Category Archives: News

New Parent Governors We are extremely pleased to introduce our new parent governors Mr Robert Whittington and Mrs Toniann Phillips to Cwmffrwdoer Governing Body. They will begin their role in the new year. Marvellous Maths Day Thank you to those parents/carers and grandparents who came in last week for our Marvellous Maths Curriculum Day to […]

Harvest donations Thank you for your donations which pupils delivered to the food bank in Pontypool. We were told the food was enough to feed 2 families over the Christmas period. Marvellous Maths Day Next Thursday, we are holding a Marvellous Maths Curriculum Day for parents/carers to experience how maths is taught in Cwmffrwdoer in […]

Parent Teacher Consultations Many of you came to meet teachers for consultations this week. I hope you found them informative and useful. It is important that you attend these meetings in order for all our children to get the best possible experiences at school. If you were unable to make the appointment, please contact your […]

Wear Red Day Thank you for your support with your children wearing red today to make a stand against racism. We are proud to support Show Racism the Red Card, the Welsh anti-racism educational charity. There is no place for racism or hate in our society and our children have participated in workshops this week […]

Heddlu Bach  Parents/carers of pupils who have recently been appointed as Heddlu Bach mini police officers are invited into school next Friday 18th October at 9:30am for their presentation by Officer Peter Walker of Gwent Police. Children will bring invites home on Monday.   Macmillan Coffee Afternoon (morning for Nursery)  On Monday, 14th October, we […]

Heddlu Bach  Pupils who wanted to become mini police officers as part of our Heddlu Bach initiative were interviewed this week by Peter Walker of Gwent Police and Mrs Phillips and Mrs Jones.  Peter was so impressed by the children that they have all been appointed. The mini police officers will have their own branded […]

Family Breakfast It was lovely to see so many of you this morning for our first family breakfast. Thank you for coming on such a wet morning! We will be holding another family breakfast next half term on Friday 29th November.   Meet The Teacher Thank you to those who came to meet teachers last […]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Nut allergy We currently have a child in school who has a severe nut allergy. Exposure to nuts could have very serious, even life-threatening consequences. Consequently, we would ask that children do not bring any nut-based products into school or in their packed lunches. This includes chocolate, cakes and other products, e.g. […]

Parent/Carer Newsletter 6th September 2019 Welcome back to a new school year. I hope you have had an enjoyable summer.  It has been lovely welcoming all our children and seeing them look so smart in their school uniform.   During the summer, two members of staff, Mr Wharton and Mrs Webb got married. Congratulations to […]

Dear Parents/Carers, Another year has flown by and already we’re at the end of the term and the end of the academic year.  May I take this opportunity to thank you all for all your wonderful support throughout this last year but in particular I would like to thank the parents who have given their […]