Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Townsin
Coed-Y-Dderwen Community Primary
Gellideg Estate,
Merthyr Tydfil,
CF48 1LG
Tel: (01685) 351805
E-Mail: office@coedydderwen.merthyr.sch.uk parentscyd@coedydderwen.merthyr.sch.uk
Important Dates Autumn 2023
Monday 18th September
Immersion Week Commences for this term’s topic ‘Would you rather be a child of the past or the present?’-look out for more information from your classes.
Tuesday 26th September
European Day of Languages-more details to follow from class teachers.
Friday 29th September
Macmillan Coffee Morning, 9:00 – 10:00 We will be selling cake and biscuits from the main hall between 9:00 – 10:00 and would welcome any donations of cakes and biscuits for the event. (Unfortunately, we are not able to accept homemade biscuits or cakes)
Monday 2nd October
Harvest Festival
We will be holding our Harvest Festival in School on 2nd October with donations given to the Foodbank. All donations are gratefully received.
Tuesday 3rd October
School Photo Day.
Younger siblings welcome in the sports hall from 8.15am
Thursday 5th October
Open Afternoon PS1 Classes (Nursery and Reception)
2.00pm in the Hall 2.15-3.00pm
Thursday 12th October
Open Afternoon PS2 Classes (Pembroke, Caerphilly, Cyfarthfa Classes)
2.15-3.00pm
Thursday 19th October
Open Afternoon PS3 Classes (Harlech and Oystermouth Classes)
2.15-3.00pm
Wednesday 25th October
Parent Consultation. More details nearer the time.
Friday 27th October
9.15am Cardiff Class (Miss Craddock) Assembly/Open Morning. Cardiff Parents Welcome
Monday 30th October – Friday 4th November
HALF TERM
Week Beginning 13th November
Year 6 Cycle Safety Sessions
Wednesday 15th November
Curriculum Information Session for Parents 2.30-3.00pm
Thursday 16th November
Nasal FLU Vaccines Nursery-Year 6. Please note Nursery pupils will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 1st December
School Dentist in for younger pupils.
Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a school at the heart of the community where all children are safe, respected and encouraged to believe, achieve and create their dreams. We strive to empower all learners to reach their personal best, building on their emotional, social and physical well-being in an exciting, inclusive environment.
OUR PDG PLAN CAN BE FOUND WITHIN OUR SCHOOL POLICY SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE
Whole School Attendance - W/C 18/09/23 88.44%
Dosbarth Caernarfon -85.71%
Dosbarth Conwy - 89.44%
Dosbarth Pembroke - 96.32%
Dosbarth Castell Coch -95.00%
Dosbarth Caerphilly - 91.20%
Dosbarth Cyfarthfa - 87.41%
Dosbarth Harlech - 86.19%
Dosbarth Caerdydd - 92.00%
Dosbarth Oystermouth - 78.70%
We are very proud to be awarded our first Nurture Network accreditation. Watch our awards video below!