Gwersyllt CP

I hope you have all found some time this week to enjoy the late summer and early autumn sunshine we’ve been having. Long may it continue!

We are certainly back into the swing of things in school now. After a tiring end to last week for our Year 5 pupils, it has been lovely to have a full week in school and to see everyone getting stuck into their topics and lessons. Our lower Ks2 classes have been investigation the earth at the bottom of the field for treasures and artifacts as part of their ‘Beneath our feet’ topic.

Breakfast Club

ParentPay is now available for booking Breakfast Club each morning. We apologise for the delay in getting this service up and running, which was unfortunately outside of our control. Please now use ParentPay to book Breakfast Club whenever your child requires a place. Thank you for your patience.

End-of-Day Collection

Could we kindly ask that younger children and siblings do not come right up to the school doors while Gwersyllt CP pupils are leaving the building. On a couple of occasions, this has created a potential safety issue and can make it difficult for staff to ensure that children leave school safely, promptly and with the correct adult.

We would really appreciate your support in keeping the area immediately outside the doors clear at the end of the day.

Bikes and Scooters

Finally, a reminder that bikes and scooters should not be ridden on the school grounds. At busy times, there are understandably lots of young children and families on site, so this is an important safety measure.

Many thanks, as always, for your understanding and support in helping us keep everyone safe.

Next week, we have a couple of exciting initiatives taking place.

We will be holding the first meetings of our Senedd groups in Key Stage 2. These groups provide an important opportunity for pupils to have their voices heard and valued. Children will work in groups linked to areas of the Curriculum for Wales, alongside wellbeing groups and, of course, our School Council. Each group will develop an action plan for the year ahead, with monthly meetings giving pupils the opportunity to work towards their goals throughout the academic year.

On Thursday, our Key Stage 2 pupils will also take part in Restart a Heart, where they will learn important CPR skills. That afternoon, we will have Don’t Touch, Tell sessions for both Key Stage 2 and Reception to Year 2 pupils, helping children understand what to do if they come across an unwanted or potentially dangerous object in the environment.

Finally, on Friday, our Nursery pupils will be welcoming their Grandfriends from the local care home, which we are sure will be a lovely occasion for everyone involved.

All in all, it sounds like another busy and enjoyable week ahead!

Have a fantastic weekend.

A huge welcome back to all our pupils and families, we and hope you all enjoyed a lovely summer break and managed to rest and relax where possible. It has been wonderful to see the children return to school this week.

I have to say that they have been fantastic. When you consider the number of new routines, expectations, classroom environments and staff that they have to adapt to on that very first day back, they have all done exceptionally well. We are incredibly proud of how they have settled into the new school year.

That said, the first few days have not been without their challenges. Unfortunately, technology has let us down somewhat, with both the school registration system and ParentPay causing significant difficulties. We have been working hard to resolve these issues and have our fingers firmly crossed that most of the bugs will be ironed out very soon.

We apologise for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Please rest assured that these issues are outside of our control and, most importantly, we will always ensure that children receive the correct meals and that their welfare remains our priority.

A couple of things to be aware of next week, particularly for our older pupils:

• Some of our Upper School pupils will be visiting Ysgol Bryn Alyn on Tuesday as part of the YBA Extravaganza.
• Our Year 6 pupils will have the opportunity on Wednesday and Thursday to complete their cycling proficiency sessions both on the school site and around the local community.

If your child is taking part in the Year 6 cycling sessions, please ensure that all forms have been completed and that they bring the required equipment on the relevant days.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and look forward to welcoming the pupils back for their first full week on Monday.

Cofion cynnes,

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are quickly approaching the end of the six-week summer break, and we hope you and your families have enjoyed a wonderful summer and made the most of the lovely weather.

Before we welcome the children back to school on Wednesday 2nd September, I would like to provide a brief update on some of the work that has taken place both on the school site and in the surrounding area during the holidays.

School Site Improvements

Several improvements have been made around the school grounds, including:

• A new wall on the side yard next to the Home Bargains car park.
• Additional fencing in the rear playground area.
• Some organisational changes near the field.
• A new fence alongside the pathway adjacent to the field.

These improvements are designed to enhance the safety, security and appearance of the school site. They will not affect pupils’ day-to-day experience in school or access to the school grounds. However, if you notice anything that appears out of place or have any concerns, please let us know.

Local Roadworks

More significantly, there are currently ongoing works outside of the school grounds that are not connected to the school. These include the installation of new pedestrian crossings, footpath widening and other road improvements along Dodds Lane.

These works were originally scheduled to be completed before the start of term; however, there have been some delays and they are still ongoing. As a result, there are likely to be significant delays during peak drop-off and pick-up times, particularly for those travelling by car.

