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Mrs. R. Soproniuk
@waunprimary
www.waunarlwydd.swansea.sch.uk
Work Hard Aim High
Share and Care
Headteacher / Prif athrawes Mrs L.R. Davies B.A (Hons)
Chair of Governors / Cadeirydd y Llodraethwyr Mrs R. Soproniuk
CONTENTS Cynnwys
PAGE 3 - Welcome Letter
PAGE 4 - Mission Statement PAGE 5 - Teaching Staff PAGES 5 & 6 - Support Staff PAGE 7 - Members of the Governing Body PAGE 8 - School Organisation PAGE 8 - School Times PAGE 9 - Information about Admissions PAGE 9 - Arrangements for Admission of Disabled Pupils PAGE 10 - Pastoral Care PAGE 11 - Pupil Welfare / Administration of Medicines / Security PAGE 11 - Behaviour PAGE 12 - Healthy Schools / School Meals PAGE 12 - Breakfast club / After school club PAGES 13,14 &15 - General School Curriculum PAGE 16 - Arrangements for Religious Education and Collective Worship PAGE 17 - Provision for Children with Special Educational Needs PAGE 17 - Inclusion – Equal Opportunities Policy PAGE 17 - EMLAS - Ethnic Minority Language Achievement Service PAGE 18 - Use of Welsh Language PAGE 18 - Sex Education PAGE 18 - Homework PAGE 19 - International Schools Award PAGE 20 - Rights Respecting Schools PAGE 20 - Ambassadors PAGE 21 - School council / Mediators PAGES 22 & 23 - ECO Schools Award PAGE 24 - Provision for Sport PAGE 25 - Charging and Remissions Policy – School Trips PAGE 26 - Extra Curricular Activities PAGE 27 - School Achievements PAGE 28 - Parent Liaison PAGE 29 - School Uniform
PAGES 30 & 31 - Attendance and Assessment Results PAGE 32 - School Term Dates PAGE 33 - Health and Safety PAGE 34 - Complaints
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WELCOME LETTER Llythyr Croeso Dear Parent/ Annwyl Rhieni, Selecting the appropriate school for your child is one of the most important decisions
you will involve yourself with on their behalf. This prospectus aims to provide you with
the information you need to make an informed choice as well as to provide you with
more of an insight into our shared ethos.
Waunarlwydd Primary is a ‘Rights Respecting School’ and a UNICEF Gold Award
holder. We aim to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which all pupils have the
opportunity to thrive. The school enjoyed an extremely positive Estyn inspection in
July 2019, which reported our provision as being ‘Excellent’. The provision made for
pupil well-being and their attitude to learning gained specific praise as well as the
schools excellent approach to care, support and guidance.
During this exciting time of change in Welsh education, we are committed to learning
plans that challenge and enthuse. The safety and well-being of our children will always
be a priority as well. We believe that all children have an entitlement to an
environment that allows them to feel safe and well cared for, and that this remains a
pre-requisite for any progress and achievement. As our mission statement and school
motto imply, we encourage the pursuit of high standards at all times and encourage
our pupils to “work hard and aim high”. Furthermore, Waunarlwydd Primary School
aims to foster the sort of high quality relationships, essential for this sort of progress
to occur. Pupils learn the value of considering the needs of others and of conducting
themselves in such a way as to ensure they take full advantage of the many excellent
opportunities provided for them during their time with us. As a result, we are able to
pursue high standards too. Our results, which are consistently above those of schools
in similar settings as well as the averages for both Wales and the Local Authority, speak
for themselves. However, as pleased as this makes us, we know that none of it can
occur without the sort of provision described for pupil well-being to underpin it.
I appreciate this opportunity to share a little of our school with you and the
opportunity to celebrate some of the excellence which affords our school, we believe,
its distinct identity.
L. R. Davies,
Head Teacher / Prifathrawes
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MISSION STATEMENT Datganiad Cenhadaeth
As a Rights Respecting School, Waunarlwydd Primary School is a safe and
happy place where everyone is valued and differences are celebrated.
In our school we believe that everyone should work to the best of
their ability, reflect upon their achievements and plan for the next
steps.
We will all act in a friendly, polite manner, respect the needs of others,
welcome visitors and care for each other.
We will show respect for the resources we use and the
surroundings we share..
