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Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi
Church in Wales 3-16 VA School
Stakeholder
Newsletter June 2018
Head teacher update Welcome to the June edition of the Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi stakeholder newsletter. I was delighted so many of
you attended the two meetings which we held in Solva and Bro Dewi last month, where you had the
opportunity to meet my leadership team and the Chair of Governors, David Halse. I was also pleased that PCC
officers were on hand to provide an update regarding the building’s programme and transport arrangements.
As we enter the final half term of the existing three schools, I am filled with pride and optimism for the future
as we enter a brand new era of through school faith based education for generations to come. I also look
forward to meeting many of you at school events over the coming months as we approach the summer
holiday.
Please find a list of further progress below:
You are all invited to attend the next round of stakeholder meetings at Ysgol Bro Dewi on Monday 18th
June at 4.30pm, and Ysgol Solfach on Thursday 21st June at 4.30pm. There will be further opportunity to
raise questions with the relevant member of staff/PCC Officer.
There will be two transition days for our prospective pupils . The first will be on Friday 22nd June for
Years 5 & 6 at the Dewi Campus (formally Ysgol Dewi Sant). The final day will be held on Monday 25th
June for Year 6 , also at the Dewi Campus. Further details will be issued shortly.
There will be a transition day for current Solva and Bro Dewi pupils on Friday 8th and Friday 22nd June.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi will be closely linked to us being a through school with education
being seamless from 3 to 16.
There are four educational phases within the school underpinned by the four key purposes outlined in
the Successful Futures document.
We will endeavour to create:
Ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives
Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world , ready to be citizens of Wales and the world
healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
The Primary Phase (nursery, reception and years 1 to 6) will be overseen by Mrs D Smith.
The Secondary Phase (years 6 to 11) will be overseen by Mrs R Thomas.
Over a two week period, the 22 pupils in year six will spend three days at the Dewi Campus (Dewi Sant)
accessing specialist science, technology and PE facilities. They will be accompanied by an ELSA trained
LSA at all times.
Learning Phases
FOUNDATION PHASE Nursery and reception taught on the Aidan Campus (Solva)
Years 1 and 2 taught on the Non Campus (Bro Dewi)
DEVELOPMENT PHASE Years 3, 4 and 5 taught on the Non Campus
MOMENTUM PHASE Years 6, 7 and 8 taught on the Non and Dewi Campuses
FULFILLMENT PHASE Years 9, 10 and 11 taught on the Dewi and Aidan Campuses
The School Day Arrangements
Dewi Campus - Years 6-11
8:40am Lesson 1
9:40am Registration / Form Prayers / Assembly
10:00am Lesson 2
11:00am Break
11:15am Lesson 3
12:15pm Lesson 4
1:15pm Lunch
2:05pm Registration/Lesson 5
3:10pm End of day
Non Campus— Years 3-7
8.00am Breakfast club
8:30am School Opens
8.50am Bell for the start of the day
8.50am Registration / Form Prayers / Assembly
9.10am Class Time
10:25am Break
10:45am Class Time
12:10pm Lunch
12:55pm Registration
1:00pm Class Time
3:00pm End of day
3.00—3.45 School Clubs
Non Campus—Years 1 & 2
8.00am Breakfast Club Starts
8:30am School Opens
8.50am Bell for the start of the day
8.50am Registration / Form Prayers / Assembly
9.10am Class Time
10:45am Break
11:00am Class Time
12:00pm Lunch
12:55pm Registration
1:00pm Class Time
3:00pm End of day
3.00pm—3.45pm School Clubs
Aidan Campus—Nursery and Reception
8.00am Breakfast Club Starts
8:30am School Opens
8.50am Bell for the start of the day
8.50am Registration / Form Prayers / Assembly
9.10am Class Time
10:20am Break
10:35am Class Time
11:40am Lunch
12:20pm Registration
12:25pm Class Time
2:40pm End of day
Transport
PCC will automatically re-issue bus passes to existing pupils of the secondary phase who were
in receipt of a pass prior the Milward decant. New pupils will be issued with bus passes prior
to the start of the new term beginning in September.
