On this page you will find the latest news from Gellifaelog Primary School.

• World Mental Health Day

  Thu 28 Sep 2023

  Gellifaelog Primary School are supporting ‘World Mental Health Day’ on Tuesday 10th October. Wear yellow for 'Young Minds’ #HelloYellow campaign to show others that they are not alone when struggling with their mental health.

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• PTA Event

  Thu 28 Sep 2023

  Hi all, to celebrate Halloween this year, the PTA have booked WIZE Productions to deliver a HOCUS POCUS pantomime in the Penydarren club. The panto will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 24th October. There will also be a fancy dress competition on the night. Tickets will be available for purchase from Monday. Ticket prices are on the poster.

  Any questions, please contact a member of the PTA 

  **More info will follow closer to the date**

  

• Photo Day

  Thu 28 Sep 2023

  Date for your diary -Reminder TOMORROW Friday 29 September- the school photographer will be with us.

  

• Nurturing School

  Mon 25 Sep 2023

  IA4.1 Personal Development -‘nurturing school'
  We believe that effective relationships and positive behaviour are necessary for effective teaching and learning to take place. We encourage positive attitudes to each other both in the classroom and in the school environment so that all children feel safe and secure.Our children and families are at the centre of everything we do. Mental health, social and emotional development and wellbeing is our priority.
  
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• Sensory Room

  Fri 22 Sep 2023

  Parent Information -Please see the following facilities available to parents and carers.

  

• School Photo Day

  Fri 22 Sep 2023

  Date for your diary - next Friday 29 September- the school photographer will be with us. Unfortunately we will be unable to have siblings who are not pupils at Gellifaelog join us for group shots. 📷 📸📷📸📷📸📷📸📷📸

  

• Flu Vaccine

  Wed 13 Sep 2023

  Reminder to Parents re-flu vaccine. Our school nurses will be on site on 21st September to undertake flu vaccinations for our Reception to Yr6. If you wish for your child to receive the vaccination please return your consent form as soon as possible before the 21st September. Many Thanks

• Blue Peter Book Club

  Mon 11 Sep 2023

  Blue Peter have launched a Book Club? Aimed at 7–11-year-olds, it’s a great way to get them into reading. They can also earn their #BluePeter Book Badge, which has been designed by Sir Quentin Blake. Find out more here: bbc.in/3PsrKx7

  

• Attendance

  Mon 11 Sep 2023

  Parent Information - 'Make every day count #Miss School Miss Out’.

  

• Merthyr Pipyn

  Sun 10 Sep 2023

  Parent Information - Parents of children aged between 3-7 Merthyr PIPYN is a range of fun, interactive family sessions for the whole family to learn more about spending valuable time together, cooking, shopping, moving more/being active, eating healthier on a budget , reducing screen time, improving sleep, fussy eating and managing behaviours, PIPYN is free and we can provide, FREE practical cooking sessions, FREE cooking equipment, FREE trampoline park vouchers, if this is something that interests you then please click the link below:

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  Would your family like support around staying well? PIPYN is here to help...