Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Useful Websites

  Mon 30 Mar 2020

  BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

   

  Book Trust: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/

   

  Childnet (online safety): https://www.childnet.com/

   

  Driver Youth Trust (literacy): https://www.driveryouthtrust.com/at-home-activities/  

   

  National Literacy Trust: https://literacytrust.org.uk/

   

  NATRE (Religious Education) : https://www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/free-resources-for-you-and-your-pupils/

   

  Pearson: https://www.pearson.com/uk/educators/schools/update-for-schools/primary-support.html

   

  PSHE Association: https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/coronavirus-hub

   

  The Woodland Trust: http://treetoolsforschools.org.uk/categorymenu/?cat=activities

   

  Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/new-2014-curriculum-resources

• New School Closure Update

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  Update: Good afternoon!

  The Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams has stated that as of today "every child who can be safely cared for at home should be". More information can be found on the following link:

  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51974331

• School Closure and Home Learning

  Wed 18 Mar 2020

  As instructed by the Welsh Government, the school will be closing by Friday 20th March.

  We will inform you of any changes and updates to the current situation as frequently and hastily as possible.

   

  Teachers have prepared learning packs of activities that can be completed at home.

  These activities can be found in the 'Pupil - Class pages' area of the website. Simply find your child's class and the learning packs are available for you!

   

  Thank you

  Staff at Ysgol Pen Rhos

• Latest Virus update

  Fri 13 Mar 2020

   

   

   

  YSGOL PEN RHOS COMMUNITY SCHOOL.

  COPPERWORKS ROAD  LLANELLI  CARMS  SA15 2NG

  HEAD TEACHER / PRIFATHRO  Mr Joe Cudd TEL 01554 775778

   

  13^th March 2020

  Dear Parent/Guardian,

   

  You will be aware, I am sure, of the latest update from the UK government in relation to Coronavirus. The country is moving in to the delay phase, which, for us in schools in Wales means the following at present (in line with government and Carmarthenshire Local Authority advice):

   

  • schools are to remain open;

   

  • no international school trips;

   

  • no larger – scale gatherings, such as parents’ evenings, concerts;

   

  • those with a new, continuous cough and/or a high temperature should self – isolate for 7 days.

   

  If your child presents with a new, continuous cough and/or a high temperature, please could you keep him/her at home for 7 days, informing us of the reason for absence.

   

  Please find attached the latest links to Welsh Government advice:

   

  https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/

   

  The statement below is updated daily at 3:00 pm:

   

  https://phw.nhs.wales/news/public-health-wales-statement-on-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/

   

  Please be assured that we are following, very closely, all advice from relevant bodies.

   

   

   

  Ysgol Pen Rhos

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Coronavirus Update

  Tue 10 Mar 2020

  We appreciate there is a level of concern about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  As parents and pupils you should be reassured that we continue to take advice from Public Health Wales and are taking all appropriate measures to prevent the spread of the virus. We are advised that at this time the risk to the general public remains low.

   

  Public Health Wales advice can be found here: https://phw.nhs.wales/coronavirus/

   

  We appreciate the cooperation of pupils and parents to help prevent the spread of infections. Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family. These include:

   

  • Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water is not available
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin and wash hands immediately

   

  If your child is feeling unwell and has been to one of the countries or regions listed on the Public Health Wales website, or has been in close contact with an individual with confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), please call NHS 111 straight away for further advice.

   

  Gareth Morgans, BAdd/BEd, MGw/MSc  

  Cyfarwyddwr | Director

  Adran Addysg a Gwasanaethau Plant | Education and Children’s Services Department