Partnership Work
At Craigfelen we believe that the relationship between school and parents is vital to the success of all children. We have an open door policy and encourage as much collaboration between school and home as possible.
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Upcoming Events |
June
6th- Return to school after H/T 8th- School Bank Launch 8th- Y3/4 Waterstones Visit 14th- Sports Day (Foundation Phase AM KS2 PM) 20th- Fish is the Dish Talk Y45 21st- Cwmtawe Transition Day 23rd- Castle Gardens Enterprise Event Y2 24th- INSET Day 27th- Class Photos |
July
5th- Craigfelen Around the World Express 13th- Nurs- Y2 Floride Varnish 14th- Y2 Enterprise 15th- INSET 19th- Rainforest Talk Y1 and 2 20th- Reports Out 21st- Leavers and Achievers |
September
5th- INSET DAY 6th- Return to school for pupils |
Flying StartCraigfelen Caterpillars Flying Start is based within Craigfelen Primary School providing a perfect start to a child's education with fantastic links and transition with the school.
Timings Session 1- 9-11.30am Session 2- 12.45pm- 3.15pm |
Foundation PhaseOur Foundation Phase provides a fantastic start to your child's education. We follow the Foundation Phase philosophy and ensure that children have a wide range of experiences.
Timings Morning- 8.50am- 11.55pm Afternoon- 12.55pm- 3.20pm Nursery- 8.50am- 11.30am |
Key Stage TwoDuring Key Stage Two children build upon their learning from Foundation Phase and develop a deeper understanding of the curriculum whilst still taking part in a wide range of experiences and activities.
Timings Morning- 8.50am- 11.55pm Afternoon- 12.55pm- 3.20pm |
Admissions |
Children receive three terms nursery education during the academic year which includes their fourth birthday. However, if a placement is available children can be admitted to the nursery following their third birthday. Nursery provision is on a half day basis (currently morning only). Prior to admission parents will receive notification of the admission date and “visit” times in order for their child to have the opportunity of spending a little time in the class before actually starting school. Pupils enter full-time education (Reception) in the September of the year in which they are five. Parents must apply for a reception place through City and COunty and Swansea. The school gives full consideration to the requirements of pupils with a range of disabilities.
Uniform
Parents have agreed that they would prefer a school uniform. Pupils who attend Craigfelen Primary School should be proud to belong to the school and should wish to be identified with us by wearing our distinctive school uniform. The uniform list is kept as brief as possible and with as much variation within the list as is reasonable, so as to avoid undue expenditure on the part of parents. An order form for uniform listing current prices is available from the school secretary. The co-operation of parents ensuring a full and correct maintenance of the uniform is requested. It is suggested that all items of school clothing be clearly marked with the pupil’s name. Parents are expected to provide their children with shorts, T-shirt, jogging bottoms, trainers/gym shoes, swimming costume etc. for P.E. Drama and Games. Children may need football togs. The head teacher reserves the right to send pupils home that either have inappropriate haircuts, jewellery, clothing or footwear.
Our Uniform consists of a red jumper/hoody, white/red polo shirt, suitable trousers/joggers/skirt/dress and trainers/shoes.
Our Uniform consists of a red jumper/hoody, white/red polo shirt, suitable trousers/joggers/skirt/dress and trainers/shoes.
School Dinners / Squid
At Craigfelen you can pay for school dinners via cash or our online payment system sQuid. It is a simple system to use and any log in details can be requested from the school office.
The current school dinner menu is:
The current school dinner menu is:
Week 1
Week Beginning : 27/9/21, 18/10/21, 15/11,21, 6/12/21, 10/1/21, 31/1/21 Monday- Option 1- Sausage, Mash, Peas and Gravy Option 2- Omelte, Oven Potatoes, Peas Tuesday- Option 1- Chicken Curry, rice and sweetcorn Option 2- Turkey, Mash, sweetcorn and gravy. Wednesday- Option 1- Chicken goujons, oven potatoes and carrots Option 2- Tomato Past Bake and carrots Thursday- Option 1- Cottage pie, saute potatoes and broccoli Option 2- Pizza, saute potatoes and broccoli Friday- Option 1- Baked fish fillet, chips and beans Option 2- Cheese wrap , chips and beans. |
Week 2
Week Beginning : 4/10/21, 1/11/21, 22/11/21, 13/12/21, 17/1/21, 7/2/21 Monday- Option 1- Beef Burger in a roll, oven potatoes and beans Option 2- Vegetable chees bake in a roll, oven potatoes and beans. Tuesday- Option 1- Chicken Curry, rice and carrots. Option 2-Ham, mash, carrots and gravy. Wednesday- Option 1- Chicken goujons, oven potatoes and broccoli Option 2- Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake and broccoli Thursday- Option 1- Enchilda, saute potatoes and peas Option 2- Pizza, saute potatoes and broccoli Friday- Option 1- Fish Fingers, chips and beans Option 2- Cheese wrap , chips and beans. |
Week 3
Week Beginning : 11/10/21, 8/11/21, 29/11/21, 3/1/21, 24/1/21, 14/2/21 Monday- Option 1- Meatballs, mash, peas and gravy Option 2- Tomato pasta bake, peas Tuesday- Option 1- Chicken Curry, rice and sweetcorn Option 2- Turkey, mash potatoes, gravy and sweetcorn Wednesday- Option 1- Chicken goujons, oven potatoes and carrots Option 2- Pasta Bolognaise and carrots Thursday- Option 1- Cottage Pie, Saute potatoes, peas and gravy Option 2- Pizza, saute potatoes and peas Friday- Option 1- Fish Fingers, chips and beans Option 2- Cheese wrap , chips and beans |
Lateness / Absence Procedures
If your child is due to attend a medical, doctor, dental or optical appointment please let us know in advance either by sending the appointment card or a written note to school. This will be recorded in the register as an unauthorised absence. Children soon get behind in their work if they miss even odd days from school, so please do not keep them away unless they are unwell or in a family crisis. If your child is absent due to ill health, we ask that you contact the school (by telephone if possible) on the first day of illness. This way, we can be sure that your child has not been involved in an accident on the way to school. At the same time you can give us indication of approximately how long your child will be away from school, and let us know if you require homework for your child if he/she is well enough to do it. If your child must take prescribed medicines in school, we require you to complete a form, ‘Request for the administration of prescribed medicine in school', available from the School Secretary. We will not administer any medicines without the authorisation of this form. This is for safety reasons and in your child’s interest. If circumstances relating to your child’s health alter at any time, please let us know in writing, in order for us to amend our records.
