Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Dear Parent/Guardian
We have this morning received a Question and Answer Sheet from the Director of Education at RCT regarding pupils return to school in September 2020 and which we have e-mailed to all parents who have registered an e-mail address with us. In addition, we have also posted a copy of this letter under the "News & Events" category and then by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab.
Kind regards
Dear Parent/Guardian
We have this evening e-mailed to all parents who have registered an e-mail address with us our end of term Newsletter which contains details of all pupils return to school in September for the new Academic Year. In addition, we have also posted a copy of this letter under the "News & Events" category and then by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab.
Stay safe everyone and have a great Summer!
Dear Parent/Guardian
We have this morning received a letter from the Director of Education at RCT regarding pupils return to school in September 2020 and which we have e-mailed to all parents who have registered an e-mail address with us. In addition, we have also posted a copy of this letter under the "News & Events" category and then by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab.
You will see from the letter, further guidance will be issued regarding this in the coming weeks and during the school closure period, this further information will be posted by RCT on their website.
You will also see from the letter that the Council will be posting advice and guidance on frequently asked questions about childrens individual circumstances as from Thursday 16th July, The link to access this document is
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolreturnfaqs
Kind regards
Dear Parents/Guardians
As you know, we have all had to adapt to new ways of working, so I wanted to take the opportunity to say what an amazing job you are doing supporting your child’s wellbeing and learning during this difficult time.
To help us make sure we are providing the right support for you and your child, we would like to know your thoughts on our approach to home learning. Your feedback is very important to us as this will help us to: -
1. Find out what we are doing well and where we could do better and;
2. Make sure we are meeting your needs and the needs of your children
Please take the time to complete this short survey no later than the 25th July 2020. Any replies given will be treated in the strictest confidence.
You can access this survey by clicking on the link below OR by pasting the link into your browser
https://forms.gle/Gev5yeWqVViP5PrU8
Kind regards,
Mr S Gardner
Headteach
Dear Parent/Guardian
We will be e-mailing end of year Pupil Reports to all parents by Friday of this week.
If you have any questions or queries regarding your child's report and wish to discuss it with their Class Teacher, please telephone us at the school up to Friday 17th July 2020 and we will ask your child's Class Teacher to return your call. However, after Friday, if you will need to send an e-mail to us at admin.capcochprimary@rctcbc.gov.uk, and Mrs Kent will pick up your e-mail as soon as she is able to and will contact your child's Class Teacher and request them to make contact with you.
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Dear Parent/Guardian
We have today (10th July) received an e-mail from the Consultation Team of RCT regarding a proposed Extension to current Dog Controls in Rhondda Cynon Taf
They are currently consulting on whether they should extend the Public Spaces Protection Order(s) in Rhondda Cynon Taf that relate to dog controls on public land in Rhondda Cynon Taf. They would like to hear your views and the consultation starts on the 6th July and ends at 5pm on the 3rd August 2020
Have your say by visiting:-
• Visit: www.rctcbc.gov.uk/DogFoulingConsultation for more information or to take part in the consultation.
• Email: consultation@rctcbc.gov.uk
• Write to: Freepost RSBU-HJUK-LSSS, Research & Consultation, Public Relations & Strategy, The Pavilions, Cambrian Industrial Park, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX.
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Dear Parents/Guardians
We appreciate that you are all patiently awaiting information regarding the safe return of learners to school in the September.
As you will be aware, Ms Kirsty Williams issued a Statement at 12.30 today confirming that the autumn term in Wales will start on Tuesday, September 1st . Schools that can accommodate all pupils that week can do so.
However, she also recognised that some schools may require a short period to focus on priority year groups such as those new to secondary schools, those sitting exams next summer or those in reception classes. She has also indicated that she will allow schools time for extra planning and reorganisation in the first two weeks of the new term. The latest date that schools can re-open to pupils is Monday 14th September and all children must attend school.
