Croeso / Welcome Medi 2016 September

Ysgol Craig y Don Prospectws / Prospectus

Croeso i ein Prospectws Gobeithio ei fod yn ddefnyddiol i chi

Welcome to our Prospectus We hope it is useful

Our vision, succeeding together, as one

Ysgol Craig y Don

Clarence Dr, Llandudno North Wales, LL30 1TR

01492 878906

swyddfa@craigydon.conwy.sch.uk www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru

Cynnwys / Contents

Croeso i Ysgol Craig y Don 4 Croeso i Ysgol Craig y Don 4 About Ysgol Craig y Don 4 Core Framework, Vision & Mission Statement 5

Parent Information 6 Statement of General Aims 6 Contacting Us 7 Admissions 9 School Uniform 11 The School Day & Teaching Hours 13 School Term Dates 15 Afterschool Activities 16 Attendance & Punctuality 17 Attendance figures for 2015/16 19 School Morning & Afternoon Procedures 20 School Meals & Healthy Schools 22 Security – Health & Safety 24 Complaints Procedures 26

Teaching & Learning 27 Curriculum 27 Additional Activities 31 Homework 35 Discipline & Promoting Good Behaviour 37 Pupil Deprivation Grant 38 Physical Literacy 40 Foundation Phase Outcomes 2016 41 National Curriculum Assessment KS2 2016 42

Class Information 43 Meithrin/Nursery 43 Derbyn/Reception 45 Years 1 & 2 48 Year 3 50 Year 4 53 Year 5 55 Year 6 57

School Structure 59 Teaching Staff 59 Support Staff 61 Management & Child Protection 63 Looked After Children 63 Governors 64

Croeso i Ysgol Craig y Don - Welcome to Ysgol Craig y Don

Welcome to our school Prospectus.

This information is also available on our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru

We continually upload key information including newsletters, downloads for parents, photographs (of those children whom we have authority to do so) and school policies to our website and school twitter account. Follow us on [email protected].

If you have any suggestions or ideas, please get in touch by e-mailing [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in our school. We look forward to welcoming you.

Iwan Lloyd Jones – Head Teacher

About Ysgol Craig y Don

Ysgol Craig y Don is a community, co-educational primary school in Llandudno, a beautiful coastal town resort known as the “Queen of the Welsh resorts”. The school, on its current site, was established in 1977 and prides itself on the high standards of teaching and learning attained by pupils and staff.

We aim to provide vibrant and relevant learning experiences which will equip each of our pupils for any challenge that the future brings.

Ysgol Craig y Don is a Language Category C Bilingual school and our aim is to provide between 25% and 50% of the learning experiences through the medium of Welsh. Welsh is the everyday language of the school.

Our mission statement is “Enabling all to thrive and blossom as successful and complete individuals.” We aim to deliver this within a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment, where the contributions and energy of all members of our school community are welcomed and appreciated.

Core Framework, Vision and Mission Statement

Our core framework outlines our Vision and Mission Statement.

Ysgol Craig y Don

“Hedfan yn Uwch”

Gweledigaeth Gwerthoedd Craidd

Llwyddo gyda’n gilydd – fel un Tegwch Parch Gofal Cenhadaeth Cyfeillgarwch Gonestrwydd Dyfalbarhad Creu cyfle I bob un dyfu a ffynnu I flodeuo’n unigolyn cyflawn a llwyddianus

Ysgol Craig y Don

“Flying Higher”

Vision Core Values

Succeeding together – as one Fairness Respect Care Mission Friendship Honesty Perseverance Creating opportunities for all to thrive and blossom as successful and complete individuals

Parent Information – Statement of General Aims

The aim of the school is to provide our pupils with a learning environment in which each individual will feel known and valued for what he/she brings to us. We should see him/her not only as a pupil in school but as a member of the community of the school and of the larger community beyond.

We must also remember that he/she is a member of a family and that much of what he/she does in school is influenced by his/her life outside school. With this in mind, we set ourselves he aim of working closely with parents.

The main aim of the school is to create a pleasant learning environment – one which will enlarge the pupil’ knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding and lead to an awareness of moral values.

To this end, we try to look at the child in the whole and endeavour to ensure that for each individual pupil, the time spent at Ysgol Craig y Don will be an enjoyable experience – one which enhances his/her physical, mental, social and emotional development.

When the time comes for pupils to leave our school, they should have had a firm educational foundation upon which to attain their full potential and, in time, become active participants and confident contributors to an ever changing society.

At Ysgol Craig y Don the aim is to try to ensure that the education provided enhances the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of each pupil and that the nature of the complete curriculum is varied, expansive and balanced. In order to fulfil these needs the class organisation will at times be flexible.

Information for Parents – Contacting Us

Contacting Us

Ysgol Craig y Don, Clarence Drive, Craig y Don, Llandudno, LL30 1TR

Tel: 01492 878906 e-mail the school office / reception on: [email protected] e-mail the Headteacher on: [email protected]

Text via Schoolcomms (‘Priority 1 Parents only’) – further information below.

Sickness / Absence / Punctuality

Please contact school before 9.30am to report any child absence/sickness or if your child is going to be late for school.

Contacting Teachers – Juniors

If a parent wishes to meet with their child’s teacher, they must arrange this via the school reception either in person or by telephone.

Contacting Teachers – Infants

If a parent wishes to meet their child’s teacher, they must arrange this via the school reception either in person or by telephone.

Parent Contact Details

Please ensure that you notify the school of any changes to these details – in particular mobile phone numbers in case we need to contact you in an emergency.

Schoolcomms – The School Communication System

Schoolcomms is a system that allows a school to communicate with parents (those classed as Priority Number 1 on the pupil’s data record on the school’s SIMS computer) by e-mail, text and Apple/Android App Message.

This means that Ysgol Craig y Don can communicate easily with parents helping to reduce school administration time, costs and improve parent/school relations. It is also possible for parents to text/e-mail the school. The number to text the school via Schoolcomms is 01492233018. However, please ensure you telephone the school with urgent messages.

Examples of Ysgol Craig y Don’s Schoolcomms communication include –

E-mails

 E-mailing school newsletters directly to the parent/contact e-mail address to combat the ‘lost in the bottom of rucksack’ scenario  E-mailing copies of letters from class teachers (including copies of consent letters being sent home for e.g. school trips)

Texts

 Sending short and emergency information directly to mobiles via text – such as snow day notifications  Sending text messages regarding unexplained absences – helping to combat truancy and helping to increase child safety  Sending text messages regarding School Dinner money arrears.  Sending text messages if a school organised after-school activity is cancelled at short notice.

There is also an App available for Apple/Android phones. Instructions for downloading this can be obtained from Reception or the school website.

School Website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru News Section  Letters from the Headteacher are also posted onto the News section of the school website.  We also regularly post other information onto the News section that we feel may be of interest to parents such as forthcoming local events or particular activities in school. School Calendar  Parents can access the school Calendar via the website. The calendar is updated with useful dates such as school holidays, wearing own clothes days, school trip dates, PTA events, parents evening dates and other school activities. Classes/Gallery Sections These Class pages contain useful information such as termly topics, homework setting days, PE days, fruit club arrangements and an overview of activities for the academic year. The Gallery Sections contain photographs of children undertaking school activities (provided parents have consented to this) and examples of their work.

Parent Information - Admissions

All School Admissions are handled by the Admissions Officer at the Education Department in Conwy County Borough Council. Contact 01492 575592. Further details are also available on the CCBC website.

Ysgol Craig y Don has a predefined catchment area – available on our website.

New Nursery Intake

Children start school on a part-time basis in the Nursery class in the September following their 3rd birthday and will attend full time school in the Reception class in the September following their 4th birthday.

Forms are available from the School Office at the beginning of November for the following Academic Year and must be returned normally before 18th December to ensure that your child is considered for a place in the school.

Following a formal offer of a place in Ysgol Craig y Don, parents will be invited along to a Parents Evening in the July before their child/ren start school in the Nursery Class in the September.

At this meeting, they will be advised whether their child has been allocated a morning or afternoon session and given the dates of the staggered entry during their child’s first two weeks in school.

Parents and their child/ren will also be invited to the Nursery New Intake Teddy Bear’s picnic which will take place in the week following the Parents evening mentioned above.

