Pontarddulais Primary School

Pontarddulais Primary School

School Mission Statement: At Pontarddulais Primary school everyone is unique, everyone is important, everyone deserves the very best.

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CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS

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Contents Letter to Parents Information (general) for Parents School Staff School Governors School Values and Beliefs School Aims Times (school hours) Teaching hours Supervision arrangements Attendance Lunch time Extra Curricular Activities After School Club / Breakfast Club The School Curriculum Sporting Aims & Provision Special Education Needs Admissions Equal Opportunities Race Equality Policy Sex Education Religious Education & Collective Worship The Welsh Language Transition School Uniform Charging and Remissions Policy Educational Visits Parent Teacher Association Parental help within school Medical Information/ Medicines Hospital/Appointments School Inspection Pastoral Care School Rules School Discipline Inspection of Documents Information about how to make a complaint Assessment Homework Home-School links Your views being heard Location of School Key Stage 1& 2 Assessment results School Terms, Holidays & INSET 2010/11 Attendance Data

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Pontarddulais Primary School PONTARDDULAIS PRIMARY SCHOOL Upper James Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8JD City and County of Swansea Dinas A Sir Abertawe

Head teacher Mr. J. D. Mead

Tele: (01792) 882383 Fax: (01792) 885392

Email: Pontarddulais.primary@swansea.-edunet.gov.uk

Dear Parents/Carers, May I on behalf of all staff, governors and parents of all the children in school at present, extend to you and your family a very warm welcome. We hope that the association formed will be rewarding and that the time your child spends here in school will be both happy and successful.

This prospectus is intended to help you know more about the life and work of the school, a school which serves the interests of the children of the area and fosters their all round development.

We endeavour to provide a caring and secure environment for your child. We provide a wide range of rich experiences and balanced learning opportunities for all children, to help them grow into independent and responsible people.

We also believe that we can only achieve the best for your child through close co-operation between home and school. Throughout the time your child spends at Pontarddulais Primary we hope you will support the school and shar ei nyourchi l d’ seducat i on.My staff and I are always available t ot al kt oyouaboutanyas pectofyourchi l d’ sdev el opment .

The children are encouraged to see the school as an integral part of their community and as an extension of their home, and as such are taught to care for one another. Chi l dr en’ sneeds are at the centre of our planning and we aim to meet their differing needs in a committed, thoughtful and sensitive manner.

The information in the prospectus is accurate at the time of printing, but of course we will need, from time to time, to send you further information as situations change. We wish your child every success as he / she starts on their educational journey.

Yours sincerely, Mr.J.D.Mead

Headteacher Please note: The information contained in this booklet is correct and up-to-date at the time of printing – Autumn 2010

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Information for Parents Name of School:

Pontarddulais Primary School

Address:

Upper James Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8JD

Telephone:

01792 882383

Fax:

01792 885392

Email School Website

Pontarddulais.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Headteacher:

Mr. J.D. Mead

Classification of School:

County, Co-Educational

Age Range:

3 –11 Years

Number on Roll:

317 Full Time Pupils 47 Part-Time (Nursery)

Chairman of Governors:

Councillor Mr. Gareth Williams

http://www.pontarddulaisschool.ik.org)

Ariel View of Pontarddulais Primary School

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Teaching Staff

Headteacher Deputy Headteacher Nursery Nursery/Reception Nursery/Reception Year 1 Year 1/2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5/6 Year 5/6 Year 5/6 SENCO/Support Teacher Support Staff School Secretary NNEBs TAs

Peripatetic Staff

Caretaker/Site Manager Assistant Caretaker School Cleaners Cook in Charge Kitchen Assistants Supervisory Assistants (Lunchtime)

Mr. J. Mead Mrs L. James Miss J. Lewis Miss H. Phillips Miss C.Fraser Mrs. R. Findlay PPA Teaching Staff Miss L. Picken Mrs. F. Cramp Mrs. C. Saunders (SMT) Mrs. E. Williams (SMT) Mr. A. Evans Mrs. G. Bowen Mr. J. Norbury Mr. P. Jones Mrs. L. James (Deputy Headteacher) Miss. R. Thomas Mrs. J. Hopkins

Mrs. E. Abbott Mrs. A. Walters, Mrs. A. Jones Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. T. Thomas Mrs. J. Cowley, Mrs. H. Downing Mrs. A. Williams, Mrs. L Thomas Mrs. S Hier, Mrs. S. Mathias Mrs. L. Parry, Mrs. A. Cascarini Mrs. J. Roberts, Ms L. Parry Miss K. Watkins, Mrs L.Matthias Mrs A.Jenkins Mrs Mrs Mr. Mr.

A. L. J. D.

Wardle (Athrawes Bro - Welsh) Thomas (Violin - Music) Pearce (Brass - Music) Carter (Woodwind)

Mr .R.O’ Nei l Mr. I. James Mrs. C. Jones, Mrs J.Lewis Miss K. Lewis, Mrs H. James Mrs. D. Sweetland Mrs. M. Lewis, Mrs. M. Lewis, Mrs. M.Falarski Mrs E. Williams (Senior Supervisor) Mrs. J. Toth Mrs. L. Mathias Mrs H. Downing Mrs. A.Rees Mr s .P.O’ Mal l eyMrs S. Hier Mrs. J.Cowley Miss K. Watkins

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School Governors

Governors are like a Board of Directors and make decisions about how the school is run. They meet regularly throughout the year and have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. The Governing Body consists of parents, teachers at the school, local council representatives and community representatives and is elected for a four-yeart er m ofoffi ce. Ev er yyearapar ent s ’meet i ngi shel dt odi s cus st he Governing Body's report to parents.

