'Love Your Neighbour As Yourself' Matthew 22:39
'Love the Lord Your God' Mark 12:30
God will guide us to be:
Kind
Today we held a non-uniform day to fundraise for the people of Turkey and Syria who are experiencing the devastating effects of the earthquake.
Thank you to the Friends of Minera for suggesting this fundraiser. They are also going to donate a the profits from our disco this very important cause.
Safe
Last week was Safer Internet Day. In school, we investigated ways to keep everyone safe when they are online.
Valued
Happy Birthday to these children who are celebrating their birthday this month:
- Amelia
- Oliver
- Zoscha
- Clinton
- Harvey H
- Idris
Pupil Voice Groups
All children in Year 3-6 are involved in our Pupil Voice groups. This gives them the opportunity to give their opinion and take action to improve our school in a number of areas. Each term, children move groups so they can help the school in a different area. We are very proud of their work and that they have the opportunity to have their voices heard.
All of the children have worked incredibly hard during the autumn term and now have new projects as they look to improve our school in different ways during the spring term. Please open the links below to find out what each group has been up to.
New Football Kit
We are very proud of our new football kit.
New kit has been kindly sponsored by Transcontinental. We are extremely grate for Isaac's mum for organising this sponsorship. I am sure you agree the team look really smart!
Our Best
Look at our wonderful week of learning. We are very proud of our children for trying their best and not giving up.
Collective Worship
Rev Will lead our Whole School Collective Worship on Monday. He shared a story about how we should encourage others rather than discourage.
Friends of Minera Disco
Everyone had a lovely time at yesterday's disco and we raised £139 which we are donating to the Turkey and Syria disaster fund.
Thank you all for your support; we are also grateful to the staff for giving up their time.
Non-uniform day collection:
Thank you for your donations. We raised £111 and, with the disco money, the school was able to make a donation of £250 for this worthy cause.
Other News
Estyn Inspection - 6th to 9th March
Estyn is inspecting Minera School on 6th to 9th March and they want parents’ and carers’ views. Please share yours in confidence at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/05HMOQ/ by Sunday 19th February.
You are also invited to meet the inspectors at the school at 3:45pm on Monday 6th March to give your views. This meeting will take place in Mr Barnes' classroom.
Further information about the inspection can be found in an Estyn leaflet. Please click on the button below to access the information:
Dydd Gewi Dewi/St David's Day
Wednesday 1st March is St David's Day. On 1st March our junior children will be visiting Nant BH so we will be holding our St David's Day celebrations towards the end of the spring term. However on Tuesday 28th February, children will be able to come to school wearing red for Wales.
Parking at School
Please take care at dropping off and picking up times. We have noticed that this a busy time of day and we have seen an increase in the number of cars parked around the school. Please be mindful of young children and families when parking. Thank you in advance for co-operation with this important matter.
Nursery Applications for September 2023
Nursery Places are now open to children who will have their 3rd birthday on or before 31st August 2023. Watch the video below for information on how to apply for a place at Minera School. Please share with family and friends.
We have already received a large number of applications for our Nursery class. If you would like to visit Minera School or you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact school.
17th February is the deadline for applications
Love to Read
We all know how important it is to inspire children to read and develop a love of books. We have organsied a range of activities to celebrate reading and books including a readathon, author visit, library visit and World Book Day celebration.
Readathon
Our School Senedd have organised a Readathon beginning today and running until Friday 10th March. Children have been given sponsor forms to bring home today.
On the Friday the 17th February to the 10th of March we will be doing a sponsored readathon for charity. It is for ‘Read for Good’ so they can give books to children in hospital.
We need you to sponsor us to read for a certain amount of time or number of pages and give money for the charity. With the money we will buy books for the hospital and for authors to come in and see them and buy new books for us in school.
- One pupil in each class will get a book as a prize.
- 2 pupils in the whole school will get a £5 book token.
Signed by: Razey, Freddie from Senedd Yr Ysgol
Author Visit by Damian Harvey
On Thursday 9th March, children in all classes will receive a visit from author Damian Harvey. Damian will work with all classes sharing his stories, performing and supporting children with writing stories.
After school, from 3:05 p.m., Damian will be signing and selling books. We are extremely grateful to Minera Community Council for funding this fantastic experience for us.
Link: http://damianharvey.co.uk/Books%20-%20Damian%20Harvey.htm
Coedpoeth Library Visit
On Friday 10th March, children in Year 1 to Year 6 will revisit Coedpoeth library to exchange the books they took out in the Autumn term. Each child will each be able to take out a book that will be kept in school and can be swapped with other children in class. We will then return to the library again in the Summer term to return the books and take out new ones. The books will be taken out on a class library card so please do not send any personal library cards with children.
Minera World Book Day
World Book Day this year falls when many children from Year 4 to 6 are visiting Nant BH. We will therefore celebrate World Book Day on Monday 13th March. In class, children will take part in a range of activities to celebrate books and reading. Children are also encouraged to dress up as a favourite book character. If possible please also bring the book into school to share with their class and explain why they chose that character.
Nant BH Visit - 1st to 3rd March 2023
Staff and children are looking forward to visiting Nant BH on 1st March. Full payment is due when we return after half-term on Monday 27th February. If you are struggling to pay in full by this date please contact the school.
Please visit the school website for information about the visit including the kit list and arrangements for the morning of Wednesday 1st March.
Link: https://www.mineraprimary.com/nant-bh/
Basketball Club
Children in Years 4-6 can take part in an after school basketball club after school on Tuesdays with Mr Barnes until 4:15 p.m. The club is for boys and girls and will take place on the yard.
There will be three sessions for children in Years 4, 5 and 6 on:
- Tuesday 28th February
- Tuesday 7th March
- Tuesday 14th March
Sign up here https://forms.office.com/e/bRqYUdURcN
Friends of Minera News
We hope the children are enjoying being helpful at home and earning 20p a job to help fill their Smartie tubes. Could you please return these after the half term holiday.
It would be lovely to see some photos of the children doing their jobs - please email them to school.
Spending the money you raise:
We have recently bought some equipment for the Nursery & Reception class and we have had a request for money to fund playground markings and buy equipment for outdoor play. The more money we raise, the more we can buy for the children.
Friends of Minera Events
- Friday 17th March – Non-Uniform Day. Donations for Bingo Prizes
- Thursday 30th March - Easter Bingo
February Half Term Holiday Club
School closes for half term on Friday 17th February (today) and re-opens on Monday 27th February. Have a lovely half term break.
Diary Dates
February/Chwefror
- 27th – School Re-Opens
March/Mawrth
- 1st to 3rd – Nant BH
- 1st - St David's Day
- 10th – Visit to Coedpoeth Library
- 17th - Non Uniform for Easter Bingo Prizes
- 30th - Easter Bingo
- 31st – School Closes for Easter Holidays
April/Ebrill
- 17th – School Re-Opens for Summer Term
Contact Information
Phone: 01978 269500
Email: mailbox@minera-pri.wrexham.sch.uk
Website: www.mineraprimary.com
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