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School Handbook
Headteacher
Miss Sara Wyn Roberts
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Contents
Welcome 3
About our school 4-5
Staff structure 6
The Governing Body 7
Term dates and holidays 8
Admissions and attendance 9-10
The Curriculum 10-21
School data 22-23
Assessment 24 O
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About our school Video tour
Ysgol Rhoscolyn is located on Holy
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Open evenings 25
We are a bilingual school and pride ourselves
Welfare 26-27 on developing both languages equally, which Click on or scan the QR code
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Health and safety 28 HO to see what life at Ysgol
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Complaints & Policies 29
School uniform 30 Visits to school
School meals 31 Estyn Report The school is divided into four classes. Arrangements for visiting the
Clubs 32-33 2018 > There are around 100 pupils on the
school can be made through
Mair Tudor Williams in the
Click here to download.
school register. school office on:
01407 860264
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Staff structure The Governing Body
The Governing Body comprises of 11 members,
Headteacher & Teacher of Years 3/4
Miss Sara Wyn Roberts made up from representatives of the community
and all working to achieve the very best for the
Assistant Headteacher & Teacher of Years 5/6
Mr Ben Richards
school, pupils, staff and community.
Teacher of Years 3/4 Each Governor serves a four year term of office. They are
Mrs Sioned Wells
extremely supportive, accessible and many are actively
Teacher of Years 1/2 involved in school activities.
Miss Lowri Williams
Breakfast Club Supervisors Cllr. John Arwel Roberts Local Authority Governor
Mrs Martha Roberts Mr Andy Short Local Authority Governor
Mrs Delyth Beaman-Jones Mr Eric Roberts Co-opted Governor
Mrs Kate Evans (Vice Chair) Parent Governor
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Mrs Adrienne Roberts Mr Edward Williams (Chairperson) Parent Governor
Mr Andrew Constantine Parent Governor
Lunchtime Supervisors Mr Stephen Magee Community Governor
Mrs Martha Roberts Mr Myfyr Roberts Co opted Governor
Ms Catrin Jones
Mr Ben Richards Teacher Governor
Mrs Delyth Beaman-Jones Ancillary Staff Governor
Miss Sara Roberts Headteacher
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This is an exciting time for Here at Ysgol Rhoscolyn we are
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developing the curriculum to ensure the
the young people of Wales. best possible outcomes for our children.
A brand new Curriculum for
Wales, designed to enthuse Pupils at our school work side by side
with their teachers during the planning
learners aged 3 to 16 and process and lead the direction of
give them the foundations their learning to ensure best possible
All children will have the opportunity
they need to succeed in an outcomes.
to develop the 4 purposes which will
ever-changing world. We believe in giving hands on ensure our learners receive the best
experiences in order to develop thinking
education and will continue to develop
and problem solving skills, which allow
the learning to result naturally, giving as they progress through the school.
children the appropriate challenge
needed to flourish.
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What will my child learn?
Your child will develop Literacy, Numeracy and
Digital Competence skills in 6 subject areas:
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Ysgol Rhoscolyn teams and individuals are recognized
regularly for their high standards and achievements.
Sporting aims Every school year our Physical Education calendar includes:
and provision
Physical Education encourages
learners to explore and develop the
physical skills essential to taking
Netball Dance Swimming Rugby Hockey
part in a variety of different activities.
Outdoor Education
Through adventurous activities, they learn Pupils begin to understand that physical
how to swim and feel safe in water and education is about learning how to feel
how to read a map or follow trails, so that healthy and stay fit while having fun, and
it becomes safer to go further afield and knowing how these different types of
explore the seashore and countryside. activities help them to stay healthy.
Outdoor education sessions take place The school fields a number of sports
for pupils in Year 5 and 6, enabling skills teams that participate in area, county and
development to take place in canoeing and national competitions.
orienteering.
PE kit
All aspects of Physical Education are Requests
compulsory, and an appropriate kit is A request by parents must be made for
required for lessons. pupils who wish to be excused from a PE
session for medical reasons.
Trainers are required for outdoor lessons
or hall sessions. Children take part in
gymnastics and dance lessons in bare feet, Jewellery
afflicted children should be provided with Children are requested not to wear
verruca socks from home. jewellery during PE lessons.
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Sex and relationship education Additional learning needs
Sex education is delivered with sensitivity. At Ysgol Rhoscolyn we seek to nurture the learning
During the Foundation Phase, children learn all about themselves and why they are potential of our additional learning needs (ALN) students.
special. They learn about life cycles of plants and animals and the differences between
themselves and others. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, We aim to make education for them an inclusive experience with access to a wide and
personal hygiene, diet, rest and personal safety. As they get older, their sex education is varied curriculum. We have a dedicated team of learning support assistants (LSA’s) who
linked to the work they do in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). work closely with class teachers to scaffold and support the well-being of our students.