Chairman: Councillor Gareth Williams LEA Vice Chairman: Mr. P. Downing ACO Councillor David Howells LEA Mr. S. Wilson Parent Mrs. E. Jeffreys Parent Mrs. A. Jenkins Parent Mr. C. Mathias Parent Mr. J. Hier Parent Mr. D. J. Jones LEA Mr. P. Gill LEA Mr. K. Thomas Co– opted Mrs. J. Harris Co-opted Mr. J. Beynon Co-opted Mrs. E. Williams Teacher Mrs. L. James Teacher Mrs. J. Cowley Non Teaching Mr. J.D.Mead Headteacher Mrs. L.James Deputy Headteacher Mrs. M. E. Abbott School Secretary/Clerk to Governors

School Values and Beliefs

Pontarddulais Primary School takes as its main aim the achievement of the highest possible standards by all the children. We believe that this is what parents want and it is this, which we will strive to achieve.

We as a school wish to provide for our children, whatever their ability, the opportunity to develop their talents to the full. Their needs may change during their time in school and we have to adapt accordingly.

We wish to help the children understand the world in which they live and to provide skills which will become relevant in adult life. The school emphasises the development of language and encourages the ability to question, discuss and communicate ideas and concepts.

We wish to foster personal and moral values whilst at the same time show respect for the religious values of other races, creeds and cultures.

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Pontarddulais Primary School arts and we recognise the importance of our own environment.

Associations formed between the children, teachers, parents and governors should be rewarding and this partnership will give the children the support they need during this vital and critically important time of their lives.

School Aims

We at Pontarddulais Primary School aim to:  Create a healthy ethos and foster good working relationships with each other, with parents, neighbouring schools, the local community and outside agencies and organizations.  Makeus eoft hechi l dr en’ scommuni t yandi nt er es t st os t i mul at et hei rl ear ning and in turn to make a positive contribution to the life of the town.  Establish a school environment, which demonstrates security, promotes active learning and stimulates each individual child.  Provide the children with a wide range of first hand experiences that will make learning pleasurable.  Nurture in all persons positive attitudes to learning which will enable them to adapt to new ideas and methods and thereby achieve their full potential.  Help learners to become self reliant, self-respecting and responsible adults.  Develop in all individuals the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently and also the ability to decide on the appropriate method for the task.  Develop a personal moral code sensitive to the needs of others.  Promote equality of opportunity and respect for all men and women irrespective of race and sex.  Implement as part of the curriculum the National Curriculum, including its associated assessment arrangements.  Preserve and develop our own cultural identity within Wales while at the same time promoting an understanding of and a respect for cultures and creeds different from our own.

School Hours 8:50a.m.

Morning session begins 10:30a.m. –10:45a.m. Morning break 11:55a.m. –12:55p.m. Lunch break 2:05p.m. –2.15p.m.

Afternoon break 3:20p.m.

End of school day

Teaching Hours

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Infants Juniors

Pontarddulais Primary School 23 hours 35 minutes 23 hours 35 minutes

Supervision Arrangements

The Headteacher is on duty each morning from 8.40 am to 8.50 am when school starts. The children are supervised each playtime by staff in both the infant and junior yards. During the lunch hour a member of the teaching staff and seven Supervisory Assistants are on duty. Teachers are frequently on the premises for several hours after school finishes but are only responsible for their pupils until 3.30 pm –unless there are extra curricular activities.

Attendance A high priority is placed on regular attendance.

It is important for all absences (whether planned or unexpected) to be explained. A phone call or written note needs to be submitted for any absence or when early release from school is requested. All unauthorized absences are reported to the Educational Welfare Officer. Medical certificates may be requested in some instances.

The school adopts a strict yet positive attitude towards attendance and will be willing to discuss any problems that arise. A Home School Agreement is in place. We encourage regular communication between the home and school so that good relationships can be maintained. Children who are ill for more than a few days can have work sent home on request.

We expect all pupils to arrive in school before the buzzer rings at 8.50 a.m. Punctuality is seen as an important personal quality. If your child is unavoidably delayed in the morning please inform the school.

Supervision cannot be guaranteed before 8.40 a.m. so we would ask pupils not to arrive before this time.

In bad weather the children are allowed into the school and should go into their classrooms.

In normal circumstances the children should play in the yard and then line up when the buzzer is sounded in order to enter the school building with their teachers.

It is important that you contact the school (by 9.30am if possible) if your child will not be coming to school due to ill health or other problems. We will try to contact the home by 10.30 am if the class teacher is concerned about an unexplained absence.

Similarly, we need to be aware of medical, dental, optician appointments so that absences are recorded as authorised.

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Pontarddulais Primary School Mrs J Rees is the Educational Welfare Officer attached to Pontarddulais Primary School and regularly visits the school to monitor school attendance. Mrs Rees can also act as liaison between parents and school at times of difficulty in a supportive role. She will undertake punctuality spot-checks, scrutinise registers for absence patterns and talk to classes and the whole school about the importance of regular attendance and punctuality.

Parents are allowed to take up to ten days out of term time per school year for family holidays and this is at the discretion of the school. Although it would be better to avoid missing important work, we appreciate that there is no alternative for some parents. In this case it is necessary to fill out a holiday request from, this will be returned to you, outlining whether the absence is granted and whether the absence will be recorded as authorised or unauthorised and why. More than ten days absence for holidays per year will not be authorised.

The school has consistently achieved above 90% attendance but the LEA wishes all schools to improve further. The Headteacher has undertaken an evaluation and review of the Attendance Policy with the EWO. A leaflet on punctuality and attendance for parents has been devised. We operate a weekly, inter-class competition around attendance and punct ual i t y.Let t er swi l lbes entt opar ent si ft hei rchi l d’ sat t endancefal l sbel ow90%.If this is persistent, a referral will be made to Mrs Julie Rees who will explore the reasons for absence with parents and strategies put in place in order to increase attendance.

