Latest News
Welcome to our school website! With the support of the PTA we have created the website to keep parents up to date with school news and notices, and to showcase some of the great things our pupils are achieving. Check back soon for new updates!
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World Book Day
Mon 20 Feb 2023World Book Day
We will be celebrating World Book Day in our school on Friday March 3rd.
This year we have decided (due to the cost of living crisis) not to have children come in to school dressed up.
However, we would like to still take part in the fun, so this year we would like children to create a character
from a book using materials they already have at home
(eg. a hard boiled egg, wooden spoon, paper plate, toilet roll core, or a drawing etc).
Please try to create something using minimal to no cost.
Thank you.
Here are some examples:
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School Crossing Patrol Vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School
Tue 10 Jan 2023There is currently an advert live on the Councils Website for a School Crossing Patrol vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School. Closing date for applications is 17th January.
Further information can be found at School Crossing Patrol - Rhondda Cynon Taff (tal.net)
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School Attendance Survey
Thu 24 Nov 2022The Welsh Government is currently reviewing its guidance on school attendance and is keen to include the views of parents and carers in this work. Working with Parentkind, we would like to hear from any parents and carers with a child who currently has, or has previously had issues with poor attendance so that we can better support young people.
Link to the survey below:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PK_WG_attendance/
Diolch / Thank you
Sian
Sian Garstang
Is Adran Tegwch mewn Addysg/ Equity in Education Division
Y Gyfarwyddiaeth Addysg / The Education Directorate
Y Grŵp Addysg, Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a’r Gymraeg / Education, Social Justice and Welsh Language Group
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
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Launch of new facility RCT Families
Thu 17 Nov 2022The Community Wellbeing and Resilience Service and the Family Information Service are excited to announce the launch of their new website for RCT Families. This website provides practical and accessible advice and guidance for parents, carers, children, young people and the professionals that support them.
The link is as below:
What can be found on RCTFamilies.co.uk?
Parents and carers
· Parenting tips
· Ideas for family activities inside and outside of the home
· Bookable parenting courses
· Information and signposting on services available to families, including financial help, finding childcare providers and much more
· Specific information about CWRS services
Children and Young People
· Advice and guidance for all children and young people aged up to 25
· Signposting to relevant services
· Ideas for things to do inside and outside the home
Professionals
· Information on CWRS services such as who is eligible, how you refer and what happens when you refer
· Instructions on how to apply to become an approved supplier of Play and YEPs activities
· Bookable training opportunities
· Find out what our Children and Family Centres have to offer
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Parent and Toddler Group
Tue 18 Oct 2022We will be starting a new parent and toddler group at our school on Tuesday 8th November. This group will run every Tuesday from 1.30pm - 3pm. Please feel free to pop along, for your children to explore and join in activities. It could also be a great opportunity for parents to be able to chat and build friendships with other parents
Thank you 😊
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Free School Meals
Thu 06 Oct 2022Dear parent/carer
Free school meals during holiday periods - Please be advised that Welsh Government will continue to fund free school meal holiday provision until the end of the current financial year, as part of a wider package of support to help families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. No application is necessary. Eligible families will continue to receive BACS payments direct to their bank accounts for the holiday periods; autumn half term week, the two-week Christmas holiday, as well as the spring half term (it will not cover Easter holidays as they fall in the next financial year). Please note that this provision relates to learners eligible for Free School Meals and not Universal primary Free School Meals.
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Primary Breakfast Club Registration
Mon 18 Jul 2022Primary Breakfast Club Registration
We are pleased to confirm that there will be no restrictions on the number of breakfast club places offered for the academic year September 2022 to July 2023.
Please use the link below to register your child/ren for the Primary Breakfast Club Service; the registration form will open on Monday 18th July and remain open until Sunday 7th August (this allows administrative processes to take place before the start of term).
https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/breakfastclubform
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On Line Payment of Dinner Money
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Support
Wed 30 Mar 2022📢As a school, we understand the cost of living is majorly increasing daily and know that some of our families may be struggling.
💙I just want you all to know that if you do need support, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do everything I can to support you. Everything will be kept completely confidential so you do not need to be alone in your struggle.
🥰We are sometimes very proud people, with many not liking to admit that they may struggle, but seeking help is important in order for problems to be supported.
⭐If you are not personally struggling but do have concerns about another family struggling and need support please contact me ❤
Mrs Evans
01443473291
Danielle.evans@darrenlasprimary.rctcbc.cymru
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End Physical Punishment
Tue 22 Mar 2022Physical punishment of children is now illegal in Wales. Children have the same protection from assault as adults. This is to protect children and their rights.
To find out more gov.wales/endphysicalpunishment
#EndPhysicalPunishment
