Rhos Street School

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth

Maths Shield Presentation - Mark Rimmer and Peter French attended our assembly on Monday and they presented our winning pupils with their engraved shield for winning the Maths Challenge held at Ruthin School.  They were very impressed with the standard of the trio's mathematics and also commented on the wonderful behaviour of the pupils in service!

PTA Film Night - The PTA Film Night was a big success, with a good turnout for both Infant and Junior films.  The children behaved extremely well and this only encourages us to run similar events in the future.  Thanks to Leanne, Mo and Marion for sorting refreshments and helping with supervision.

Year 6 Mock Trial - Year 6 had an exciting, interesting and informative day at Prestatyn Magistrates Court, where they got to re-enact a trial and play all of the relevant parts. 

Hope House Visit - Eluned Yaxley from Hope House visited to receive a cheque from Kieron, who had raised money last month towards the Hospice.  Well done Kieron.

Class 3 and 4 Trip to Chirk Castle - On June 4^th, Classes 3 and 4 will visit Chirk Castle for the day.  A latter with further details will follow, but the contribution requested from parents will be £10.

Welcome Back Matthew - Another new pupil joined this week as we welcomed back Matthew Bedson.  It's good to have him back on board.

A Thank You - Ex Rhos Street Parent Emma Grimes has kindly donated a drum kit to the school and we are very grateful to her for the gesture.

Measles - Please refer to the attached poster which has been issued by Public Health Wales.

Blue Planet Visit - Today, our Early Years pupils encountered a host of sea creatures of all shapes, sizes and colours at the Blue Planet Aquarium at Cheshire Oaks. 

Sports Day - We are taking a punt on the weather and trying to get Sports Day held a little earlier because of how wet it was in June and July this year.  The torrential rain this morning is making this decision lack credulity, but hey, we're going to go with it.  The Infant event will be held in the morning, with the Juniors' equivalent taking place in the afternoon.  Parents and relatives are as ever,  welcome to join us.

PTA - The PTA will be providing refreshments once again on Sports Day and Leanne is asking for volunteers to help out on the stall.  Please see her if you are willing and able.

Year 2 Family Service - Next Friday will be Year 2's turn to deliver their Family Service and parents and relatives are welcome to join with us from 9am.

Giggles Open Day - On Friday May 24^th, Giggles will be holding an Open Day.  Any parent interested in the service, in the present or the future is welcome to come along.  We hope for a very big turnout, so please pass on information to any friends, family or acquaintances who you know to have youngsters starting school in the next couple of years.  Many thanks.

Scarecrow Trail - This year's scarecrow trail takes place from May 27^th - 1^st June.  We will once again be entering, but pupils can also enter their own creations and further information can be found on the Ruthin Forward website. http://www.ruthinforward.co.uk/scarecrow_main.php The deadline to submit entries is on Monday.

New Additions - We have welcomed two goldfish in the Early Years Class.  They have lasted nearly a week, so miracles can happen.  They are called Tiddler and Fast.  I will say no more.

St John's Badgers and Cadets - St John classes help children to learn important life skills in a fun and safe environment. They meet every Monday apart from school holidays and bank holidays. They meet at the St John Hall on Prior Street in Ruthin.  Badgers are aged 5-10 and meet from 5.30pm until 6.30pm.  Cadets are aged 10-16 and meet from 6.30pm until 7.30pm.If any parents are interested in joining us, the adults meet from 7.30pm til 9.15pm on a Monday night.

Au Revoir. Nous allons La France - We are looking forward to our adventure this weekend and what a great opportunity for our pupils.  It's been a great tradition over many years that the Rhos Street and Borthyn children embark on a journey to France and it's wonderful to see that continue.  I will endeavour to keep everyone updated as to our whereabouts on Twitter and I hope you have a peaceful weekend in your child's absence!

Estyn Report - Our Estyn report is finally published next Friday.  I will email a link to the document as well as send out paper copies on that date.

Dance Club - All good things must come to an end and tonight will be the last dance club session until the new academic year.

Football Tournament - The football team swept all opposition aside in a local tournament this week.  The event was organised by Wrexham FC, who were of course defeated in the play-off final last weekend.  Rhos Street showed them exactly what was needed, winning every game without conceding.  They showed skill, team work and fair play in doing so and we are very proud of them.

After School Club Consultation - Please read the attached note and pro-forma regarding the possibility of establishing an after school club here at Rhos Street School.  Such a move would require Governor approval, but I wanted to see whether there was any interest first before investigating further.  I'd be grateful of your response in the affirmative or negative at your earliest convenience.