Parents are asked to ensure their child arrives at school punctually. Parents are asked to sign a Home/School Agreements.

ATTENDANCE DATA 2009-2010 Autumn Term 2009 92.2 % attendance Spring Term 2010 91.6% attendance Summer Term 2010 90.6% attendance (See Page 27 for more details on percentage attendance)

Lunchtimes

Children may eat a school lunch, go home or bring a packed lunch. A drink is available with a school dinner or a drink may be brought to accompany a packed lunch (please no glass bottles).

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Pontarddulais Primary School Meals are served from 11:50am to 12:55 pm. Children may be entitled to free school meals and application forms can be obtained from the school office. Dinner money will be collected on a Monday and should be placed into a clearly labelled envelope.

The canteen serves a varied and nutritious menu, which, at the time of print, costs £9.50 per week (£1.90 per day).

Here is a Sample menu: Roast Pork with gravy Roast and creamed Potatoes Vegetables Chocolate Cornflake Crisp or fresh fruit Orange Squash milk or water

Extra Curricular Activities

There are many activities that take place after school, or during lunchtimes. There is a varied programme throughout the year but generally include Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country, Choir, Athletics, Orchestra, Art Club, Cookery Club, French club and, Gymnastics, Eco-Warriors, Football & Cycling proficiency.

Other in-school activities include the teaching of Brass, Woodwind and Strings.

Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 participate in a swimming programme.

We aim to provide all our pupils with an equal opportunity to participate in a range of sporting activities, to develop individual skills and be involved in team games.

After School Club/School Holiday Club

After school provision is available from 3.20 –6 .00 pm for children from 3 years old to 11 years old. A holiday club also operates at the school for children (3 –11 year old).

Various activities are available. A light snack is provided. Qualified Play Leaders supervise all activities. Any queries regarding these clubs please contact the school.

Breakfast Club

We also provide a breakfast club and this service is available free of charge (provided by the Welsh Assembly Government). Breakfast Club is open at 8am. The children are supervised by qualified personnel and the infant children are taken to their classrooms and the infant children out into the junior yard at the start of the school day. For further information please contact the school. Last entry 8.30am.

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The School Curriculum

The child is central to our curriculum, its content and implementation. We aim to nurture in all our pupils positive attitudes to learning which will enable them to adapt to new ideas and methods, and thereby achieve their full potential. We believe in making full use of the chi l dr en’ si nt er es t sandpr ov i der i chfi r s thandexper i enceswhi chactasas t i mul ust o learning and actively involve pupils in such a way that what they learn becomes truly a part of them. Children do not see the boundaries between one form of knowledge and another since they are intertwined at this stage.

The school curriculum follows the requirements of the National Curriculum 2008 and had a complete review for academic year 2009 - 2010.

Early Years and Year 1/2 implement the principles of the Foundation Phase. Here the learning is based around structured play with time also being spent outdoors. This follows the principles of early education which have been utilised so very successfully in Scandinavian countries for example, for many years. The planning for this is organised under the Foundation Phase headings devised by the Welsh Assembly Government. This style of teaching for learning enables the pupils to enjoy the full benefits of structured play.

However Year 2 begin to learn in a slightly more formal way in preparation for Year 3. In 2010-11 the school will report to Year 2 parents on pupil progress against the National Curriculum 2000 levels of attainment in English, Mathematics and Science.

Years 3 to 6 pupils follow a themed approach to deliver the curriculum, where as many of the National Curriculum subjects are taught within a theme including RE. Literacy and Numeracy are taught as separate subjects during morning sessions and are applied as skills during the teaching of the Foundation Subjects in the afternoon sessions. Weekly timetables are followed to ensure coverage of the National Curriculum. Delivery of the theme is as practical as possible allowing for pupils to develop their Key Skills, which include Communication, Number, ICT and Thinking. We also promote working with others, improving our own performance and problem-solving through our approach to the curriculum. Talking is promoted to enrich learning, t her efor emuchofourpupi l s ’ l ear ni ngt akespl acei ngr oups although there are times when individual and whole class learning is appropriate.

The ICT suite is timetabled to allow equal access to the technology and to allow bodies of learning to be accessed using computer technology. We also have computers in classrooms for use in promoting ICT in all lessons.

Wherever possible the pupils are taught about Wales and their heritage through Cwricwlwm Cymreig and are taught to understand and use simple Welsh patterns in the oral and written forms.

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Pontarddulais Primary School All lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of all pupils.

Pupils participate in the Social Emotional Aspects of Learning programme aimed at developing Personal and Social Skills.

Sporting Aims and Provision for Sport

As a school we aim to provide opportunities for all pupils to both enjoy sport and develop a wide range of skills, which enable them to actively participate in different sports. Physical and Health Education is a very important part of the curriculum, and pupils are given every encouragement and support. There is a long tradition of sporting achievement in the school, with many pupils going on to compete at county and national level. The school addresses the National Curriculum requirements for PE. They undertake gymnastics, dance, games, athletics, swimming and outdoor adventurous activities. We have a traversing wall on site as well as extensive grounds for orienteering. The school makes full use of its sports field and large playgrounds. The staff have received PESS training on teaching outdoor adventure activities. .The school is particularly fortunate that our junior department (KS2) is involved in the Swansea swimming programme. The school aims for all children to leave the school with confidence in water skills.

We offer a variety of extra curriculum sports clubs e.g. Rugby, football, netball, gymnastics, cross-country, cricket, athletics etc. and playtime games are organised through a zoning system, where pupils can further develop their individual and team skills.

