Friday December 11th
End of term update
You will all now be aware of the City and County of Swansea’s decision to close Primary School’s to pupils and move to blended learning from Monday 14th December. This decision follows the rise in COVID-19 cases in the local and wider community.
As today (Friday 11th December) is now the last day in school for pupils before the new year, I would like to thank the whole school community for the support they have shown during a term we will never forget. The situation we have found ourselves in has affected everyone in different ways but, as a school, we are extremely proud to be able to say that the children’s wellbeing has always remained central to any decisions made. Keeping the pupils safe, happy and learning has been the priority throughout. This has been achieved through the unquestionable dedication shown by a wonderful team of staff and the support of parents, families and governors. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Tuesday 5th January.
Home Learning
You will be able to access tasks and fun activities on the class pages of the school website from Monday, alongside other online tasks such as Reading Eggs and Mymaths. There is no obligation to complete all tasks. Please remember that, although the pupils are not in school, we are still open. If you have any concerns regarding home learning next week, please email class teachers and they will get back to you as soon as they can during working hours. If you have any other concerns next week, contact the school or Mr Evans directly.
There may be some muddy shoes leaving the school today. Apologies for this, but staff have worked really hard to adapt plans so that the children could enjoy some Christmas surprises. We were fortunate that a very special guest was able to visit us at short notice today. We have managed to complete the recording of ‘Waunarlwydd’s Christmas Album’ and we will let you know how you can access it as soon as possible.
A huge thanks for your support of ‘Save the children’ for Christmas Jumper Day. We will let you know the amount raised next week.
Another massive thanks goes to our friends at St Barnabus. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the virtual performance of ‘Postcards from Bethlehem’ as well as reading their Christmas books. Diolch yn fawr!
We wish you all a safe and very happy Christmas and New Year!
Mr Jamie Evans (Acting Headteacher)
