Sennybridge Primary School - Ysgol Gynradd Pontsenni Annual Governors’ Report to Parents / Guardians Adroddiad Blynyddol Y Llwodraethwyr i Rieni 2017 - 2018 Adeiladu pontydd ar gyfer dyfodol disglair School Contact Details: Building bridges for a brighter future Head teacher: Miss Kathryn Price Admin Officer: Mrs Mae Davies Sennybridge Primary School, Defynnog The Chairman’s Report Road, Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8RS Telephone: 01874 636268 Dear Parents / Guardians, E-mail: [email protected] It is my pleasure to present this report to you. Other contact details: The Chair of Governors: Rev Paul Wilding, Standards continue to be uplifted. Pupils have Bryn Orsaf, Station Yard, Sennybridge. Tel: gained the opportunity to take part in many 01874 638927 enriching experiences both within and beyond The Clerk: Mrs M. Davies Sennybridge Primary School Tel: 01874 636268 the classroom. These have enhanced their overall learning experiences. Meet The Governors 2017- 18 The school has been successfully addressing the inspection recommendations. Pleasing progress Governor Category Term Expires has been made with Welsh second language Rev Paul Wilding Local Authority Aug ‘21 Chair reading and writing and the development of ICT Mrs Janet Watkins Community Sept ‘21 skills over the year. Thank you to everyone for Vice Chair Mr Evan Morgan Local Authority Aug ‘20 working together to achieve these successful Mr Edwin Roderick Local Authority Nov ‘21 outcomes for the children. Mrs J Roderick Community Nov ‘20 Mrs A. M.Davies Parent Sep ‘22 Mr G. Robson Community Sep ‘20 Mrs Sara Davies Parent Feb ‘19 Since the last report, the new heating system Mrs Sabrina Neill Parent Oct ‘19 has been implemented and further work to Mr Andrew Lewis Minor Authority Oct ‘19 Mr Gareth Davies Community Nov ‘21 upgrade facilities is being pursued. Mrs Emma Watts Teaching Rep Nov ‘19 Miss C.Colwell Non-Teaching Rep Jan ‘21 Miss Kathryn Price Head teacher - I would like to express my gratitude on behalf Mrs Mae Davies Clerk - of the governors, the headteacher, staff, Term Dates 2018/2019 volunteers, parents and friends for their ongoing Autumn Term 2018 support of the school. th th Wednesday 5 September to Friday 26 Oct Half-Term Mon 29th October to Fri 2nd November Monday 5th November- Friday 21st December Additional thanks to the Parent Teacher Spring Term 2019 Association, for their commitment to raise Tuesday 8th January to Friday 22nd February th st Half-Term Monday 25 February to Friday 1 March funds and provide additional resources for the Monday 4th March – Thursday 12th April school. Summer Term 2019 Monday 29th April to Friday 24th May Half- Term Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May rd th Best wishes for continued success in 2019. Monday 3 June – Friday 19 July Rev’d Paul Wilding THE GOVERNING BODY The full Governing Body met at least termly throughout the academic year. Governors discussed and made a variety of decisions regarding staffing, premises and budgetary matters. A number of sub- committees dealt with specific aspects of school business. In addition to these formal meetings Governors visited the school to enjoy concerts, assemblies, sporting and fund-raising events and to undertake curriculum monitoring activities. No claims for reimbursement were received or payments made to members of the Governing Body during the school year 2017/18. As a result of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, arrangements enable parents to petition up to 3 meetings in any school year with a governing body, on matters relating to the school which are of concern to them. No meetings were requested in 2017/18. Further information can be obtained from the Welsh Government’s website under ‘Parents Meetings’. The address for service of a petition requesting a meeting with the governing body is: F.A.O. Headteacher / Chair of Governors Parents are encouraged to approach the school at the Sennybridge Primary School earliest opportunity to discuss any concerns. We Defynnog Road, Sennybridge always value your views on school related matters. Brecon LD3 8RS Or by email: [email protected] COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE The Governing Body recognises that it is important for concerns and complaints to be dealt with appropriately and dealt with promptly, fairly and thoroughly. We hope that concerns can be addressed informally by your child’s class teacher in the first instance and we would encourage you to make an appointment to discuss any queries or concerns you may have regarding your child’s education. If you feel that your concern has not been resolved, please contact the head teacher immediately. If the head teacher has not satisfactorily dealt with the concern or complaint and you wish to take the matter forward, the school has a formal complaints procedure. A copy of this is available on request and is displayed on the school website under the category ‘policies.’ STAFFING 2017 -18 Class Year Group Teacher Class 1 English R,1, Mrs Emma Watts Class 2 Welsh R,1,2 Mrs Bronwen Thomas Mrs Heulwen Stevens Class 3 Welsh Yr 3,4,5,6 Mr Ceri Price - Deputy Headteacher Class 4 English Yr 2,3,4 Mrs Jo Richards Mrs Heulwen Stevens Class 5 English Yr 4, 5,6 Miss Lowri Vaughan Mrs Heulwen Stevens Numbers on roll: Autumn Term 17: 126 Spring Term 18 : 125 Summer Term 18: 123 Admissions: The school complies with local authority guidelines. There is one intake each September, the beginning of the Autumn Term, after a child has had their fourth birthday. Support Staff Role Mrs Cheryl Phillips LSA / Midday / Breakfast Club Supervisor Mrs Carolyn Havard LSA Visiting Peripatetic Instrument / Staff Other Mrs Bronwen Auld LSA / Midday Supervisor Miss Charlene Colwell LSA / Midday / Breakfast Club Mrs C.Walker Violin/ Piano Supervisor Mrs L.Hanslow Woodwind Mrs Jayne Evans LSA / Midday Supervisor Mrs S.Belsey-Wood Singing Mrs M. Davies Administration officer Mrs Lynn Allen Welsh Second Mrs Sally Hockey Cleaner in charge / Caretaker Language Mr Peter Byrne Assistant cleaner support Mrs Shelly Davies Cook in charge Mrs Andrena Ferguson Catering Assistant Extra Curricular Clubs.. Many thanks to staff and parent volunteers /community friends for offering extra curricular support and clubs to enhance and support children’s skills throughout the year. These included: Netball, Rugby, Cross Country, Football, Chess, Maths, Choir, ICT, Urdd, Gwella Cymraeg ( Improving Welsh), Dance, Hip Hop and Knitting. Special thanks to our volunteers: Mrs G.Williams, Mr E. Jones, Mrs J.Jones, Mrs J. Williams, Mrs E. Parry, Mrs T. Morgan, Mr and Mrs Kenchington, Mr and Mrs Evans-Taylor, Sam Kelland, Sarah Court. STAFF / GOVERNOR DEVELOPMENT The governors are committed to providing opportunities for high quality continuing professional development in order to raise the standards of teaching, learning and care of pupils at Sennybridge Primary School. Staff and governors have attended courses throughout the year to enhance the delivery of the curriculum and their responsibilities within the school in line with the school improvement plan. Training has included Governor induction, Child Protection, Understanding school data. BILINGUALISM Bilingualism is the ability to live part of your daily life in two languages. Welsh and English provision exists side by side at Sennybridge Primary School, which is a category 2 – dual stream school. In the Welsh stream, pupils are taught solely through the medium of Welsh in Foundation Phase (up to the age of 7). Welsh continues to be the main teaching medium at Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11), and English is introduced as a subject. In the English Stream, all pupils are taught Welsh as a second language and assessed at the end of Key Stage 2. The use of incidental Welsh is encouraged across the curriculum and throughout the school day. Useful contacts: WAG - a Welsh Government website to encourage parents and prospective parents to raise their children bilingually. http://cymraeg.llyw.cymru/learning/ The school has close transition links with Sennybridge Nursery- Meithrinfa Pontsenni which is held on site in the annexe at Sennybridge Primary School on Monday - Fridays. The nursery supports both English and Welsh medium education. ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for 2017 / 2018 = 96.2%. Attendance averages for each term were: Autumn 2017 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Attendance 96.7% 94.9% 96.6% Authorised absence 3.0% 4.7% 2.4% Unauthorised (including absence in 0.3% 0.4% 1.0% term time for holidays) The school monitors attendance and punctuality on a regular basis. Absence from school is a contributing factor in low pupil achievement, so Welsh Government continues to target attendance. Parents are encouraged to take holidays when school is closed or these days may be recorded as unauthorised absences. Our Attendance target for 2017/18 is 96.4% and we thank you in advance for your support in the challenge to meet this target. SCHOOL VISITS / VISITORS Transition visits.. Some of our visitors.. Brecon High-Yr 5/6 Transition PC Skyrme- Police School Liaison visits English/Welsh Playgroup-Foundation Phase PCSO Emma Jackson Ystalyfera High- Y 4/5/6 Transition Rev P. Wilding -Worship Yr 4 /5 Project and Concert Huw Rees - LA Challenge Advisor Mike Isted - ICT Powys C.C. advisor Derrin Gaskell – Powys Additional learning Needs Advisor School Visits and Journeys.. Catherine Morgan- Education Welfare Officer Defynog Church-Whole School Health Advisors- Martha Rees-Visual Theatr Brycheiniog-Awful Auntie Hannah Slater-Speech and Language School Choir- Brecon Cathedral Sam Rutherford-School Nurse Hay Literary Festival Cycling Proficiency trainer-Joy Steen Jambori –Ysgol y Bannau Steve Sutton-Craion Photographs Mountain View Ranch, Caerphilly – Gruffalo Theme Tom Robinson –Rugby Development officer Castell Henllys – Study of the Celts Sam Kelland- Powys Dance A celebration of Welsh Medium Education Tudur Rees- Mentor Iaith Llangrannog–Y5/6 Welsh Stream Lynne Allen- Athrowen bro Staylittle residential- 5/6 Claire Edwards – Violin teacher Cantref Adventure Centre Craig Yr Nos Country Park Organised Sporting Activities Pupils participated keenly in sporting activities, including cross country, swimming, rugby, netball, football, cricket and dance.