Reception Class

Please note that acceptance to the Nursery class will not guarantee admission to the Reception class; parents need to apply formally for a place in the Reception Class (full time). Forms will automatically be given to those children already attending our Nursery Class. Forms for new children wishing to start Reception Class in September will be available from the School Office from the end of October prior to the children starting Reception the following September.

New Children starting at School (not Nursery Intake)

 In the first instance, parents should contact the Admissions Officer at the Education Department in Conwy County Borough Council – contact details can be found above.  Parents and children will be invited to School to meet the Headteacher and/or Deputy and to be shown around the school  If your child is offered a place at Ysgol Craig y Don, you will be given a number of forms to complete including –

 PLASC Pupil Data Collection form (includes Parent/Guardian contact details)  Home School Agreement  School Visits Permission Form  Photograph Permission Form  School Free Milk Form (Infants only)

Please ensure these forms are received by the school before your child starts school or bring them along on their first day at school.

Free School Meal Application forms are also available from reception if you feel your child may be eligible.

Parent Information – School Uniform

We are lucky that parents make such a great effort for their children to look smart in their school uniforms. Clothing our children has become such an expensive business and we want to help parents/guardians ensure that the uniform they have purchased comes home at the end of each school day in good order. Therefore, we ask you very kindly please, please to put your child’s name on the labels inside their clothes using permanent marker.

Names on labels solves so many problems.

GENERAL UNIFORM Sweatshirts, Cardigans, Jumpers Navy Polo shirts Light blue Skirts Navy, grey or black Trousers/Shorts Navy, black or grey Summer Dress Blue check Footwear Dark

PE – INFANTS (Nursery – Year 2) T-shirt White Shorts Black Footwear Black Pumps

PE – JUNIORS (Years 3 – 6) T-shirt White Shorts Black Footwear Black Pumps Sweatshirt/Tracksuit and Juniors will partake in Outdoor PE whatever Waterproof Coat the weather. SWIMMING - Girls must wear a one piece swimming costume. Swimming lessons are on a - Boys are not allowed to wear knee length termly basis per year. swimming shorts – they should wear proper swimming trunks. - Your child must bring a towel and waterproof coat. - Please ensure that any long hair is tied back. - No jewelry should be worn including earrings. Goggles are not necessary as children are encouraged to swim without them. No shampoo/shower gel is needed.

School uniform can be purchased from local suppliers –

Clothes for Work Ltd., 2A Trinity Square, Llandudno. LL30 2PY. Tel 01492 873100

School Talk @ Clifton House Newsagents, 159 Upper Mostyn Street, Llandudno. LL30 2PE. Tel 01492 876995

Parent Information – The School Day & Teaching Hours

The school hours are as follows –

Meithrin / Nursery

Morning Session 9am – 11.45am

Afternoon Session 12.45pm – 3pm

Babanod / Infants (Reception, Years 1 & 2) *

9am – 3pm

Teaching Hours: 21 per week

Lunchtime 11.45am-12.45pm

Iau / Juniors (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) *

9am – 3.30pm

Teaching Hours: 23.5 per week

Lunchtime 12.15-1.15pm

*The School accepts responsibility for pupils 10 minutes before start of morning sessions and 10 minutes after end of afternoon sessions.

Playtimes are supervised by a teacher and support staff.

Lunchbreaks are supervised by Mid Day Supervisors.

Breakfast Club

There is no charge for Breakfast Club as this is a Welsh Government initiative. Children must arrive between 8.20am and 8.40am. It is not possible for children arriving later than this to enter Breakfast Club.

Cereal with milk, toast, fruit and juice or water is available.

Infants 8.20am – 9am (children remain in the school hall)

Infants MUST be signed in by a parent/carer – Junior pupils are not allowed to sign in younger siblings who are in the Infants Department (Nursery to Year 2)

Juniors 8.20am – 8.50am (at 8.50am responsibility is handed over to the staff supervising the school yards)

Junior pupils can sign themselves in to Breakfast Club.

After School Club

The Chasebell After School Club is a private business set up within the school grounds. Sessions are as follows.

Session 1 = 3 – 3.30pm, 5 days

Session 2 = 3 – 6pm (inc.light snack)

Holiday Club = 8.30 to 5.45pm

Please contact Chasebell for details of costs.

Tel: 07775 721335 (any time)

Tel: 07772 066279 (2.45-6pm)

Parent Information – School Term Dates

Please note there is no Staff Training Day in Ysgol Craig y Don on 10/10/16.

Parent Information – Afterschool Activities

Please note Afterschool Activities are not held during the first two weeks after the Summer holidays (except Cookery Club for Year 6).

Monday

DRAGON SPORTS Years 4 – 6, 3.30-4.15pm.

Tuesday

 COOKERY CLUB (Year 6) 3.30 – 4.30pm held on a 6 week rota basis.

 Year 3 LTC Tennis after-school Club held at Ysgol Craig y Don . Dates to be advised. Cost involved.  Ysgol Craig y Don Football Afterschool Club Years 3 – 6m 3.30-4.15pm

Wednesday

 NETBALL (Years 5 and 6) 3.30 – 4.15pm.  GARDENING CLUB (Reception Class) 3 – 3.45pm (held alternate weeks, dates to be provided by organisers).  FOOTBALL YEARS 3 to 6 (3.30 – 4.30pm) organised by Llandudno Football in the Community. Dates to be advised. Please contact 01492 860945 for further information. Cost involved

Thursday

CLWB YR URDD Years 3 – 6. 3.30-4.15pm. Urdd Membership cost applies.

*** Tri-Golf will continue later on in the year – dates to be advised.

Parent Information – Attendance & Punctuality

Good attendance is essential in order that pupils can make good progress and reach their full potential. There is clear evidence that good attendance and punctuality go hand in hand with educational progress and attainment. We know that on the whole, our families here at Ysgol Craig y Don make every effort to ensure that their children attend school regularly and punctually.

Absences due to illness are understandable and cannot be avoided but please make every effort to ensure that your child attends school regularly.

In the case of your child’s absence from school, contact the school on the first morning of the absence informing us of the nature of the absence and the likely duration.

School can be contacted BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS as follows by 9.30am –

Telephone 01492 878906 (if a member of staff does not answer the phone, please leave a message on the answerphone)

Text – if you are the Priority 1 parent on the Schoolcomms system (text and e-mail) you can text school on 01492233018 or if you have received a text message from school in the past, you can reply to the text.

E-mail – please e-mail [email protected]

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR CONTACT DETAILS, PLEASE LET THE SCHOOL KNOW IMMEDIATELY.

Our daily monitoring of the school’s attendance figures is a very useful tool for us in many ways. We can recognize patterns of absences and lateness, we can check if pupils are absent without reason and this monitoring enhances our child protection procedures. For example, if a child is absent in the morning without a message from a parent or guardian, then that is a cause for concern because we do not know where that child is. Therefore, every time your child is absent from school, you must contact the school and leave a message with a member of staff in the office or on the answering system by 9.30am. If we do not receive a message then we will contact you by text message asking for an explanation why your child is absent. If we do not receive a reply from the text message, we will telephone the contacts listed on the child’s records.

Our attendance figures are monitored by the Authority’s Education Social Work Service. Any regular patterns of absence or lateness, or if a child’s attendance dropped beneath 85%, are picked up by them and queried with us.

If you bring your child to school late, as is occasionally inevitable, please report to reception and your child will be registered there.

Punctuality is also essential as lateness has a negative impact on a child’s learning and the rest of the class as a whole.

We monitor attendance and punctuality very carefully and will liaise with Conwy’s Education Welfare Services if a pattern of absences or lateness causes concern. Parents/guardians must bring late children to school via the main reception.

Leave of Absence form/Holidays. We encourage everyone to organise family holidays during school holidays. A list of school holiday dates is available on the Conwy County Borough Council website at www.conwy.gov.uk however please consult the Calendar on our school website to check Training Day dates.

Holiday/Absence forms are available from the school office.

An Attendance Fact sheet can be found on the following page.

Parent Information – School Morning & Afternoon Procedures

It is vital for the safety of pupils, staff and other adults that we all adhere to the following arrangements for bringing pupils to school in the morning and collecting them at the end of the day.

