Friday 13th February 2026
Dear Parent / Annwyl Rhiant,
Spring Half Term Break 2026
I hope that this letter finds you well.
The children have very much embraced their learning this half term; wholeheartedly trying their very best across all areas of learning. They have very much enjoyed starting their Spring Term project learning and producing Eisteddfod entries when representing their ‘House Colour’.
We look forward to celebrating the Eisteddfod ‘home learning’ creative models after the half term break. Thank you so much for supporting the children with this task. The models will be displayed in readiness for our whole school Eisteddfod on Monday 2nd March.
Gilwern Residential
I would like this opportunity to thank our Year 6 children who attended the Gilwern Residential Experience this term. The children fully embraced the experience; learning new skills and facing new challenges together. I would also like to thank our Maesglas Primary staff for both planning this opportunity and for giving their time generously to allow the children to enjoy this memorable experience.
Family Learning
Thank you to the families who have been available to attend the ‘Family Learning’ sessions, alongside their child/children already this term. It is wonderful to have so many families in school. We are very grateful for your support. The table below documents the classes scheduled for ‘Family Learning’ sessions next half term. We very much look forward to welcoming you.
| Class | Date |
| Willow | Tuesday 24th February |
| Maple | Tuesday 3rd March |
| Rowan | Tuesday 10th March |
| Birch | Tuesday 17th March |
| Oak | Tuesday 24th March |
Attendance Matters
We are mindful that, to fulfil their true potential, the children must be in school for every session that is possible. Thank you for supporting us to ensure that the children are resilient and determined to be in school when they are well.
Spring Term Clubs
Extra-Curricular Clubs that are currently in place will continue after the half term break.
Dates for Diary
Monday 2nd March 2026-Eisteddfod (children to dress in Welsh themed clothes/red)
Thursday 5th March 2026 -World Book Day (children to dress as favourite book character)
Friday 20th March 2026 – Cluster INSET Day (school closed to pupils)
Monday 23rd March 2026-Parent Consultations
Tuesday 24th March 2026-Parent Consultations
Wednesday 25th March 2026-Parent Consultations
Friday 27th March 2026 -Last day of term
Monday 13th April 2026– Summer Term Begins
Our Website
Please make sure you keep up to date and informed by accessing our school website:
https://maesglasprimaryschool.org/
Furthermore, please visit our ‘Community Page’; it contains lots of useful information on a wide range of subjects:
The Gaer and Maesglas Community Hub
Remaining INSET (school closure for pupils) Days
- Friday 20th March 2026
- Monday 22nd June 2026
- Monday 20th July 2026
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you well for the half-term break. Thank you for your continued support this term. We will look forward to seeing the children on Monday 23rd February 2026.
Kind regards / Cofion caredig,
Mr A. Smith
Headteacher / Prifathro