Winter Approaches
As we inch towards the middle of October, I'm sure you've noticed the leaves turning golden and the air feeling a little cooler in the mornings. With this in mind, parents and carers may want to think about dusting off welly boots (or checking they still fit!) and making sure that waterproof coats are clearly named. We are finding lots of jumpers and jackets in the playground after play times that are not named. Please help us by making sure that your child's belongings have names in them.
Senior Prefects
A huge well done to all of the pupils who applied for our senior prefect positions. We are very proud of you and your excellent work. It was an incredibly difficult to make a decision.
Congratulations to the following pupils, we look forward to the positive improvements you will bring to Johnston C.P. School.
Head Boy: Ollie Evans
Head Girl: Billie Peace
Deputy Head Boy: Jac James
Deputy Head Girl: Ffion Lane
School Leadership
As noted in the newsletter last week, Mr. Thomas has been working at Fenton Community Primary School as the Interim Headteacher. For the next few weeks, Mr. Thomas will continue to be headteacher of Johnston and the Interim Headteacher of Fenton C.P. School. His time will be split between both schools with Mr. Williams deputising for him on the days that he is supporting Fenton. We would like to reassure you that it will be business as usual at Johnston.
Welcome Miss Harty
You may have noticed that we have a new member of staff visiting classrooms this week. Miss Harty has joined us as part of her PGCE Placement from Aberystwyth University. Miss Harty will be working at the school until Christmas and she will be spending most of her times in years four and year one. Miss Harty Has a wealth of experience having working in Milford Haven Primary School prior to commencement of her PGCE.
We benefit financially from our partnership with Aberystwyth University and we are planning on developing this further in the future.
Friends of Johnston C.P. School
The Friends of Johnston School has been an active group for almost thirty years and the school is extremely grateful for the support which various members have offered during this time.
You may be aware that we have established a Friends to support our efforts to improve our field and outdoor learning provision. This is a separate group to our Friends of Johnston C.P. School.
We are planning on relaunching our Friends of Johnston C.P. School during the next few weeks. We welcome old and new members to create a fundraising plan for the year ahead.
K.O. Carpets
We would like to say a huge thank you to K.O. Carpets for making an annual donation to the school. We are extremely grateful for the support. Your generosity is a testament to the community spirit in Johnston.
We are planning on spending the money to create shaded areas for pupils to play in during hot days!
Keeping in Touch
Please use the playground in the mornings or after school to pass on quick messages to class teachers. Wherever possible, the teacher should always be the first port of call if you have any concerns or questions.
General enquiries, questions or concerns: Please speak to the class teacher in the first instance. If not, you can call the school office on 01437 890280 and we can then arrange for the relevant person to call you back. If you would like to contact me directly, my email address is: Williamsr1688hwbcymru.net
Rugby
Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Elliot have kindly offered to run another rugby training session on Thursday 13th after school.
Cross-Country
The Primary Cross-Country Championships will be held during the last week of the half term. Any pupils who would like to train for the event during lunch times should begin bringing trainers to school everyday. The grass on our large field can be very wet so it is helpful if pupils bring an additional pair of trainers. I will begin on Monday working with year five pupils.
Reminders
- We have a school inset day on 17th October.
- Year Five visit Carew Control Tower has been rearranged for 24th October.
- Parent Meetings will take place on the 18th and 19th October. If you are unable to attend, teachers will be able to arrange to see you on another evening.
Inset Days
The Welsh Government has provided schools with six inset days this year:
- Monday, 5th September. Staff will be preparing for the new academic year.
- Monday, 17th October. Staff will be working on our curriculum.
- Monday, 28th November. All schools in the cluster will be working together.
- Monday, 17th April. All schools in the cluster will be working together.
- Days Five and Six will be taken on Friday, 23rd December and Monday, 24th July.
Bonjour!
- Asking how someone is feeling
- Ca va? – How are you?
- Ca va bien, merci. – I’m well thank you.
- Ca ne va pas bien. – I’m not well.
- Ca va comme ci comme ca. – I’m so so.
- Ca va super bien! – I’m really well!
Friday Afternoon Provision
Friday afternoon provision will be back up and running from the first week of term.
Please register so that we are able to provide appropriate staffing levels.
Every child registered has a place.
Attendance
The pandemic has had a significant impact on pupil attendance, but we feel that it is time for us to begin encouraging attendance as much as possible. Our target this year is 97%.
Our average is: 94.9%
A massive "Well Done" to Class Five, who were the highest attending this week with 98%. Da iawn pawb!