Pocket Money/Valuables - It is recommended that pupils do not bring any money to school other than that which is needed for a specific purpose. In such cases, pupils are asked to give the money or other valuables including mobile phones to the class teacher for safe keeping in order to avoid complaints concerning losses from pockets, trays, desks etc. The school can not accept any responsibility for lost property.

Arriving in the Morning

We have staff on duty on the school premises from 8.50am. Only pupils who are registered with and actually attend the school’s Breakfast Club will be supervised before this time. The gate at the junior end of the school will be open for pupils to attend Breakfast Club from 8.15am. Any other pupil must wait until 8.50am.

The gate to the infants yard will be opened at 8.15am. Again, pupils will be supervised by school staff from 8.50am only.

Once the gates are locked, late arrivals, both juniors and infants, should arrive via the main reception entrance. There will be no access for pupils to the school via reception before 9.00am.

At the end of the school day – Infants

Infant pupils finish school at 3.00pm. Parents/Guardians of pupils in Infant classes can gain access onto the infant playground area via the gate at the infant end of the school. Please do not gather at the door and windows of the classes. Teachers and pupils require the time at the end of the lesson to reflect upon the learning of the day. It is very distracting for them if people are peering through the windows or talking loudly immediately outside the class. We appreciate your patience and co-operation in this matter.

Parents/Guardians will be able to receive their children from the infant staff outside their classrooms. Once Parents/Guardians have collected their children from the infant classes they should then leave the school premises via the gate at the infant end of the building. This is very important.

The school grounds are an extension of the classrooms and are important teaching areas. Parents/Guardians with infant pupils must not remain on the premises between 3.00pm and 3.30pm in order to wait for children who are in junior classes to finish school.

We ask very kindly that you adhere to this arrangement as it is a matter of child protection and health and safety. It is also extremely distracting for pupils and teachers who are still in lessons (in classes and on the yard/school field) until 3.30pm.

At the end of the school day – Juniors

The gate at the junior end of the school will remain locked until 3.30pm. We ask you very kindly not to gather around the gate onto the pavement at the end of the day. Please keep the area around the gate clear to enable pupils to exit the school grounds safely. Avoid obstructing the pavements with bikes and scooters etc. Please do not feel offended if you are asked to move to clear the gate area. Junior pupils are old enough to make their way to the gate on Clarence Drive and meet their Parents/Guardians there. Older siblings, parents and guardians should wait at the gate and not walk down the ramp to the school grounds as this causes congestion which makes it difficult and potentially dangerous for our pupils to leave the school via this route. It also makes it more difficult for staff on duty to monitor and supervise the pupils. Parents/guardians will be asked, politely to remain at the gate to collect their children.

We kindly ask that you avoid causing an obstruction on the pavement immediately outside the gate.

Visitors

Any visitors to the school must report to reception immediately upon arrival. If you wish to meet your child’s teacher, you must come to reception in the first instance. Your request will be dealt with by the receptionist.

Parent Information – School Meals & Healthy Schools

The school meals, cooked and served in the School Canteen, follow our healthy eating food project guidelines. The present cost is £2.10 per day for Infants and £2.15 per day for Juniors.

Copies of the menu are available from Reception or on our website.

Dinner money should be paid in advance on a Monday morning for the week. Please place the dinner money in an envelope marked with your child’s name and class. School Meals can also be paid in advance on a termly basis. Cheques should be made payable to Conwy County Borough Council please.

Dinner Money Arrears

Any dinner money arrears which remain unpaid, are taken by the local authority from the school’s budget. This is money that is lost to the school which should go towards paying for educational resources for all pupils.

This means to the school, two weeks dinner money for a pupil in Key Stage 2 amounts to £21. This money soon adds up and, unfortunately, there have been incidents of outstanding amounts of money remaining unpaid over several months. This is unacceptable.

Therefore, having sought advice from the Local Authority, any parents who have two weeks outstanding payments for school dinners will have to provide a packed lunch for their child until the arrears are paid in full. We have to be strict with this policy. Any parent who has incurred unpaid dinner money arrears who then sends their child to school without a packed lunch will be telephoned by the Headteacher and reported to the Education Social Worker if deemed necessary.

Thank you to all those parents who do always pay for the dinner their children receive at school promptly every week.

Free School Meals

Application forms are available from Reception.

Packed Lunches

Pupils may bring their own sandwiches to school but parent are asked to follow the school’s healthy eating policy, as what the children eat may affect their concentration, behaviour and learning potential during the afternoon. All drinks must be in a leak proof plastic container. Hot drinks/food are not allowed. Glass bottles are not permitted.

Healthy Schools

 Ysgol Craig y Don is a healthy school and we run initiatives that raise children’s awareness of the nutritional value of food.  The Eco-Council organise a fruit club for the Juniors (Years 3 to 6). Pupils take responsibility for purchasing their own fruit during morning breaks.  Snacks in the form of fruit only are permitted. No sweets are allowed in school.  The BOBS scheme is run in conjunction with the school cook for Year 5 pupils and children get a chance to cook good food in the school kitchens.  Year 6 pupils also have the opportunity to partake in a 6 week afterschool Cookery Club run by the school cook.  The school encourages children to use active forms of transport to school such as walking and cycling. The school has covered cycle parking and offer various cycle/scooter training.

Parent Information – Security – Health & Safety

Illnesses / accidents at school

We have qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders in school.

Please ensure that school is notified in writing of any health/medical/allergy details. It is extremely important that this information is up to date and that we have current emergency contact details. During September, parents/guardians receive their child’s PLASC details which include medical information – parents should ensure that they check and amend this information and return the form to school as soon as possible.

Illness. If a child is unwell at school, First Aiders will be consulted and if deemed necessary, we will contact those listed on the child’s contact details. This will be by telephone and/or text message using the Schoolcomms system (text messages can only be sent to contact details set as Priority number 1 on the Schoolcomms communication system).

Injury. Any minor cuts/bruises will be treated by our First Aiders and an explanation slip will be sent home with the child. If a child receives any type of head injury, it is our policy to contact the parents/carers of the child and ask them to visit the child so that they can decide if the child needs to see a medical practitioner. An explanation slip will also be provided. If it is suspected that a child may have a more serious injury such as a broken bone, the child’s parents/carers will be contacted. The Headteacher (or Deputy) and First Aiders will decide whether the child needs urgent hospital treatment. In this case, the Headteacher (or Deputy) and another member of staff will take the child to Llandudno Hospital. In the rare event of a medical emergency, an ambulance will be called.

Administering Medication

Teachers are not permitted to administer medication. In most cases, parents are expected to visit school to administer any medication for example, at lunch time. Please contact the Headteacher if you have any questions.

If your child has a particular medical issue e.g. needs an epi-pen due to an allergy or diabetes, an Individual Health Plan/Action Plan will be in place for your child. Any medicines/equipment needed in an emergency will be kept in a lockable medicine cabinet in school.

School Nurse

The School Nurse supports families and children with –

 Immunisations, Vision and Audiology Screening, Weight and Height measurements  Those in need or at risk

 Reducing high risk behaviour – re drug and alcohol use, substance misuse, smoking  Emotional support – bullying, family breakdown, anxiety, relationship problems  Prevention and management of illness, infection and injury  Continence advice  Advice & support re managing long term conditions  Participating in research and the education and training of students

If you would like to speak to the School Nurse, please contact reception for her telephone number.

Pupil Safety

Every child must remain on the school premises at all times.

PARKING OUTSIDE SCHOOL – parents must adhere to the parking restrictions outside school.

Pupils arriving and leaving school routines – morning and afternoon.

Please see the Pupils arriving and leaving school routines in previous section. It is vital for the safety of pupils, staff and other adults that we all adhere to these arrangements.

Staff Car Park

The blue main school gates will be closed from 9am. They will be re-opened at lunchtime and then closed until 3.30pm. Delivery vans should not enter the staff car park during school hours.

Visitors

 Any visitors to the school must report to reception immediately upon arrival and sign-in.  Where possible, maintenance work is carried outside school hours.  If a parent wishes to meet their child’s teacher, they must do so via the school reception – their request will be dealt with by the receptionist.  Parents are not allowed to enter the school during school hours unsupervised.  The doors leading from Reception to the School are locked.

