Pentrefoelas School
@pentrefoelas
2017-2018
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CONTENTS
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- Letter of welcome
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Useful phone numbers Ysgol Pentrefoelas Aims & Objectives Governing Body Governing Body & policies Language policy
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Curriculum Instrument lessons Staff
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Arrangements & Admission Procedure Health and Saftey Early Years education – Nursery & reception class Transferring to secondary school Charging Policy Complaints procedure Care & Discipline School Council Holiday dates Timetable Religious education & collective worship Sex education Personal & social education Child Protection Illness Illness whilst at school Medicine Absence / Attendance Bad Weather School Trips Parents Teachers Association Homework Physical Education Circulars
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Special Education Pupils with Disabilities Equal Opportunities School Meals Makeup & Earrings Mobile phones School Uniform Parents’ Annual Meeting Links with Parents/the Home/Community Transport Additional Activities After School Clubs Breakfast Club Personal Information Term & Holiday Dates 2017-2018 Attendance
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1 A Letter of Welcome
Ysgol Pentrefoelas
Betws-y-coed
LL24 0LE
Pennaeth/Headteacher: Mrs Ann E. Jones B.Add / B.Ed E-bost/E-mail: [email protected] Ffôn/Phone: 01690 770226
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Dear Parent/guardian, The purpose of this letter is to help you learn more about the life and work of Ysgol Pentrefoelas. This is a county primary school which provides education for boys and girls aged 3 - 11. Our aim is to provide an environment that takes care and offers a range of learning experiences to all pupils in order for them to develop mentally, socially and emotionally.
We believe that through close co-operation between the school and the home our children will benefit the most. As staff we are always prepared to discuss any aspect of your child’s development.
The information provided in this document is correct at the time o going to press, but some changes will be required from time to time. You will receive further information if circumstances change.
We look forward to co-operating with you to ensure that your child’s period at the school is happy and successful.
Regards,,
Ann E. Jones Headteacher
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- USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
THE SCHOOL:
Headteacher: Mrs Ann E. Jones
ꢀ 01690 770226
GOVERNORS:
Chair: Mr Paul Williams
ꢀ 01690 770323
Clerk: Mrs Helen Hitchmough
ꢀ 01490 460250
EDUCATION SERVICES:
Mrs Eleri Owen
Education Support Officer
Education Services Goverment Buildings
Dinerth Road Colwyn Bay LL28 4UL
ꢀ 01492 575031 / 2
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- YSGOL PENTREFOELAS AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Ysgol Pentrefoelas is a natural Welsh primary school and Welsh is the medium of teaching and administration. The school has a Welsh ethos.
AIMS
Create an environment and atmosphere where pupils can grow, develop and mature to become confident individuals that are aware of the welfare of others, and become responsible members of society.
We offer education of the highest possible standard which reflects the requirements of the Authority, Government, society and the individual.
OBJECTIVES
- The Child
- Encourage the confidence and enthusiasm of individuals so that they reach
their potential and take delight in their own success and that of others.
Develop every part of every pupil, be it spiritual, moral, cultural, social, mental or physical.
Ensure equal opportunities for all pupils.
- The Curriculum
- Provide a broad, relevant, differentiated and balanced curriculum.
Atmosphere & Ethos Ensure a happy atmosphere, lively, homely, consistent, welcoming and positive which is sensitive to the difference between pupils.
Encourage and confirm self respect and love towards others.
Teaching & Learning Plan education of the highest possible standard so that the child reaches his/her full potential.
Set realistic and flexible targets as an aim concentrating on priorities which improve the quality of teaching and learning.
- Organisation
- Create a procedure which promotes coherence and balance throughout the
school, by taking advantage and appreciating the different expertise that can be found at the school to ensure that pupils are able take advantage of a variety of experiences.
- Community
- Promote a good partnership between the school and parents.
Management & Administration
Ensure that everybody works towards the same objectives by planning together and co-operating to create and implement policies at the school.
- Buildings
- Keep the building in a condition which promotes safety, convenience and
cleanliness.
