Retirement

I am writing to let you all know that I have informed governors of my intention to retire as Headteacher at Perthcelyn Community Primary School at the end of the summer term.  The governors will now advertise the post and appoint a new head over the next term ready to start in September. 

The school is very much at the heart of the community and it has been an absolute privilege and a pleasure to have worked alongside governors, staff, parents and all the children over the past fourteen years.  I would like to thank you all for the support you have given me over the past years and wish the new Headteacher every success in their new role.

Mr A. D. James

Attendance Rewards

Following the success of the Christmas Attendance Reward, the school council have suggested that we have an attendance reward at the end of every two weeks.  The end of our second Spring Term fortnight is tomorrow.  The 'rules' are simple.

• Any pupil achieving 100% attendance over the two week period will have their name put into a draw for their class.  The draw is done using a random number generator and is done in front of the children to ensure fairness.
• The winner will get an age appropriate prize for their class.
• The children have enjoyed the Reward Draw because even if you had some time off the previous fortnight for whatever reason, you are back in the draw next time.
• They also feel that it is a positive reward for good attendance.

The next fortnight will then begin on Monday 4th March - You've got to be in it to win it!

Christmas Attendance Prize Draw

In our final two weeks of term, we are holding a special Christmas Attendance Prize Draw!

How does it work?

• Any pupil who has 100% attendance over the next two weeks will be part of a prize draw for their class - the winning pupil in each class will get a prize and then all the 100% pupils in the school will also be part of a larger prize draw for the whole school - with another prize on offer. 
• The names will be drawn on Thursday 21st December, the last day for pupils before Christmas. 

Safety and Security

• Please ensure that only parents, carers or other adults designated to pick up a child come into the school grounds at drop off or pick up.
• Please do not drive into the yard to drop children off or pick up.  Children are opening doors to get out into oncoming traffic which is extremely dangerous.  We are aware that sometimes due to an event that the community car park can be full but some pupils are being dropped off every day in the school yard.
• I'm sure that you will appreciate that these measures are in place to ensure the safety of all children and adults.

Welcome Back September 2023

We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow.  Breakfast club will be open as usual and if your child hasn't been before and you'd like a form to register then call in to the office.  School for Junior Classes begins at 8.50 am and 8.55am for the Foundation Phase.  In the morning please drop the children of at their new classes.  We text messaged out your the children's classes at the end of term and the children were also able to move up to their new classes at the end of term.  If anyone is uncertain then give us a call or I'll be on the 'gate' in the morning.  

Classes for the new school year  2023 - 2024

Our classes for the new school year are set out below. 

We will text message you later today and tomorrow to confirm which class your child will be in next year.  We have had a change in classrooms in the 'juniors' as the middle two classrooms have more space but the children have already moved so they know where they are in the new school year. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or queries.

Monday 4th September will be an INSET DAY so school begins for pupils on Tuesday 5th September.