CCTV

The school has CCTV cameras covering the outside area of the school as well as one camera in the ‘link’ area outside reception.

Fire Drills - These are held termly. The whole school evacuates at the sound of the alarm and congregate on school yards.

School Trips / Visits

Visits are Risk Assessed and must be signed off by the Headteacher or Deputy.

Parent Information – Complaints Procedure

The school recognises that, despite best efforts, people may sometimes wish to raise complaints. The school has a procedure for handling complaints which is outlined in the Complaints Policy. This procedure sets out the steps that will be taken to ensure complaints are properly investigated and dealt with in a timely manner. If you wish to make a complaint you should, in the first instance, make an appointment with the Headteacher to discuss the matter. If this does not resolve the issue, the next steps are defined in the school’s Complaints Policy available on the school’s website or on request from the school.

Teaching & Learning - Curriculum

In accordance with the requirements of the Education Act 1986, the Education Authority has formed, and intends to review regularly, a written statement of policy regarding the secular curriculum. The requirements of the National Curriculum will be interpreted in the light of the Authority’s present policies and philosophy.

Quoted below are the introduction and general aims of the statement as seen in the Education Authority’s document:

Introduction

The aim of an education system is to create situations and provide resources that will enable each child to develop a full personality, to develop and exercise all his or her abilities, to provide for the pupil in accordance with his/her age, ability and aptitude, so that he/she is able to become a responsible member of a bilingual society, able to contribute to that society and benefit from it, and to live in peace and fraternity with fellow men.

There are three inter-related aspects to the general statements, i.e. the need:

 to enable each child to develop his/her full potential.  to ensure that each child is introduced to his/her Welsh heritage.  to give an opportunity for each child to develop as a full member of a rapidly changing society.

General Objectives

1.To develop oral, literary and numerical skills in the context of inspiring the child’s enthusiasm, imagination and interest.

2.To increase the child’s knowledge and to develop his/her powers of reasoning in order to assist him/her to adapt to a rapidly changing world which has more sophisticated processes and techniques in particular in relation to information technology.

3.To create in each child the desire to seek further knowledge and experience during his/her life and to develop his powers of mind, his/her moral and spiritual awareness.

4.To assist the child to live and work with others and to develop attitudes which will enable him/her to become a responsible member of the community.

5.To develop sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation and leisure skills in the child.

6.To provide particular attention for each child with special needs, e.g. for the exceptionally able and for those with various disadvantages.

7.To present ideas and concepts by employing lively and dynamic methods which will motivate pupils’ response.

It is necessary for every school to prepare and develop a comprehensive plan based on the Education Authority’s document. This plan will include details of the education course and the way it is operated in order to ensure that the education given to the pupils meets fully with the aims of the document.

Religious Education

Ysgol Craig y Don has no direct or formal affiliation.

The religious education provided is based on the agreed syllabus. Suitable arrangements can be made for children whose parents object to them receiving religious instruction or attending religious services.

Sex Education

Health and sex education is provided as part of a continuing programme throughout the infant and junior years. The governing body has decided that sex education will be provided for all children in a manner appropriate to their age and development as part of a wider teaching programme, which emphasizes the importance of family life and personal relationships. At Foundation Phase and lower Key Stage 2 all the health and sex education is of a very general nature. In upper Key Stage 2, Years 5 and 6, the human reproductive system is taught and linked to Science, Personal, Social and Health Education. Our approach is continually under review to take account of pupils’ differing needs.

Parents/carers have a right to withdraw their child from sex education. Please contact the Headteacher if you wish to discuss this.

Equal Opportunity

It is the school’s policy to encourage each pupil to fulfil his educational potential regardless of gender, culture, additional needs, social background or disability. Within this context, the school is committed to eliminating racial discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different racial groups.

WELSH LANGUAGE – STATEMENT OF INTENT

General Aims

The Conwy County Borough Council operates a bilingual policy in all its schools.

The aim is to develop the ability of pupils within the county so that they may become confidently bilingual and can be full members of the bilingual society of which they are a part.

All educational establishments within the county should reflect and reinforce the language policy in their administration, their social life and their pastoral arrangements, as well as in their academic provision. It will be the responsibility of the Authority (in conjunction with the Head and the School Governors) to ensure that competent teachers are available in order that the proportion of time allocated to the teaching of both Welsh and English is in accordance with National Curriculum requirements.

Schools or units where Welsh is the main medium of instruction will be available, within reasonable travelling distance, for all children whose parents desire such provision. Children in such schools will have regular and frequent instruction in English throughout their time in the Infant and Junior Schools.

Specific Aims

A cross-county representation of Conwy headteachers are members of the County Welsh Working Party. The main aim of the group, with the support of the Athrawon Bro, is to ensure that the provision and support for the development of the Welsh Language meets the needs and requirements of schools.

Nursery Education

Our aim is to ensure, through sensitively structured provision and organisation, that each child receives a firm foundation in Welsh in order to enable him/her, in due course, to attain the aim of full bilingualism.

Infants

Our aim is to build on the Welsh language foundations laid through Nursery Education; to consolidate and develop the mother tongue of children who are Welsh learners; to extend the competence in English of children from Welsh speaking homes.

Juniors

Our aim is to consolidate each child’s capabilities in Welsh and English, both active and receptive so as to progressively develop his/her skills in speaking, reading and writing fluently and confidently in both languages. (Special provision will be made for Junior late-comers)

English As An Additional Language (EAL)

The School works closely with the EAL service provided by Conwy County Borough Council.

Pupils with Additional Learning Needs

Ysgol Craig y Don has well established arrangements for identifying and providing for individual pupils’ additional learning needs. It is our policy to assess pupils’ needs as early as possible. The Code of Practice provides for close monitoring of this provision, which can be in the form of in-class support, short term withdrawal for support or simplification of the curriculum to enhance basic studies.

During all stages in the provision for a pupil’s special needs, we seek to work closely with parents, and emphasise the importance of good working relationships between the school and home.

Pupils with Disabilities

Our school aims to be an inclusive school. We actively seek to remove the barriers to learning and participation that can hinder or exclude individual pupils, or groups of pupils. This means that equality of opportunity must be a reality for all our children, and this of course includes pupils with disabilities. We will ensure that pupils with disabilities have the same opportunities as non-disabled pupils to benefit from the education our school provides.

Our Accessibility Plan details the changes required to our buildings and to other aspects of our school, so that we fulfil our legal requirements, and remove barriers to inclusion for all pupils and staff with disabilities.

Sporting Activities Wherever possible, the school will support pupils with sports club outside of school. If necessary and reasonable, pupils will be allowed time away from school to represent and/or train with sporting squads and organisations. General attendance levels will be considered and any decision to allow time for such activities is at the discretion of the Headteacher. The school encourages all pupils to participate in physical activities and sports. The focus within the curriculum is on the development of Physical Literacy which provides pupils with the necessary skill set to participate in sports. Extra curricular clubs are an opportunity to pupils to develop skills within sports, both individually and in teams.

Teaching & Learning – Additional Activities

Music Lessons (Years 3 to 6)

The school encourages the children to play many varied musical instruments including harp, guitar, drums, brass, woodwind, keyboard and violin. Peripatetic music teachers visit the school to and provide lessons for a fee. Children/Parents are asked in July if they wish to start/continue music lessons the following September. Parents/Carers are expected to agree to pay for a full year’s tuition and will be invoiced by Conwy County Borough Council each term (3 terms per year). Further details available from Reception.

School Choir

The School Choir rehearses once a week during school hours.

Urdd Participation

The school takes part in the Urdd Eisteddfod. Children can compete in various competitions such as singing (individual and group), reciting (individual and group), choir, arts and crafts, and Action Song. Further details of the Eisteddfod dates can be found on the Urdd website.

BOBS/Appetite for Life Programme (Year 5)

This gives children an opportunity to share healthy good food practice with their peers and take part in food hygiene training, presentation skills and practice and cooking/sharing food cooked from simple raw ingredients.

Parents will receive a consent form for their child to take part in this scheme.

