1. Tel: 01873 830325 www.gilwernprimaryschool.org email -gilwernprimary@monmouthshire.gov.uk School Dinners Week beginning - Monday 21 st September Monday Sausage/Vegetarian Sausage Petit Pain, Beans/Sweetcorn, Jacket Wedges Tuesday Beef/Vegetable Chow Mein or Tomato/Basil Pasta, Peas and Garlic Bread Wednesday Roast Pork/Vegetarian Roast, Vegetables, Mashed/Roast Potato Thursday Chicken/Quorn Korma or Turkey/Quorn Casserole, Broccoli, Rice, Naan Bread. Friday Fish/Vegetable Finger, Beans/Peas, Chips/Mashed Potato. Week beginning - Monday 28th September Monday Homemade Tomato & Basil Pasta, garlic bread, broccoli Tuesday Chicken/Quorn Wrap or Gammon/Vegetable Grill, Salad & Wedges Wednesday Roast Turkey, Roast Vegetables, Mashed/Roast Potato Thursday Homemade Beef or Vegetable Bolognaise, Sweetcorn, Garlic Bread FridayFish Cake/Vegetable Finger, peas/baked beans, chips/ mashed potato. An option of Jacket Potato is available every Tuesday and Thursday. Dates for the Week ahead… Monday 21 st SeptemberYear 6 - Swimming lessons at Abergavenny Leisure Centre Tuesday 22 nd September Year 6 – Residential Trip - Talybont Wednesday 23 rd SeptemberSuperhero Fancy Dress Day Friday 25 th September Macmillan Coffee Afternoon – 2:00pm – 3:15pm – Everyone Welcome Year 6 – Return from Residential Trip – Talybont Dear Parent/Guardian, The Autumn Term is in full swing and all children are continuing to work hard within their classrooms. Reception children are really settling in to school life and are enjoying the Foundation Phase environment. At the end of last week, we hosted a sports event for Ystruth Primary School, Blaenau Gwent and St. Gwladys School, Bargoed. Gilwern is working in partnership with these schools who have also been categorised as ‘Green’. We are partnered with these two schools in a exciting initiative called ‘Sustaining and Growing Excellence’. For your own information, this newsletter will now be produced fortnightly and will still include all of the usual features. Can I take this opportunity to thank you for supporting your children in their return to school and look forward to working with you as the year unfolds. Mrs J Broad Friday 18 th September 2015 Gilwern Primary School Nurture, Empower, Achieve Calling All Superheroes! The children will be holding a Superhero day on Wednesday 23 rd September, 2015. The day will be to learn about and celebrate the work of the community’s every day heroes. Check your child’s bag for their letter.

2. Tel: 01873 830325 www.gilwernprimaryschool.org email - gilwernprimary@monmouthshire.gov.uk Dates for the Term Ahead Monday 28th SeptemberYear 6 - Swimming lessons at Abergavenny Leisure Centre Parents Evening Tuesday 29 th SeptemberParents Evening Wednesday 30 th September Parents Evening Maths Last academic year, we introduced the idea of Mathematical Theme Weeks. This year our focus is on Numeracy across the curriculum – using and applying the mathematical skills. Our first numeracy fortnight begins with a focus on ‘Addition and Subtraction.’ Please see attached sheet to give you information on our Maths focus Attendance Week ending - 4 th September Reception – 98.3% Year 1 – 100% Year 2 – 99.2% Year 3 – 95.7% Year 4 – 96.1% Year 5 – 98.7% Year 6 – 99.2% Week ending - 11 th September Reception – 96.00% Year 1 – 100% Year 2 – 98.3% Year 3 – 92.9% Year 4 – 97.9% Year 5 – 99.5% Year 6 – 98.7% Year 1 have been the school’s highest attenders for both weeks, with other classes following closely behind. The LEA has set the school’s attendance target at 95.8% and as a school we have to monitor and report on attendance. Take a look to see if your child’s class falls below the LEA target. And finally… Parent Consultation This week you should have received an appointment from your child’s class teacher for a Parent Consultation. Please return the RSVP slip to confirm your attendance. Topic Web Attached to this newsletter is this half term’s topic information for your child. This provides you with information regarding your child’s learning, enabling you to ask questions and help with learning at home. If you have not received either of the above, please contact the school office. Photographs At the end of last week each child would have brought home a proof copy of their class photo. Please ensure that you return your orders by Friday 18 th September, 2015. Also this term, your child will have a photograph of any relevant teams they belong to within school. In addition, an individual photo will be taken prior to Christmas. Safety Reminder Please can glass bottles/containers be refrained from being sent into school, with all food/drink stored in plastic containers. Food Allergies We request that snacks containing nuts are to be avoided due to medical needs of some pupils. Lunch Money School dinner money can be paid on a Monday for the week ahead or on a daily basis. Money should be in an envelope, clearly marked with your child’s name. Dinner money envelopes can be purchased from the school office, at a cost of £1 for 30.