Pontarddulais Primary School was crowned Swansea Schools Sport School of the year for 2008/9 and 2009/10 and its achievement for 2009/10 include:  Runners-upi nt he‘ RayBeechRugbyCup’ ( r eachedt hefi nali n5outoft helast 6 years).Two of our pupils were awarded their West Wales caps.  Feeder Schools Football Champions  Area Athletics Champions 2010 (nine of our pupils represented West-Glamorgan)  Netball team won 21 out of 22 games last season  Cross-country team runners-up for West-Glamorgan 2010 (two of our pupils represented West-Glamorgan running against other counties) The school is fortunate in having excellent facilities for sporting activities, including separate and well equipped Infant hall and large gymnasium, generous hard play areas and playing fields.

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School Organisation

Nursery children are accepted after their third birthday then enter main school in the year in which they are five. Pupils leave the school in the August following their eleventh birthday toat t endPont ar ddul ai sCompr ehens i v eSchooloranot hers chooloft hepar ent s ’ choi ce.

Throughout the school classes are grouped in chronological order. In our Foundation department there is a Nursery Class, two Nursery/Reception classes, one straight Year 1 class a Year 1/2 class and a Year 2 class. In our Junior Department there are two Year 3 classes, two Year 4 classes and three Year 5/6 classes.

Special Education Needs

In line with the City and County of Swansea Education Authority guidelines, the school takes into account the new Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. This Code of Practice is a guide for schools about the practical help they can give children with SEN. The school has a policy statement on special needs provision. The children’ sneedsar e identified and action is taken to meet those needs as early as possible, working with parents.

Our school is dyslexia friendly, with an SEN teacher trained to help pupils with dyslexic tendencies.

The Code of Practice recommends a graduated approach, through school action, where pupils who require help are given a range of strategies to enable them to access the National Cur r i cul um effect i v el y.‘ SchoolAct i onPl us ’ i st henexts t epwhenout s i deagenci esmay become involved with the pupil. In a very few instances, pupils may need to proceed further to a statutory assessment leading to those pupils begin provided with an Educational Statement.

The aim of this graduated response is to ensure that the school systematically identifies, assesses and provides for the children with special educational needs.

Teaching Assistants are employed to support pupils either on a 1-1 basis or within whole class situations, using multi-sensory techniques and a range of practical resources as appropriate.

Children with learning difficulties have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and there is close liaison between their class teachers, the SEN Support Teacher (and Teaching Assistant where appropriate) and parents in their implementation. There is a part-time support teacher for children with SEN who is qualified to support children with English and other difficulties. Currently, the school supports pupils in small groups or individually for English, Mathematics, Speech and Language, emotional, behavioural and coordination difficulties 13 Pontarddulais Primary School - School Prospectus 2010/2011

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Pontarddulais Primary School The help of outside agencies is sought whenever necessary. There is close partnership with the Educational Psychology Service and Integrated Support Services, e.g. Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Speech and Language Specialists and Behavioural Support staff. The school operates a staged referral graduated response process as advocated in the SEN Code of Practice for Wales.

Parents receive a copy of all IEPs on a termly basis and are encouraged to respond. Reviews for pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs are conducted with parents and relevant outside agencies are fully involved.

We have a Gifted and Talented register where our most able pupils are identified in specific subject areas. Their needs are met through extension activities delivered by class or specialist teachers, sometimes from the Secondary School.

Our Accessibility Plan and Disability Equality Scheme focus upon integration of all into our community. These have been reviewed and updated in the Autumn Term of 2010 and are available for perusal at the school on request.

All inclusion policies are available for perusal at the school or on our website.

Pupils with Disabilities

Access to the school curriculum and the school building for anybody disabled is dealt with in t hes chool ’ sAcces s i bi l i t ySt at ementandPl an.Nos t akehol derwi l lbedi s cr i mi nat edagai ns t in terms of their accessing any aspect of school life, in line with our Disability Equality Scheme. Reasonable adjustments will be made to allow equal access for all stakeholders. The Accessibility Statement/Plan and Disability Equality Scheme are available to perusal at the school or on our website.

Admissions

Parents who are considering applying to the school for a place for their child/children should contact the Headteacher or School Clerk Telephone number 01792 882383. An appointment can then be arranged for parents/guardians to visit the school and to discuss all relevant matters with the Headteacher. Admissions The current admissions policy is to admit children immediately after their third birthday to part-time education –i.e. 5 x ½ days per week. This policy will be reviewed annually in the light of funding issues.

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Pontarddulais Primary School The school follows the Admission Arrangements stipulated by the LEA. These are reviewed by the LEA on an annual basis.

Preferred placement requests from children outside the catchment area will be granted where there are places available. Application forms can be obtained from the school office.

Following a recent review of the accommodation, year group numbers from September 2010 have been capped to 53. Pupils wishing to enter Reception from Nursery have to apply for a place. Should applications exceed 53 the LEA determine which pupils have been successful in obtaining a place. An appeals process is in operation. It is now not possible to accept pupils into any year group where the numbers will exceed 53. Should applications be received for year groups which are currently 53 or over, the application will be referred to the LEA who will deal with the situation.

Parents who are considering sending their child to our school are encouraged to visit first to tour the school.

Copies of the current Admissions Policy operated by the LEA on behalf of the school are available on request.

Equal Opportunities Race Equality Policy

The school is committed to working towards race quality, promoting positive approaches to difference and fostering respect for people of all cultural backgrounds. The school is opposed to all forms of racial prejudice and discrimination. Language or behaviour, which is racist or potentially damaging to any ethnic or racial group, will not be tolerated. The school recognises that Wales and the UK have diverse societies made up of people from many different racial, cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds. It is important that all pupils are adequately prepared to live in such a diverse society. All employees have a responsibility to read, understand and comply with this policy. Copies of the current Policy operated are available on request.

Sex Education

The school Governing Body has accepted the proposals for sex education as outlined in the LEA’ sPol i cySt at ement .Ther ei sas etpr ogr ammewhenmat t er sar edeal twi t hs ens i t i v el y as they occuri nt henor malcour s eoft hechi l d’ st i mei ns chool .Dur i ngYearSi xaspar tof t hei rs ci encet opi c“ Li v i ngThi ngs ”cl as st eacher sdi s cus sper s onalhygi eneandgr owi ngup.

