Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Attendance

  Fri 27 Jan 2023

  Please can we remind you that absences need to be reported on the school absence mail box by 9.30am on the 1st and 3rd day of absence from school. A reason for absence must be provided.

   

  We understand that pupil sickness can not be avoided but would like to highlight the following data. 

   

   

  95-100% attendance	Best chance of success	Your child is taking full advantage of every learning opportunity.
  90-95% attendance	At least 2 weeks of learning missed	Satisfactory.  Your child may have to spend time catching up with work.
  85-90% attendance	At least 4 weeks of learning missed	Your child may be at risk of underachieving and may need extra support from you to catch up with work.
  80-85% attendance	At least 5 ½  weeks of learning missed	Your child’s poor attendance has a significant impact on learning.
  Below 80% attendance	At least 7½ weeks of learning missed	Your child is missing out on a broad and balanced education. You are at risk of prosecution.

• Inclement Weather

  Wed 18 Jan 2023

  Here is some information on inclement weather should we experience further show fall. 

   

  https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/ynystawe-primary-school/UploadedDocument/63d738d7-e74f-43ac-9b3f-a7580196fc77/inclement-weather.pdf

• YNYSTAWE'S BOOK DAY!

  Mon 16 Jan 2023

  Hello,
  
  This year we will celebrate World Book Day on Friday 17th February. This is a little earlier than usual due to our Welsh week and Eisteddfod celebrations.
  
  This year we have decided on the theme of Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes. Children can come to school dressed as their favourite characters from one of these stories or poems. There will be many literacy related activities for the children to participate in on the day.
  
  It would be wonderful if all the children got involved, the costumes do not need to be complicated and please do not go to any expense. If your child does not wish to dress up please can they wear uniform to school this day.
  
  We would love it if your child could either write out the nursery rhyme, or draw a picture to go with the rhyme or story they have chosen their character from. They could then bring it in on the 17th of February to show on our Book day.
  
  Here are some links to help with ideas if you need them.
  
  https://www.nurseryrhymes.org/nursery-rhymes.html
  
  https://nurseryrhymescollections.com/30-best/traditional-nursery-rhymes-for-children.html
  
  https://allnurseryrhymes.com/
  
  https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/literacy/story-resources/traditional-tales
  
  https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-fairy-tales.html
  
  We can't wait to celebrate these iconic and historic pieces of literature with your children.
  
  Many thanks for your support.
  
  YPS.

• LENDING LIBRARY OPENS THIS WEEK - EVERY THURSDAY!

  Mon 16 Jan 2023
  

• Please check app messages

  Tue 10 Jan 2023

  Hello, 

   

  We have sent a number of messages out today via the app but it seems notifications are not popping up for everyone. Please can you check the app messages to make sure you are up to date with all information.