Where possible, we encourage families to walk or cycle to school. If travelling by car, please allow extra time for your journey, as traffic is expected to be considerably heavier than usual.

We hope these works will be completed as soon as possible and that any disruption to families will be kept to a minimum.

Returning to School

For the first few days of term, signs will be displayed on the school doors to indicate which entrance and exit each class will be using at the start and end of the day.

Many families will already be familiar with these arrangements, but if you are unsure, please look out for the signs or speak to a member of staff, who will be available to help.

Children attending Breakfast Club or Playmates before the start of the school day should continue to enter through the main school entrance, as usual.

Thank you for your continued support. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the children back to school and hearing all about their summer adventures.

Kind regards,

Joel Moore
Headteacher
Gwersyllt CP School

I am pleased to confirm that the Innovation funding application has been successful and we are therefore able to go ahead with offering our families the following during adult learners week:

Wednesday 23^rd September 2026

9.30-11.30am

Gwersyllt CP School Library

Everyday Welsh for Families

A 2 hour bitesize session, learning to speak a little bit of Welsh everyday at home.

Fully funded session.

Refreshments and a light breakfast will be included to practice the Welsh you have learned!

Places are limited, please book your place ………

A few parents have been in touch recently with questions about the indoor and outdoor provision for next year’s Reception/Year 1 class.

Although we still have some changes to make over the summer, I wanted to share a few photographs of what these spaces currently look like. As we approach the end of the term, some resources and areas may be added, adapted, or removed before pupils return in September.

I hope these photographs provide a useful indication of the learning environment and the provision that will be available for the children when they start the new academic year.

Thank you for your continued support.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have now come to the end of another busy week of the summer term, with just five days left for the children to enjoy the many activities and special events that make this time of year so memorable.

Unfortunately, the weather got the better of us once again this week, and we had to cancel the Year 3 and 4 Sports Day. We are hopeful that an opportunity will arise next week for the children to enjoy the event, potentially during the cooler morning periods. If conditions allow, this will take place in-house and we will make the most of any suitable weather windows that become available.

This week, pupils have enjoyed making the most of the better weather with a number of exciting visits and activities, including trips to Llangollen Eisteddfod, which fortunately was largely shaded, for Key Stage 2. Year 5 pupils also visited the YBA summer fair this morning.

Next week sees us say a fond farewell to our Year 6 pupils, who are moving on to pastures new. A leaving service will take place in the school hall at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, before moving onto the school field to continue the celebrations, weather permitting.

On Friday afternoon, all being well, all pupils will enjoy an ice lolly or ice cream. A huge thank you to the PTA for funding this treat.

We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped organise and support the recent Scootathon. The children had a fantastic time, and we greatly appreciate the support of all those involved. Please see the thank you message below from Mrs Moore and Miss Jones.

Finally, I would like to end with some congratulations:

• Congratulations to Mrs Syrett, who has successfully achieved her Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants.
• Congratulations to Mr Edwards, who attended his graduation ceremony this week, celebrating all of the hard work he put into completing last year’s Welsh Sabbatical programme.

Well done to both of them on these fantastic achievements.

Have a lovely weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone next week for the final few days of the school year.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to all of our pupils after what was a wonderfully sunny week last week. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time and is feeling refreshed and ready for the final seven weeks of the summer term.

As we move into this busy period, many of the events planned—such as sports days, cricket competitions, school trips and wider county sporting activities—are dependent on the weather (This has already been the case this week with the Girls Cricket tournament being postponed and this afternoons Sports day looking dubious as I type this).

There are always a number of moving parts at this time of year. We would therefore like to apologise in advance for any late changes to dates, whether due to clashing events or poor weather. Please be assured that we will always do our best to keep you informed as quickly as possible. Add to this the transition days approaching, this final half-term is particularly busy. To ensure you receive all important updates, please make sure you have downloaded the MCAS app, as all school communication is now sent through this platform. If you are experiencing any difficulties setting this up, please call into the school office where we will be happy to help if we can.

While you can report absences through the MCAS messaging service, we kindly ask that any requests for holidays are submitted via the usual form process (available on the website). This ensures we can record them correctly. Thank you in advance.

Next week is looking particularly busy, on Tuesday 9^th June we are delighted to be hosting a cooking workshop in class with Dosbarth Onnen. In the afternoon, there will be a Hope House assembly for Key Stage 2. And on the same day, after school, we will also be welcoming St Deiniol’s School, who are visiting to see our school environment and how we promote independence across the curriculum.

On Wednesday, we are hoping to hold Year 3&4 Sports Day. As always, we will carefully consider the weather conditions, as even light rain can make the grass slippery and unsafe for the event. We will try to let you know as soon as possible but a late shower can change things.

