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Pentrefoelas School www.ysgolpentrefoelas.cymru @pentrefoelas 20172017----20182018 This document is available in other formats CCCONTENTSCONTENTS 0 1 Letter of welcome 2 Useful phone numbers 3 Ysgol Pentrefoelas Aims & Objectives 4a Governing Body 4b Governing Body & policies 5 Language policy 6a Curriculum 6b Instrument lessons 7 Staff 8a Arrangements & Admission Procedure 8b Health and Saftey 9 Early Years education – Nursery & reception class 10 Transferring to secondary school 11 Charging Policy 12 Complaints procedure 13a Care & Discipline 13b School Council 14a Holiday dates 14b Timetable 15 Religious education & collective worship 16 Sex education 17 Personal & social education 18 Child Protection 19a Illness 19b Illness whilst at school 19c Medicine 20 Absence / Attendance 20b Bad Weather 21 School Trips 22 Parents Teachers Association 23 Homework 24 Physical Education 25 Circulars 26 Special Education 27 Pupils with Disabilities 28 Equal Opportunities 29 School Meals 30a Makeup & Earrings 30b Mobile phones 31 School Uniform 32 Parents’ Annual Meeting 33 Links with Parents/the Home/Community 34 Transport 35 Additional Activities 36 After School Clubs 37 Breakfast Club 38 Personal Information 39 Term & Holiday Dates 2017-2018 40 Attendance 2 111 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 **************************************************************************************************************** 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 3 222 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 4 333 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. AIMAIMSSSS 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 & Ensure that everybody works towards the same objectives by planning Administration 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 Ensure relevant training for staff. Resources Ensure there is a sufficient supply of teaching and learning resources and pupils are able to take advantage of the provision. 5 444a4aaa THE GOVGOVERNINGERNING BODY Until Mr Paul Williams LEA Representative 27.02.17 Mr Hywel Williams LEA Representative 30.06.17 Mrs Carys Pierce Parent Representative 13.07.18 Mrs Mari Evans Co-opted 31.12.19 Mr Gari Jones Community 03.11.17 Mrs Mags Williams Staff Representative 31.10.18 Mrs Nia Jones Parent 23.6.18 Mr Gerallt Jones (Cadeirydd) Parent 31.10.18 Mr Ieuan Lloyd Parent 31.03.21 Mr Garffild Lloyd Lewis Councillor Commentator Mrs Ann Jones Headteacher in service Mrs Eleri Davies Teacher staff representitive 30.6.17 30.06.17 Clerk – Mrs Helen Hitchmough WHAT ARE GOVERNORSGOVERNORS???? 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 MEEMEETINGSTINGS The minutes are available at the school’s office. 4b GOVERNING BODY/ POLICIES The process of presenting and confirming school policies is a continuous one, and they are confirmed by the governors. 6 5 LANGUAGE POLIPOLICYCYCYCY INTENTIONINTENTION:: AAAIMSAIMS & 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: • 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 school 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. 666a6aaa 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; • 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 7 • 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) Enable each child to develop to their full potential b) Ensure that every child is introduced to the heritage of Wales c) 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 1 Develop oral, literacy and numeracy skills in the context of stimulating the child’s curiosity, imagination and interest. 2 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. 3 Inspire every child to seek more information and experiences during their life and develop their thinking, moral and spiritual sense. 4 Assist pupils to live and work with each other and develop aspects which