Just before school started back, our Co-chair Mike along with Cyfeillion members/parents Leeanne, Julie, Glyn and Michele had an informal chat/meeting with our new headteacher. Amongst ideas and topics discussed were parent volunteers being allowed into school (subject to necessary DBS checks, of course). Our member Michele is keen to help out organising the library, especially now as we've said goodbye to our librarian, Helen Thomas, who moved away from the area at the end of last term. The 6th form pupils will now be taking an active role in management of the inventory - a bit tough for them as currently, there is no library management system. Michele is currently looking for funding to buy a library management system, so if you have any expertise/ ideas that might help with this, let us know. As you may know, Cyfeillion donated several hundred pounds to pay for books last year and a lot of the funds already raised will be used this year to buy new reading books and magazine subscriptions for both the English department and Geography. We discussed communication with school and the various departments. This is essential not just for parents communicating directly with the school, but also important for Cyfeillion to understand the needs of the various departments better, in terms of fundraising for specific projects. Having raised the point that the Governors lists/staff members are out of date on the school website, this is being looked into. Hot topic - changes to uniform/policyWith regards the school uniform Miss Bolton said she has no plans to change the uniform but will be taking a look at uniform policy, so that all staff/pupils will have clear guidance should there be a recurrence of this year's soaring temperatures. The issue surrounding the water coolers will also be addressed. Oxbridge aspirations?
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As I write this, the new year 7 pupils are boarding coaches off to Glan Llyn for the week of bonding over various activities. Your child, in the safe hands of experienced staff, will have experiences they can't get in the classroom. Instead of coming home today and telling you they were lost in school, they'll be with new friends, recounting exciting adventures of the day. You'll miss them terribly - until they come home with the bag full of dirty, wet clothing, missing socks and someone else's t-shirt. On the day they return, whilst you are waiting for the coaches, come and join us, Cyfeillion Gwynllyw, for a free coffee in the school. We have been there, fretting over late coaches (though they're usually good for timing) and thought it would be a good opportunity for you to get to know some of the other parents. We'll be in the school hall from around 6.30pm on Friday, as the coach is expected around 7.30pm. Why not join us, get a free coffee while you wait and perhaps buy a cake from us to kick off this year's fundraising? |
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