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Mrs Richards Deputy Headteacher
As the Summer Term comes to an end, I am so proud of what our school community have achieved together this year. Thank you to all of our pupils, staff, parents, governors and community for all of your continued support.
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We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of beautiful baby Polly. Mrs Pearce is doing well and we are all excited to welcome them back in the new school year, when Polly will become our Roots of Empathy baby 2025/2026
A highlight of this term was the publication of our Estyn Inspection report which stated that, 'well-being is at the core of all that they do and is fundamental to their success. ' The inspectors were impressed with the opportunities our pupils receive and the progress they make. I have had the pleasure of attending the PGL Liddington, Dolygaer and Llangrannog residential visits this term and to see the children's confidence, resilience and determination was a joy.
Reception pupils also enjoyed a visit to Cefn Mably Farm, Year 1/2 visited Barry Island and Year 5/6 visited Llanelli Wetlands. Year 3 also attended a 3-week intensive swimming course and Year 4 participated in intensive cycling sessions. Yet again, we received many compliments about our children's excellent behaviour and 'have a go ' attitude. They are true Libanusians! Thank you for a super year! Have a wonderful summer holiday!
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You have a voice, you have a choice
Embracing one of our school slogans, Mrs Williams put herself forward to become an advisor to the Education Minister for Wales, Lynne Neagle After submitting a lengthy application and participating in a tough interview process, we are thrilled to announce that Mrs Williams, along with only 18 other Headteachers from across the country is now part of the Ministerial Headteachers Advisory Group.
The group will focus on the Cabinet Secretary's priorities for education. The approach to education reform and improvement will aim to create a whole system that works for all learners There will be a particular emphasis on mental health and wellbeing and the whole-school approach This is fundamental to delivering a sustained improvement in attendance, educational attainment and closing the attainment gap for our most disadvantaged learners. A further priority is support for curriculum design, progression and assessment and ensuring teachers have the knowledge, resources and confidence to maximise the benefits of the curriculum. Alongside curriculum, implementation of a consistent approach to additional learning needs reform will be another important area of focus.
Across these areas, the group will consider policy development, strategic planning, programme implementation and evaluation, stakeholder engagement and emerging issues and trends within the sector .
We are ever so proud of your achievements Mrs Williams!
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We are thrilled to announce we have been awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Bronze Award. Thank you to Mrs Pearce and the school council for their hard work and dedication in spreading the word about our children's rights and how these are to be
Once again, we have enjoyed having student teachers from USW this year and what a pleasure it has been. Libanus would like to wish Lauren, Sarah, Ellie, Caitlin and Malak every success in their future careers.
What is a Rights Respecting School?
The Rights Respecting School promotes the UN convention on the rights of the child. This is an integral part of Libanus' ethos and vision statement. RRS supports children in becoming global citizens and supports our belief that children achieve most when they feel included and valued We want children at Libanus to learn about their rights and feel empowered about their education. We recognise that rights and responsibilities are equally balaunced and encourage our children to take responsibility for their actions in order to develop an awareness of how they might affect the rights of others.The aim is to help children achieve their potential and become responsible citizens. We will continue to educate our children about their rights and are aiming for our Silver award next time ☺
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As teachers, we always love to see our children flourish when they leave our school. Having been invited to attend the Expressive Arts Showcase in Blackwood Comprehensive School this term, it was a joy to watch so many of our past pupils engaging in extra curricular activities and still embracing school life keep making yourselves proud. ❤
Prioritising learning for all
Celebrating Success
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Ever wondered what happens during Teacher Training days? Well, during our last INSET day the teachers headed to the Capital of Wales to learn more about cynefin and what it means to belong in Wales We were guided around Cardiff Museum where we engaged in art observations, created our own pencil drawings, and even collaborated on big scale art pieces. We have taken away some great ideas for our children and can't wait to use some of the knowledge, skills and strategies with our classes in the new year.
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Professional development
Miss Clark has been working incredibly hard this year to achieve her Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, and we are thrilled to announce Miss Clark is now qualified as a HLTA
We are very proud of your achievemen Miss Clark!
Congratulations
I'm excited to share that we have started a new STEM project in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, who have generously awarded us £2,700 this term This funding has enabled us to purchase a 3D printer and an F1 starter kit to kickstart our STEM activities
In the autumn term, I will be launching a STEM club for Year 5 and 6 pupils to begin our exciting F1 journey Alongside this, we will be collaborating with Blackwood Comprehensive School and Safran Seats on a special STEM project
As part of the grant, our school will also take part in Technology and Science Week this year, offering students valuable opportunities to explore careers and pathways in engineering
Exciting times lie ahead as we continue to grow and develop our Libanus STEM journey!
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Sports day
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our families and friends, and to all the staff at Libanus Primary School, for helping to make this year ' s sports days such a great success. Your support, enthusiasm, and hard work mean so much to us and have given the children wonderful memories to treasure.
We would also like to congratulate the pupils who achieved the Victrix and Victor Ludorum awards. Well done on this fantastic achievement
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FOLPS
Yet again, our friends of Libanus have worked hard to raise funds, provide resources and opportunities to our Libanus pupils The recent Summer Fete, was excellently supported and raised an amazing £1750. Thank you to all involved and to those who attended. Thank you for always being there for our termly school disco's and supporting our sports days with the distribution of stickers. ❤
We are pleased to hear that Mrs Williams, our violin and piano teacher , has been selected to receive a special reward for her contribution towards bringing music to the rural parts of Japan. She will be heading over to the country in the Summer holidays to receive the award and accept an amazing £4000 to set up another project in Japan to continue to do what she loves best and inspire those to love and make music Well done Mrs Williams, we are ever so proud of your achievement and can't wait to hear all about your trip.
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Street party
We had a wonderful day learning about Victory in Europe day this term. Pupils learnt classic World War II songs and created their own banners and flags Whilst the nursery celebrated with a picnic in the outdoors, the rest of the school participated in a street party in the back yard. We thought the children really did look fabulous dressed in blue, white and red!
Leavers
To our wonderful Year 6 pupils. We would like to wish you all the love and luck in the world as you venture onto your next educational journey. You have grown your wings and now it is time to fly.
Free products
Caerphilly Council would like us to inform our community about their period dignity scheme. Through the Welsh Government Period Dignity Grant they have secured funding to support families and young people in Caerphilly County to access a variety of free period products They can be obtained from over 90 locations throughout Caerphilly. For more information please speak with a member of staff or scan the QR code.
Email: angharadcurtis@libanusprimary.co.uk
Tel::01495 225736
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Opportunities during the holidays