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Waunarlwydd Primary School
Age Range 3 to 11 Years
SCHOOL STAFF - SEPTEMBER 2019
Staff Ysgol – Medi 2019 Teaching Staff
Mrs Ruth Davies Headteacher
Mr J. Evans Deputy Head
Mrs E. McDonnell Nursery
Mrs B. Melen Reception
Miss T. Tyrrell Year 1 /Reception
Mrs N. Thomas Year 2 (job share)
Mrs A. Evans Year 2 (job share)
Mrs H. Horseman Year 3/4
Mr J. Jenkins Year 3/4
Mrs K Leyshon-Breeze Year 3/4
Mr N. Reid Year 5/6
Ms K. Williams Year 5/6
Mrs S. Wallace Year 5/6
Mrs N. Thomas SENCO
Mixed age classes occur mainly as a result of our Pupil Admission number
being the equivalent to a class and a half. These classes are arranged to
meet the needs of individual pupils. Decisions on groupings will take
account of age, needs and ability, and as far as possible, friendship
groups. All members of the teaching staff have additional responsibilities
and collaborate to lead on developing curriculum areas of
Language Literacy & Communication
Numeracy & Maths
Digital Competence
Expressive Arts
Health & Well-being
Humanities
Science & Technology
Admin Officer Mrs H Richards
Admin Support Mrs K Lang
Site Manager Mr M Trowbridge
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Teaching Assistants
Carly Eaton Helen Hellier
Rebekah Fletcher-Jones Collette Cornish Beverley Flower
Debbie Schuneman Joanna Hyatt Llinos Field
Karen Lang Karen Treharne Genevieve Price
Gennene Goodwin Sue Howells Helen Fowler
Lunch Time Supervisors:
Sue Howells Senior Supervisory Assistant
Gennene Goodwin Supervisory Assistant
Tina Phillips Supervisory Assistant
Joanna Hyatt Supervisory Assistant
Beverley Flower Supervisory Assistant
Stacey Howells-Harris Supervisory Assistant
Elizabeth Wilton Supervisory Assistant
Cleaning Team: Wioletta Walburg Tina Phillips
Kitchen Staff:
Cheryl Howell Cook in charge
Denise McDonald Assistant
Breakfast Club:
Karen Treharne Breakfast Club Supervisor
Debbie Schuneman Play worker
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GOVERNING BODY Corff Llywodraethu
Name Category End of Term of
Office
Mrs R Soproniuk Chair - LEA 25/01/2021
Mr C Owen COMMUNITY 14/03/2023
Vacancy COMMUNITY
Dr I Davies COMMUNITY 16/04/2022
Mrs B Miller COMMUNITY 14/03/2023
Mrs A Evans LEA 31/08/2020
Cllr Wendy Lewis LEA 23/08/2021
Mr A Rees LEA 08/08/2020
Mrs K Head PARENT 04/02/2022
Mrs N Matthews PARENT 10/03/2020
Mrs L Sturgess PARENT 14/10/2023
Mr D Meredith PARENT 05/04/2023
Mrs C Burnes PARENT 29/11/2023
Mrs C Cornish SUPPORT STAFF 19/10/2023
Miss T Tyrrell TEACHER 11/02/2020
Mr N Reid TEACHER 12/05/2023
Headteacher: Mrs. R Davies Chair: Mrs. R Soproniuk Vice-Chair: Clerk to Governors: Mrs K. Lang
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SCHOOL ORGANISATION Trefniadaeth Ysgol
For the 2019/20 Academic Year, the school is organised as follows:
The school consists of Foundation Phase (Nursery, Reception, Year1 and Year 2)
and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6).
At the beginning of the school year in which they become 5, children are admitted to
Reception (YR), and to KS2 in the September of the school year in which they become
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The class structure at present is:
Department Teacher Year Group
Foundation Phase Mrs McDonnell Nursery
Mrs Melen Reception
Miss Tyrrell Year 1/Reception
Miss Thomas /Mrs Evans Year 2
KS2 Mrs Horseman Year 3 / 4
Mrs K Leyshon-Breeze Year 3 / 4
Mr Jenkins Year 3 / 4
Mr Reid Year 5 / 6
Ms Williams Year 5 / 6
Mrs Wallace Year 5 / 6
THE SCHOOL DAY / Y DIWRNOD YSGOL
Morning session / Sesiwn y bore:
8.50 a.m. to 11.50 a.m.
Afternoon session / Sesiwn y prynhawn:
12.50 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. (Infants)
12.45 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. (KS2)
Nursery / Meithrin
Morning session / Sesiwn y bore:
8.50 a.m. to 11.20 a.m.
The school week contains 23½ hours of teaching time including Religious
Education but excluding an act of worship, registration and breaks.
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ADMISSIONS POLICY Polisi Derbyniadau Those requests for admission from parents of children who reside outside
the catchment area will be considered within the LA’s policy for preferred
placements. Children who reside within our catchment area or children
who reside outside will not be offered a place when the school has filled
up to its Published Admission Number. Applications should be submitted
online to the Local Authority.
Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement.
Children of pre-school age should register with the school. The school's
Toddler Group meets on a Thursday afternoon, from 2 o'clock until 3
o'clock.
Intake of Reception class pupils operates on a staggered basis over the
first two weeks of the Autumn term.
Arrangements for Admission of Disabled Pupils as Outlined in the
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995
The school’s admission arrangements allow for entry of disabled pupils
whose needs can be satisfactorily met within a main school setting.
Access points for children with wheelchairs are in place in all departments.
In addition, purpose built toilets for the disabled are available.
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PASTORAL CARE Gofal Bugeiliol
‘We have the right to be safe’ Every adult has a dual responsibility for teaching and pastoral care. A caring and
compassionate view is taken towards the general well-being of each child. Should a
child be taken ill or have a minor accident, the parent or guardian will be informed.