Formula One Challenge

Year 5 and 6 pupils have the opportunity to take part in this exciting initiative. F1 in Schools is a unique challenge to deliver STEM subjects both in and out of the class room, and is rewarding for pupils and teachers/parents alike. Pupils have the opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, presenting and team work.

National Standards Cycle Training (Year 5)

This is organised by CCBC and is offered to Year 5 pupils.

Parents will receive a consent form for their child to take part in this scheme. Children need to bring their bike/helmet to school on the cycle training days.

Big Pedal Challenge 2016

The Big Pedal is the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge that inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their journey to school.

PrePedal

PrePedal – provided free from CCBC for Reception Classes in 2016 – is a new and exciting way of teaching early years children how to ride a bicycle and will take place within the school grounds. Consent forms will be distributed to parents.

Kerbcraft (Year 1) – CCBC

This is offered to children in Year 1 and is run by CCBC. If parents/guardians would like to help in these sessions, please contact Jo at [email protected]

Scootability – CCBC

This is offered to children and is run by CCBC.

Bike Maintenance (Year 6)

A local store visit the school annually to carry out bike maintenance sessions with Year 6 pupils.

School Educational Visits

We believe children learn best by being in contact with real situations, either in the classroom or outside. Consequently, we are aware of the advantages of visits and see them as an expected extension of the learning situation for children within our case. Sometmes these visits mean we have to ask you for voluntary contributions to help cover the costs. On these occasions your child will always bring home a note specifying the amount and the dates arranged.

Sports Days

Conwy Children’s Feast (October)

Residential 1 night stay Glan Llyn (Year 4)

Residential 2 nights stay Cardiff or Glan Llyn (Year 6)

Multisports Event (Juniors) – Biannual

Staff Ensemble Performances

The CCBC music teachers visit school and perform classical and modern pieces for the children.

This is an excellent opportunity for the children to see their music teachers perform.

Nativity Concerts (Infants) - DVD of performance created.

Carol Service (Juniors) – held in St Paul’s Church, Craig y Don

PTA EVENTS include –

 Film Nights (Juniors and Years 1 and 2)  Valentines Disco (Juniors)  Christmas Disco (Juniors) in school time  Christmas Parties (Infants) in school time  Christmas Fair  Sponsored Walk to Great Orme  Silver Coin Trail  Summer Fair

Charities

The school also supports local and national charities. Examples include –

 Comic Relief  Cancer Research UK

 McMillan Biggest Coffee Morning  Ty Gobaith  Diabetes UK  Wateraid  Christmas Jumper Certificate Text Santa  Children in Need

Teaching & Learning – Homework

The school has a formal policy on homework and the main points are listed below –

Homework is considered to be a very important link between the home and the school. It can be a way of assessing a pupils’ progress by the parents as well as supporting work which has been done in school.

The school should consider the following points when homework is set:

 A child’s age.  The amount of homework to be set.  The number of nights which are allowed for the homework to be completed.  The relevance of the work in relationship to the work which is being undertaken in the class.  An individual child’s ability to complete the homework.  Homework should be progressive and consistent both in quality and quantity.  Homework should be marked on a regular basis.

Examples of Homework which may be set:

 READING AT HOME SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED ON A DAILY BASIS FOR ALL CHILDREN.  For young children this might involve ‘paired reading’ with an adult whereas for older pupils a more formal reading record of the book and the number of pages read should be encouraged.  Handwriting exercises should be encouraged.  Learning of mathematical tables (up to x10) might be considered appropriate, but this should only follow a thorough understanding of the meaning of tables.  Homework may involve conducting some research work which will support class studies.  Spellings will be presented to the Junior Classes and this will normally involve having up to twenty words to earn on a Monday in preparation for a test on Friday.  From time to time a particular activity requires information by parents, relations and neighbours, or requires interviewing and research work by the child. It is appreciated that the child is the responsibility of the home during these hours and parents’ willingness or unwillingness to co-operate will be understood in view of this responsibility.  Occasionally a particular teacher may ask a child to do additional work in order to overcome some weakness or to concentrate on a special aspect of work. At such times it is hoped that the full co-operation of the home will be forthcoming together with encouragement to the child to do the work.  It is considered that, because of the obvious educational value of homework, each child will be expected to complete the work unless a letter is received from the parents stating their wish that homework is not set for their child.

 In the Foundation Phase, parents are encouraged to read regularly with their children and revise spelling lists set by the school.

Teaching & Learning – Discipline & Promoting Good Behaviour

If we are to sustain a happy and proper learning environment in school, it is very important that we establish appropriate discipline procedures. The school depends on parents’ support in this matter and requests that parents/guardians sign a Home School Agreement when children start school.

We have school rules which must be followed. These rules ensure that no child is allowed to misbehave or disrupt the smooth running of the school. These rules also ensure that the vast majority of children, who want to work and learn, have a right to an effective education.

The school’s motto is as follows: Respect, Friendship and Effort

INFANTS

We use a traffic lights system to ensure good behaviour.

Red means ‘time out’ or loss of privileges.

Amber means a warning has been given

Green means good behaviour

Each Class also has its own set of rules

JUNIORS

Positive praise and assertive discipline are used throughout Years 3 to 6.

Teaching & Learning – Pupil Deprivation Grant

Since 2012 the Welsh Government have been providing additional funds for schools to tackle national priorities for education.

The three national priorities are:

1. Reducing the impact of poverty of pupil attainment. 2. Raising standards in literacy. 3. Raising standards in numeracy

The Pupil Deprivation Grant (PDG) is allocated to schools in Wales to enable them to reduce the impact of poverty on pupil attainment and to address the three priorities above. Each school is allocated a sum of money based on the number of pupils who are entitled to free school meals (eFSM) or are Looked After Children (LAC).

The grant is to be utilised to overcome any additional barriers that learners from disadvantaged backgrounds face which may prevent them from attaining as well as their peers. Each school is required to draw up a plan and publish how this grant is utilised on sustainable interventions to improve the attainment of children who may be disadvantaged due to family financial circumstances or background

At Ysgol Craig y Don we have agreed to undertake the following three steps:

– identify the target group of pupils, its characteristics and needs – plan interventions which make the most effective use of resources – monitor and evaluate the impact of resources

In 2015-16 Ysgol Craig y Don received £50250 PDG funding and this allocation will be used to:

 provide support programmes including a nurture group, Catch –Up Literacy, speech and language support, focused small group language and maths activities and Guided Reading Groups.  develop leadership capacity across the school with a view to more effective recognition of the needs of the target groups and the monitoring and assessment of the delivery of programmes to meet their needs.  provide in-class support for identified groups of pupils  monitor the attendance of identified pupils and to work with them and their families to improve attendance rates.  Make effective use of tracking data, CAT4 tests, FFT profiles and teacher assessments to monitor pupil and progress and to focus interventions more effectively.  Invest in resources and staff training in creative use of media technology to enhance and enrich the learning experience of the target groups of pupils in literacy and numeracy.

Our School Development Plan identifies how we use the PDG to support our more vulnerable pupils. It also shows how we allocate other finances to support school progress, including the EIG (Education Improvement Grant).

Teaching & Learning – Physical Literacy

Ysgol Craig y Don took part in the Conwy School Sport initiative to enter a short film competition – Our Story: Physical Literacy in Our School in 2016. The purpose of the competition is for schools and pupils to share what physical activity means to them and what it looks like in school.

We are delighted that Ysgol Craig y Don were winners of the competition! The school won a Go Pro Hero 4 and kit worth over £400.

To view our entry, simply type the link below into an internet browser - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=physical+literacy+in+our+school

The school used some of the following themes –

 Development of physical competency at an early age is key to develop a lifelong pattern of involvement in physical activity.  As the world becomes more sedentary, high quality physical education is essential for children and young people.  Physicality is an integral part of education – and should not be approached as just an add-on.  Healthy eating and engaging in physical activity is intimately intertwined.  Actively traveling to school encourages social engagement, knowledge of locality and a lifelong habit of active travel.  Young people can change the world by helping out – encourage and enable them.  By actively listening to the child, schools will improve their provision.  Opportunities to be active are everywhere around us in Conwy – make the most of it!