On Friday, Year 3 cycling will take place on the front yard. Depending on weather  the Boys’ cricket tournament will also be taking place.

Also can we just remind parents re:  the ongoing roadworks outside the school.  This may have an impact on getting to school on time and collection at home time.

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to another exciting and active week!

Have a lovely weekend.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for applying for your child to attend Gwersyllt Community Primary School in September 2026.  We pride ourselves on offering the best learning opportunities for all our children and we very much look forward to working in close partnership with you.

We have a number of upcoming activities planned over the course of this term and we would like to invite you and your child to attend them.  Details of the events can be found below.  Please could you reply to this email to confirm your attendance at each event.  Please could you let us know if there are any events that you are unable/will not be attending.

Small Group Taster Session

You are invited to attend a small group taster session on Friday, 12^th June 2026 from 1.45pm.

The session will be held in our Forest School, Jaxon’s Wood, weather permitting.  Should the weather be very wet the session will be held in the hall/classroom.

Welcome & Information Evening

We would like to invite you to our Welcome & Information Evening to be held in the school hall at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 23rd June.

At the meeting you will have an opportunity to meet with the Early Years staff, hear all about the exciting activities your child will be offered during their Nursery Year, and a chance to ask any questions you may have.  There will also be the opportunity to meet the team for wrap-around care.

At this meeting you will also receive a Welcome Pack.  This pack contains useful information about our school.  It also contains a number of forms for you to complete.  We would be grateful if you could complete these forms and return them to the school office as soon as possible.

The Welcome & Information Evening will last for approximately 45 minutes.  We kindly request that you make alternative arrangements for young children.

Common Transfer Day

On Thursday 25th June all pupils have the opportunity to meet their new teachers ready for the new term in September.

You and your child are invited to attend a short session in the classroom space they will be enjoying in September, Dosbarth Glasbren 1. The session will run from 9.30am to 11.00am.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Fun Sports Morning

You and your child are invited to attend our Nursery Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Fun Sports Morning on Thursday 2nd July from 9.15am to 11.10am.

Please join us for a story, a teddy bears’ picnic on the field, followed by some fun races.  Our current reception children will also join in the fun.

Please can your child:

• come to school dressed in clothes suitable for running
• bring a small picnic/snacks to eat with the teddy bears
• bring a teddy bear, clearly labelled with your child’s name
• you may also wish to bring along a camping chair or picnic blanket

Can you please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the day’s weather, i.e. sun hat, sun cream, rain coat, etc.  This event may be cancelled should the weather be very wet.

We look forward to meeting you but should you have any questions prior to these events please do not hesitate to contact us at school.

Cofion cynnes,

Gwersyllt CP School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It has been a very busy week in school, with lots of exciting activities taking place both in and out of the classroom.

The week began early on Monday with a 7:30am start, as the bus set off for Birmingham. Pupils from Dosbarth Afallen and Dosbarth Celyn enjoyed a visit to a Victorian village, including a pewter‑making workshop. After a long but enjoyable two‑hour journey home, pupils arrived back at school at around 4:30pm, having fully enjoyed the experience.

On Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome our school improvement officer into school. They spent time looking at the work taking place across the school, with a particular focus on our areas of school development such as challenge, independence and creativity. This was a hugely positive visit, and staff and pupils should be very proud of the feedback received, with visitors leaving very pleased with what they had seen.

On Thursday, Dosbarth Celyn took part in the first stage of the Good to Grow initiative. The school is involved in both the growing and cooking aspects of this project, which has also enabled us to secure a £1,500 grant to purchase additional growing, Forest School and cooking equipment. We are very much looking forward to seeing how this develops over the coming weeks.

A few reminders:

• If your child is going to be absent, please ensure the school office is informed either via MCAS or a phone call. Please do not inform class teachers directly, as messages may not always reach the office.
• With the time of year approaching when families may be considering holidays, please remember that holiday requests must be submitted using a holiday request form, available on the school website. All holidays are recorded as unauthorised absences (code G) unless they meet exceptional circumstance criteria, which can also be found in the County policy on the website.
• Finally, a gentle reminder to be mindful of children’s use of social media. We are seeing a growing number of situations where issues outside of school are impacting children during the school day. This can affect pupils’ wellbeing, disrupt learning, and require staff time to manage situations that have occurred beyond school hours.

Sports Days

These will take place on the following dates:

Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 – Friday June 5^th @ 1.30pm

Year 3 & Year 4 – Wednesday 10^th June @ 1.30pm

Year 5& Year 6 – Friday 12^th June @ 1.30pm

More information to follow

Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend, and we look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Tuesday.