WHAT'S NEW AT PENYGAWSI?

• Mini Police Project

  Thu 26 Mar 2026

  We have recently developed a strong relationship with our local PCSOs, and we are delighted that they have offered to run the Mini Police project at Penygawsi after Easter. The programme will be available for eight pupils in Year 4 or Year 5.

  If your child is interested in a future career in the police force or in the prison service, this could be a fantastic opportunity for them. If you would like your child to take part, please click the link below and complete the form together by Monday 13th of April.

  If we receive more than eight applications, we will read through all the manifestos and select the eight that we feel are the strongest.

   

  Mini Police Project – Fill in form

   

  What is the Mini Police?

  The Mini Police is a volunteer engagement scheme for children aged 8–11. It provides a fun and educational way for pupils to build positive relationships with the police from an early age, while also encouraging them to take an active role in their community.

   

  Activities and Learning

  Police officers and PCSOs visit schools throughout the summer term, to deliver sessions on topics such as online safety, healthy relationships, and community awareness. 

   

   

• Opportunity for a Young Pianist 🎹

  Wed 04 Mar 2026

  Does your child have piano lessons?
  Do they enjoy music and show a real passion for learning?
  Would they love to learn to play the piano but don’t currently have one at home?

   

  We have received a wonderful and very generous offer from a member of the community who would like to donate a baby grand piano to a child who has a genuine love of music. This beautiful instrument needs to go to a young person who will cherish it, use it, and look after it as both a musical tool and a lovely piece of furniture.

   

  If you feel your child would truly benefit from this special opportunity, and you are genuinely interested, please contact the office for more information.

  

• Updated Pick-Up Procedures for the End of the School Day

  Wed 04 Mar 2026

  Following a review of how pupils are released at the end of the school day, particularly those with siblings, we have made some changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. We have taken into account the size of the areas pupils are leaving from and the number of families collecting at the same time.

  From Monday 9th March, the following procedures will be in place:

  Foundation Phase & Downstairs Classes

  Pupils in any downstairs classroom will now be collected directly from their classroom doors.

  Key Stage 2

  All Key Stage 2 pupils will be released from, and collected on, the Key Stage 2 yard.

  Example for families with siblings

  If you have a child in Miss Morris’ class and another in Miss Tuckwood’s class:

  • Enter through the Foundation Phase gate.
  • Walk through the Foundation Phase yard and around the side of the building to the back.
  • Collect your younger child (e.g., Miss Morris’ class) first, directly from the classroom door.
  • Then walk across the Key Stage 2 yard to collect older siblings.

  Please make sure the youngest child is collected first.

  These changes have been made to prioritise pupil safety and to help ease congestion at the end of the day.

  A map showing the correct routes and classroom doors for downstairs classes has been attached for your reference.

  Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.