Staff Development Resources
Ensure relevant training for staff. Ensure there is a sufficient supply of teaching and learning resources and pupils are able to take advantage of the provision.
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4a THE GOVERNING BODY
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Mr Paul Williams Mr Hywel Williams Mrs Carys Pierce Mrs Mari Evans Mr Gari Jones Mrs Mags Williams Mrs Nia Jones
LEA Representative LEA Representative Parent Representative Co-opted Community Staff Representative Parent
27.02.17 30.06.17 13.07.18 31.12.19 03.11.17 31.10.18 23.6.18
Mr Gerallt Jones (Cadeirydd) Mr Ieuan Lloyd Mr Garffild Lloyd Lewis Mrs Ann Jones
Parent Parent
31.10.18 31.03.21
- Commentator
- Councillor
Headteacher in service
- Teacher staff representitive
- Mrs Eleri Davies
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- Clerk – Mrs Helen Hitchmough
WHAT ARE GOVERNORS?
Governors are similar to a board of directors who decide how the school is run. Governors’ meetings are held at least once every term.
Governors are appointed to assist with the following: 1. Decide what is taught 2. Set behavioural standards 3. Interview and appoint staff 4. Decide how the school budget is spent.
Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They operate jointly but not on an individual basis.
PARENT GOVERNORS
1. They have a child at the school 2. Elected by parents 3. Like other governors, they are appointed for four years.
MINUTES OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS
The minutes are available at the school’s office.
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- GOVERNING BODY/ POLICIES
The process of presenting and confirming school policies is a continuous one, and they are confirmed by the governors.
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5 LANGUAGE POLICY
INTENTION: AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The school’s main aim is to ensure that all pupils are completely bilingual before they enter secondary school. Welsh is the main medium of teaching at the school but English is introduced at the end of Year 2. Non Welsh speaking latecomers are treated sensitively to their language needs.
USE OF THE WELSH LANGAUGE
Welsh is the language of communication at the school. Learning Welsh develops the:
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Ability to communicate Enrich knowledge and understanding To conform with the requirements of the National Curriculum Appreciation of Welsh literature, heritage and the community Promote an awareness of being Welsh Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
SCHOOL ETHOS
“Creating a Welsh ethos in a schoolꢀ certainly contributes to the efficiency of learning.”
Ysgol Pentrefoelas is a natural Welsh school; therefore, it’s essential for us to reflect this by creating a homely Welsh atmosphere.
A Welsh atmosphere should be given to learning materials across the curriculum.
6a THE CURRICULUM
Since September 2016 the new curriculum is aiming to accomplish matters such as a Successful future, and Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF) as a part of the curriculum.
Structure of LNF
FNL describes in detail the skills we expect children and young adults to master between the ages of 5-14. There is two parts to its framework – Literacy and Numeracy. They are shared into the following strands:
As a part of Literacy they expect that children are educated in;
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Speech across the curriculum The ablility to read across the curriculm The ability to write across the curriculm
As a part of Numeracy they expect that the children are educated in:
How to develop their reasoning skills
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Using number skills Using measuring skills Usinsng Data skills
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of an education regime is to create situations and supply resources which enables every child to develop into a complete personality, to develop and practice all their talents, and provide for them according to their age, ability and interest. Also to qualify them to become a responsible member of a bilingual society, and are able to contribute and receive from that society, and live in peace with their fellow humans.
This general statement has three inter-related aspects: a) b) c)
Enable each child to develop to their full potential Ensure that every child is introduced to the heritage of Wales Give each child an opportunity to develop as a full member of a society which is quickly changing.
Celebrating St David’s day with Alun Tan Lan.
GENERAL AIMS
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Develop oral, literacy and numeracy skills in the context of stimulating the child’s curiosity, imagination and interest.
Increase pupils’ knowledge and develop the ability to reason in order to assist them in a world which is continuously changing with increasingly sophisticated processes and techniques, especially in technology.
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Inspire every child to seek more information and experiences during their life and develop their thinking, moral and spiritual sense.
Assist pupils to live and work with each other and develop aspects which enable them to be responsible members of society.
