Day: 10th February 2023

Newsletter 10/02/23

Strike Day Postponed – The planned strike on Tuesday 14th February has been postponed, school will be open as normal.

Universal Free School Meals
We are pleased to announce that the Local Authority’s Catering Department will be rolling out free school meals to all year 1 pupils after February half term. Please note this will be automatic and there will be no requirement to apply for the meals. They aim to roll out to further year groups as soon as possible and will update you on our progress in due course.

What’s Coming Up?

Monday – Choir – After School Activity (Caswell & Oxwich) https://forms.office.com/r/Xn84FMmGLJ

Tuesday – Strike postponed – School open as normal

Wednesday –Year 6 – Trip to Bishop Gore to see Little Shop of Horrors. Children will be walking to and from Bishop Gore, so please can they wear appropriate footwear and coats.

Ball Skills – After School Activity (Caswell) https://forms.office.com/e/apYXmDZ4zY 

Thursday – Netball – After School Activity (Oxwich) https://forms.office.com/e/aYkaYrX5SY

Half Term – Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February

Easter Holidays – Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April

Reminders
Medicines – All medicines should be stored in the school office. If you child requires medication please contact the office to complete our medicine form.

Sickness – Vomit and or Diahorrea – In line with current guidelines, if your child vomits or has diahorrea they should stay away from school for 48 hours after the last episode, to avoid spreading germs to other children.

Change of address – If you have moved home in the last few months, please provide proof of your new address, such as a Council Tax Bill, Utility Bill, Driving Licence, or Tenancy agreement. Thank you

Dinner Monies – Just a little reminder that school dinners should be paid for in advance, please ensure that you have enough in your sQuid Account ( Dinner Money Purse) to pay for the week’s meals. You are able to set up an auto top up to ensure you never run out of funds. ( If you set up auto top up and you get a new debit card, please log in to your account to update your card details)

Birthdays  – We are happy to help your child celebrate their birthday with their classmates. If you would like to send in cake, please make sure it is in the form of  small individual cakes such as fairy cakes or mini rolls etc. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any large cakes which have to be sliced into smaller portions, gift bags or party decorations. Please check with the class teacher before hand as there may be children with dietary requirements in the class to take into account.