Teaching & Learning – Foundation Phase Outcomes 2016

Teaching & Learning – 2016 National Curriculum Assessment KS2

Class Information – Meithrin / Nursery

The Nursery Class is taught by Mrs Bethan Roberts This information is regularly (Monday to Thursday) and Mrs Sue-Ellen Jensen on updated on the Classes Fridays. pages of our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru They are supported by two Classroom Assistants – Ms The Gallery page is also Sharn Clowes and Ms Liz Brooks. updated with photos of the children and their work.

Croeso / Welcome

We welcome your child as a pupil to our school. From now on, his/her happiness at school and general development will benefit from a successful partnership between home and school. We appreciate that parents are the first educators of their children and fully realise the importance of the early years in a child’s development.

Many activities included in the Foundation Phase take place outdoors in all weather! We have a stock of wellingtons and waterproof clothing in the classroom but would appreciate your co-operation by ensuring that your child has appropriate warm clothing during the cold weather. We would also like to ask you as parents and guardians to please send your children to school with shoes that do not have laces e.g. Velcro so that your child can become more independent changing into Wellington boots.

Autumn Theme 2016

The Nursery Class are learning all about Elmer the elephant. He is a multi-coloured patchwork elephant and we use his stories to learn the names of colours and shapes in English and Welsh. We begin with stories about Elmer – explore autumn colours, rainbows and prisms, go for colour and shape walks and build and play with 2D and 3D shapes.

Day to Day

The morning session in the Nursery Class starts at 9am and finishes at 11.15am.

The afternoon session starts at 12.45pm and finishes at 3pm.

Please notify us IMMEDIATELY if there is a change of address, telephone contact numbers or medical needs. We also need to know who is collecting your child from school and if there is ever a change in these arrangements.

After playtime each day we have a drink of milk (or water if preferred) and a piece of fruit. The Under 5’s have a weekly fruit club at the cost of £1. Please send the £1 into the classroom every Monday morning/afternoon and your child will receive a healthy fruit

43 snack every day for that week. Alternatively, parents can pay for fruit in advance for the half term.

Please help us in the Nursery Class by labelling all items of clothing clearly with your child’s name. This includes hats, scarves, gloves, coats, sweatshirts, cardigans and shoes. Every Tuesday we go into the hall and have the opportunity to develop physical skills. Your child will need to bring a small bag containing a pair of pumps, both clearly marked with your child’s name.

If you experience a problem with head lice please notify us at once. We would appreciate if you could keep your child at home until treated appropriately.

Thank you for all your support and co-operation.

The Foundation Phase

In the Nursery class, we work on seven areas of learning:

 Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity.  Language, literacy and communication skills.  Mathematical development  Welsh language development  Knowledge and understanding of the World  Physical development  Creative development. The Foundation Phase is about enhancing the learning experiences which enable children to be creative, imaginative and to have fun while learning. Children will be given more opportunities to explore the world around them and to understand how things work through engaging in practical activities which are fun, enjoyable and relevant to their developmental stages.

Class Information – Dosbarth Derbyn / Reception

Dosbarth Penrhyn– Mrs Eleri Williams This information is regularly Dosbarth Gogarth – Miss Jane Williams updated on the Classes pages of our school website (Mrs Bethan Parkes currently on Maternity Leave). www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru The Gallery page is also Classroom Assistants – Mrs Marian Owen, Ms Eleri updated with photos of the Jones, Mrs Pat Davies children and their work.

PPA Cover – Mrs Sue-Ellen Jenson

Croeso/Welcome

Welcome to the Reception Class. Full-time school is a big step and we aim to make it a happy and welcoming change for your child.

The Foundation Phase

In the Reception class, we work on seven areas of learning:

 Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity.  Language, literacy and communication skills  Mathematical development  Welsh language development  Knowledge and understanding of the World  Physical development  Creative development.

The Foundation Phase is about enhancing the learning experiences which enable children to be creative, imaginative and to have fun while learning. Children will be given more opportunities to explore the world around them and to understand how things work through engaging in practical activities which are fun, enjoyable and relevant to their developmental stages.

Day to Day

Please notify the school office before 9.30am if your child is absent from school. Please notify us IMMEDIATELY if there is a change of address, telephone contact numbers or medical needs. We also need to know who is collecting your child from school and if there is ever a change of arrangements. If you experience a problem with head lice please notify us at once. We would appreciate if you could keep your child at home until treated appropriately.

Fruit Club

After playtime each day we have a drink and milk (or water if preferred) and a piece of fruit. The under 5’s have a weekly fruit club at the cost of £1 and your child will receive a healthy fruit snack every day for that week. Please send the £1 into the classroom (in an envelope marked with your child’s name) every Monday. Alternatively, parents can pay for fruit in advance for the half term.

School Dinners – £10.50 per week

Dinner money must be paid on a Monday, in a named envelope given to the class teacher.

PE sessions

PE sessions are held are every Wednesday. Please provide black shorts and white t- shirt in a small bag – all with names on. These can be kept in school and sent home at the end of every half term. During Summer term, weather permitting, PE sessions will take part outside – your child will therefore need pumps/trainers in their bags as well as shorts and t-shirts.

Reading Bags

Reading Bags are sent home every Tuesday and are to be returned on the following Monday. This will include either a story book to read and share with your child or a very simple, structured reading book for your child to read. Reading books are chosen carefully by the teacher in accordance with their contents. This supports the shared and individual reading strategies that are used in class to develop each child’s reading at an appropriate pace.

AUTUMN TERM THEME 16/17

The Gruffalo / Autumn

We are learning about changes in the environment which occur during the Autumn term. Our topic is introduced mainly through the medium of stories and includes aspects such as –

 The woods and woodland animals  Autumnal changes  Creatures who hibernate  Nocturnal animals  Day and Night and time in relation to daily activities

We are also re-visiting the Jolly Phonics scheme to learn letter shapes and sounds. Our main mathematical concepts include:

 Rote counting/counting aloud 1-10 and 1-20 as well as counting back 10 to 0.

 Counting a set of objects  Recognising and writing numerals  Pattern  Naming and recognising 2D and 3D shapes.

More information will be shared during parent evenings in October. If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to make an appointment at reception to speak to the class teacher.

SPRING TERM THEME 15/16

Winter / cold weather / cold places: We explore how cold weather affects us, our environment and we learn a little about ‘cold countries’. This will lead towards the changes around us as spring approaches.

Mathematical Development: These are the Mathematical concepts and strategies we are currently working on in school. Please practice them regularly with your child.

 Reciting ( saying out loud ) numbers 0-10, 10-0.  Reciting numbers 0-20, 20-0. And from different starting points  i.e. 7 –20, 13-0. etc.  Counting up to 20 objects.  Writing numbers 1-10.  Mental recall of 1more and 1less, up to 10.  Simple addition and subtraction within 10, using objects/pictures to help.  Money : recognising 1p 2p 5p,10p.  Naming and recognising 2d – shapes : Square, Circle, Rectangle, Triangle  Naming and recognising 3d shapes : Cube, Cuboid, Sphere.

Regular practice at home will reinforce the learning your child has done at school. Thank you for your support.

SUMMER TERM THEME 15/16 – Growing

This will include aspects such as –

 Spring – changes in the environment  Planting and caring for things that grow – plants/flowers and animals  Learning about fruit and vegetables  The farm  We are intending to plan an educational visit to enhance the children’s learning – more details closer to the time.  All other learning opportunities will arise from children’s direct experiences or story books. If you have any relevant ideas or resources which you would like to contribute, please speak to the class teachers. Thank you.

Class Information – Blynyddoedd 1 a 2 / Years 1 & 2

Dosbarth Conwy – Mrs Bethan Jones This information is regularly updated on the Classes Dosbarth Clwyd – Mrs Amanda Roberts pages of our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru Dosbarth Cybi – Mrs Caroline Mailer-Davies The Gallery page is also Teaching Assistants: Mrs Eleri Thomas, Mrs Gwenda updated with photos of the children and their work. dos Santos, Mrs Beryl Griffiths

TOPICS

AUTUMN TERM 2016/17 – Once Upon a Time / Un tro info-booklet-2016-fairy-tales

SPRING TERM 15/16 – Byd Bendigedig – Wonderful World

SUMMER TERM 15/16 – Ar Lan y Môr / The Seaside

READING BOOKS

Please read on a regular basis with your child and record and comment in the book provided (also please practise letter and number formation along with the ‘tricky words’ list). Thank you for your support.

