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

• Letter from the Chair of Governors

  Tue 21 Sep 2021

  Dear Rhyd y Grug Parents and our wider school community,

  On behalf of Rhyd y Grug Governors I need to inform you that Mr Alun Williams is retiring from his post as Headteacher at the end of this term. Governor’s met last night and we are in the process of appointing a new Headteacher.

  I would like to pay tribute to Mr Williams’ dedication, inspiration and leadership during his 11 years at Rhyd y Grug.

  It is incredibly hard to put into words but I know you will echo this sentiment and agree that his passion for raising standards of teaching and learning and promoting improvements in pupil attainment of all abilities is to be recognised and celebrated. We are immensely proud of the schools achievements.

  During his tenure we have achieved so much. We relocated to a new site, grown in capacity to 300+ pupils, became a school with a proven track record for openness and collaboration with other schools, often supporting and guiding them with their school improvement journey.

  We were awarded, and held, the green school status for over 3 years, and had just been awarded Silver for Siarter Iaith before the pandemic.

  We were graded a very good school by Estyn , became a recognised Eco and Fairtrade school, and these are to name just a few.

  Governors are especially grateful that Mr Williams delayed his retirement to guide and support the school through the Covid-19 pandemic. It is unfortunate that COVID restrictions limit our chance to celebrate his wonderful career more fully.

  Mr Williams will be missed by us all.

  Governors, staff and pupils wish him health and happiness in his future retirement plans. 

  I know these will include, watching Liverpool at Anfield and following Bruce Springsteen around the world but most importantly spending quality time with his beautiful granddaughter Casi Haf.

  Michelle Symonds, Chair of Governors

• Clwb Brecwast / Breakfast Club

  Thu 09 Sep 2021

  Clwb Brecwast 

  Mi fydd y Clwb Brecwast yn ail-agor ar Ddydd Llun , Medi 13ain.

   

  Drysau yn agor am 8.10am.

   

  Drysau yn cau am 8.30am. (Does dim mynediad ar ôl yr amser yma)

   

  Os rydych chi’n bwriadu anfon eich plant(plentyn) , a wnewch chi anfon e-bost at info@rhyd-y-grug.cymru er mwyn i ni cadw lle i chi.

   

  Byddai’n fuddiol i wybod dyddiadau o flaen llaw , felly,cofiwch gynnwys cymaint o fanylion ac y bo modd yn eich neges.

   

  Does dim mynediad i gerbydau ar ôl 8.30am - bydd ein gatiau electroneg yn cau yn awtomatig am 8.30am,ac mi fyddwch chi yn amharu ar ein cynllun trafnidiaeth os rydych chi’n blocio bysiau , tacsis a loriau sydd yn dod a nwyddau i’r ysgol.

   

  Mae’r Clwb Brecwast yn cael ei gweinyddu gan Adran Arlwyo y Cyngor , os oes gennych chi unrhyw ymholiadau ynglyn a’r bwydlen neu trefn y Clwb , bydd angen i chi gysylltu a’r Rheolwr Arlwyo - Fairyal Pabani ar 01685 725134

   

  Breakfast Club

   

  The Breakfast club will reopen on Monday , September 13th.

   

  Doors open at 8.10am

   

  Doors close at 8.30am (No entry after this time)

   

  If you intend sending your child , please send an email request to info@rhyd-y-grug.cymru 

   

  You will then receive an email confirmation of your place as we have a non-negotiable capacity set by the Local Authority.

   

  It would be beneficial for us to know how many times a week you will be using the Club ,please  supply this information if you can in the same email.

   

  Vehicles are NOT ALLOWED into the car park after 8.30am - this is the time that our electronic gates automatically close.PLEASE DO NOT try to follow authorised staff members into the car park when the gates are closed as you will be blocking staff , taxis , buses and delivery lorries.

   

  The Breakfast Club is centrally administered by the Catering Department of Merthyr CBC - please direct any questions about menus etc directly to the Catering Manager , Fairyal Pabani on 01685 725134

   

• Contact Tracing from September 2021

  Thu 09 Sep 2021

  Dear Parents / Guardians

   

  Changes to contact tracing and self-isolation from this September

   

  As we return to school, there are some new arrangements in place when someone tests positive for COVID-19. These changes have been made possible by the vaccination programme and the significant reduction in numbers being hospitalised and suffering severe illness due to COVID-19 over recent months.

   

  If your child tests positive for COVID-19 using a PCR test, NHS Test, Trace, Protect (TTP) will contact you, using the details provided when the PCR test was ordered. They will ask questions designed to identify recent close contacts of your child, and for contact details - if you know them - of the individual or their parent/guardian.

   

  TTP will then get in touch with these close contacts to provide instructions or advice. Those who are under 18 or fully vaccinated are no longer required to self-isolate if they are identified as close contacts. But they will be contacted to let them know that they’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. They will also be offered two PCR tests and provided with information and advice on how to minimise the risks of onward spread.

   

  If your child is identified as a close contact, they can still attend school unless they develop symptoms or are advised otherwise by TTP. Please continue to let us know if your child tests positive. If a child tests positive, only a minority of their classmates will be identified as close contacts. But if there is a pattern of cases TTP may ask us to update you on the situation and remind you of key steps, including advising you to keep an eye out for new symptoms your child may develop, and to stay away from vulnerable family and friends in the short-term.

   

  We do expect that there will be cases of COVID-19 across our community over the coming weeks, but this does not mean that COVID-19 is spreading within the school.

   

  Please continue to be vigilant for symptoms. If you are in any doubt, order a PCR test for your child at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

   

  Anyone with symptoms - a new continuous cough, fever or high temperature or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste - should remain in self-isolation until the test result is known. You can find the latest information on self-isolation arrangements at www.gov.wales/self-isolation.

   

  We recognise how difficult the past 18 months have been and the sacrifices that all families have had to make.

   

  Thank you for everything you have done to support your child and our school

• Cyfeiriadau E-Bost Athrawon / Teacher E-Mail Addresses.

  Fri 03 Sep 2021

  Enw/Name	E-Bost / Email
  Mrs Phillips	sali.phillips@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Miss Jenkins	n.jenkins@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Miss Long	siwan.long@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Harvard	l.harvard@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Barry	m.barry@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Miss Jones	e.jones@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Davies	helen.davies@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Tricker	bethan.tricker@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mr Morgan	rhodri.morgan@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Miss Clement	amanda.williams-clement@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Donnison	bethan.donnison@rhyd-y-grug.cymru
  Mrs Hedges	sharon.hedges@rhyd-y-grug.cymru

   

• Parent Pay System

  Fri 03 Sep 2021

  https://www.parentpay.com/

• School Dinner Menus 2021-2022

  Fri 03 Sep 2021
  

• Bwydlen Cinio 2021-2022

  Fri 03 Sep 2021