Dear Parent/Carer,

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Gnoll Primary Newsletter

Many Thanks

Mr R. Harris

Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

In the recent few months you may be aware of the threat of Industrial Action by the teaching unions in Wales. The school leaders’ union NAHT Cymru will engage in industrial action short of strike action . As a result the National Education Union (NEU) have served notice of strike action on Wednesday 1st February 2023. Currently other teaching unions have not served notice. Due to this the headteacher and the Chair of Governors have made the decision to close five classrooms next Wednesday. The classes that will not be able to attend school are:

Year 2 SM Class “Cleddau”

Year 3 JJ Class “Pen-Y-Fan”

Year 4 AN Class “Cadair Idris”

Year 4/5 EP Class “Tywi”

Year 5 LD Class “Tryfan”

The rest of the school will be open as normal to all the other children.

The full list of projected strike days are as follows:

Wednesday 1 February 2023: all eligible members in England and Wales.

Tuesday 14 February 2023: all eligible members in Wales.

Wednesday 15 March 2023: all eligible members in England and Wales.

Thursday 16 March 2023: all eligible members in England and Wales.

The teaching staff and I want to see an end to this period of dispute and a return to normal
school life as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Mr R. Harris
Headteacher

Dear Parent/Carer,

I’m attaching a link to a Welsh Government website where by you can look to see what support is out there for you and your family. A Toolkit has been created for Primary schools containing information on Universal Primary Dree School Meals (UPFSM). Free School Meals eligibility and school essentials (PDG Access. The toolkit includes lots of useful images and information. Please click on the link below to visit the website.

https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

Please click on the final Gnoll December Newsletter for 2022.

Christmas Week at Gnoll PS

Given the financial difficulties facing the council as a whole the Chief Executive for Neath and Port Talbot is going to hold sessions to discuss these with people who live in Neath and Port Talbot Borough. Please see the poster below top see which is the closest to you.

The children have enjoyed creating a wonderful video showing you ow much they enjoyed the “Shwmae Shwmae” day here at school. Please click on the link below to watch the video.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Neath and Port Talbot Council have just announced that after half term Year 1 and Year 2 will receive free school dinners. Please read the letter attached for more details.

Letter from NPT Council

Many thanks,

Mr Harris

https://sway.office.com/acph9eMAO0UYuYII?ref=Link