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

• Universal Primary Free School Meals

  Mon 15 May 2023

  Parent - Information -Calling all parents of full-time Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.

   

  From April 17th 2023 all pupils in Years 1 and 2 are entitled to a free school meal as part of the Universal Primary Free School Meals initiative.

   

  Read more ⏩ https://zurl.co/hJH0

  

• Food and Fun

  Tue 09 May 2023

  Parent Information- Dear Parent / Carer,

  We have the opportunity to host a Food and Fun programme for 12 days at the start of the summer holidays this year. The dates for the programme will be Monday, 24th July – Tuesday, 8th August 2023.

  The aim of the programme is that the pupils to be provided with a number of fun activities across the 12 days involving the delivery of nutrition sessions and sporting activities (at least 1 hour per day). Pupils will be encouraged to wear appropriate clothing that will enable them to take part in physical activities comfortably. Pupils will be provided with a free healthy breakfast and lunch each and each Friday you will be invited to join us for breakfast with the children.

  

• King's Coronation Party

  Wed 26 Apr 2023

  Parent Information - King's Coronation Party Friday 5th May. pupils are invited to wear red, white or blue or wear their finest royal outfit - kings, queens, princes and princesses! Pupils can also bring in a party plate of food for the celebrations!

  

• Our ‘Nurture Principle’ this week is: The Classroom Offers a Safe Base “The Classroom is a Safe Place”

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  As you know, Gellifaelog Primary School is working towards becoming a ‘nurturing school’ as we believe it is important to ensure our pupils are in a nurturing environment that supports them to learn. Nurture helps us to develop our social and emotional skills to support our development as well as to develop our resilience. 

  There are ‘Six Principles of Nurture’ which we want to embed throughout our school and school community.  Over the next six weeks, we will be introducing a ‘Nurture Principle of the Week’ along with some activities 

   

  Our ‘Nurture Principle’ this week is: The Classroom Offers a Safe Base “The Classroom is a Safe Place” 

   

  

• Coronation Menu

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  Parent Information - Menu change to Coronation Menu on Friday 5th May

  

• Family Fun Fitness Sessions

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  Parent Information-Family Fun Fitness Sessions - MotMC Event

  29/04/2023

  An event to celebrate Month of the Military Child, organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

   

  Date: 29/04/2023

   

  Time: 11am-12pm

   

  Location: Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd.

   

  Cost: Free

   

  To book, please email/call: Armedforces@rctcbc.gov.uk/07747485619

  

• FOOD AND FUN SUMMER SCHEME 2023

  Sun 23 Apr 2023

  Dear Parent / Carer,

  We have the opportunity to host a Food and Fun programme for 12 days at the start of the summer holidays this year. The dates for the programme will be Monday, 24^th July – Tuesday, 8^th August 2023.

  The aim of the programme is that the pupils to be provided with a number of fun activities across the 12 days involving the delivery of nutrition sessions and sporting activities (at least 1 hour per day). Pupils will be encouraged to wear appropriate clothing that will enable them to take part in physical activities comfortably. Pupils will be provided with a free healthy breakfast and lunch each and each ­­­Friday you will be invited to join us for breakfast with the children.

  

• Cymraeg Sessions

  Sun 23 Apr 2023

  Eager to speak #Cymraeg with your little ones? Why not join our new set of taster sessions starting on 2nd May? In seven weekly sessions, you'll learn everyday words and phrases to use at home as well as songs to sing with your children. And the best bit? They're fun and FREE!

  Sessions start from the 2nd of May, and will be online on Microsoft Teams, so you can enjoy from the comfort of you sofa and it won't cost you a penny!

  email: clwbcwtsh@meithrin.cymru or message us on Facebook.

  

• Rugby Events

  Thu 30 Mar 2023

  Parent Information- This Easter the WRU in collaboration with WeSoda, supported by Cardiff rugby foundation, will be running free Fit, Fed, and Fun rugby camps at a rugby club close to your school for participants in the local community aged between 7 and 14.

  The aim of the camps is to provide the children in our communities who are most at need with an opportunity to eat and stay active in the Easter holidays.

  The camps will start at 10am with a breakfast and the children will receive a lunch at 12.30, they will take part in activities during the rest of the day which will finish around 2pm.

  All our camps will be led by our WRU hub officers and Cardiff Rugby Foundation staff who are fully qualified coaches and hold an up-to-date DBS.

  There will be 50 spaces on each camp and I would like your support in sharing this opportunity via the link below with the children within your school who would benefit from this provision the most during the holidays.

  The dates and venues of the camps within your catchment area and the links for participants to sign up are –

  Wednesday 5th April 2023 - Dowlais RFC https://forms.gle/97uEBHAPi1QeNNVu7

   

  Wednesday 12th April 2023 - Dowlais RFC https://forms.gle/pfCUX8XBVSarJ1gT9

• PTA Message

  Wed 29 Mar 2023

  The PTA will be selling chocolate bars during the Easter event in the school on Friday. Small number of chocolate bars will have a golden ticket. If the child has a golden ticket they can exchange this for an Easter Prize.

  Chocolate bars range between 50p and 65p.

  Thanks, PTA