PCC have written to pupils currently attending Ysgol Bro Dewi and Ysgol Solfach who are eligi-
ble for free transport to ask them to complete an application form to confirm their transport
requirements. They have also written to current year 6 pupils from feeder catchment schools
starting in year 7 and who are eligible for transport.
Mrs R Thomas has made contact with the parents/carers of several pre-school pupils and a
working group has been established. The map below shows the catchment areas for Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, identifying the secondary
phase, primary phase and 8 mile faith boundaries.
The diagram below shows how all buildings are interlinked within the one school. Pupils within reception,
nursery, years 1 to 5 within the primary phase and years 8 to 9 within the secondary phase will remain on
fixed sites. However, there will be times when year 6, 7, 10 and 11 will be located across two sites in order
to complement and enhance their learning experiences.
Staffing
We are delighted to report that Mr Mike Reed has been promoted to deputy head of Ysgol Uwchradd
Aberteifi. Mr Anthony Jones has also been promoted to become the new head of languages, literacy
and communication at Haverfordwest High. We would like to wish them well in their new schools.
Gareth Jones has been appointed as Head of Science and Technology, Abbie Jones as teacher of
history and humanities, Christopher Butcher as teacher of mathematics, Emily Forrest as teacher of
Welsh and English, Liz Tamilia as teacher of English, Kieran Barclay as teacher of humanities, PE and
Welsh Baccalaureate and Jacob Jones as foundation phase teacher.
An updated leadership staffing structure can be found on the next page.
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi as a Church in Wales VA School
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi will be the Church in Wales’ first 3-16 VA school, and a first for the Diocese of St.
Davids. As a faith school, YPD will have a distinct Christian ethos which will be developed over the
coming years, from regular whole school/site/year group worship and forging stronger links with the
Anglican churches and clergy within the catchment area, to maintaining our vision as a Christian
school community and assessing how that vision impacts upon pupil achievement, wellbeing and the
overall character of the school. Whilst YPD will be distinctively Christian, it is not unlikely that pupils
from different faith backgrounds and those of no faith will opt to attend and it will be our duty and a
key part of our ethos, to be open and inclusive.
Uniform Update
You are now able to purchase Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi school uniform online via the new website at www.ysgolpenrhyndewi.cymru
Uniform Suppliers School Trends – online shop Can be found at: www.schooltrends.co.uk/uniform/YsgolPenrhynDewiSA626QH Delivery information – delivery is free to all home addresses for all orders £50.00 Please note the school blazer will be available on the website shortly. You can place your order, but there might be a delay of a couple of weeks for delivery. Tees R Us – based in Haverfordwest Prendergast, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest, SA61 2SX www.teesrus.co.uk
Matthews – based in Haverfordwest 1-3 Victoria Place, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2JX www.matthewsmenswear.co.uk
All three suppliers will be attending the June Stakeholder meetings at Ysgol Bro Dewi on 18th June
and Ysgol Solfach on the 21st June. In addition suppliers will be present at the final cluster of schools summer concert at Crug Glas on the 17th July.
Uniform Policy There is an expectation that all children in the Primary Phase will wear full school uniform in keeping
with the school ethos and identity. School Shoes School shoes for all year groups must be black (all black, with no logos of any sorts). Shoes must be
formal black school shoes in keeping with the smartness of the uniform as a whole. Additional items of uniform Yellow gingham summer dresses will be permitted for pupils in Years Reception - Year 5 There will be the option of a cardigan as well as a sweatshirt for all pupils from Reception – Year 4 (as
exists in the existing primary schools) Boys will be permitted to wear black tailored knee length shorts in the summer months Children in Years Reception – Year 4 will also be permitted to wear a plain, unbranded white polo-
shirt if they wish, however we would encourage all children to wear a polo-shirt with the school logo. The price for these will be £7.99
Uniform Grants In view of Welsh Government’s decision to withdraw school uniform grants to local authorities a
decision on the situation from 2018 onwards is due to be made by PCC Cabinet. Further information to follow.
