WHAT'S NEW AT PENYGAWSI?

• Community Vaccinations

  Tue 16 Dec 2025

  Children who missed the school flu vaccination programme can still receive their flu vaccine at one of the six Community Vaccination Centres (CVCs).

   

  Drop-in sessions are available:

   

  When: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

  Where: Any of our six CVCs. Locations and opening times are available on our website.

   

  Parents/guardians do not need an appointment – they can simply call in during these times.

   

  Letters are also being sent to families with unvaccinated children, inviting them to attend a CVC for a flu vaccination. However, if they would like their child vaccinated sooner, they are welcome to use the drop-in sessions.

   

• It Takes a Village

  Fri 05 Dec 2025

  Flu season has started earlier this year, and we’re already seeing more illness in our communities. This puts extra pressure on health and care services. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect your child, your family, and others from flu.

   

  On Monday, 1 December, the Flu Vaccination Toolkit – It Takes a Village went live on the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s social media channels and website. This resource was created in partnership with the Community Working Group for Vaccination and Health Protection, showing the strength of working together across our region.

   

  What can parents do?

  • Book your child’s flu vaccination today through your GP or local pharmacy (if you didn't have it in school)
  • Share the toolkit messages with friends and family to help keep our community safe.

  👉 Access the toolkit here:Toolkit Link

• What an Amazing Day at Penygawsi!

  Fri 05 Dec 2025

   

  Yesterday was truly magical! We started the day with the fantastic panto Elfish Mishmash, which had everyone laughing and singing along. Then, in the afternoon, we kept the festive spirit alive with our Sponsored Elf Run. The buzz around the school was incredible, and it was wonderful to see everyone embracing the Christmas spirit!

   

  A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for funding the panto this year, it was such a treat for the children. We also want to thank everyone who has already sent in their sponsored money. We’ve raised an incredible amount so far!

   

  If you still have any remaining sponsorship money, please send it into school by Monday, 8th December, so we can announce our grand total.

   

  We can’t wait to see you all next week for our Christmas concerts, it’s going to be another week of special celebrations!

• MCAS PARENT APP

  Thu 04 Dec 2025

   

   

  MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) Self Sign Up Guide

   

  Helpful video here - How to Install and Activate the My Child at School (MCAS) App - Parent Guide

  STEP 1: You can access the Parent Login screen in two ways:

  1. Visit www.mychildatschool.com on a web browser to open the Parent Login screen. 2. Download the MyChildAtSchool mobile phone app from the app store.

  STEP 2: On the Parent Login screen, follow these steps:

  o Click on the Sign-Up link in the Parent Login screen.

  o Enter the school’s Postcode – CF72 8PZ or School ID - 16323.

  o Select the school from the list in the dropdown.

  o Click Continue.

  o Enter the email address you have registered with the school (if your email address isn’t recognised, please contact admin@penygawsiprimary.rctcbc.cymru).

  o Click Sign Up.

  Once you’ve completed the Sign-Up process, you will see this message: ‘To complete your registration, we have sent an email to the email address you provided. Please access your email and follow the steps to create your password’.

  STEP 3: You will then receive an email from MyChildAtSchool with a link to a one-time passcode. Follow these steps:

  • Click on the link for the one time passcode.
  • Enter the one time passcode.
  • Click Verify.

  STEP 4: Once the one time passcode has been verified, you will be prompted to enter a password:

  • Enter Password.
  • Confirm Password (by re-entering the same Password).
  • Click Create Password.

  STEP 5: Once you have created a password, you can log into your MCAS account via the app or by  visiting www.mychildatschool.com on a web browser. 

   

   

  You can change or reset your password at any time by clicking on Forgot Password.

   

   

  If you already have the MCAS app

   

  If you have the app already, please click on your child’s name at the top of the app, then click on the log in at the bottom, enter the same email address used, then click on the activate button, enter our school postcode CF72 8PZ or ID number - 16323

   

  Once activated, you can change schools on the drop down in the app by switching accounts.

   

• Elf Run Tomorrow – Important Information

  Wed 03 Dec 2025

  We’re excited to remind you that our Elf Run will take place tomorrow as part of the school day!

  • Sponsorship: If you do not wish to collect sponsorship money or are not in a position to do so, that is absolutely fine. However, as this is a school activity, all children will be encouraged to participate unless you have informed us otherwise.

  • Special Guest: We have a very special guest joining us to start the Elf Run! They will also be delivering Christmas presents to all classes, thanks to the incredible support of our PTA.

  • Thank You to Our PTA:

    • For purchasing the class Christmas presents.
    • For funding the pantomime for all children from Year 1 to Year 6 tomorrow.
    • For contributing towards the Nursery and Reception trip to visit Santa.

  A huge thank you to our PTA for making these festive experiences possible for our children!

  We’re looking forward to a fun and memorable day for everyone.