Education Welfare Officers are employed by the Education Authority to act as liaison between parents and school. They are much more than attendance officers of the past and are now more like social workers attached to the education service. However, one of their tasks remains the enforcement of rules concerning school attendance. The Welfare Officer can also help with information concerning free school meals and any other matters affecting your child’s welfare. Due to new Welsh Government guidance no family holidays can be authorised in term time.
Education Welfare Officers are employed by the Education Authority to act as liaison between parents and school. They are much more than attendance officers of the past and are now more like social workers attached to the education service. However, one of their tasks remains the enforcement of rules concerning school attendance. The Welfare Officer can also help with information concerning free school meals and any other matters affecting your child’s welfare. Due to new Welsh Government guidance no family holidays can be authorised in term time.
Extra Curricular Clubs
Pupils are offered a wide variety of cross curricular activities to reinforce their learning and to develop their social skills. They form an essential part of the ethos of the school and children are actively encouraged to play a full part. Some notable examples are: • Instrumental tuition • Nature Reserve sessions • Inter house sport days • Field trips and residential visits • Rugby and netball teams • ICT club • Choir • Art club • Eco club We have a number of school sports teams that regularly compete at local and county events such as:
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Estyn Inspection Reports
Please click on the link below to read our latest Estyn report:
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files/2020-08/Craigfelen%2520Primary%2520School.pdf
Please click on the following links to read Estyn case studies about our school:
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/enhancing-pupils-entrepreneurial-skills-and-improving-standards
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/achieving-high-standards-through-pupil-wellbeing
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files/2020-08/Craigfelen%2520Primary%2520School.pdf
Please click on the following links to read Estyn case studies about our school:
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/enhancing-pupils-entrepreneurial-skills-and-improving-standards
https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/achieving-high-standards-through-pupil-wellbeing
School Recognition
OECD-After a visit from the OECD, Welsh Government and ERW we were selected as a case study for OECD Schools as Learning Organisation programme. We have recently presented at a conference sharing our good practice in this area.
https://beta.gov.wales/schools-learning-organisations
Entrecomp- Our work to embed enterprise into the curriculum has been shared all over Europe. Click the links below to read more:
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/wales-nexus-conference-2018/abstracts/entrecomp-in-action/
http://entreassess.com/2018/03/15/popping-up-a-shop/
https://ecosystemapp.net/learning-guides/
https://entrecompedu.eu/blog-content.php?id=335
Parliamentary Reports- We have featured in a Parliamentary report about enterprise.
http://www.enterprise.ac.uk/index.php/news/item/402-entrepreneurs-and-educators-agree-new-report-calls-for-better-integration-of-entrepreneur-skills-at-all-levels-of-educatione are case study number 3.
ERW- We have shared case studies with ERW that are available on the Dolen website,
https://beta.gov.wales/schools-learning-organisations
Entrecomp- Our work to embed enterprise into the curriculum has been shared all over Europe. Click the links below to read more:
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/wales-nexus-conference-2018/abstracts/entrecomp-in-action/
http://entreassess.com/2018/03/15/popping-up-a-shop/
https://ecosystemapp.net/learning-guides/
https://entrecompedu.eu/blog-content.php?id=335
Parliamentary Reports- We have featured in a Parliamentary report about enterprise.
http://www.enterprise.ac.uk/index.php/news/item/402-entrepreneurs-and-educators-agree-new-report-calls-for-better-integration-of-entrepreneur-skills-at-all-levels-of-educatione are case study number 3.
ERW- We have shared case studies with ERW that are available on the Dolen website,
ALN Reform
The Additional Learning Needs and Educational Tribunal Wales (ALNET) Act 2018 means that additional needs is changing.
This video will give you more information about how this affects children and young people.
This video will give you more information about how this affects children and young people.