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Minera VA School Newyddion Friday 27th January 2023/Dydd Gwener, Ionawr 27 2023

'Love Your Neighbour As Yourself' Matthew 22:39
'Love the Lord Your God' Mark 12:30

God will guide us to be:

Kind
Our Christian Value this half term.
Safe

Year 5/6 have been practising their safety skills in water this week during their swimming lessons.

Valued

Happy Birthday to these children who are celebrating their birthday this month:

  • Lily
  • Martha
  • Ellis
  • Ronnie
  • Ethan
  • Mia
  • Aradia
  • Stanley
  • Jamie
  • Gaja
  • Evan
  • Grace
  • Layla

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.

Digital Leaders
Eco Group
School Senedd

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.

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 with Rev Will Marshall

On Monday, Rev Will led our Whole School Collective Worship. He shared a story about our half term Christian Value ‘Generosity’.

Year 5/6

The children in Year 5/6 had a visit from one of our school governors this week. Mr Ollerhead came into class to help with their topic by telling them about his job. The children came up with questions, took notes and summarised what they heard. We are very grateful to Mr Ollerhead for giving up his time and the children really enjoyed hearing about his job.

Year 3 and 4 Family Collective Worship

Today, Year 3/4 led the worship based on Santes Dwnywen. Year 3/4 did a really good job with performing and singing.They also made Santes Dwnywen Biscuits and shared them with our audience! Da iawn pawb!

It is lovely to see so many families and friends join us in school this morning. Thank you for your support.

Other News

Teachers’ Strike Action 2023

You will be aware that strike action will take place on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 1 February
  • Tuesday 14 February
  • Wednesday 15 March
  • Thursday 16 March

Early this week, I wrote to parents/carers regarding what is happening at Minera School. This is a link to the letter for your information: https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/minera-aided-primary-school/UploadedDocument/14787ff6-0bf9-456c-8e58-73fede4d018c/230125-strike-letter-to-parents-v2.pdf

After School Netball Club

Children in Years 3-6 can take part in an after school netball club next Tuesday and Thursday with Mr Barnes until 4:15 p.m. The club is for boys and girls and will take place on the yard. Children will need a full sports kit including trainers.

If your child is interested, please complete the consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/bKmeJ4Weny

There will be two sessions for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 on:

  • Tuesday 31st January
  • Thursday 2nd February

Children will need to be collected from the main school yard at 4:15 p.m. If children are going to Minera After School Club at 4:15 p.m. please make sure they are booked in.

A school netball team will be chosen from those who attend the training and will take part in a festival on Tuesday 7th February.

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 me at school.

Termly Topics

These are our Class Topics for the Spring Term:

  • Nursery/Reception – Winter into Spring
  • Year 1/2 – Light and Dark
  • Year 3/4 – Endangered Animals
  • Year 5/6 –Miswn Byd

Friends of Minera - Dates for Diary

The Friends of Minera met on Wednesday after school. Thank you to everyone who came along. They planned lots of exciting events for the rest of the school year. Here is a list of what is happening this term:

  • Thursday 16th February – Disco
  • Friday 17th March – Non-Uniform Day. Donations for Bingo Prizes
  • Thursday 30th March - Easter Bingo

Further details to follow shortly

February Half Term Holiday Club

Nant BH Visit - 1st to 3rd March 2023

The 'Form 2 - Parent/Carer Consent' form needs to be completed and returned to school by Monday 30th January. Children have been given another form today if this has not been received.

We need to confirm the number of places with Nant BH at the beginning of next week. Following this, further information will be sent home.

If you have been contacted to provide evidence of your entitlement to remission of fees, then this information needs to be provided to school by next Friday 3rd February to avoid having to pay the full cost.

Term Dates

Diary Dates

February/Chwefror
  • 3rd - NSPCC TT Rockstars Competition
  • 7th - Netball Festival
  • 8th - Safer Internet Day
  • 16th – First Experience Music Session for Year 3 and 4
  • 16th - Friends of Minera Disco
  • 17th – School Closes for Half Term
  • 27th – School Re-Opens
  • 28th - School Eisteddfod
March/Mawrth
  • 1st to 3rd – Nant BH
  • 1st - St David's Day
  • 6th – Minera World Book Day
  • 6th to 10th -Readathon Week
  • 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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