The Welsh Government will be publishing operational and learning guidance next week to support schools during this transition. In addition, they will also work with unions and Local Authorities during the summer to update further. Of course, where challenges continue to exist the Welsh Government will work constructively with schools to resolve them.
We at Capcoch Primary remain committed to ensuring that we maintain continuity in learning and to safely maximise the opportunities to engage all learners in learning, particularly the most vulnerable.
As soon as guidance is received from the Director of Education's Department at RCT, we will then be able to start the process of planning our pupils return to school in September and will communicate that guidance and the finalised arrangements as soon as we possibly can.
We have e-mailed a copy of Ms Kirsty Williams' Statement out to all parents this evening who have registered an e-mail with us. In addition, have also posted this Statement under the "News & Events" tab and then by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab.
Thank you for your continued support and we will update you as soon as we have further information.
Dear Parents/Guardians
We have this afternoon received an e-mail from RCT asking us to inform you that applications for the Council’s ‘Childcare and Summer Activity Programme’ are now open via the Council’s website. Parents/carers need to apply asap – applications close at 11:59pm this Sunday 12th July.
The provision is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm from Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 21st August in six mainstream settings and one special school setting.
Provision is for children between the ages of 5 and 16 (4-19 in special schools) and places are strictly subject to availability. Late applications will not be accepted.
Additionally, in accordance with Welsh Government guidance, vulnerable children will be prioritised. However,
where capacity allows, places will be offered to the children of NHS and social care workers only. Consideration will also be given to staff who are required to deliver the childcare and summer activity programme.
Other essential workers who have previously been eligible for free emergency childcare will no longer be eligible due to changes in Welsh Government grant conditions.
Places are strictly subject to availability and making an application does not guarantee a place.
Kind regards
Dear Parents/Guardians
We appreciate that you are all patiently awaiting information regarding the safe return of learners to school in the September.
It was the Director of Education's intention to issue this today, but it has been decided to wait until the end of this week when guidance from Welsh Government is expected.
We at Capcoch Primary remain committed to ensuring that we maintain continuity in learning and to safely maximise the opportunities to engage all learners in learning, particularly the most vulnerable. To enable us to plan effectively for this, a directive on the social distancing requirements for September is essential from the Welsh Government and RCT. It is undoubtedly a challenge to plan in an informed manner for September given that the transmission rate and the science may well fluctuate over the next 2 months. Nevertheless, it is important to draw on what is happening nationally and you will be aware that schools, college and nurseries in England are set to open fully in September, with the reintroduction of mandatory attendance. Schools in Scotland are set to reopen to pupils on 11 August, with no social distancing or home learning required. In Ireland, Public Health guidance has recently advised that schools should implement physical distancing of at least one metre between pupils, and not at all for younger pupils, once they reopen in September.
Once a Welsh Government statement is issued, all schools will then receive guidance from the Director of Education's Department to enable us to collaboratively plan and progress effectively to this next important phase of education for our learners.
Thank you for your continued support and we will update you as soon as we have further information.
Dear Parent/Guardian
This is just a quick e-mail to inform you that there will be no school on Monday 20th July as the school has an Inset (Teacher Training) Day. Therefore, the childrens last day in school will be Friday 17th July.
We have been made aware by RCT that all children are to return to school in September but at this stage, we have not been made aware as to how this will be achieved e.g. whether pupils will still be in bubbles, the size of the bubbles etc. At the moment, the Welsh Local Authorities are awaiting further guidance from the Welsh Government. By going to https://youtu.be/WYhQ-19X9UY you will be able to see the short video that RCT has posted on their website on the 17th June. Rest assured, as soon as we have any further information from RCT/The Welsh Government, we will relay this to you be e-mail and in will also post this on our School website.
In addition, there will be an Inset (Teacher Training) Day on Tuesday 1st September and therefore, the school will re-open to pupils on Wednesday 2nd September 2020.
Finally, we wish you a lovely Summer holiday and look forward to seeing you all in September. To those pupils who are leaving us shortly to go to Comprehensive School in September we wish you good luck and all the very best for the future.
Kind regards