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Pontarddulais Primary School Par ent shav et heopt i onofal l owi ngt hei rchi l dt owat cht hev i deo‘ Gr owi ngUp’ .Parents do, however, have the right to withdraw their children from sex education.

Arrangements for Religious Education & Collective Worship

Religious Education is a compulsory element within the curriculum and is taught in accordance with the Authori t y’ sAgr eedSyl l abus .

Daily School / Class Assemblies give an opportunity for collective worship and incorporate hymns, Prayers, stories and readings. Children are encouraged and given opportunities to participate in the services and local visitors are also invited to participate on a regular basis.

Parents who object to their children receiving Religious Education, taking part or attending Collective worship may withdraw them by informing the school by letter. Appropriate supervisory arrangements will be made for the children withdrawn.

Use of the Welsh language

English is the first language taught at the school. Welsh is taught as a second language with emphasis on oral proficiency before developing reading and writing skills. The school has taken on board LEA advice that pupils should be immersed in the Welsh language for 90 mi nut esperweeki nanat t emptt omeett heWel s hAs s embl yGov er nment ’ sai mt oi ncr eas e bilingualism in Wales. Teachers are also encouraged to attend courses run by the LEA A specialist Welsh teacher visits the school periodically to provide expert guidance on the scheme of work for Welsh where required. Cwricwlwm Cymreig is promoted throughout the s chool ,dev el opi ngt hechi l dr en’ sawar enes soft hei rowncul t ur eandi t scont ribution to the world around them. Our policies are available at the school or on our website

Transition

Pupils transferring from home to Nursery are encouraged to visit the school with their parents prior to their start date. In the weeks leading up to their enrolment the Nursery/Reception teacher will make arrangements for the new pupil to visit the school. A Welcome Pack and Foundation Phase Brochure have been written for all new parents to support them through the early weeks and months of their child starting school. We operate an open-door policy so parents are encouraged to communicate with staff and vice versa to ens ur et hatt hepupi l s ’ t r ans i t i onfr om homet os chooli sass moot handt r oubl e- free as possible.

Transition from class to class and Key Stage to Key Stage is taken very seriously at Pontarddulais Primary School. Staff meet at the end of the Summer Term to discuss pupils transferring to their class in September and all records and tracking information is passed on so that staff are fully informed and plans can be made to allow pupils to settle into their 16 Pontarddulais Primary School - School Prospectus 2010/2011

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Pontarddulais Primary School new class as smoothly as possible.InSept embera‘ Meett het eacherni ght ’ is convened by the class teacher with the new parents to outline class routines and expectations. This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions and have misconceptions ironed out and for staff to chat to parents afterwards about specific queries they may have. Again parents are encouraged to keep open channels of communication with staff using our open- door policy.

For incidental issues staff are available before school and after school for informal and formal meetings at a mutually convenient time.

The arrangements for transition to our feeder secondary school, Pontarddulais Comprehensive, are second to none. They are held as an example of excellence by the LEA. Pupils have the opportunity to visit the Secondary School at regular intervals during their time in Year Six. During the Summer Term Year Six pupils spend a whole week at the Secondary school experiencing what will be on offer in Year Seven. A transition project is undertaken in the Summer Term which allows Key Skills to be assessed against the WJEC Level 1 Key Skills assessment. The Secondary School organise for their older pupils to visit the Year Six pupils in their own environment. The Year Seven Head of Year visits the school as does the Secondary School SENCO prior to transition. A large amount of data regarding pupil achievement in Year Six is transferred to the Secondary School prior to transition to ensure that levels of achievement are known prior to Year Seven pupils arriving. As required by the Welsh Assembly Government, a Transition Plan has been put in place for academic year 2010/11.

School Uniform

All pupils are expected to wear school uniform, which consists of:  Blue Polo shirt/ shirt/blouse  Grey Skirt/Trousers  Blue Sweatshirt/Cardigan/Fleece  Suitable footwear The school uniform can be purchased from the school shop. Opening times are Tuesdays & Thursdays 3.30pm-3.45pm. Order forms are also available from the letter box on the school shop door. Mrs. J. Cowley one of our TAs is responsible for the school shop.

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Charging and Remissions Policy

The Governing Body has agreed that certain visits out of school should be dependent upon voluntary contributions from parents. If contributions are not sufficient to cover costs the visit may not take place. The school, however, emphasises that additional activities such as trips and residential experiences are part of the provision of a broad balanced curriculum.

UnderSect i on1 0oft he1 988Acti ti smadecl eart hatpar ent sneedonl ypayt hepupi l ’ s board and lodging element of residential activities (within school hours).

Educational Visits

Thes choolmakesus eoft heLEA’ sr es idential centres at Dan y Coed and Margam Park and also day visits to other locations are visited appropriate to class themes.

The school aims to provide a variety of first hand experiences for the children. Therefore visits are frequently undertaken in order to enrich their understanding and knowledge.

Parent Teacher and Friends Association

Our Parents Teacher and Friends Association meet regularly to organize fund raising events at the school. All the money raised goes towards purchasing equipment for the school as well as books and educational visits. An open invitation is extended to all parents to attend the meetings and also support funding raising events.

Parent Help within school/classes

If you would like to help out within the classrooms please contact the teacher concerned.

Don’ twor r yi fyoucannothel poutonar egul arbas i s .Cl as st eacher sneedt ohav epar ent st o help out on school visits and to help out in class if children are involved in special projects.

Your help is particularly welcomed to listen to children read, or to help with DT or art activities.

Medical Information

If a pupil has a serious or recurring medical problem, parents are advised to inform the class teacher.

