WHAT'S NEW AT PENYGAWSI?

• A Great Start to the New Year

  Fri 11 Sep 2026

  We have had a fantastic start to the new school year at Penygawsi, and it has been wonderful to see so many pupils arriving on time each morning, happy, settled and eager to get into class.

   

  This week has been our Health and Wellbeing Week, which has provided a perfect opportunity for teachers to get to know the pupils in their classes and begin building positive relationships for the year ahead.

   

  Thank you to everyone who attended our Meet the Teacher sessions on Monday. We have received excellent feedback, and it is clear that these sessions are very valuable for parents. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the feedback form by clicking on the link below.

   

  Meet the Teacher 2026 - Parent Feedback – Fill in form

   

  We would also like to ask all parents and carers to ensure that items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child's name. This week alone, we have found numerous brand-new jumpers and coats that have been left around the school. Unfortunately, without names on them, we are unable to return them to their owners.

   

  A reminder to all parents from Reception to Year 6 that pupils should be dropped off at the school gate each morning, where they will be welcomed by a teacher. There is always a member of staff waiting to receive the children at their class door, and this helps us to know exactly who is on site at the start of the day.

   

  On Monday 14 September, we will be holding our Whole School Immersion Day. Please keep an eye on your child's class page for further information, as some classes may request that pupils come to school dressed in a particular way for the day.

   

  Thank you for your continued support in helping us get the children back into school routines and learning so smoothly.

   

  Have a lovely weekend!

  Mrs Black

• Flu Vaccinations

  Thu 10 Sep 2026

  Flu vaccinations will be taking place in school soon for Reception to Year 6 pupils. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to help protect children against flu and reduce the spread of infection to family members and the wider community.

   

  If you would like to find out more about the flu vaccination programme, including its benefits and any frequently asked questions, please click on the link below for further information from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

   

  Further Information:
   

  Flu schools stakeholder toolkit

  Flu nurseries stakeholder toolkit

   

  Thank you for your support in helping to keep our school community healthy.

• Meet the Teacher

  Sun 06 Sep 2026

  📚✨ Meet the Teacher – Monday 7th September ✨📚

   

  We are looking forward to welcoming our Nursery to Year 6 parents and carers to our Meet the Teacher sessions on Monday 7th September! 🏫💙

   

  Following feedback from last year, we are offering two sessions to make it easier for families to attend:

   

  🕞 Session 1: 3.45pm – 4.10pm

  🕓 Session 2: 4.15pm – 4.40pm

   

  During the session, you will have the opportunity to:

  📌 Find out important information about the year ahead

  👩‍🏫 Meet your child’s teacher

  🏫 See your child’s learning environment

  💬 Ask any questions you may have

   

  We look forward to seeing you all and starting the new school year together! 🌟

• School Places Available 2026

  Sun 06 Sep 2026

  🏫✨ SCHOOL PLACES AVAILABLE AT PENYGAWSI PRIMARY SCHOOL! ✨🏫

  Are you looking for a school place for your child?

  We currently have availability at Penygawsi Primary School and would love to welcome new families to our school community. 💙

  📚

  Applications are now open for:

  👶 Pre-Nursery – starting January 2027

  🌱 Nursery – September 2027

  🎒 Reception – September 2027

   

  👀 Would you like to see our school for yourself? We would be delighted to show you around Penygawsi and give you the opportunity to meet our staff, see our wonderful facilities and find out more about our school.

  📞 If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

  👉 Apply for a school place here: https://orlo.uk/2psO4 We look forward to welcoming you to Penygawsi Primary School! 💙