BOOK CHANGES

Year 1: Friday

Year 2: Tuesday and Friday

PE kits (pumps, black shorts or trousers, white t-shirt) are needed on the following days. Please ensure all items of clothing are labelled.

Conwy – PE on MONDAY

Clwyd – PE on MONDAY

Cybi – PE on MONDAY

Change of Address/Contact numbers or medical needs

FRUIT CLUB

Please send the £1 into the classroom every Monday morning in a clearly marked envelope and your child will receive a healthy fruit snack every day for that week. This is essential so that we can buy the correct amount of fruit for the week. Unfortunately, if monies are not received on a Monday, your child will not be included in the Fruit Club for that week. Alternatively, payment can be made per half term.

Please help us by labelling all items of clothing clearly with your child’s name. This includes hats, scarves, gloves, coats, sweatshirts, cardigans and shoes.

DINNER MONEY PAYMENT

Please make payments at the beginning of the week in a clearly labelled envelope.

Class Information – Blwyddyn 3 / Year 3

This information is regularly Dosbarth CRAFNANT - Mrs Anna Owen. updated on the Classes pages of our school website Dosbarth GEIRIONYDD - Miss Sophie Jones. www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru The Gallery page is also updated with photos of the children and their work.

Spellings

Spellings and homework will be given out on MONDAYS to practise for a test on FRIDAY. Please ensure that your child’s homework book is returned to school every FRIDAY ready for new spellings and homework.

We have two sessions of P.E. a week, therefore please make sure that P.E. kits are brought in every MONDAY and left in school until FRIDAY. PE sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays/Fridays.

Reading Books

We would like READING BOOKS in every day. Please can we remind parents/guardians to sign the reading record on a regular basis.

Thank you for your co-operation and support.

Autumn Term 16/17

We would also like to share some further information about what the children will be learning in Year 3 this term. The curriculum subjects will be based around our new topic of ‘Myself’, for example –

Science – My body

History – Bronze Age and the Copper Mines

Geography – our local Area.

Mathematics

 Comparing and ordering numbers, counting on and back in 2’s, 5’s, 10’s and 100’s.

 Number bonds of 10, 20 and 100.  Tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analogue clock.  Describing 2D shapes.  Symmetry  Using Standard Units to measure mm, cm and m.  Doubling and halving numbers.  Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Times Tables – 2 x, 5x, 10x  Handling Data – Tally charts, pictograms and bar chart.

Literacy

 Reading a range of non-fiction and fiction text.  Use sentence structure and general punctuation – full stop, capital letter, question mark, exclamation mark.  Understand adjectives, nouns, proper nouns and verbs.  Write in a variety of form e.g. information, instruction, explanation and recount.

Spring Term 15/16

The curriculum subjects will be based around our new topic of ‘Day and Night’, for example –

Science – Materials, History – Roman Life, Geography – Snowdonia

As part of the Day and Night topic, we will visit the Owl Sanctuary at Bodafon Farm.

Mathematics

 Rounding and ordering numbers  Money – calculate amounts and work out change to the value of £2  Tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analogue and 12 hour digital clock  Describing 2D and 3D shapes  Use standard units to measure length e.g. mm, cm and m. Use standard units to measure weight e.g. grams and kg. Use standard units to measure capacity e.g. ml and litre  Adding and subtrating 2-digit numbers  Times tables – 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x  Find fractional quantities e.g. 1/3 of 18, 1/5 of 15 linked to the 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x and 10x times tables.  Multiplication and division  Handing data – Tally charts, pictograms and bar charts.

Literacy

 Reading a range of non-fiction and fiction texts  Use sentence structure and general punctuation – full stops, capital letters, question and exclamation marks.  Understand nouns, proper nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives.  Write in a variety of forms e.g. Persuasion and diary writing.

Summer Term 15/16

We would like to share some information about what the children will be learning in year 3 this term. The curriculum subjects will be based around our new topic of ‘Hot and Cold’, for example:-

Science – Changing state, History – Romans, Geography – Hot and cold countries around the world

Mathematics

 Using mental strategies to add and subtract 2 digit numbers  Develop numerical reasoning (To apply mathematical skills to solve a problem)  Recognise right angles  Negative numbers  Position  Direction  Perimeter  Find areas by counting squares  Symmetry

Literacy

 Reading a range of non-fiction and fiction text.  Use sentence structure and general punctuation – full stop, capital letter, question mark, exclamation mark and apostrophes  Develop independent writing  Develop cursive handwriting  Write in a variety of form e.g. Poetry and explanation writing

Class Information – Blwyddyn 4 / Year 4

Dosbarth Maelgwn – Mrs Rachel Jones This information is regularly updated on the Classes Dosbarth Llywelyn – Mrs Merian Hughes pages of our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru CROESO – WELCOME – PRZYWITANIE – BIENVENIDA The Gallery page is also أهال ب ك – BINE ATI VENIT – স্বাগত – updated with photos of the children and their work.

Croeso i dudalen Blwyddyn 4!

Mae llawer o wersi a digwyddiadau cyffrous wedi eu cynllunio i Ddosbarthiadau Llywelyn a Maelgwn. Byddant yn cyfoethogi profiadau’r disgyblion o ddysgu.

Welcome to the Year 4 page!

There are many exciting lessons and events planned for Dosbarth Llywelyn and Maelgwn, which will enhance the learning experience of the children.

HOMEWORK

Maelgwn: Homework will be given out on Wednesday, to be returned the following Monday.

Llywelyn: Homework, spellings and times tables will be issued each Monday or Friday in preparation for tests on Fridays. Please encourage children to practise writing each word more than once in their ‘Joined up handwriting book’. This task will help them learn to spell each word carefully. Research work and projects will also be given during each half term.

READING

The children have been issued a book and a reading record to take home and return to school each day. They may have to change their book as soon as they have finished it. Parents are encouraged to read regularly with their children. If your child wishes to take a llyfr Cymraeg home to read, he/she may do so.

PE kits are needed on the following days – no football tops please. Please ensure all items of clothing are labelled.

Maelgwn – PE on MONDAYS (until May 3rd) and Thursdays.

Llywelyn – PE on MONDAYS (until May 3rd) and Thursdays.

FRUIT CLUB

Junior pupils are expected to be responsible for their own fruit money (£1 a week or 0.20p per day).

AUTUMN TERM THEMES 16/17

This term our topic will be based on Earth and Beyond-

 This will involve ‘Recycling, reducing, reusing and repairing’, Global Warming, Tidal movements linked to the Moon, Endangered Species and visits to the North and West Shore beaches.

 Studies will be based on the storybook ‘George Saves the Day by Lunchtime’ and teachers will be asking children to bring items that can be recycled into class.  A representative from the Conwy Recycling Department will be coming to talk with them about Carbon Footprints.  Children will be asked to look in newspapers/magazines for articles relating to Earth and Beyond – they will be encouraged to bring them into class.  We are hoping that an Astronomer will be able to visit the class to talk about their work and findings and also to discuss the ‘supermoon’, expected at the end of September 2015.  We will also be looking at the history of Maelgwn,’The Dragon of Anglesey’, the King of Gwynedd in the 6th Century. A trip to Llanrhos Church, which is said to lie on a site of a Church built by Maelgwn, is also planned.

SPRING TERM THEMES 15/16

The themes for this term will be Light (work based on the Greek story of Icarus and Daedalus) and Sound, and the Castles of Wales.

We have already enjoyed an overnight stay in Glan Llyn where the children received many memorable experiences including canoeing, orienteering, wall climbing, bowling and swimming in a Welsh environment. Photographs from Glan Llyn can be seen in the Flickr tab.

Numerous children are actively involved in competing at the Area Urdd Eisteddfod being held this Saturday, February 27th. Children will be taking part in singing and reciting. The Arts and Crafts Urdd competition will take place on February 29th.

Class Information – Blwyddyn 5 / Year 5

Dosbarth Heulfre - Mrs Bethan Villalon This information is regularly Dosbarth Gloddaeth - Mrs Mari Hughes updated on the Classes pages of our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru The Gallery page is also Welcome/Croeso to the Year 5 page. updated with photos of the children and their work.