Year 3 Family Service - Year 3 delivered a lovely Family Service along a Tudor theme and focused particularly on good old Henry VIII.  They were loud and clear with their words, sang with enthusiasm and their costumes were extremely eye catching.  Many thanks go to Mrs Morris and Miss Sproston for their work and of course to the children themselves.  They were wonderful!

Achievers - Our Students of the Week this time, included Alex J, Laura M, Abbie L, Jack C, all of Year 3, Bobby B, Harry J, Owen H and Harry W.  Well done to them all!

Blue Planet Visit - The Nursery and Reception Classes are very much looking forward to the visit to The Blue Planet next Thursday and do you know what, so am I!

France - I'm also looking forward to going to France next week and I'm sure one or two of the children accompanying me, Mrs Davies and Eira will be too!

Scarecrow Trail - This year's scarecrow trail takes place from May 27^th - 1^st June.  We will once again be entering, but pupils can also enter their own creations and further information can be found on the Ruthin Forward website. http://www.ruthinforward.co.uk/scarecrow_main.php

Manga High - Mr Oakes has set up all pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 on Manga High, which will set them all challenges according to their ability and help them to revise for this year's tests in a fun way.  All pupils have log ons and passwords so please encourage them to visit Manga High in order for them to brush up their skills!

Play in a Day - We were delighted to welcome Jeff once again as he worked with Year 5, teaching them how to plan, learn and perform a whole play in a single school day.  I am looking forward to seeing them perform it at the end of proceedings and the Year 5 pupils were very enthusiastic telling me about their plans earlier.

Cake Stall - Lauren, Katie and Olivia raised over £30 towards Cancer Research with their cake stall this week.  Well done to them!

PTA Film Night - We are holding a film night tonight straight after school until 5pm. There will be two separate films showing, one for the Infants and one for the Juniors. £2.50 per child.

Tools for Self Reliance - This charity run by The Inner Wheel collects unwanted tools in any condition, refurbishes them and then sends them to Africa.  Please send any you have into school and we will arrange that they are passed on.

Ruthin Parade - This event will be held on August 17^th.  There will be a ‘Ruthin Royalty' competition held on Sunday, May 12^th to find this year's Queen, King, Princess, Prince and rosebuds.  This competition takes place at 2pm at Ruthin Castle.

Year 6 Mock Trial - Year 6 will journey to Prestatyn Magistrates Court next Wednesday and take part in a mock trial.  It should be a fascinating experience for all!

New Pupils - Our latest new pupils joined the Reception and Year 6 this week.  We extend a warm welcome to Harsha and Khushi and the Kharat family to Rhos Street School.

Yours sincerely / Yn gywir,

Bryn D. Jones, Headteacher / Pennaeth

Maths Challenge - We had some wonderful news to end the week last Friday, as we heard that the school was victorious in the Maths Challenge at Ruthin School.  Leah, Auben and Catherine had the highest score and were rewarded with individual prizes, as well as winning a laptop for the school.  Their sessions with Mr Oakes and their work on Manga High have obviously borne fruit! Congratulations to them and well done to Zareena, Erin and Harry for also doing so well.

Manga High Revision - As the numeracy tests draw nearer, we are trying to prepare the children as best we can in a positive but challenging way.  Mr Oakes has set up all pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 on Manga High, which will set them all challenges according to their ability and help them to revise for these tests in a fun way.  All pupils have log ons and passwords so please encourage them to visit Manga High in order for them to brush up their skills!

Year 4 Family Service - It was a wonderful service in the hall this morning delivered by Year 4.  They showed off lots of skills including dance, recitation, singing, bilingualism and also gave a strong message regarding how we should show care and consideration towards not just one another, but to the planet as well.  Thank you to Mrs Baker and Miss Davies for their work and of course to the pupils.

Cake Stalls! - Annie, Abbie, Betsy and Sally had a cake stall last Friday in school.  They raised £27.70 which is being donating to Cancer Research.  Thank you! Lauren Carr, Olivia and Katie will be doing the same on Tuesday and Wednesday next week for the same charity.

France Meeting - There was a good turnout for last nights meeting regarding the trip to Paris.  We are all getting excited!

Bank Holiday - Monday is the May Day Bank Holiday, so we will of course be shut.

Football Tournament - Mr Davis will accompany Ryan, Dan G, Jack J, Sam E, Owen H, Charlie C, Liam R, Rhys C to Ysgol Rhewl in a football tournament on Tuesday, which will be from 2.45 until 4.15.  We will bring the children back to school unless told otherwise. PLEASE CAN ANY KIT THAT YOU HAVE AT HOME, BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY.

