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Planning ahead
Sun 31 May 2020Dear Parents/ Carers/ Families,
I am very conscious that with the recent Welsh Government communication on 29th May, relating to the next phase of easing lockdown, many of you will have questions around what’s next for your child’s education. I am also mindful that with English schools gradually reopening, you may be interested around what may be in plan for Welsh schools. At the time of writing, no decision has been made in Wales.
Firstly, let me reassure you that we will be making every effort to meet government requirements as they become known. As a school, we are all very clear that, in the early days, things will feel very different for the children and our teaching staff. There will also likely be a number of transitional phases to work through when we are in the position to commence any form of reopening. The safety and wellbeing of all children will be uppermost in our minds at ARW.
The Governing Body and myself are working together closely and we commit to keeping you informed on any developments as they happen. We will provide updates via our social media and our school website as anything progresses.
At this point in time, I would welcome your questions, concerns and ideas in relation to the children’s return to school. I hope that your input will make this transition as smooth as possible and that it may serve to offer you a degree of confidence in the arrangements made.Please send your responses to arwprimary@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Kind regards
Caroline Swann
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Ambassadors
Sat 23 May 202022.05.2020
Archbishop Rowan Williams CiW Primary School
proudly present to you this week’s Ambassadors:
Keelan Boston – for showing commitment to sustainability of the planet when learning about marine life - looking at plastic and the ocean. For his birthday the only thing he asked for was a litter picker... we are very proud of you!
Alex Wall- for his graph showing the temperatures of North Carolina. Alex was also an excellent learner last week too! Well done Alex!
Oliver Ost who has shown the qualities of an ambitious, capable learner by producing a range of outstanding work this week and for upskilling his writing using advice from teachers or his own initiative. Excellent work Oliver!
Beatrice Norrie for being an ambitious, capable learner by setting herself high standards and enjoying this challenge… great quality Beatrice!
Aidan Preedy – for being an ambitious, capable learner who sets himself high standards and enjoys challenge… such an important quality Aiden!
Isabella Hudson – for being a resilient learner in maths…well done Isabella! Resilience is a quality which is essential, and not just for maths! Good girl.
Ioan Llewellyn He has shown many great skills such as perseverance and courage, by completing tasks that he doesn't necessarily want to do. He has been extremely ambitious, completing tasks to a high level each time, and shown confidence by really engaging with his peers, through the use of Google classroom. Ioan this term has shown us how he could easily achieve all of the 4 core purposes. Well done.
Ollie Jones – for being an ambitious learner and his amazing work learning to tell the time. Mum has said that he picked it up very easily…well done Ollie
Esmé Fearn – for being a ‘creative learner’ with her wonderful ‘natural’ art work.
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A shout out for our Hub workers this week!
Sat 23 May 2020This week, Mrs Jerome, Miss Clement, Miss Deakin and Mrs Williams, have all played their part in our collective efforts to minimising the impact of Covid-19. Their work in the Hub has enabled our key workers to continue their incredible and brave work, and we share our great thanks with them also.
Next week is half term, but the Hub continues for those who really need it. I am very proud of our satff who are working through their holidays to make sure that childcare is avaiable for key workers.
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Coming soon: Ambassadors
Sat 23 May 2020Due to a high volume of meetings on Friday, the Ambassadors for this week will hopefully be posted tonight and failing that, tomorrow!
Sorry for the delay
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Stay safe online
Sat 23 May 2020Here are some useful links to support you with staying safe online:
https://hwb.gov.wales/onlinesafety
Stay Safe. Stay Learning. Guidance for keeping safe online
This guidance contains useful tips and links to resources and further support for keeping safe online. There is guidance specific to each audience:
All this guidance is available at - https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/online-safety/key-information/
Stay Safe. Stay Learning. Live-streaming lessons
Live-streaming safeguarding principles and practice for education practitioners guidance has been published as part of the ‘Stay Safe. Stay learning’ programme to support schools who wish to live-stream lessons with their learners.
New online safety resources to support home learning
Now available!
- A series of informative posters for parents and carers on:
Coming soon!
- A new distance learning resource to support parents and carers with a range of online issues.
- A series of informative videos for parents and carers on:
- Roblox
- HouseParty
- TikTok
- Misinformation
- Six new home learning worksheets with fun and simple online safety activities for foundation phase to KS3 learners.
