the pupil’s understanding of the following areas of the new Curriculum for Wales :

I care for my environment

I understand that my actions & decisions affect others

I care about everyone’s rights and help others

I am a proud citizen of Wales

I know that there are good and bad things happening in the world and how they affect me

We are covering topics such as recycling, litter picking, pollution, conservation, reducing water usage and food waste, as well as planting and growing flowers and vegetables ready to sell in our Siop Y Ddraig Goch when it opens later in the year.

Some of our activities will be carried out during lessons in school, some will be set as homework challenges on the Google classroom and for some we would like to involve you as families.

Clothes Bank

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Dear Parents,

We have organised a clothes recycling drop off point at the school with a  locally-based textile recycling company Dragon Bags in order to raise funds.

Dragon Bags works only with schools across Wales and by getting involved in our clothes recycling scheme, you will be able to help raise funds for our school, help the environment by diverting items from landfill and also help our local firefighters gain much-needed support.

Our School will receive £300 for every ton collected (30p/kg).

To get involved simply place all your unwanted clothes, paired shoes, bags, belts, etc, in a plastic bag and place in the bin. The more we fill, the more money will be raised and spent on the pupils.

All items must be in good reusable condition (so please nothing ripped or stained). The collection will start today and will be for a limited time.

Let’s all get involved and have a great collection, thank you in advance.

Please tell other members of the community too!

Many Thanks

 

Acceptable Items

icon of shirt which is acceptable for recyclingicon of trousers which are acceptable for recyclingicon of shorts which are acceptable for recycling

icon of t-shirt which is acceptable for recyclingicon of jeans which are acceptable for recyclingicon of jacket which is acceptable for recycling

icon of jumper which is acceptable for recyclingicon of hoodie which is acceptable for recyclingicon of polo shirt which is acceptable for recyclingicon of joggers which are acceptable for recyclingicon of bag which is acceptable for recyclingicon of belt and tie which are acceptable for recyclingicon of boots which are acceptable for recyclingicon of hat which is acceptable for recyclingicon of gloves which are acceptable for recycling

icon of shoes which are acceptable for recyclingicon of trainers which are acceptable for recyclingicon of clean underwear which is acceptable for recycling

icon of skirt which is acceptable for recyclingicon of dress which is acceptable for recyclingicon of vest which is acceptable for recycling

icon of jewellery which is acceptable for recyclingicon of swimwear which is acceptable for recycling

Unacceptable items…

icon of ripped or stained item which is unacceptable for recyclingicon of socks which are unacceptable for recyclingicon of dirty underwear item which is unacceptable for recycling
icon of bath robes which are unacceptable for recyclingicon of bath robes which are unacceptable for recyclingicon of workwear which is unacceptable for recycling
icon of pyjamas which are unacceptable for recyclingicon of a uniform which is unacceptable for recyclingicon of a printed item which is unacceptable for recyclingicon of an old fashioned garment which is unacceptable for recycling

 

RACE FOR LIFE

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Dear Parents / Carers,

 

As part of our ‘Book of the Term and Health and Well-being weeks’ we are setting the pupils a challenge ‘ Our Race for Life’ . On Friday May 21st the pupils will have the opportunity to take part in running/ walking laps of the school. Could you make sure they have a P.E. kit on this day.

We will not be sending out sponsor forms but if you would like to make a donation for cancer research UK, we have set a parent pay account for you to pay in your donations or you can donate on the day as we will have pupils collecting at the gate. All proceeds collected will be donated to cancer research UK and all pupils who take part will receive a Race for Life medal.

 

Many thanks for your support.

K.Thomas

& the staff at Ynysfach

Storytime Online

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https://www.booksfortopics.com/storytime-online

With access to libraries, classrooms and bookshops limited for many,  we’ve been busy finding some of the best online storytimes for children to access freely at home. The QR codes and links in the document link to story readings on Youtube and all of the books we’ve chosen are read aloud by their fabulous authors and illustrators.

Storytime Online Ages 3 – 5

Storytime Online 5 – 7

Storytime Online 7 – 9

Storytime Online 9 – 11

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine  Reception – Year 6

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Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine  Reception – Year 6

This year, if a child was absent on the day the school nursing team had visited to offer the nasal spray flu vaccine, we will not be sending letters to parents/guardians advising you to hand it in at your GP practice when you arrange for your child to receive the vaccination. This is due to current IP&C advice on handling of paper.

If your child was absent when their ‘class bubble’ was vaccinated, but you consented to the vaccination, you need to arrange with your GP practice for your child to be vaccinated.

Your help is greatly appreciated

Kind Regards,

Clare Donoghue

School Nurse Immunisation Coordinator