Friday 11th September 2026
Dear Parent / Annwyl Rhiant,
Return to School
It has been a pleasure to see the children settle so quickly on their return to school. Thank you so much for your support in ensuring that the children look so well polished in their uniform and ready to start the new academic year. It has been a busy start of the term. We have revisited our whole school approaches to ‘Rules/Rewards/Consequences, ‘Independent Learning Power’, ‘Thinking Hats/Maps’ and ‘Values’. We have made clear our shared expectations regarding whole school teaching and learning routines and processes. Our children have been voting for children to represent their class on the School Council and Eco Committee.
Home Learning expectations have been clarified with the children; we very much appreciate your support in establishing these routines with the children.
Our project learning has been planned for very effectively, aligned to our new curriculum. The children will be enjoying their ‘project launch days’ in the coming weeks. I’m sure that the children will have been telling you all about their learning. Much of this learning will be shared using our new system for sharing photographs with parents/carers. If you have not signed up, please use this link below to do so for each child you have in school.
PTA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We would very much like to establish a PTA again at Maesglas Primary School. In previous years we have been lucky to have had an active PTA who very kindly gave time and energy to support the school in planning events for the children, whilst simultaneously raising funds for the children and school.
We are hosting an initial meeting in school on Thursday 17th September at 2pm. Please come to the main school office in readiness for a 2pm start. The meeting will be chaired by myself in the first instance and will be very informal. We would very much like to welcome all parents/families and look forward to seeing you there.
Family Learning
This term we are offering the following Family Learning activities with Craig and Pat and a different class each week from 2.00pm – 3.00pm on Tuesdays.
Please meet us at the main office at 1.45pm so we can start the activities at 2.00pm.
| Date | Class |
| 15/09/26 | Oak (Miss Charles) |
| 22/09/26 | Birch (Mrs Smith) |
| 29/09/26 | Willow (Mrs Crilly) |
| 06/10/26 | Maple (Mrs Rowlands/Mrs Stokes) |
| 13/10/26 | Rowan (Mr Howland) |
| 20/10/26 | Elm (Miss Lewis) |
| 03/11/26 | Bluebell Nursery (Mrs Khan) |
| 10/11/26 | Tulip (Mrs Watkins) |
| 17/11/26 | Rose (Mrs Winkler) |
| 24/11/26 | Daffodil (Miss Morgan) |
| 01/12/26 | Sunflower (Miss Coldrick) |
| 08/12/26 | Blosson LRB (Mrs Furtek) TBC |
One Page Profiles (Pupil Passports)
Last week you will have received a ‘One Page Profile’ proforma. If you have not already done so, please complete the form and return to school as soon as possible. The information that you provide is invaluable for our teachers and most importantly for supporting the children.
If your child started Nursery or Reception this year they would have been in the welcome pack.
Harvest Festival Donations
Our Harvest Assembly is on Monday 12th October. This year we are supporting a local food bank. We would very much appreciate donations of tinned and dried food and packaged items with long dates. Could you please send donations to school on Friday 9th October.
PE Uniform/Day Policy
We would like to take this opportunity to remind families of our school policy for PE in preparation for the new academic year ahead.
The compulsory elements of the uniform are as follows:
- PE Kit Indoor-Navy Shorts/White Round-Neck T-shirt
- PE Kit Outdoor-Navy Hooded Sweatshirt/Navy Jogging Bottoms/Trainers
Children do not need to have a school logo on these items.
In addition, children are not permitted to wear any jewellery during physical sessions. This includes all PE lessons, afterschool clubs and trips that include physical activity.
Our school policy is written and agreed upon by our governing body and follows health and safety advice.
Please ensure that children can remove their own earrings and other jewellery, as staff are unable to assist with this. If your child is unable to do this, please ensure that they do not wear their jewellery on PE days.
Children are asked to wear their PE Kit to school for the whole day on their PE Day. Please make sure that your child wears the correct PE kit. The ‘Class PE Days’ are detailed below:
| Class | Teacher | PE Day |
| Bluebell Nursery (AM & PM) | Mrs Khan | Friday |
| Rose | Mrs Winkler | Tuesday |
| Tulip | Mrs Watkins | Thursday |
| Daffodil | Miss Morgan | Friday |
| Sunflower | Miss Coldrick | Thursday |
| Elm | Miss Lewis | Thursday |
| Willow | Mrs Crilly | Monday |
| Maple | Mrs Rowlands/Mrs Stokes | Friday |
| Rowan | Mr Howland | Wednesday |
| Birch | Mrs Smith | Wednesday |
| Oak | Miss Charles | Wednesday |
| Blossom LRB | Mrs Furtek | Friday |
Jewellery Policy
Our children are permitted to only wear a pair of ‘stud earrings’ to school. No other jewellery is permitted; this includes hoop earrings. The children must be able to remove them themselves to take part in PE.
Dates for Diary
Thursday 17th September: PTA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Friday 9th October: Harvest Donation Collection (please send in items to class teacher)
Friday 9th October: Hello Yellow – Pupils to wear Yellow/Yellow Accessories for World Mental Health Day
Monday 12th October: Harvest Festival
Monday 5th October – Friday 9th October: ‘How to Love Your Garden Week’ (activities tbc)
Thursday 15th October: Shwmae Day (Children to wear Welsh themed costume/red to school)
Friday 16th October: Show Racism the Red Card (Children to wear red to school)
Monday 19th October: Parent/Teacher Consultations
Tuesday 20th October: Parent/Teacher Consultations
Wednesday 21st October: Parent/Teacher Consultations
Friday 23rd October: Colorfoto (Individual Photographs)
Friday 23rd October: End of Half Term
Monday 2nd November: Start of Autumn Term 2
Friday 13th November: Children in Need Day (children to dress in Pudsey themed costume/own clothes)
Monday 16th November: Anti Bullying Week/’Odd Socks Day’ (Children to wear odd socks)
Wednesday 9th December: Riverfront Pantomime Reception-Y6
Thursday 10th December: National Christmas Jumper Day (children can wear Christmas Jumpers/own clothes to school)
Friday 18th December: Last day of term
Christmas Concert Dates/times tbc
Planned INSET (school closure for pupils) Days
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Monday 4th January 2027
- Wednesday 10th March 2027 (Cluster)
- Friday 30th April 2027
- Monday 19th July 2027
- Tuesday 20th July 2027
The last day of the academic year for the children is Friday 16th July 2027.
Kind regards
Mr A Smith
Headteacher/ Prifathro