Emergency services and parents will be contacted for a major accident.
We would ask that where possible, medical or similar appointments should be
arranged out of school hours. Early release from school will only be allowed if the child
is collected by a parent or guardian.
Medical and dental services attend school regularly. Five year olds have their height
and weight measured, and are given a vision and hearing test. Children with sight,
speech or hearing problems are seen regularly. The Education Welfare Service and
the School Psychological Service are called upon when necessary.
In order that children derive the maximum benefit from the opportunities at school,
parents are asked to ensure that their children attend regularly and punctually and
have a good night’s sleep. The school must be informed of the reason for any absence
and parents are requested to telephone the school before 9.30 a.m. on the morning
of the first day of absence and leave a message on the school absence line. If your
child is to be away for over 2 days, parents or carers should inform the school of the
likely length of absence.
Every child has a statutory entitlement to education from the age of 5 and so the taking
of holidays during term times must be avoided.
Please ensure your child arrives at school at the stated times. Parents are reminded
that under the new regulations persistent lateness will be regarded as unexplained
absence. Please help us to keep unauthorised absences to a minimum. Latecomers
must enter the building at the main doors where their presence will be recorded by
the office staff.
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POLICIES OF PUPIL WELFARE/ PASTORAL CARE Polisїau Lles Disgyblion The school aims to provide a secure and caring atmosphere, liaising with other
agencies when necessary. Children are supervised at both morning and afternoon
playtimes by staff. At lunchtimes the children are supervised by adults employed for
this purpose. Pastoral care is also the concern of all adults working within the school,
with the strategic leadership team sharing overall responsibility.
Parents are requested to provide an emergency address and telephone number in
order that they may be contacted. In the event of a minor accident, basic first aid is
administered and parents are informed by telephone or at the close of the school day. If
children become ill, arrangements are made to return them home as soon as possible.
In the event of a major accident, an ambulance will be called and parents informed as
soon as possible. Where necessary, staff will seek advice from the Local Health Clinic
and guidance is given to all concerned.
Administration of Medicines – Rhoi Meddyginiaethau
In general, the school cannot administer medication, prescribed or otherwise.
However, in exceptional circumstances, pupils may be supervised taking medication
prescribed by a GP. In these instances, parents must seek permission from the
Headteacher and complete a medical request form, providing full details of the
medication required and the condition it remedies. Wherever possible, medication
timings need to be managed so that they occur outside of school times. Parents/carers
are welcome to come into school and administer the medication themselves.
Security - Diogeledd
The school takes the responsibility of care for its pupils very seriously and we are
continually aiming to improve our security. Visitors during the school day should enter
via the main entrance where they are greeted by a member of staff. All visitors to the
school are required to sign in at the office and to wear an identity badge.
General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) – as a public authority, we must comply
with all relevant legislation relating to data handling. The Information Commissioner’s Office
(ICO) is the supervisory authority in the United Kingdom established to ensure that your data
rights are upheld. A full explanation of how we use personal information can be viewed
on the ‘documents’ page on our website.
Behaviour - Ymddygiad
The school firmly believes that standards of good behaviour are of paramount
importance from the very moment children start school. The aim is that everyone will
act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times. There are high expectations
of standards of behaviour from everyone within the school. These objectives are
supported by the implementation of a range of positive behaviour strategies.
For more information please see our Behaviour Policy on the school website.
HEALTHY SCHOOLS Ysgolion iach
‘We have the right to be healthy’ The school has been active in the Healthy Schools scheme since 1999.
Pupils’ health and wellbeing is a high priority. A fruit tuck shop operates
during morning play where children can purchase fruit for a small charge.
There is access to water at all times during the school day. In the
Foundation Phase, milk is also made available to all children daily. We
encourage all children to bring to school a healthy school lunch box. If you
would like advice please see Miss Tyrrell, our Healthy Schools co-
coordinator.
School dinners - Cinio Ysgol
Meals are prepared, cooked and
served in school. Dinner money is
£2.40 per day and is paid on online
via sQuid. Children may bring
sandwiches if they wish.
Breakfast Club - Clwb Brecwast
There is a Breakfast Club which runs each morning from 7.50am where
children are provided with breakfast and a range of games and activities.
There is a charge of £1 per day for the club (childcare & breakfast) and
payment for the forthcoming half term must be paid in advance.
If parents do not need the childcare facility before 8:20am then the child can
have a free breakfast between 8:20am-8:30am.The latest time for children to
enter breakfast club is 8.30 am.
For further information, please contact Mrs Karen Treharne,
breakfast club supervisor.
After School Club – Clwb ar ôl Ysgol
This facility is run by Little Cherubs and further details can be obtained from the school office or by emailing them at [email protected]
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GENERAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM Cwricwlwm Cyffredinol yr Ysgol
‘We have the right to learn’
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum, the content of
which is laid down in the National Curriculum Orders. The subjects studied
in school are:-
English/ Saesneg
Mathematics / Mathemateg
Science/ Gwyddoniaeth,
Welsh / Cymraeg
Geography / Daearyddaeth
History / Hanes
Design and Technology / Dylunio a Thechnoleg
Art, Music and P.E. / Celf, Cerddoriaeth, Ymarfer Corff
Information Technology / Thechnoleg Gwybodaeth
Information Technology is used to support learning in these subjects by
regular use of computers and mobile technology as appropriate.