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Develop pupils’ ability to be sensitive, have aesthetic appreciation and leisure skills. Give special attention to pupils with special needs, e.g. those that are exeptionally able and those with various disadvantages.
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- Present ideas and concepts through lively and dynamic methods which demand the pupils’
response.
The National currucilum state that it’s compulsory to teach the following subjects:
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Foundation Phase:
Areas of learning are:
Personal and Social development, Well- being and cultural diversity
Language, Literacy
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Communication
Mathematical Development
Skills
Foundation
Phase
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Welsh Language
Development
Physical development
Creative
Development
Since September 2014 the Literacy and Numeracy framework has been apart of the curriculum for years Infants – 6. This curriculum has been embodied in the fields of teaching CS on the subjects in CA2. You can find a copy of the framework on www.learning.gov.wales/res
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Curriculum 7 – 11yrs
The subjects included in the curriculum include:
Welsh
Mathematics
English
Religious Studies
Science Geography
History
Music
The Curriculum
Art and Design
7 – 11 yrs
Design and Technology
Physical Education
Sustainable Development
Information Technology
Personal and
Social Education
It is necessarythat every school prepares a comprehensive plan that is based on the education authority and in the requirements of the National curriculum. The plan will include details about the educational course and the way that they will be acpomplished. This is to ensure that the education that is being taught to the children is meeting the aims of the document.
Work Pattern
We aim to ensure that the education that is provided will promote development in moral, cultural, psychological and physical skills, and that the nature of the whole curriculum are differently, broadly and evenly. To respond to the wants and needs of this the organised
ASSESSING, RECORDING AND REPORTING TO PARENTS
The development of early years pupils is regularly assessed, and a detailed record is kept of personal development, experiences and pupil ability in KS 1 and 2. A sample of work is kept in pupils’ profiles.
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Parents are invited to discuss the development of their child once a term, but any parent is welcome to contact the school to discuss any issue.
The governing body has received information about last year’s National Curriculum assessment results. Governors were very satisfied with the results.
6b INSTRUMENT LESSONS
Pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 learn to play the recorder as part of their music lessons. The following instruments are offered to Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupils: harp and piano. Specialist teachers visit the school to teach pupils. The provision is regularly reviewed.
The governing body charges for lessons or requests a contribution. The fee and provision will be reviewed from time to time taking into consideration the cost of the service to the school and the number of pupils who receive lessons.
Perhaps parents will occasionally be expected to purchase music books. Some pupils in receipt of harp or piano lessons will be offered an opportunity to sit Royal School of Music examinations, which will involve additional expense.
After pupils reach a certain standard they are invited to attend the County Youth Orchestra at Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy to play with pupils from other schools. Further information available from individual teachers.
Pupils who decide to take up instrument lessons are expected to do so for at least 3 terms.
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- STAFF
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ann Jones
- Athrawon
- Mrs Eleri Davies
Nursery Assistant Secretary Cleaner & caretaker Cook Senior Lunch Time Supervisor Peripatetic Harp Teacher
Mrs Amanda Caley/Miss Rebeca Lloyd Mrs Helen Hitchmough Mrs Margaret Williams Mrs Kim Bunnagar Mrs Pat Jones Mr Dafydd Huw
Other occasional visitors to the School
- Supply Teachers
- Miss Meinir Hughes
Mrs Nia Jones Mrs Donna Roberts
* Education Psychologist School nurse – Young People’s Advisor
Mrs Ann Owen/Mrs Nerys Hughes Nurse Siân Edwards
* The above people will not see your child without your consent.
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8a ARRANGEMENTS AND ADMISSION
Pupils are admitted to the nursery department (part time) in the September following their third birthday and to the infants (full time) in the September following their fourth birthday. For example any child that is four years old by 31st of August will be accepted in September. Any parent who wishes their child to attend the school should contact the Head. We are commited to distribute a high level of education to every pupil, including Children in Care. We believe that we have a responsibility to protect children who receive extra help, to futher their educational accomplishments and to ensure that they reach their potential. (Childrens Law 2004)
8b. Health and Saftey
This school has a policy that ensure’s that we provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, along with the correct work equipment and systems for the pupils and staff (teachers and assistants). We also distribute information and training when needed or when essential. You can ask for a copy of the health and safety information about the school in the office. Risk assesments take place regularly to ensure that the building and areas around the school are safe for the children, staff and visitors.
