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Hello everyone
We have today sent out to all parents who have registered an e-mail address with us our September 2020 Newsletter
together with a Q & A sheet dated 16.7.20 produced by the Director of Education of RCTCBC which contains important information regarding your child's return to school next week. Our September 2020 Newsletter also contains a link to video that we have uploaded to U-Tube showing the drop off and collection points around the school as well as the one way system that has been implemented at this time.
All of these documents can be accessed by clicking on the "News & Events" tab and then by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab.
We hope that everyone is safe and well and we are looking forward to seeing everyone next week and hearing all about your latest news and adventures over the break!!
Kind regards
Dear Parent/Guardian
We have this weekend, received a number of queries as to when our children return to school.
An e-mail was sent to all parents who have registered an e-mail address with us on the 16th July enclosing a copy of our end of term Newsletter which contains details of all pupils return to school in September for the new Academic Year. In addition, we also posted a copy of this letter under the "News & Events" category on the 15th July which can be accessed by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab. This newsletter contains details of the new arrangements for the collection and drop of children to the school, the new one way system, class arrangements etc.
Although the school will re-open on Tuesday 1st September, we will be closed to pupils on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September as we need to put in place the final arrangements for the pupils safe return. The return to school arrangements for pupils are as follows:-
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
Reception to Year 6 pupils ONLY (NOT NURSERY PUPILS)
MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
Existing Nursery Pupils
MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER ONWARDS
New Nursery Admission pupils. The Parents of these children who are new to our Nursery Class will be contacted on our first week back with the times and arrangements for their child's admission to the school. Those parents have already been contacted by Mrs Kent and start dates etc given to them.
Parents will not be allowed to stay on site as we aim to minimise contact between individuals and maintain social distancing wherever possible. In addition, please ensure that your child attends school with their books, P.E. kit, lunchbox etc as no visitors will be allowed entry to the school. No visitors will be admitted to the school without a prior appointment being made via the school office. The reason for this is to not only protect our children from COVID-19 but also to protect our staff and our pupils families.
Kind regards
Hello Everyone
We have received an e-mail from RCT informing us that a virtual local Eisteddfod will be taking place called "Eisteddfod Y Rhondda"
This will be the first time that such an Eisteddfod will have been hosted and they looking forward to seeing as as many competitors as possible competing.
As we have said, it will be a virtual Eisteddfod this year due to Covid-19. Anyone and everyone is welcome to compete - even if you don't live in the Rhondda.
Remember, if you need any support, or you have any questions, you can contact them over email at EisteddfodYRhondda@gmail.com – or via their various social media channels.
The closing date for entries is 14 August 2020
The winners will be announced via a video on Eisteddfod Y Rhondda's social media pages from Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August so keep an eye out!
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.
Kind regards
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.
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.
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.