Children learn best through first-hand experience and every opportunity is
taken to involve children in ‘doing and making’, investigating, asking
questions and solving problems. In this way we believe pupils acquire
skills and confidence as well as knowledge. The curriculum is so designed
that children may return to some topics at a later stage in their
development but at a higher level.
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Staff plan together in order to ensure continuity and progression occurs
within subjects. Children are taught as a whole class, in groups and as
individuals. Classes are broadly arranged by age and within each class
there is a differentiated programme to cater for different abilities which
allow children with additional learning needs, including those who are
more able, to work to their full potential. A number of strategies are used
to identify these children. Curriculum coordinators design schemes of
work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure provision affords
opportunities for continuity and progression.
Subjects are taught via an integrated thematic approach set within contexts
which make sense to the children. We aim for pupils to understand the
relevance of the activities in which they are involved, not only to subjects
but also to themselves and the world in which they live. Some aspects of
their work may not fit easily into the theme currently being studied and
rather than make tenuous connections these will be taught separately.
Our aims and objectives are to encourage and develop:
Oracy, literacy and numeracy via good communication skills
An interest and enjoyment of literature and poetry
A knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical concepts
An awareness of our heritage through geographical, historical and religious studies
Skills in handwriting, creative arts, crafts, music and aesthetic appreciation
Good information technology skills across the curriculum
The participation in physical activities including drama, dance and team sports.
The Foundation Phase provides learning experiences which enable
children to make steady progress appropriate to their stage of
development. All aspects of learning are interlinked and not
compartmentalized into curriculum areas. There are Seven Areas of
Learning which complement each other and during activities children may
be acquiring skills, knowledge and understanding in more than one area.
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The aim in the KS2 is to develop and extend lifelong learning and key skills
within the context of the National Curriculum subjects. In addition, there
are a range of activities and opportunities available which include, for
example, craft and music lessons. Parents are informed of their children’s
topic work at the beginning of the term, copies of which can be found on
our website. Learners and their families are encouraged to make use of
the online tool, J2e as a means of accessing the curriculum from home as
well.
As a Pioneer School, we are exploring opportunities to learn within the
context of the new Successful Futures curriculum. We are building
opportunities for learners to be:
Ambitious and capable
Healthy and confident
Enterprising and creative
Ethical and informed.
Pupils use their literacy, numeracy and digital competence skills to build
competence in:
Expressive Arts
Health and well-being
Humanities
Languages, literacy and communication
Mathematics and numeracy
Science and technology.
Peripatetic music teachers provide specialist music tuition for guitar and
drums once a week. The school offers this tuition at a small charge to
pupils.
Personal and Social Education form an integral part of the curriculum as
do spiritual, moral and cultural development.
More detailed information is available at the school or on our website. Assessment Information / Gwybodaeth Asesu
The school carries out teacher assessment at the end of each year which
aids the forward planning of the class teacher. It also forms the basis of
the target setting within the school. Teacher Assessments take place on
a regular basis throughout the school year. Outcomes and levels are
reported upon at the end Foundation Phase (Year 2) and Key Stage
2 (Year 6). Baseline assessment is undertaken in the Nursery and
Reception classes. In addition, pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 take part in
the National Literacy and Numeracy Tests in May of each year. These are
tests that take place in every school in Wales and parents are informed of
the outcomes when they are published.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Addysg Grefyddol
‘We have the right to our own beliefs’
Religious Education is a compulsory part of the curriculum. It is taught in
accordance with the Authority’s agreed syllabus. It encourages respect for
religious and moral values, tolerance of other races, religions and cultures.
Assemblies and collective worship sessions, of a broadly Christian nature,
take place. You are entitled to withdraw your child from these assemblies.
If you wish to do so, please contact the school so that alternative provision
may be arranged.
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CURRICULUM ARRANGEMENTS
FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Trefniadau Cwricwlaidd ar gyfer Addysg Arbennig All children in Waunarlwydd Primary School, whatever their abilities or
needs, have access to the whole curriculum. We have a policy of total
integration and equal opportunities for all. Special Education Needs are
identified and monitored by staff throughout the year from the time of
admission. In addition, the process is supported by the LA Special Needs
Audit which takes place annually. Provision is made for children with
learning difficulties with additional support being provided within the class
as well as beyond it with the assistance of our specialist teacher. For
children with additional needs, a range of agencies are available to provide
support, e.g. the School Psychology Service; speech therapy and
physiotherapy etc. Further information is available in the special
educational needs policy which can be seen at the school.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES - CYFLEUOEDD CYFARTAL
The school is committed to providing each pupil with equal educational
opportunities, regardless of gender, cultural and social background or
special needs. All pupils will be encouraged to develop their talents to their
full potential and to take advantage of opportunities offered to them.
