St Francis RC Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4JL
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Ysgol Gynradd Gatholig Sant Francis Wilson Road, Trelai, Caerdydd, CF5 4JL Headteacher – Mr M J Williams Tel/ Ffôn: 02920 591666 Fax/ Ffacs: 02920 670996 Email/ Ebost: [email protected] “Ynghyd â Iesu wrth ein bodd a dysgu.”
No 21 Dear Parent/ guardian PTA News! Easter bingo extravaganza -Thursday 17th March 2016 at St Francis Parish Centre (5pm – 7pm.) Come along for a fun evening! All welcome. Football Tournament On Tuesday 8th March, our boys and girls entered a football tournament at Western Leisure Centre against other local schools. The girls’ team won all their games and went on to the final where they beat Trelai 4-0! The boys also got to the final but lost to St Fagan’s 3-1 to come second. Both teams progress through regional finals against other Cardiff schools at Tal-Y-Bont later this month. Congratulations to both teams! Netball Tournament On Thursday 10th March, Year 5 and 6 pupils played 4 games in the group stages at Western Leisure Centre coming second and progressing through to the semi- final. Unfortunately we lost to Danescourt 6-4 in a very close game! We eventually came third in the tournament scoring the most goals – 37 in total! (Won three and lost two.) Mrs Smith was very proud of the boys and girls for all their hard work, team work and enjoyment! Mother’s Day Fayre Well done to all our pupils who raised £225 at the recent Mother’s Day Fayre. Green Card Champions Last week, Year 2 (Mrs Cooper/ Mrs Lush) were our Green Card Champions for behaviour. Ardderchog! Top Dawgs (Attendance) Last week, Year 6 were our Top Dawgs in attendance once again with 97.8%! Rhagorol! It is getting closer every week with Year 2, Year 5, Year R and Year 3 not far behind. Who will be our Top Dawgs this week? Mary’s Meals We are raising money during Lent in a simple way. We are asking our children to spare their coppers and change and give generously to other children around the World. At the end of Lent, we will total up all the money raised and send it to Mary’s Meals. Collections will be made daily by Year 6 pupils. Facts: Mary’s Meal’s works in 12 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Mary’s Meals are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. £12.20 is all it costs to feed a child for a whole school year in one of these countries!
Around 59 million of the World’s hungriest children do not attend school. In order to survive, they have to work or beg.
Mary’s Meal’s work is only just beginning. Please support our Lenten charity. Have a look on their website – www.marysmeals.org.uk School Dinners Please note that from 11th April 2016 (straight after Easter) school dinners will increase by 10p to £2.30 per day paid in advance (Weekly - £11.50.) Dates….Dates… Please note that we break up for Easter on Thursday 24th March 2016 (last day) and return on Monday 11th April 2016. Easter Assemblies This year our Easter Assemblies will be as follows: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 – Palm Sunday led by the Infants (2pm - Infant Hall) Wednesday 23rd March 2016 – Holy Week led by the Juniors (2pm- Junior Hall) All parents, guardians, grandparents, friends of the school and parishioners are very welcome. Easter Egg- stravaganza! The Easter raffle will be drawn on Thursday 24th March 2016. Raffle tickets are 50p per strip and will be on sale from Friday. Prizes galore!!! Easter Bonnet Parade All pupils are invited to take part in the 2016 Easter Bonnet Parade which will take place on Thursday 24th March 2016. All bonnets need to be brought into school on the Thursday and not before. Prizes for winners and runners-up in each year group. Birthday cakes Unfortunately following on from health and safety recommendations from the County Council we are unable to have birthday cakes sent into school. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. This will begin immediately. Parent/ Guardian Details Please could parents/ guardians ensure that the school has up to date contact details? This includes current address, parent/ guardian phone numbers and phone numbers for other contacts. Thank you.
M J Williams Headteacher
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Ysgol Gynradd Gatholig Sant Francis Wilson Road, Trelai, Caerdydd, CF5 4JL Headteacher – Mr M J Williams Tel/ Ffôn: 02920 591666 Fax/ Ffacs: 02920 670996 Email/ Ebost: [email protected] “Ynghyd â Iesu wrth ein bodd a dysgu.”
No 21 Dear Parent/ guardian PTA News! Easter bingo extravaganza -Thursday 17th March 2016 at St Francis Parish Centre (5pm – 7pm.) Come along for a fun evening! All welcome. Football Tournament On Tuesday 8th March, our boys and girls entered a football tournament at Western Leisure Centre against other local schools. The girls’ team won all their games and went on to the final where they beat Trelai 4-0! The boys also got to the final but lost to St Fagan’s 3-1 to come second. Both teams progress through regional finals against other Cardiff schools at Tal-Y-Bont later this month. Congratulations to both teams! Netball Tournament On Thursday 10th March, Year 5 and 6 pupils played 4 games in the group stages at Western Leisure Centre coming second and progressing through to the semi- final. Unfortunately we lost to Danescourt 6-4 in a very close game! We eventually came third in the tournament scoring the most goals – 37 in total! (Won three and lost two.) Mrs Smith was very proud of the boys and girls for all their hard work, team work and enjoyment! Mother’s Day Fayre Well done to all our pupils who raised £225 at the recent Mother’s Day Fayre. Green Card Champions Last week, Year 2 (Mrs Cooper/ Mrs Lush) were our Green Card Champions for behaviour. Ardderchog! Top Dawgs (Attendance) Last week, Year 6 were our Top Dawgs in attendance once again with 97.8%! Rhagorol! It is getting closer every week with Year 2, Year 5, Year R and Year 3 not far behind. Who will be our Top Dawgs this week? Mary’s Meals We are raising money during Lent in a simple way. We are asking our children to spare their coppers and change and give generously to other children around the World. At the end of Lent, we will total up all the money raised and send it to Mary’s Meals. Collections will be made daily by Year 6 pupils. Facts: Mary’s Meal’s works in 12 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Mary’s Meals are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. £12.20 is all it costs to feed a child for a whole school year in one of these countries!
Around 59 million of the World’s hungriest children do not attend school. In order to survive, they have to work or beg.
Mary’s Meal’s work is only just beginning. Please support our Lenten charity. Have a look on their website – www.marysmeals.org.uk School Dinners Please note that from 11th April 2016 (straight after Easter) school dinners will increase by 10p to £2.30 per day paid in advance (Weekly - £11.50.) Dates….Dates… Please note that we break up for Easter on Thursday 24th March 2016 (last day) and return on Monday 11th April 2016. Easter Assemblies This year our Easter Assemblies will be as follows: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 – Palm Sunday led by the Infants (2pm - Infant Hall) Wednesday 23rd March 2016 – Holy Week led by the Juniors (2pm- Junior Hall) All parents, guardians, grandparents, friends of the school and parishioners are very welcome. Easter Egg- stravaganza! The Easter raffle will be drawn on Thursday 24th March 2016. Raffle tickets are 50p per strip and will be on sale from Friday. Prizes galore!!! Easter Bonnet Parade All pupils are invited to take part in the 2016 Easter Bonnet Parade which will take place on Thursday 24th March 2016. All bonnets need to be brought into school on the Thursday and not before. Prizes for winners and runners-up in each year group. Birthday cakes Unfortunately following on from health and safety recommendations from the County Council we are unable to have birthday cakes sent into school. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. This will begin immediately. Parent/ Guardian Details Please could parents/ guardians ensure that the school has up to date contact details? This includes current address, parent/ guardian phone numbers and phone numbers for other contacts. Thank you.
M J Williams Headteacher