Medicines

Prescribed medicines or tablets are not normally allowed in school. However, a senior member of staff will administer medication if absolutely necessary and only after the school has received a covering letter.

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Hospital or other Appointments during School Time

Pupils may be collected from school in order to deep a hospital appointment. It is not possible, for road safety reasons, for a child to leave school early in order to meet a parent outside.

School Inspection

During the Spring Term 2005 a team of Estyn Inspectors visited the school. They graded t hes choolasachi ev i ngl ev el1i neachoft hes ev enKeyQues t i ons .Theyr epor t ed… “ Thi si sav er ygoods chool ,wi t hhi ghs t andar dsofachi ev ement ,exempl ar yl eader s hi pand management, and many outstanding features in all areas of work. Including personal r el at i ons hi psandpas t or alcar eandgui dance…

This is an exceptional result indicating that the school is performing at a level well in excess of normal standards.

Pastoral care

We practise a code of pastoral care, which endeavours to foster good relationships. Our children are given, through example and through their learning experiences, opportunities to develop good social skills and behaviour. Each class teacher is concerned, not only for the educational progress, but also for the personal and social development for your child. We try to combine high expectations with a sensitive approach.

Sometimes problems do occur and we involve parents sooner rather than leave it until later and we hope you as parents, will do the same. Changes in home circumstances can cause your child to behave differently at school; just as worry over work or falling out with a friend can cause you problems at home. We guarantee the confidentiality of any discussion.

Visits offer children rich learning opportunities and we frequently take our pupils out into the local community and beyond. Parents are always informed of such visits and we ensure that adequate supervision and care is provided at all times.

Pupils in their final year are given increased responsibilities and are encouraged to set a good example to younger pupils through displaying a mature attitude in their conduct and the way they relate to all adults and each other. It is vital that they develop a spirit of independence and self-discipline.

In the event of a pupil taken ill or sustaining a minor injury, the parent or guardian is informed and appropriate arrangements are made. Emergency services are summoned in the case of major injuries and immediately parents are informed.

From time to time, the school nurse, dentist and hearing specialist will visit the school to carry out routine health inspections, sight and hearing tests. Thes chool s ’ dent i s tmakes 19 Pontarddulais Primary School - School Prospectus 2010/2011

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Parents will have to make their own arrangements for dental or medical treatment if they t hi nki tneces s ar y.TheLEA’ sSchool s ’ Doct orgi v eseachchi l damedi calcheckus ual l ydur i ng their first year in the infants and parents are requested to be present at the examination.

The Educational Welfare Service and the School Psychological Service are called upon if and when necessary.

Adequate supervisory arrangements are made during break and dinner times. Fire drills are carried out regularly. The P.E. equipment is checked regularly and lessons supervised responsibly by a class teacher.

Parents are not permitted to drive cars into the schoolyard during the school day unless permission has been obtained. We would also urge parents to be extra careful in the vicinity of the school in Upper James Street and request them not to park vehicles on the yellow markings outside the school. Please encourage the children to cross the roads at all times with the crossing patrol persons.

Our school rules are simple to understand and we expect all pupils to keep them.

Certificates cal l ed‘ Ser enYrWyt hnos ’ are presented to pupils every Wednesday morning in a‘ Mer i tAs s embl y’ forav ar i et yofr eas ons .These are a form of encouragement, incentive or a reward for achievement. The Headteacher and all class teachers acknowledge endeavour, improvement, quality, consideration, good conduct and helpfulness and so the opportunity is there for every child to r ecei v ea‘ Gol dLeaf’ cer t i fi cat e.

School Rules

 Always arrive at school on time.  Walk quietly when you move around the school  Behave in a polite, considerate, respectful and responsible way at all times.  If you are absent or cannot do P.E. or go swimming, a note must be provided.  Make sure all your belongings are labelled clearly.  The wearing of jewellery and earrings is discouraged. Valuables are brought to school att hechi l d’ sownr i s k.  Glass bottles are strictly forbidden on school premises.  Remember this is your school, take a pride in it and help to maintain its appearance.

Help to keep all areas clean and tidy and respect the buildings, school resources and other peoples' possessions.

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Ethos-School Discipline

The school policy is to create a warm, secure atmosphere and an aesthetically pleasing environment in which the welfare and the development of the child is the central focus. The school ethos aims to create individual care and co-operation between teacher and pupil, and between pupil and pupil.

It is very important that parents are familiar with our whole school policy on behaviour. A copy of our Prospectus and Early Years Brochure is given to all new parents as soon as their child starts school and our Home School Agreement is given to all parents annually. We actively encourage their support in the promotion of good behaviour and the above documents outline our thinking and procedure. All parents are asked to read our Home, School Agreement and return it signed indicating that they have received the documentation and are happy to support our policy.

Pupil discipline is essential to allow all pupils equal access. A positive Behaviour Management system operates within the school. Good behaviour is rewarded through Friday afternoon fun, when enrichment activities are offered to pupils. Extremely well behaved pupils are invited to eat their lunch on the Golden Table. If there is persistent poor behaviour then par ent sar eas kedt oat t endameet i ngats choolt odi s cus st hepupi l ’ sbehav i ouri nor derfor strategies to be put in place to rectify the situation.

Persistent poor behaviour can lead to a Behaviour Report book being implemented which will be sent home on a daily basis. More serious behaviour issues can lead to a referral to the LEA Behaviour Support Team following consent from parents or possible fixed term exclusion. These are in extreme cases.

Inspection of Documents

Documents required to be made available by regulation, may be inspected and where appropriate, copied at the school during school hours by arrangement with the Headteacher.

Information about how to make a complaint

There is a Complaints Policy within the school. Parents who have any concerns should contact us at once. Minor complaints will be dealt with by the class teacher after first drawing the matter to the attention of the Headteacher. Serious complaints must be explained to the Headteacher who will arrange for an investigation to take place. In the absence of the Headteacher the Deputy Headteacher will take responsibility for the above.