New branding
From next week, the Online safety zone will be renamed Keeping safe online, which will now include cyber security news and resources, as well as online safety. This change won’t affect the URL at this point – https://hwb.gov.wales/onlinesafety
Keeping safe online will continue to evolve over the coming months and we look forward to involving you in this as it progresses.
Keeping Kids Safe Online Webinar
The NSPCC and O2 are working in partnership to offer free sessions on keeping your family safe online.
The 30min webinar will provide parents and carers with information on:
- Appeals and risks of the internet for children
- How to keep kids’ safe online
- Resources and support available for parents
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Google Meet Guidelines
Tue 19 May 2020Please see your emails for a copy of the guidelines.
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Google Meet and Web Free Wednesdays!
Tue 19 May 2020This week, teachers will be introducing Google Meet as an additional tool to stay in touch with their classes. This will be an optional interface for your child to access if you wish. I will be sending out guidance over the next few days... there is a small delay in posting it today as I am making my daughter learn a new skill and ... ‘jazz it up’ so that the document looks a bit more interesting for us all! Watch this space!
Staff have found that with home learning, they are spending very long periods of time each day using their laptops, and take few breaks as they are very dedicated in working with the children.
In light of this, and to support wellbeing, every Wednesday as of 20.05.2020, teachers will be taking their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, as well as fulfilling leadership responsibilities on this day. Where possible, there will still be a member of support staff allocated to each class in order to support the wellbeing of learners if required, and teachers are always available if you have a safeguarding concern of any kind.
Unsurprisingly, the ‘Happen’ survey, which measures children’s reflection on their own wellbeing, shows that our children at ARW have expressed an increase in their screen time. We could therefore look at the wellbeing of the whole school, and have a ‘Web Free Wednesday’, where children engage in activities that do not involve a screen. Suggested activities would be provided by teachers in their weekly communication with the class. We fully appreciate the demands that you face within your day such as working/caring commitments/ICT limitations etc. and understand that you will engage in this initiative as suits your family’s needs. If you have any queries or thoughts regarding these changes, I would very much welcome your feedback. Please email us, ironically, via our school website.
I will share any feedback that I receive and will get the guidelines to you shortly.
In the meantime, take care and stay well,
Kind regards,
Caroline Swann
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The message for Wales: Unlocking our society and economy: continuing the conversation
Sat 16 May 2020https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-05/unlocking-our-society-and-economy-continuing-the-conversation.pdf
Please take a look at the strategy outlined by Welsh Government about how we plan to move forwards, when the time is right.
As a school, we will share information whenever possible, and our plans will always be informed by Welsh Government, MCC and reliable and relevant sources of information.
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A shout out and thanks to our Hub workers this week!
Fri 15 May 2020This week, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Howells, Mrs Spokes and Mrs Kershaw, have all played their part in our collective efforts to minimising the impact of Covid-19. Their work in the Hub has enabled our key workers to continue their incredible and brave work, and we share our great thanks with them also.
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Weekly Ambassadors!....my favourite time!
Fri 15 May 202015.05.2020
Archbishop Rowan Williams CiW Primary School
proudly present to you this week’s Ambassadors:
Sonny Robertson- for being a resilient and resourceful learner, and I loved your map!
Bradley Smith- for being a resilient and creative learner, with lovely organisation and games in his ‘School Fayre’!
Theo Reed- for such creativity and skill within his Titanic picture
Elliot Preece– for showing excellent creativity and skill in producing his model of the Titanic
Macsen Griffiths- for being creative in his way of learning about the different layers of the ocean and who lives there
Celyn Griffiths- for being creative in his way of learning about the different layers of the ocean and who lives there
Ruby May – For being a resilient learner and not giving up when things get tricky.
Emma Bailey – for showing imagination and creativity when making her Polar Bear Documentary.
Caitlin Leigh –For setting herself high expectations in her learning, and producing work of a high standard… well done indeed!
Molly Lewis – For showing admirable determination and pride in all of her subjects. Excellent Molly!
Jackson Walters – For using his technology well to complete his online learning.
Josh Thow – For setting himself challenges with his learning and enjoying this challenge! Great attitude Josh!
Abi Ost – For being an ethically informed citizen by including how flooding can be avoided in the future in her topic presentation. Well done Abi!
Josh May- for engaging in his learning, having an ambitious attitude and sharing fabulous photographs, particularly in your literacy…very creative! Well done!
Abigail Fuller-Holtom- for being an ambitious learner…an amazing quality to have…well done!
Lila Ramsden -for continuously setting herself high standards…Great attitude Lila!
