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

• KS2 Bird Boxes

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  THURSDAY 11TH APRIL

  GELLIFAELOG PRIMARY SCHOOL

  Build Bird Boxes

  9:15 - CLASS 4 AND 5

  10:15 - CLASS 6 AND 7

  ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING AN EMPTY POP OR MILK BOTTLE

  PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VIA 07709719781 OR CATHERINE.BHOGAL@MERTHYR.GOV.UK

  

• Brid Nest Boxes

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  Parent Information-WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL GELLIFAELOG PRIMARY SCHOOL 9:15 - NURSERY AND CLASS 1 10:15 - CLASS 2 AND 3 WORKSHOP BIRDS NEST BOX ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VIA 07709719781 OR CATHERINE.BHOGAL@MERTHYR.GOV.UK

  

• Red Nose Day

  Mon 11 Mar 2024

  Parent Information- Children can dress 'funny'- this could be fancy dress, crazy hair, odd socks, clothes turned inside out etc.

  Donations appreciated.

  

• Dragon Academy Adventure Trail

  Mon 11 Mar 2024

  Dear Parents and Carers,
  Join your local fellow dragon enthusiasts for a free, family friendly activity - the thrilling Dragon Academy Adventure Trail.
  Embark on a mythical quest, exploring our local area and searching for the trail activities displayed in business windows along the way. Complete the activity at each location and scan the QR code. When you have mastered all of the ancient skills and completed the trail, you will become members of the prestigious Dragon Academy. It's a wonderful way to get outside, be active, and make the most of the school holidays!
  You’ll find plenty of opportunities to capture pictures 📸 and videos of your family practising their mythical skills! It's a thrilling and free activity that promises to infuse your school holiday with excitement, laughter and a sprinkle of dragon-inspired magic! You might even encounter a unicorn, so keep your eyes peeled! 🦄 Tag any social shares with #merthyrdragons 🐉
  About the Dragon Academy Adventure Trail
  The trail will be live on the LoyalFree app from date to date.
  Complete the trail during this time and you will be entered into a prize draw to win! a £50.00 Merthyr Gift Card.
  How to Participate
  If you haven't already, download the LoyalFree app on your mobile device.
  Visit the trails section and scroll to find the Dragon Academy Adventure Trail and click start trail.
  Navigate to local businesses displaying themed posters. Once you have completed the activity, scan the QR code to unlock your ancient skill. Complete the activity and scan the QR code at each location to be entered into the prize draw.
  Infuse a little mythical magic into your school holiday - we look forward to hearing about your dragon adventures after school holiday 🐉
  Check out the trail on the LoyalFree app now!

  

• Easter

  Fri 08 Mar 2024

  Parent Information- Children from Nursery to Year 2 can make an Easter hat to participate in our Easter Hat Parade.

  Parents are invited to our Parade on Friday 22nd March 2pm-3pm. Our PTA will be selling 'Wonka' bars at our event.

   

  Children from Year 3 to Year 6 can make their own Easter Egg which will be judged in class.

  Children will be able to buy a 'Wonka' bar from our PTA at the end of the school day.

   

   

  

• New Horizons

  Tue 05 Mar 2024

  Parent Information - New Horizons is working in partnership with Citizens Advice in holding this event with many organisations showcasing their services that can help support families with the Health & Financial Wellbeing.

  

• World Book Day Thursday March 7th 2024

  Mon 04 Mar 2024

  Parent Information- World Book Day Thursday March 7th 2024

  Dress up as your favourite book character or wear something cosy.

  

• Important dates this term for your diaries.

  Thu 29 Feb 2024

  Parent Information - Important dates this term for your diaries.

  

• Admission to Pre-Nursery

  Wed 21 Feb 2024

  Parent Information- Do you have a child/children who's third birthday falls between 1st September and 31st December 2024 or 1st January and 31st March 2025. If so, please click on the link below detailing the timetable for school admission application deadlines and to complete your online form.

  The deadline for applications for pupils to join our January 2025 Pre-Nursery intake is 28th February 2024! Don't delay.... complete your online form today!https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/learning-in-merthyr-tydfil/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place/pre-nursery-and-nursery-school-admissions/

• St David's Day

  Tue 20 Feb 2024

  Parent Information-St David's Day Friday 1st March. Children can wear their red tops, traditional Welsh costumes , Welsh rugby or Welsh football tops.