Autumn Term Theme 16/17

Our topic will be based on The Victorians and Forces for our science work. This will involve-

 Studying Children during the Victorian era: work, school, home life.  Visit to Llanberis Slate Museum to experience Victorian life.  Study class novel Street Child by Berlie Doherty.  Drama ‘The little Match Girl’  Charles Dickens – Oliver.  Techniquest trip – Forces workshop  Science: Forces. What are forces?  BOBS – pupils will continue to have the opportunity to take part in these sessions. They create healthy meals in the school kitchen and provide taster pots for other pupils to try!  Swimming lessons on a Tuesday morning

We have many exciting lessons and trips planned for Year 5, which will enhance the learning experience of the children whilst we delve into this topic.

Summer Term 15/16

This term we will be studying:

 Entertainment (Theatre, puppets, Punch & Judy and Llandudno)  Puppet Workshop  St. Lucia  The Body (eating healthily)  Islam  School trip to Llangollen

Spring Term Theme 15/16

This term we will be studying –

 Water  Water Aid (we will be raising money for charity with a cake sale)  Rivers (World, Wales etc)  Floods  Map Work  Story Writing (message in a bottle)  Branwen (Welsh story)  Science – water cycle, insulation, dissolving sugar in water, water usage

Children also have the opportunity to take part in Bike It training – please remember to complete and return the Consent forms (and remember bikes and helmets on the day!)

Homework

Spelling and Maths:

 The spelling list is given out on Mondays  Topic and maths homework are given out on Tuesday and to be given in on Monday

Reading Homework:

Children must read and record their reading with an adult at least four times a week. Reading Records and Daily Diary should be in school every day along with reading books.

Weekly tests:

Spelling and Maths test on Friday

P.E:

Games with Miss Davis on Wednesday

Heulfre class: Dance/Gymnastics with Mrs Jones on Thursday

Gloddaeth class: Dance/Gymnastics with Mrs Hughes on Friday

Fruit club

Junior pupils are expected to be responsible for their own fruit money (£1 a week or 20p per day) there is no need for them to give fruit money to the teachers.

Class Information – Blwyddyn 6 / Year 6

This information is regularly updated on the Classes Dosbarth Siabod – Mrs Karen Lyon pages of our school website www.ysgolcraigydon.cymru Dosbarth Wyddfa – Mrs Joanne Lewis The Gallery page is also updated with photos of the children and their work. CROESO / WELCOME

We would like to welcome all pupils to year 6, their final year in Ysgol Craig Y Don. This is a year in which we consolidate all previous learning and encourage pupils to perform to the best of their ability in preparation for secondary school. Parental support with all homework activities, revision for weekly tests, reading and technology projects will be greatly appreciated. Please take advantage of any available time to practise times tables and mental arithmetic strategies with your child.

THEMES

Throughout the year our theme for history will be World War 2.

AUTUMN TERM THEMES

Science – light and sound.

Geography – pollution and protecting the environment.

R.E. – The Creation and other creation stories/beliefs.

Technology: design and make a household item out of recycled materials.

SPRING TERM THEMES

Science – natural habitats and investigative science.

Geography – weather and climates.

R.E. – Anne Frank

SUMMER TERM THEMES

Science – space.

Geography – Botswana.

R.E. – Judaism.

HOMEWORK

Spellings will be given out on a Monday, to be learnt for the test on Friday. Some maths strategies will also be given on a Monday. Maths homework will be given on a Tuesday and needs to be completed and handed in on a Thursday.

READING

Pupils should read regularly at home and an adult should listen to them, then sign their reading record which will be submitted to the class teacher on Fridays.

P.E.

Siabod – Thursdays and Tuesdays.

Wyddfa – Thursdays and Fridays.

FRUIT CLUB

Juniors will be responsible for their own money and fruit will be available to buy daily at a cost of 20p a day or £1 a week.

DINNER MONEY

Dinner money should be brought in on a Monday or a Friday, in an envelope marked clearly with the child’s name, class name and the amount of money inside.

School Structure – Teaching Staff

INFANTS

Meithrin/Nursery Class

Mrs Bethan Roberts – Teacher (Monday – Thursday)

Mrs Sue-Ellen Jensen – Teacher (Friday)

Mrs Sharn Clowes – Teaching Assistant

Ms Liz Brooks – Teaching Assistant

Derbyn/Reception Class

Mrs Eleri Williams – Teacher (Dosbarth Penrhyn)

Miss Jane Williams – Teacher (Dosbarth Gogarth) – Mrs Bethan Parkes currently on Maternity leave

Mrs Pat Davies – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Marian Owen – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Eleri Jones – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sarah Montgomery – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sue-Ellen Jensen – PPA Teacher

Year 1 & 2 Staff

Mrs Bethan Jones – Teacher (Dosbarth Conwy)

Mrs Amanda Morgan-Roberts – Teacher (Dosbarth Clwyd)

Mrs Caroline Mailer-Davies – Teacher (Dosbarth Cybi)

Mrs Gwenda dos Santos – Teaching Assistant

Mr Beryl Griffith – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Eleri Thomas – Teaching Assistant

PPA: Mrs Vivienne Wheldon-Roberts

JUNIORS STAFF

Year 3

Miss Sophie Jones – Teacher (Dosbarth Geirionydd)

Mrs Anna Owen – Teacher (Dosbarth Crafnant)

Year 4

Mrs Merian Hughes – Teacher (Dosbarth Llywelyn)

Mrs Rachel Jones – Teacher (Dosbarth Maelgwn)

Year 5

Mrs Mari Hughes – Teacher (Dosbarth Gloddaeth)

Mrs Bethan Villalon – Teacher (Dosbarth Heulfre)

Year 6

Mrs Karen Lyon – Teacher (Dosbarth Siabod)

Mrs Joanne Lewis – Teacher (Dosbarth Wyddfa)

PPA for Juniors: Miss Louise Davis

Juniors Teaching Assistants

Mr Glyn Owen, Mrs Helen Jones, Ms Donna Lee, Mr Sturdy, Miss Sara Jones

School Structure – Support Staff

OFFICE

Mrs Carol Walsh – School Administrator

Mrs Amy Thay – Admin Assistant

CARETAKING/CLEANING STAFF

Mrs Sharon Owen – Caretaker & Cleaner

Mrs Margaret McElroy – Cleaner

Mr Ian McElroy – Cleaner

Ms Clare Evans – Cleaner

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORS

Mrs Sharon Owen

Mr Glyn Owen

Mr Sturdy

Mrs Sarah Montgomery

Ms Lisa Jones Mcleod

Mrs Merian Hughes

SCHOOL CANTEEN STAFF

Mrs Katie Warburton – Cook in Charge

Mrs Shirley Jones – Kitchen Assistant

Ms Vikki Todd – Kitchen Assistant

Ms Nicci Jones – Kitchen Assistant

DINNER MONEY CLERK

Mr Ian McElroy

BREAKFAST CLUB SUPERVISORS

Mrs Sharon Owen

Mr Glyn Owen

Ms Nicci Jones

Miss Donna Lee

Ms Clare Evans

Ms Vicky Todd

School Structure – Management & Child Protection Team

Management & Child Protection

Mr Iwan Lloyd Jones – Headteacher

Elaine Gelling - Deputy Headteacher.

All Staff receive Child Protection Training.

School Structure – Looked After Children

The Headteacher has overall responsibility for promoting the educational achievement of Looked After Children. The school aims to work closely and effectively with carers and the relevant agencies.

School Structure - Governors

If you would like to contact a member of the Governing Body, please contact the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs Carol Walsh at the school office. The Members of the Governing Body are as follows –

Mrs Louise Martin-Young, Chair of Governors Mrs Sandra Helme, Vice Chair Mr Iwan Jones, Headteacher Ms Elaine Gelling, Deputy Headteacher Mrs Gwenda dos Santos, Staff Representative Mrs Bethan Roberts, Staff Representative Mr Andy Brazier Dr Caroline Hinds Mr Daniel Wilde Mr Frank Bradfield Mr Gareth Jones Ms Miriam Lindsay Pearce Mr Richard Wigzell Councillor Gerry Davies

Ysgol Craig y Don