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Pontarddulais Primary School oft heAut hor i t y’ sCompl ai nt sPr ocedur ear eav ai l abl eatanys chool ,Educat i onDepar t ment of the LEA or public library.

In the event of any complaint you should first try to resolve the matter by making an appointment to discuss the problem with the Headteacher.

Systems also exist for pupils to make complaints in confidence.

Further advice may be obtained from the Education Department, County Hall, Swansea.

Assessment and Target Setting

Baseline Assessment is undertaken in Reception. From Year 2 to Year 6 all pupils undertake the NFER Standardised Assessments in Reading, Literacy and Numeracy and Spelling Assessment. These are marked internally. The results of the Literacy and Numeracy are t r ans fer r edt ot heLEAt obeanal ys ed.Pupi l s ’ pr ogr es si st r ackedandt hi sal l owsforear l y identification of SEN and More Able and Talented pupils, areas in which a child requires additional support or areas to be developed in teaching. Portfolios of Evidence have been i mpl ement ed.Pupi l s ’ wor katt heendofeacht opi ci nLi t er acy,Numer acy,Sci enceandWel s h is assessed against the National Curriculum levels. Individual targets for improvement are dr awnupfr om t hei nfor mat i ongl eanedfr om t hes et ypesofas s es s ment s .Pupi l s ’ s ki l l sar e t r ackedus i nganI. C. T.as s es s mentpackagecal l ed‘ INCERTs’ .Thi sal l owss t afft or ecor d pupil progress in terms of acquisition of skills in each subject area and Key Skill. These are passed on to the next teacher to inform them of pupil attainment and achievement as pupils progress through the school.

Pupil attainment is assessed officially at the end of Key Stages 1 (end of Year 2) and 2 (end ofYear6) .Thi si nfor mat i oni sus edt oi nfor m par ent soft hei rchi l d’ sat t ai nment ,i nfor m future school targets and the LEA. These levels are reported to parents, the LEA and the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). You will find our most recent end of key stage results at the end of this prospectus.

Homework

Homewor ki sr egar dedasanes s ent i alpar toft hechi l dr en’ seducat i on.Itencour ages independent working skills and provides opportunities for learning to continue outside school.

Parents are encouraged to take an interest in the tasks set and provide continued support.

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Home-School Links

At Pontarddulais we value the partnership between home and school and the contribution madebypar ent swhos uppor tt hei rchi l dr en’ sl ear ni ng.Par ents are informed of all matters relating to their child through a meet the teacher evening, consultations and end of year reports. Newsletters are sent out regularly during each term. Information is also given via Parent Mail and the Parents Notice Boards situated in both Infant and Junior yards. The School Website also provides information to parents. We will include letters sent home and much more: the address is www.pontarddulaisschool.ik.org Eachyeart hes choolhol dsan‘ OpenDay' ,whenours chooli sopent opar ent sandt hel ocal community.

Health and Safety/Security Arrangements

A Health and Safety checks are undertaken by the site manager (caretaker).

The staff and Governors ensure that the Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to (policy can be viewed on request) and continually review arrangements to provide a safer environment. Water is tested for Legionella by the site manager.

Physical Education equipment is used under direct supervision and has recently undergone a safety check.

An improved new secure area for Foundation Phase outdoors activities has recently been created and new fencing around the school makes the school a safe environment to learn Fire drills are carried out routinely. Fire precautions/alarm systems and equipment are inspected regularly as is our electrical system and appliances.

The school enjoys a peaceful location where parents feel welcome at any time.

However, certain measures have been adopted (in line with LEA policy) to safeguard the security of all within the school. A single-entry system is electronically operated via the school office and front office.

Parents are reminded that cars should not be brought into the playground when bringing or collecting children (unless due to medical emergency –see Pastoral Care Arrangements).

Although instances of theft/vandalism are relatively low some measures have been installed, e.g. Video Security Camera System. The school has a security alarm system and also pay for a security firm to monitor the premises. The Sprinkler System for our New Early Years Unit is also tested weekly by our site manager and monitored externally through a fire risk company.

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Pontarddulais Primary School Risk assessments for trips are written and staff have undertaken Health and Safety, Child Protection and First-Aid training.

Your views being heard

St akehol der s ’ v i ewsar ei mpor t antt ous .Wer egul ar l ys endoutpar ent alques t i onnai r esfor analysis and would encourage you to respond to these. There is also a guestbook and enquiry page on our school website. We also operate an open door policy where parents are encour agedt ov i s i tt hes chool .Pupi l s ’ v i ewsar eal s ohear dt hr oughques t i onnai r es ,t he School Council and Eco-committee.

Finally, we wish your child a happy and successful time with us. We will do all we can to ensure that this is so. If you have any queries regarding any of the information included in this document please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher at the school.

Location of School

Location of school and proximity to the M4 junction 47 & 48

Where to find us

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is correct at the time of publication. The prospectus is updated twice a year and should any error be identified, in the document, the school would be grateful if this could be brought to its attention.