Further information can be obtained from the Equal Opportunities policy
in school.
EMLAS- Ethnic Minority Language Achievement Service
Gwasanaeth Cyflawniad Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig
Waunarlwydd is a multi-cultural school and a small proportion of our pupils
are from ethnic minority groups. EMLAS support bilingual learners and
encourages them, along with the school, to play a positive role in the
school community and to achieve their full potential as learners.
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Use of the Welsh Language - Defnydd o’r Gymraeg
All subjects are taught in English. Welsh is taught as a second language
as part of the National Curriculum with emphasis on conversational
fluency. An interest in Welsh culture is developed through learning about
its history as well as through songs, hymns and prayers.
Homework - Gwaith Cartref
No formal homework is given in Foundation Phase but parents are
encouraged to read regularly with their children. There is a homework
policy for Key Stage 2 where homework is given once a week. Weekly
homework information can be found on the class pages on our school
website.
Sex and Relationships Education - Addysg Rhyw
This school provides a sex education programme in response to the local
authority's policy. A copy is available for inspection at the school.
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOLS AWARD Gwobr Ysgolion Rhyngwladol
As part of our plans to build learners as “ethical, informed citizens”, the school has a number of links with other school communities from across the UK as well as around the globe.
Comenius
This is a British Council funded project which allowed us the opportunity of linking up with schools in order to work collaboratively on a sustainable development project. Pupils share work with pupils in their partner schools and this allows them not just to find out about approaches to sustainable development in other countries but also to learn from real contacts about the geography of those countries too. A by-product of this partnership is also the opportunity to share each other’s' cultures and traditions by regularly exchanging email and 'snail mail' (pupils loved opening up the Christmas parcels sent by their partner classes in Europe!).
Chongqing - Wales Partnership
This project originated as an outcome of a Welsh Assembly Government funded visit to Chongqing in south west China. Wales has a well-established link with the province and many schools in Swansea also enjoy the benefits of a direct link with this fascinating country. This link generated a partnership with the Confucius Institute in Lampeter and through this, pupils find out about culture, traditions and general way of life. Each year we run workshops which introduce them to such features of Chinese lifestyles as Chinese calligraphy and dance.
Erasmus Hosting school leaders from Spain helped us gain an international perspective of school organization. Connecting Classrooms
Another British Council funded project, our Connecting Classrooms project linked
us up with schools in Trinidad and Tobago. Pupils shared projects with each other
explaining and celebrating each other’s country’s histories, cultures and traditions.
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RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL (UNICEF Gold Award 2012 & 2018) Ysgol sy’n Parchu Hawliau Waunarlwydd Primary School is a Rights Respecting School. The universal rights of
children are enshrined in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
‘A Rights Respecting School teaches children and young people that they have rights under
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.. From this starting point they also learn their responsibility to respect others’ rights in all relationships in the community
The ethos created demonstrates to children the inclusiveness of a rights respecting school and paves the way to participation in the life of the community. This in turn helps them to learn how to formulate, express and listen to opinions, helping to raise achievement.’
(UNICEF)
Here at Waunarlwydd, we have 8 core Rights which we view to be at the heart of our school ethos:
1. The right to know our rights. 2. The right to learn. 3. The right to play 4. The right to be safe. 5. The right to be heard. 6. The right to be healthy. 7. The right to our own beliefs. 8. The right to a name.
‘Robbie’, our Rights Respecting Robin, highlights our links to children’s rights in
displays around the school.
SCHOOL AMBASSADORS - LLYSGENHADON YSGOL
The School Ambassadors scheme is run in primary schools across Wales. Two
children are elected by the other children in the school to be ambassadors. The
ambassador’s role is to:
1. Inform children in their school about the Children’s Commissioner for Wales
2. Inform children in their school all about children’s rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
3. Work alongside the school council to find out what children in the school think could be improved and then work with other people in the school to change things.
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SENEDD
‘We have the right to be heard’ Every child in KS2 applies to be part of one of our 10 Senedd groups,
each one relating to an aspect of leadership and management. These
groups meet regularly to discuss ideas for improving their chosen
area of the school. Each Senedd group elects a Chair, who meets with
the Head or Deputy Head, every half term, to update them on their
action plans. These 10 chairpersons then form our school council. The
10 groups include: Learning environment, Safety, Communication,
Digital, Mission, Curriculum, ECO, Criw Cymraeg and Healthy Schools.
SCHOOL MEDIATORS Cyfryngwyr Ysgol
‘We have the right to play’
Each year, our Year 5 children receive mediator training and subsequently have the
opportunity to become playground mediators. They share the year 6 responsibilities
of helping and supporting children at playtimes in both the Foundation Phase and
KS2 playground. Their main role is to help overcome any potential social problems
in the playground. This initiative contributes to the personal and social education for
all our pupils.