At Ysgol Rhoscolyn we believe in harnessing the ‘great outdoors’ for the good of our
Children begin to ask questions about themselves and are allowed to do so in a ALN learners and providing a curriculum which is rich in practical and multi-sensory
supportive and sensitive environment. When the children enter Year 6, they will begin experiences.
to learn about the basic facts of human reproduction, using appropriate video films and
support and advice from the school nurse if needed. Parents are informed when human Our ALN Co-ordinator is Miss Ll. Owen who co-ordinates the school’s provision for ALN on
reproduction elements of sex education are being taught. All parents have the right to a daily basis. Please refer to the school’s ALN policy for a more detailed overview of the
withdraw their child from these classes but must do so in writing to the Headteacher. school’s provision regarding ALN. This policy is available upon request at the school.
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School data
The data shows pupil attainment at the end of
Key Stage 2
Level 4+
2018
Level 5+ Level 4+
2019
Level 5+
Key Stage 2 (Year 6) and Foundation Phase (Year 2).
Mathematics 100% 73% 100% 60%
2018 2019
Foundation Phase
Outcome 5+ Outcome 6+ Outcome 5+ Outcome 6+
Mathematical
Development 92% 38% 100% 43%
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Assessment GWEN
Annual reports
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basis. Pupils’ work is scrutinised by detailing the progress your child has made
assessments in May. National Literacy teachers for quality attainment levels during the year.
and Numeracy Tests are taken for Year and work is moderated to ensure
2 to 6 pupils. consistency in teacher assessment. The report covers each of the National
Curriculum subjects and identifies targets
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are shared with parents in the School English and Welsh reading at the
Prospectus and Governing Body’s Annual beginning and end of each year, contains details of your child’s statutory
Report to Parents. LA permission is sought results are shared with parents in assessment level.
when an individual pupil needs to be parents’ open evenings.
excluded from sitting the National Tests.
Behaviour
involvement are:
These meetings are held after school and are a
very important part of your child’s education. • to enhance the learning
In the summer term, you will be given the experiences of all pupils
We aim for all our children to be If a child breaks a school rule, a opportunity to discuss your child’s Annual • to encourage parents and carers
detailed list of sanctions clearly Report. Parents are welcome to discuss matters to be involved in the children’s
well-behaved at all times, with good
outlines the appropriate action with their class teacher throughout the year. learning
self-discipline. To do this we need to to follow. Pupils are encouraged Please contact the school office if you need to • to provide a partnership
work in partnership with parents. to develop as respectful caring request an appointment with the class teacher. between home and school,
citizens. Standards of good seeking to ensure that families
To support this, we have a positive behaviour behaviour are expected at all times. All parents and carers are equally valued as part feel welcome and valued
management policy, which highlights the All children learn that bullying and of our school community. Children’s learning • to ensure that maximum use is
school rules, along with systems of rewards to racism are not tolerated at Ysgol is improved when we work in partnership with made of all these adults’ skills to
encourage good behaviour. Rhoscolyn. their parents or carers, and their wider family. enrich learning opportunities.
Arrival and The school is responsible for children from 8:50am until 3:10pm
when responsibility returns to parents, although the school will
School Data Please see below contact details for the
School Data Safeguarding Officer:
departure accommodate in an unforeseen situation. The school will deliver Safeguarding Telephone: 01248 751833
from school children safely onto the buses after school, but responsibility
thereafter does not remain with the school.
Officer Email address:
dpoysgolionmon@anglesey.gov.uk
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School meals
The school provides a midday meal for pupils
which is attractive, nutritional and reasonably
priced. The lunch break is also a social occasion
and has its educational significance.
Packed lunches
Provision is made at school for pupils who
choose to bring their own lunch. They are
provided with beakers of drinking water.
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Milk
Yellow polo shirt (logo optional) uniform is supplied at:
Navy sweatshirt (logo optional)
M&E Stores, Holyhead
Black skirt, leggings or trousers – no jeans A third of a pint of milk is provided daily,
Little Treasures Custom free of charge to pupils under the age of 7.
Gingham dress (when weather is warm) Embroidery, Holyhead
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Parents’
Clubs Association
Ysgol Rhoscolyn is very fortunate
to have a very supporting and hard
working Parents’ Association.
Please contact the school if you
wish to join – a warm welcome to
all parents.
Free Breakfast
Club After School Cylch Meithrin
Morning
Club The Cylch is open every Monday to Friday
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