PARKING ARRAGMENTS/WALKING SAFELY TO SCHOOL. We ask that EVERY driver who takes their children to school to abide to the following rules within the school.
You must drive SLOWLY infront of the school at all times. Driving infront of the main entreance of the school is not permitted. You must make sure that your children walk on the pavement to/infront of school AT ALL TIMES. ONLY SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS are permitted to park by the main school building, this is to ensure that there is enough room for parents to drop their children off outside the main enterance of the school. Also to this ensures that the area is clear in case of an emergancy.
Driving any vehicle onto the school yard is NOT PERMITTED.
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- EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
NURSERY & RECEPTION CLASS
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Reception pupils will attend the school from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.The nursery session will be 9.00 – 11.30a.m. Parents may collect their children at 11.30 a.m. or 12.55 p.m, after lunch and having made an arrangement with teachers every morning.
To create a happy and homely atmosphere for pupils, parents of Nursery pupils may, bring their child to class in the morning. Our aim is to create an environment and atmosphere where pupils can grow, develop and mature to become confident and responsible members of the community, but we expect that pupils will be happy to walk into class of their own accord by the end of the year.
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There is a close relationship between the school and the local ‘Ysgol Feithrin’, which is held at the school. If your child attends ‘Ysgol Feithrin’ in the afternoon, the leader will ensure that your child is collected by the beginning of the afternoon session. Further information about ‘Ysgol Feithrin’ is available from the head.
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Early year’s education seeks to develop and maintain the enthusiasm and curiosity of pupils by learning through play and contributing to a number of activities and various tasks.
Each nursey pupil receives a strong foundation in the Welsh language. This is to able the pupils to reach their full bilingual achievements before starting full time school. English is presented as a second language from years 2-6. During the first year nursery pupils are given an opportunity to join in the activities of the whole school e.g. visits / trips, sports days, services, concerts etc. You will be informed by letter if they need to attend an all day event.
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The school tries to promote healthy eating. Every morning pupils have an opportunity to eat fruit that is provided by the school.Pupils are also encouraged to drink water, and to use the water coolers that are avalible at the school. Every morning the school provides a carton of milk for the Foundation Class pupils for free. Other pupils may order milk if they wish.
When sending money to school, e.g. money for trips, lunch, fruit etc., ensure it’s in an envelope or closed purse which is clearly labelled with the child’s name. Lunch money is collected on a Monday or Thursday.
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We will often inform you by letter about activities, news or other important information – this letter will be given to the eldest pupil. We would like you to look daily in your child’s bag.
Sometimes you will need to give important information to the school e.g. changes in arrangements / transport home, medical / dental appointments etc. We request that you inform us by letter or phone as soon as possible.
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If your child is absent from school unexpectedly, due to illness or other circumstances, it’s compulsory for you to explain the absence by letter, or orally by phone.
Pupils are given a reading bag during the reception year to carry their reading/discussion books home. We ask parents and pupils to share the book, read together and discuss its content. We kindly ask that you return the bag and the book once the child is finished with it together with the signed record book so that the books may be changed the following week. Junior pupils are given a Welsh and English reading book to carry back and forth to school daily.
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Physical Education All will need the following labelled clothing in a bag with the child’s name.
Shorts (jogging bottoms in the winter) White T shirt Trainers.
It’s emphasised that the bag should be kept at the school from Monday to Friday and taken home for washing over the half term.
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It’s essential that pupils who wear a school uniform have all their clothing labelled with the child’s name.
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We promote structured play in a purposeful area outside the class where there is opportunities for pupils to learn a variety of skills and gain new experiences e.g. experimenting with water and sand. planting and looking after plants, observing nature etc. We provide appropriate clothing for some practical activities to protect clothing (wet weather foot wear, aprons and rain ware).