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ECO SCHOOLS AWARD Gwobr Eco-Ysgolion
‘We have the right to be safe’
The school is part of the Eco Schools programme. The scheme promotes
environmental awareness in a way that links many curriculum subjects
including Science and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE),
and Education for Sustainable Development (ESDGC). We involve the
whole school: pupils, teachers, support staff and governors, members of
the local community, parents, the local authority, the media and local
businesses. The scheme encourages teamwork. In addition, it helps
create a shared understanding of the sort of behaviour which shows
respect for and which enhances environment. In short, the scheme
develops the school and community as global citizens.
We have established an Eco Committee which meets on a regular basis.
All children are invited to write a simple letter of application stating how
they would make a difference if appointed. Pupils are selected from each
year group, from year two to year six. We have achieved ‘platinum’ status
with regards to the Green Flag Award which is the highest level possible.
This was achieved through the application of sustainable plans aimed at
enhancing our school grounds. For example, the school community
worked together to plant trees, shrubs and seeds as well conduct
environmental surveys.
It is a very exciting venture and the children are very enthusiastic and
committed. In our first meeting the children developed our mission
statement.
'We will make our school clean and green, together we are the eco team.'
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OUR WOODLAND WALK Taith Gerdded ein Coetir
‘We have the right to learn’
The school has an outdoor resource of a woodland walk. This has been
developed to provide all classes with high quality first hand cross-
curricular experiences throughout the school year.
The school’s work has been recognised by the presentation of The
Forestry Authority Award of Merit. Waunarlwydd is the only school ever to
have received this award. It was achieved for providing an outstanding
educational resource. Our local A.M. has developed close links with the
school, keeping up to date with our progress.
OUTDOOR LEARNING Dysgu Awyr Agored
Our willow dome.
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SPORTS Chwaraeon
‘We have the right to play’
At Waunarlwydd, we place a strong emphasis on the all-round health and
well- being of the child. As a result, physical education and sport play a
significant part in the school day of all pupils from Nursery to the end of
Year 6. From age three to seven, a range of indoor and outdoor
experiences are provided to aid the development of the children’s body
control and co-ordination, fine motor skills, spatial awareness and
balance. This is built upon in KS2, where pupils are taught elements of
dance, athletics, games, gymnastics and outdoor pursuits. Throughout
their primary education, the children’s knowledge and understanding of
health-related exercise and physical well-being is encouraged at all times.
The children at Waunarlwydd experience a wide range of curriculum and
extra-curricular opportunities provided by teachers. Also a comprehensive
range of extra-curricular clubs are run throughout the year. Rugby,
football, Fit Kidz, dance, netball and cross country clubs are run
throughout the autumn and spring term. In the summer term kwik cricket,
‘rounders’ and athletic clubs are introduced. The school aims to provide all
children with the opportunity to develop their sporting abilities through
individual, partner, group and team activities. Opportunities to represent
the school are offered to children from Years Three to Six.
The school has playing fields marked for rugby, cricket and rounders and
one of the yards is marked for netball. The hall is used for gymnastics.
The time allocated to sport, gymnastics and dance in the curriculum is one
to one and a half hours.
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The following sports are played in the school: football, rugby, netball,
rounders, cricket, cross country, short tennis, and athletics.
PE and Coaching Qualifications held by Staff (Summer 2015)
Mr. J. Jenkins Coaching awards in athletics, rugby, football, cricket
and BAGA gymnastics.
Mr J Evans Dragon Sports, rugby and cricket
Miss T Tyrell Dragon sports, coaching for netball.
Mrs. N. Thomas Dragon sports, coaching for hockey
Mrs B Melen Dragon sports, coaching for football
Children also have the opportunity to attend a range of outdoor activities
at centres such as Borfa Outdoor Education Centre, Abernant Outdoor
Education Centre and Llangrannog.
Charging Policy – Polisi Codi tâl
The Governing Body has decided that parents are sometimes asked to
make voluntary contributions to support particular activities which incur a
cost.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR Allgyrsiol
‘We have the right to play’
Extra-curricular activities are encouraged at school. They include our
school choir and the opportunity to learn to play the drums or guitar.
There are opportunities for children to take part in a range of clubs such
as Eco club, cookery club, Netball, Football, rugby, cricket, rounders, folk
dancing and Fit Kids clubs, media and animation club as well as a
singing club and coding club. Other extra-curricular provision includes
theatre, concerts and drama presentations, and outdoor pursuits in the
form of field and seashore studies.
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SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS Cyflawniadau’r Ysgol
UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools – Gold Award
Self-Evaluating Schools Standard – Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards
Quality Mark Award
International Schools Award
Platinum, silver and bronze Green Flag Eco schools award
Green Flag Eco schools award
Healthy schools Award (level 4)
Dragon Sports Hockey League Award
Welsh Assembly Certificates – Eco Team, Mediators and School Councilors
Forest School Assessor Training Accreditation
Rights Respecting Schools Award Level 1, Level 2 and Gold
Representatives in West Wales Athletics Championships
Individual children achieved in music, karate, buggy racing,
football, rugby, swimming, dance and gymnastic certificates.
Partnership and Science Award to develop the Woodland Walk.