Play in a Day - Every May, Year 5 learn, practise and perform a play in a day, in a very worthwhile, challenging and rewarding activity.  This takes place next Friday.

Year 6 Church Visit - We were given a lovely warm welcome by Rev. Stuart in St. Peter's Church on Tuesday afternoon.  The Year 6 pupils were visiting to learn more about the church and its features and the Reverend was most informative and helpful.  They looked at all of the areas inside and really appreciated the beauty and significance of this wonderful example of local architecture.

Schools Gardening Twilight Session - It is always nice to be asked by the County to share our good practice with other schools and we were given the opportunity to do so this week in a Gardening Twilight Session.  Visitors were given a tour of our gardens, raised beds and borders.  All classes have worked extremely hard in getting them up to scratch and all were certainly impressed with what they saw.  Many thanks for the pupils' and staff's diligence and teamwork this week.

Achievers - Achievers this week included Lily H, Theo, Jemima, Lily M, all of Year 4 for their Family Service, all of Year 5 for their gardening and Steffan.  William was also awarded a medal for doing an aquathlon.

PTA Film Night - Please see the poster attached and the pro-forma at the end of the newsletter, regarding the PTA Film Night, which will be held next Friday after school.

School Council - The School Council's work this week, has been to agree a child friendly version of the school's ‘Preventing Drug Misuse Policy'.

Giggles Open Day - On May 24^th, Giggles will be holding an Open Day.  Any parent interested in the service, in the present or the future is welcome to come along.  We hope for a very big turnout, so please pass on information to any friends, family or acquaintances who you know to have youngsters starting school in the next couple of years.  Many thanks.

Class 1 - Mrs Crooks has replaced Miss Humphreys until the end of term.  We wish Miss Humphreys well as she leaves us and will soon be having a baby. We also welcome Mrs Crooks on board.

Ruthin Parade - This event will be held on August 17^th.  There will be a ‘Ruthin Royalty' competition held on Sunday, May 12^th to find this year's Queen, King, Princess, Prince and rosebuds.  This competition takes place at 2pm at Ruthin Castle.

Tempest - Tempest class photos have arrived and we are sending home a proof and order form of the class photos, which you are able to order.  A full sized version is available to view in each class.  Could all orders be sent in by next Friday please.

Diary Dates including Trips - Please also see Website Diary

Tue May 7^th           -               Football Tournament in Rhewl 2.45-4.15pm

Wed May 8^th         -               Year 6 Ruthin Review Consultation 1pm

Fri May 10^th           -               Year 3 Family Service 9am

Fri May 10^th           -               Year 5 Play in a Day

Wed May 15^th       -               Year 6 Mock Trial in Prestatyn Magistrates Court

Thur May 16^th       -               Nursery and Reception trip to The Blue Planet

Fri May 17^th           -               French Trip Departs 12.15AM

Mon May 20^th       -               French Trip Returns 10.30PM approx

Wed May 22^nd      -               Sports Day

Thur May 23^rd       -               Reserve Sports Day (if wet the day before)

Fri May 24^th           -               Rhos Street School Estyn Report is published

Fri May 24^th           -               Giggles' Open Day 11.30am-3pm

Fri May 24^th           -               Year 2 Family Service 9am

Fri May 24^th           -               Break up for Half Term

Mon June 3^rd         -               Re-open after half term

Tue June 4^th           -               Year 3 and 4 trip to Chirk Castle

Fri June 7^th             -               Tempest Individual Photographs

Mon June 17^th       -               Year 5 and 6 Theatre Clwyd Workshop visit - Sky Hawk

Wed June 19^th       -               Urdd Athletics after school

Wed June 19^th       -               Year 6 PE afternoon in Brynhyfryd 1pm

Fri June 21^st           -               Year 1 Family Service 9am

Sun June 23^rd        -               Race For Life

Mon June 24^th       -               Cycling Proficiency Week (until Thursday)

Mon June 24^th       -               Vale of Clwyd Sports 12.15pm

Tue July 2^nd           -               Year 5 and 6 trip to Manchester

Thurs July 4^th        -               Year 6 Leavers' Blessing in church 1.30pm

Fri July 5^th              -               Nursery and Reception Family Service 9am

Tue July 9^th            -               Year 1 and 2 trip to Llangollen Eisteddfod

Wed July 10^th        -               Year 6 Induction Day in Brynhyfryd and RSS Transition morning

Fri July 12^th            -               School reports out

Wed July 17^th        -               Year 6 Leavers' Service 1.30pm

Fri July 19^th            -               Summer holidays start

Family Service - Next Friday morning Year 3 will deliver their Family Service with parents and relatives welcome to join us from 9am.

Enjoy your long weekend!