Just to let you know that I have had a thank you letter from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust today. Our children decided that they wanted to support this charity and have started a collection at snack time.  So far they have raised £88.72.
Well done to our amazing children.  Always thinking of ways to make a difference.

CBBC is looking for applicants of all abilities to take part in a thrilling Fantasy Game Show – If you’re children are super competitive and aged between 9-13 yrs, this is a chance to test their determination and bravery through a series of incredible physical and mental challenges.
To apply, you’ll need to complete the application form and return it to us via email or in the post (details below).
Applicants will be expected to immerse themselves in a world that adopts traditional values, so be prepared to have bravery, teamwork and problem solving skills put to the test.
If selected by the team here at CBBC, you will be invited along to take part in a further audition process, where we will ask to see displays of your mental and physical game playing abilities.
The auditions will take place from around the end of May until the end of June 2017.
The process will be filmed in order to help with casting decisions.
IF YOU WANT TO APPLY, Download and complete the application form, which can be found on our website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/be-on-a-cbbc-fantasy-game-show

28th April - RNLI working with Year 1 and Year 2
1st May - School Closed
3rd May - Reading Test Year 2 to Year 6
4th May - Procedural Test Year 2 to Year 6
Girls Rugby
8th May - Reasoning Test Year 2 to Year 6
9th May - Year 3 Trip
12th May - Sports Day
15th May - Health Week
17th May - Team and Class Photos
19th May - Cross Country
Year 1 Class Service
School Sleep Over
23rd May - Year 1 and Year 2 School Trip
24th May - Dodgeball 
​26th May - Break Up

22 Apr 2017£9.30 Guaranteed Prize - won by J!
15 April 2017£9.30 Guaranteed Prize - won by Lynsey!
8 April 2017£9.30 Guaranteed Prize - won by Kerry!

Congratulations to all the winners.
​As always please keep sharing our lottery.  The more players the higher the prize.

Hopefully you will have had a letter this week from Exemplar Education.  This is a Maths and English programme for you to use at home.
If you could return the slips to say if you are interested or not  we get some free accounts for our children to use in school.  
​Many thanks

Just a reminder that the National Tests will be taking place from Wednesday 3rd May until Wednesday 10th May.  This is for all children from Year 2 to Year 6.
We all want our children to do well in any test, but it is important to recognise that there is no pass or fail in the national tests. The tests are just one piece of evidence about your child’s skills in reading and numeracy and the best way to prepare your child is to make sure that they are not worried or anxious. 
You can find more advice and guidance on supporting your child from Education begins at home.
​facebook.com/beginsathome
Twitter @edubeginsathome

You will be getting another attendance letter today.  Here is a reminder of the criteria.
We are asking you all to set the highest of expectations for attendance. 
Our target is a minimum of 97% attendance!
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Below is an explanation of the relationship between attendance and achievement at school. The rewards for good attendance are clear. Pupils are more likely to enjoy school, achieve better results and have increased life chances. 

We will be updating you about your child’s attendance on a half-termly basis.  

Your colour coded letter tells you the attendance figures for your child for this half term.  This will be different to the last letter you had.

The figures below relate to the end of Year Target.

GREEN
100%
Not missing any lessons

99%
Missing about 10 lessons

98%
Missing about 20 lessons

97%
Missing about 30 lessons

AMBER
96%
Missing about 8 days of school.  It will be difficult to catch up on this lost learning from about 40 lessons

95%
Missing about 2 weeks of school

93%
Missing 14 days of school.  This is almost 3 weeks which is a significant amount of education to lose.

RED
92% and below
Missing more than 3 weeks of education.  A serious loss of learning which is likely to have a detrimental effect on achievement and life chances.

We do understand and are aware of different circumstances.  We do have a fantastic Family Support Team available for a chat.  Miss Parry is the main contact for any attendance issues so please don't hesitate to get in touch.  

I am sure that working together we can improve our attendance.

Another term gone...time flies!
Eisteddfod, Sports Competitions,  School trips, endless visitors, Open Evenings are just a few of the activities we have fitted in over the last term.
It was great to see so many adults spending time with Early Years and Year 4 this morning sharing the learning and celebrating achievements. 
Many thanks for your continued support.  As always we are here to help.  Never hesitate to get in touch.
Have a great Easter, Pasg Hapus!
Stay safe
See you back in school on Tuesday 25th April

You will now be able to get our school uniform from Tesco.
Please find the schools page in the link below.
https://www.tesco.com/direct/ysgol-maesglas/17378.school?source=others