ATTENDANCE - PRESENOLDEB Regular school attendance is vital and missing school can have a significant impact
on achievement over a one year period as illustrated below:
95-100%
attendance
Best chance of
success
Your child is taking full advantage of every learning
opportunity.
90-95%
attendance
At least 2 weeks of
learning missed
Satisfactory. Your child may have to spend time
catching up with work.
85-90%
attendance
At least 4 weeks of
learning missed
Your child may be at risk of underachieving and may
need extra support from you to catch up with work.
80-85%
attendance
At least 5 ½ weeks
of learning missed
Your child’s poor attendance has a significant impact on
learning.
Below 80%
attendance
At least 7½ weeks
of learning missed
Your child is missing out on a broad and balanced
education. You are at risk of prosecution.
We tackle any issues of poor attendance or punctuality by working with parents,
sometimes involving the Educational Welfare Officer. Please remember that if there
are reasons why your child is missing school then you can seek support and
guidance from the school.
Every child has an entitlement to an education from the age of 5 and therefore
holidays taken during term time should be avoided at all costs.
The Welsh Government states that penalty notices are one option among a number
of different interventions available to promote better school attendance. The
introduction of these regulations is one part of the Welsh Government strategy to
support improved school attendance across Wales.
The introduction of these regulations mean that parents may now be fined for their
child(ren)’s regular non-attendance at school.
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Family LIASION Cysylltu â Rhieni
Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time to discuss their child’s
progress, preferably by appointment, or at open evenings held at least twice a
year. In addition, an introductory series of “Meet Your New Teacher” evenings
are held in September where families can learn about new routines,
expectations, homework arrangements, etc. Our annual “Celebration Week”
provides a chance for families to find out about the year’s achievements through
a series of pupil-led workshops.
A weekly headteacher blog and termly newsletter provide a snapshot of school
activities, along with weekly updates from class pages on our website and
through our twitter account @waunprimary. Information can also be found on
our school website.
A ‘Family Facilitator’ (Melanie Ford) from the ‘Family Partnership Team’
provides help, support and advice. She is available for contact every Tuesday
at the school.
The school has a ‘Friends of Waunarlwydd’ Association that organise a range of events to help raise funds for the school. This year the Friends of Waunarlwydd have organised cake sales and school discos and have supported the school in their International week by organising the summer fair as a part of the Celebration day. If you would like to join our Friends of Waunarlwydd please contact the school office for details of the next meeting, all are welcome.
TODDLERS Plant Bach Preschool children (aged 2 and over) are invited to join the Nursery class every Thursday 2:00pm-3:00pm in our very popular Toddler sessions. Here, parent/carers and children can meet school staff and enjoy their new indoor and outdoor classroom. At the end of the session, the children sing a nursery rhyme and take it home to share with their family. Parents can chat to our nursery teacher about nursery routines and how to prepare their children for starting school. .
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SCHOOL UNIFORM Gwisg Ysgol
Girls: grey skirt/trousers/pinafore dress
white/blue blouse/shirt/polo shirt
maroon cardigan/sweater /hoody
or maroon jogging suit and polo shirt
or red gingham dress (for summer)
Boys: grey trousers / shorts
white/blue shirt/polo shirt
maroon sweater/sweatshirt
or maroon jogging suit and polo shirt
All articles are to be clearly marked with children’s names and
sensible footwear is encouraged.
Y6 have the option of purchasing a leavers’ hoody in the summer term
prior to their starting Y6. Details will be sent out by letter to parents.
Our school uniform may be purchased at:
Bergoni Schoolwear, J & S Products
Ferryboat Close 74 Tycoch Road
Llansamlet, Sketty
Swansea Swansea
Tel: 01792 796880 Tel: 01792 206658
PE KIT – GWISG ADDYSG GORFFOROL
Nursery to Y1
On PE days, children should wear ‘easy’ clothes such as joggers or
shorts and T-shirt underneath their school clothes.
Y2 to Y6
Indoor – plain shorts, white T-shirt.
Outdoor – plain shorts, white T-shirt, tracksuit, trainers.
(no heeled shoes or boots)
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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Perfformiad Ysgol
Foundation Phase – Cyfnod Sylfaen
Percentage of pupils achieving O5 or above in each area.
School School School School LA Wales
Title 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 2019
Foundation
Phase Indicator 92.6 92.3 95.5 80.7 75.2 80.0
Language,
Literacy and
Communication 96.3 92.3 97.7 80.7 76.3 82.0
Mathematical
Development 92.6 92.3 97.7 80.7 80.7 84.7
Personal and
Social
Development,
Well-Being and
Cultural
Development
96.3 94.9 100 96.8
91.1 92.2
Key Stage 2 – Cyfnod Allweddol 2
Percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in each subject at Key Stage 2.
