Welcome to Knelston Primary School. Croeso i Ysgol Gynradd Knelston.

15 Jun 2009 - Summer newsletter 2009

Goodbye Year 6

As all of you will know this is the last term for our Year 6 pupils in Knelston Primary School . We thought we might let you know the types of events they have been involved in to help their smooth transition to Bishopston Comprehensive School(BCS):

June 11th - Yr 6 musicians are invited to an Orchestra Day at BCS.

June 17th - All Y6 classes from the local feeder schools attend a Fun Sports Morning at BCS.

July 8th - Induction Day at the Comprehensive with all Yr 6 pupils catching the school bus.

July 13th - Yr 6 to attend Bishopston's Summer production.

July 14th – Leavers Assembly.

July 15^th - Yr 6 Awards Day. A moving and memorable afternoon for Y6 parents and children alike.

Yr 6 have also been involved with other activities for instance, Y6 will have received, by the end of this term, a total of six 1 hour French lessons, by way of an introduction to the subject, linked to BCS. Also on 21^st May Y5/6 girls were involved in a netball competition held at BCS. Thank you to all the girls who participated. Further, all Y6 pupils were involved in the Young Engineers KNEX challenge held on 8^th June in the school hall. Plus a selection of pupils from Y6 will be attending the Kwick Cricket Tournament at Mumbles Cricket Club in June( cancelled). Good luck to all those involved.

All our Y6 pupils seem to be very excited about their next move up to Bishopston Comprehensive School . We would like to wish them the very best of luck for their new exciting adventures ahead.

Teacher Appointment
As most of you will now be aware interviews took place on the 20^th and 22^nd May. A total of 6 candidates were put through their paces by the Interview Panel. Finally the successful candidate was Mr. Gareth Thomas, who will be commencing his position as Y6 teacher in September. Miss Mackay has been offered a permanent full time position within the school and will be continuing to teach Y1 in September along with afternoon PPA teaching support. We would like to extend our warm congratulations to both teachers and welcome them on board to Knelston Primary.
Rewiring at Knelston
The complete re-wiring of our School will take place during the summer holidays by a Company called Atkins. The cost will be centrally funded by the LEA, with all classrooms being fitted with extra power points. It is likely that the outside lighting will be reviewed and updated - (most helpful on those dark winter parents evenings and school concerts).
Any Offers to Help?
The path that leads around the school grounds has begun to deteriorate substantially creating an uneven surface. The school is very eager for it to be re-surfaced and has investigated the cost of having tarmac laid. The school was astounded by the terrific cost attached to this process. No funding is available from LEA as yet. If any one has any ideas or can help the school out on this issue, please contact Mr Roy Davies. Thank you.

Summer Sun !

Please remember to protect your children from the sun by bringing a sun hat into school and applying a sun cream to them before they arrive at school.

School baseball caps are now on sale for a very reasonable £3.00. Thank you for your support.

Diary Dates

4^th June - School Closure due to European Elections. (Staff in attendance, all targeted record keeping).

19^th June – Class Photographs. Pupils to wear school uniform please.

8^th July – Mrs Osborn's New Nursery Welcome Morning between 10.30 -11.30am.

9^th July – Sports Day and Summer Fate. Lets all hope for some sunshine!

July 17^th – Friends of Knelston Summer Yard Party and Overnight Camping. More details to follow.

21^st July – No uniform last day of term.3.30pm Finish. Bring on the Summer Yippee!

22^nd July- Inset day for teaching staff.

New Academic Year 2009/10

1^st Sept - *Inset/Preparation Day.

2^nd Sept - Return to School - 9.15am start.

9^th Oct – *Joint Inset Day with BCS.

26^th to 30^th Oct – Mid Term Holiday .

2nd Nov – Return to School.

18^th Dec to 4^th Jan 2010 –Xmas Holiday .

6th Jan – Return to School.

Inset Days for 2010:-

4^th /5^th Jan – *Inset Day.

22^nd Mar - *Joint Inset Day with BCS.

19^th Apr – *Inset Day.

21^st July – *Inset Day.

Contact Details

Knelston Primary School

Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea , SA3 1AR

Tel: 01792 390071 Fax: 01792 390071

Website: www.knelstonprimary.ik.org

Email: knelston.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

School Update
Y5's trip to Llangrannog with Mr. Smith and Mrs Jen Morgan was very successful. All the children returned full of excitement and enthusiasm.
You will soon be able to purchase our school uniform on line. More details to follow. Quality school bags are already available from Shan in the school office for £6.00.
£139.00 was raised for the Barnardos charity. A big thank you for all those who participated and donated.
The performance by “Fiddle Faddle” a musical entertainment duo, on 29^th April was truly inspiring and brilliant once again.
Community P.C. Chris Mort has visited on a number of occasions as a part of the SW Police Schools Initiative and discussed various important social topics with the children. Early Years (reception /nursery) went on their Summer excursion to Port Eynon beach on 8^th June. The children had lots of fun and met up with Rhossili Coastguards and Horton Lifeboat.