Uniform Recycling Project The communities of Solva and St Davids will be coming together to organise a collection of all the old
school uniforms from Ysgol Bro Dewi, Ysgol Solfach and Ysgol Dewi Sant. It is hoped that this collection will either be sent to either Lesotho, children in war-torn parts of the
world or be recycled. Various options are currently being explored. In July, at the very end of the academic year there will be an opportunity for you to drop off your old
school clothing at a couple of venues in St Davids and Solva. We will be collecting any items of school clothing – jumpers cardigans, polo shirts, school pinafores,
skirts and trousers. Please note we will not be collecting any shoes. Further details about specific collection points and times will be sent out shortly.
If you have any queries regarding uniform, please contact Katherine Pearce at
Physical Education Uniform Years 1 -5:
Pupils will be expected to wear black shorts with a yellow or black polo shirt.
Training shoes must also be worn with jogging/tracksuit bottoms and a black sweatshirt as additional
options.
Pupils may wish to purchase the school PE kit from the Gilbert website but this is not compulsory at
this age group.
Years 6 – 11:
Pupils MUST wear school PE kit.
This can be purchased online from the Gilbert website whose link is on the Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Web-
site or from the local school uniform suppliers.
For pupils who already have school PE kit for Ysgol Dewi Sant, only the badge has changed hence we
are happy for them to continue to wear that kit until it is outgrown.
The uniform can be viewed on the Gilbert website www.gilbertrugbyshop.co.uk/ysgolpenrhyndewi
Friends of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi
Thank you to everyone who signed up to join the Friends of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi during the last stake-
holder events. There will be further opportunity to get involved during the next round of meetings on
the 18th and 21st of June.
Crèche Update
From Sept Wyncliffe Childcare will be providing full day care and wrap around care for Ysgol Penryn
Dewi.
We currently have a Forest Approach After school club 5 minute walk from the Non Campus.
We will be providing FULL DAY care at the Aidan campus, which will include various sessions to chidren 0-3yrs. Spaces are going fast.
Services offered:
St Davids
Breakfast Club 7.30-9am-
Forest After School Club- 3-5.30
Solva
Full day care with various sessions available. 0-4yrs
Breakfast club- 7.30-9am
After school club- 3-6pm
We also have a Summer Holiday club running at Wyncliffe Cottage in St Davids. Please email below for more details. Bookings are going fast due to limited space.
If you need any of the above please get in contact as soon as possible.
For more information please contact Teresa on:
Moblie- 07948099971
FaceBook—Wyncliffe Forestry Club
Chair of Governors Update
As we move into the second half of the summer term, whether we are children/young people,
parents, carers, school staff or governors, we are all very aware that September is approaching fast!
There are many seemingly small but important details that we will all have on our minds. It is really
important that all of us take the opportunity to share concerns about any details with the current
school staff on the three sites or Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi governors or indeed any relevant person with
whom we feel comfortable. The stakeholder meetings later in the month are another opportunity
and I look forward to seeing a good turn-out.
Much has been achieved since the last newsletter was circulated. Governors and Senior Staff have
been working closely together and will continue to do so over the next few months. Many of the
overarching matters in relation to Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi have been successfully completed. These
include admission processes, staffing appointments, curriculum matters , locations for all pupils
alongside the Pre-school initiatives, to name but a few. Budgetary considerations have inevitably
been a crucial and complicated part of all our discussions.
Two additional Working-Groups have been established by Governors to fully address two very
important fundamentals for our new School. Firstly, the Church in Wales faith ethos which will
impact in every aspect of our life within the new school and secondly ,the consolidation of the
growth in the Welsh language and culture which has been progressing so well in recent years.
The Temporary Governing Body was tasked to establish the new school and oversee its beginning. Its
job will conclude by October/November 2018 at the latest. Work establishing the brand new Ysgol
Penrhyn Dewi Governing Body will begin immediately the new school year begins.
Whilst we may all be looking forward to our school holidays, there is a great deal more to be
achieved before July 20th !
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Church in Wales
3 –16 VA School
Campws Dewi Campus
St .Davids
Campws Non Campus
St. Davids
Campws Aidan Campus
Solva
Pembrokeshire,
Wales.
“ Be joyful and keep the faith.
Do those little things you have
seen and heard from me.”
St David
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