School School School School LA Wales
Title 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 2019
Core Subject
Indicator 92.1 93.5 97.6 100 86.8 87.8
English 92.1 93.5 97.6 100 88.7 89.7
Mathematics 97.4 93.5 100 100 89.4 90.7
Science 97.4 93.5 100 100 89.7 90.8
Source : National Curriculum Assessments Database
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE STATISTICS Ystadegau Presenoldeb Ysgol
Attendance percentage of possible sessions for pupils on roll and leavers of compulsory school age only.
Age Date of Birth
Present/Approved Educational Activity (%)
Authorised absences (%)
Unauthorised absences (%)
M F Total M F Total M F Total
10 1/9/08 - 31/8/09
95.1 96.3 95.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.1 0.8 1.3
9 1/9/09 - 31/8/10
94.7 93.9 94.4 3.1 4.3 3.4 2.2 1.9 2.1
8 1/9/10 - 31/8/11
94.7 96.2 95.3 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.4 0.8 1.8
7 1/9/11 - 31/8/12
95.3 95.3 95.3 3.4 3.1 3.2 1.3 1.6 1.5
6 1/9/12 - 31/8/13
95.7 92.8 94.4 2.7 4.0 3.3 1.6 3.2 2.3
5 1/9/13 - 31/8/14
94.9 95.7 95.5 4.1 2.5 3.0 1.0 1.8 1.5
Total of all pupils
95.0 95.3 95.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 1.9 1.6 1.7
Our whole school attendance for 2018/19 was 95.2%.
SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAY DATES Tymhorau Ysgol a Dyddiadau Gwyliau
School Terms and Holiday Dates Academic Year – 2019-2020
Mid Term
Holidays
Term
Term
Begins
Term
Ends
Begins
Ends
Term
Begins
Term
Ends
Autumn
2019 Monday 2
September
Friday 25
October
Monday
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October
Friday 1
November
Monday 4
November
Friday 20
December
Spring
2020 Monday 6
January
Friday 14
February
Monday
17
February
Friday 21
February
Monday 24
February
Friday 3
April
Summer
2020
Monday 20
April
Friday 22
May
Monday
25 May
Friday 29
May
Monday 1
June
Monday 20
July
Bank Holidays
10 April 2020 Good Friday
13 April 2020 Easter Monday
4 May 2020 May Day
25 May 2020 Spring Bank Holiday
School INSET/Staff Preparation Days
The school will be closed to pupils on the following dates:
Day 1 2nd September 2019
Day 2 4th October 2019
Day 3 20th December 2019
Day 4 22nd June 2020
Day 5 20th July 2020
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HEALTH & SAFETY Iechyd a Diogelwch
‘We have the right to be safe’
Smoking / Ysmygu
The school has a no smoking policy. The staff all recognise the damage that smoking
can do to health. Passive smoking is also a risk to the health of pupils and colleagues.
Smoking is prohibited anywhere within the school building or grounds.
Dogs / Cwn
For obvious reasons in protecting pupil health, we request that dogs are not brought
into the school grounds.
Safe Routes to School / Llwybrau Diogel i’r Ysgol
The school participates in the Safe Routes to School Initiative organised by the LA.
The aim of the project is to promote good health by encouraging pupils to take more
exercise including walking to school. Annual data collection forms record the named
adults charged with collecting pupils at the end of the school day. Although some
families prefer pupils to start walking to and from school unaccompanied at KS2, we
ask that all pupils attending Breakfast Club are signed in and that Foundation Phase
pupils are always collected by an adult.
Safety of pupils / Diogelwch Disgyblion
As many pupils no longer walk to school, there is traffic congestion at both school
entrances at the start and end of the school day. Cars irresponsibly parked put pupils
at risk. The school has requested that the police prosecute anyone parking illegally at
our school entrances.
Unfortunately, there are no parking facilities within the school grounds. Parents are
requested not to bring vehicles into the school drive at the beginning or end of
school sessions
i.e. between 8.00 - 9.00, 3.10 - 3.30 and for the nursery 11.15 - 11.30 and 12.40 - 1.00. Parents collecting children who become ill during the school day may use the car park.
We have wonderful school grounds at Waunarlwydd Primary. The PTA very
generously contributed towards the development of our outdoor play equipment and
outdoor learning environment. Children are supervised to use the play equipment
during the school day. However, we ask parents not to allow children to play on the
equipment after school for their own health and safety, as staff are not available to
supervise at this time.
COMPLAINTS Cwynion
In the first instance, parents who have concerns are requested to raise
them with their child's class teacher. If this is not appropriate, contact the
head teacher. A copy of the school’s complaints’ policy is displayed on the
school website and paper copies may be obtained from the school office.
Further advice may be obtained from
The Education Department,
Pupil and Parent Support Section,
Civic Centre
Swansea.
SA5 3SN
Telephone : 01792 636000
This information is correct and up-to date at the time of printing,
Summer 2019.
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HOW TO GET HERE Sut i gyrraedd yma
CONTACT INFORMATION Gwybodaeth Gyswllt
Waunarlwydd Primary School
Brithwen Road
Waunarlwydd
Swansea
SA5 4QS
TEL: (01792) 872431
EMAIL: [email protected]
WWW. WAUNARLWYDD.SWANSEA.SCH.UK
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