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Pontarddulais Primary School COMPARATIVE REPORT SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL (2010) AND NATIONALLY (2009) AT THE END OF KEY STAGE 1, AS A PERCENTAGE OF THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT. N

D

W

1

2

3

4+

2+

0

0

4

4

84

8

0

92

National

-

0

4

13

63

20

-

83

School

0

0

2

6

88

4

0

92

National

-

0

3

10

63

24

-

87

School

0

0

4

4

84

8

0

92

National

-

0

4

15

55

27

0

81

School

ENGLISH 100 Oracy 100 Reading 100

School

0

0

4

8

84

4

0

88

National

-

0

5

16

67

12

0

79

School

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

National

-

0

1

9

63

27

-

90

Oracy

School

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

National

-

0

1

9

63

26

0

89

Reading

School

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

National

-

0

2

15

60

23

-

83

Writing

School

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

National

-

0

2

19

66

12

0

78

Writing 100 CYMRAEG 0

MATHEMATICS 100 Using and Applying Maths Number & Algebra Shape Space & Measures SCIENCE Scientific Enquiry Life Processes & Living Things Materials & their Properties Physical Processes

School

0

0

6

0

84

10

0

94

National

-

0

2

11

65

22

-

87

School

0

0

6

6

88

0

0

88

National

-

0

3

16

64

17

-

81

School

0

0

6

0

84

10

0

94

National

-

0

2

12

65

21

-

86

School

0

0

4

4

82

10

0

92

National

-

0

2

10

66

21

-

88

School

0

0

0

6

86

8

0

94

National

-

0

2

8

65

25

0

90

School

0

0

0

8

92

0

0

92

National

-

0

2

12

65

21

0

86

School

0

0

0

2

84

14

0

98

National

-

0

2

7

64

28

0

92

School

0

0

0

4

86

10

0

96

National

-

0

2

8

67

24

0

91

School

0

0

0

6

86

8

0

94

National

-

0

2

9

66

23

0

89

Core Subject indicator-The percentage of pupils attaining at least Level 2 by teacher assessment in either English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.

School: 92

National: 81

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Pontarddulais Primary School Percentage of Boys at each Level N

D

W

1

2

3

4+

2+

English Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

7

4

89

0

0

89

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

5

17

62

16

-

78

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

2

11

65

22

0

87

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

11

0

85

4

0

89

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

3

12

61

24

-

85

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

7

85

7

0

93

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

2

9

64

25

0

88

Cymraeg

Mathematics

Science

Percentage of Girls at each Level N

D

W

1

2

3

4+

2+

English Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

4

78

17

0

96

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

2

10

63

25

-

88

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

1

6

62

31

-

93

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

0

83

17

0

100

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

1

9

69

20

0

89

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

0

4

87

9

0

96

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

1

7

68

24

0

92

Cymraeg

Maths

Science

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Pontarddulais Primary School Summary of National Curriculum Assessment results of pupils in the school (2010) and nationally (2009) at the end of Key Stage 2 as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.

NO 1 0

NO 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

NO 3 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

0

0 1

0

0 1

N

D

School National School National School National School National

0 0 0 0 -

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

School National School National School National School National

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

Mathematics

School National

0 -

0 0

Science

School National

0 -

0 0

English Oracy Reading Writing

Cymraeg Oracy Reading Writing

0 0 0

0 0 0

1

2

3

4

5

6+

4+

5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1

0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4

7 15 2 14 7 15 7 20

55 53 59 53 55 49 57 52

34 28 34 29 34 32 32 22

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

89 81 93 82 89 81 89 74

0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

0 3 0 2 0 3 0 4

0 16 0 13 0 15 0 24

0 56 0 55 0 52 0 55

0 24 0 28 0 28 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 -

0 80 0 83 0 80 0 71

0

0 1

5 3

7 14

55 53

34 29

0 0

89 83

0

0 0

5 2

2 11

59 56

34 31

0 -

93 86

0 0 0

0 0 0

Core Subject Indicator* School National

86.36 77

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Percentage of Boys at each Level N

D

NO 1

NO 2

NO 3

1

2

3

4

5

6+

4+

0

0

0

6

0

11

44

39

0

83

1

4

18

53

22

0

76

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

4

20

55

18

-

73

0

6

6

33

56

0

89

1

3

15

50

30

0

80

0

6

0

44

50

0

94

1

2

12

54

30

-

84

English Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

1

Cymraeg 0

0

0

1

Mathematics 0

0

0

1

Science 0

0

0

1

Percentage of Girls at each Level N

D

NO 1

NO 2

NO 3

1

2

3

4

5

6+

4+

0

0

0

4

0

4

62

31

0

92

0

2

11

53

34

0

87

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

11

56

30

0

86

0

4

8

69

19

0

88

0

2

12

56

28

0

85

0

4

4

69

23

0

92

0

1

9

58

31

-

89

English Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

Teacher Assessment:

school

0

0

Teacher Assessment:

national

-

0

0

Cymraeg 0

0

0

0

Mathematics 0

0

0

0

Science 0

0 0

0

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School Terms and Holidays 2010 -2011 TERM

TERM BEGINS

MID TERM Half term Half Term ends Begins

AUTUMN TERM 2010

Wednesday 1st September

Friday 22nd October

SPRING 2011

Tuesday 4th Jan

Tuesday 3rd May

SUMMER 2011

TERM ENDS

DAYS

Monday 1st November

Friday 17th Dec

73

Friday th 18 February

Monday 28th February

Friday 15th April

69

Friday 27th May

Monday 6thJune

Thursday 21st July

53

TOTAL

195

INSET DAYS 2010/11 1st September, 22nd October 2010 4th&5th January 2011 4th May 2011 21st July 2011

Attendance Percentages Attendance for Autumn Term 2009 Class Percentage Attendance Reception 90.5 Year 1 88 Year 2 91.8 Year 3 92.9 Year 4 95.2 Year 5 94.4 Year 6 92.8 Total 92.2

Attendance for Spring Term 2010 Class Percentage Attendance Reception 92.3 Year 1 89.5 Year 2 88.6 Year 3 92.8 Year 4 92.8 Year 5 95.1 Year 6 90.7 Total 91.69

Attendance for Summer Term 2010 Class Percentage Attendance Reception 91.2 Year 1 88.4 Year 2 87.0 Year 3 91.3 Year 4 93.5 Year 5 91.9 Year 6 92.0 Total 90.6 Pontarddulais Primary School - School Prospectus 2010/2011

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