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Tre Uchaf Primary School

Heol Cae Ty Newydd, Loughor, Swansea

SA4 6QB

Telephone No: 01792 893682

Fax No: 01792 229398

Email : treuchaf.primaryschool@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Websit : www.treuchafprimary.ik.org

Headteacher: Mrs C M Sanderson

Deputy Headteacher: Mrs A Brindley

Chair of Governors: Mr R Thomas

OUR SCHOOL

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WELCOME

Dear Parents

Choosing the right School for your child is vitally important. Parents want a good education for their children, but they also want them to be happy and feel

secure and safe. At Tre Uchaf, we believe that we can offer all of these things.

We are delighted to offer a rich, balanced curriculum which supports and extends pupils’ learning at all stages, from Nursery to Year 6. At Tre Uchaf, we believe that it is by working closely together with staff, parents and the

Governing Body that the best learning takes place.

It is a credit to the School that many visitors comment on the friendly

atmosphere within the School and the politeness of the pupils.

We work hard at Tre Uchaf to offer our pupils a sense of belonging and pride in themselves as growing individuals who develop in confidence and

independence.

For those considering sending their child to Tre Uchaf, this booklet may well answer some of the questions and concerns you have about your child’s education and about this School. Parents with children already attending the School will find the booklet contains new and up to date information for the

present school year.

I look forward to meeting you soon and if you have any queries or concerns,

please contact me at the School at any time.

Yours sincerely

Mrs C M Sanderson

Headteacher

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Our Vision and the Aims for the children of Tre Uchaf School

Governors, staff and children are currently working together to revisit our vision and aims.

We are trying to express what we feel is important for our pupils in a way which can be

easily understood by all, including the children. We would like parents to comment on the

draft vision and aims below which we will put on the website. Let us know what you think!

Our Vision for Tre Uchaf

Tre Uchaf is a happy, inclusive, listening school. Everyone is encouraged to be the best that

they can and to make a contribution. The school provides practical, stimulating and new

experiences for the children which help them to build confidence, knowledge and a love of

learning.

Aims

We aim to help our pupils to .....

Respect themselves, each other, adults and the environment

Be confident in the basic skills of speaking, reading, writing and

mathematics

Know how to find the information they need

Gain practical skills which will help them in their lives

Get along well with each other

Be honest and kind

Know about and contribute to their local community

Be safe, fit, happy and healthy

Understand their own feelings and be confident in saying how they feel

Enjoy new tasks, new people and new places

THE AIMS OF

TRE UCHAF PRIMARY SCHOOL

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External Achievements

The School has been awarded the ‘Green Flag’ for Eco Initiatives, including recycling materials, food composting, improving the environment and

walking to school invitations

The whole School Community support this ethos and approach.

Tre Uchaf is a ‘Healthy School’ The second stage of this Award was achieved in 2009. Tre Uchaf supports and believes in developing a healthy

lifestyle for all our pupils.

The Basic Skills ‘Quality Mark’ has been achieved and maintained over the last nine years, in recognition of achievements in basic skills.

Tre Uchaf Primary School’s last Inspection Report can be viewed on the Estyn Website. Alternatively a copy can be requested from

the School.

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The School Day

Morning Session: 8.50 am - 12.00 noon (Infant Dept)

8.50 am - 12. 20 pm (Junior Dept)

Afternoon Session: 12.40 pm - 3.00 pm (Infant Dept)

1.00 pm - 3.00 pm (Junior Dept)

Nursery Sessions: 8.50 am - 11.20 am

12.40 pm - 3.00 pm

Please do not send children to School before 8.40 am. A teacher is on duty in each yard from 8.40 pm, but not before that.

On wet days, children will be supervised by staff in the Hall until the bell rings at

8.50 am.

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Visits to the School

The School operates an ‘open door’ policy and offers many informal and

more formal opportunities for parents to meet their child’s teacher. Pro-

spective parents are welcome to visit the School during school hours to

meet with the Headteacher and view prospective classrooms

Admission Policy

Nursery:

Children aged 3+ are offered between 3 and 5 terms of part-time educa-

tion in our Nursery. Children are taken into School in small groups over

the first few weeks to aid a comfortable introduction to their first ex-

perience of School.

Reception:

Tre Uchaf operates the agreed County admissions arrangements. Children

already in the Nursery within the catchment will be offered an automatic

place. This place will be offered formally in the Spring Term before their

full-time education begins. Children outside the catchment area will be

required to complete a preferred placement form.

Preferred Placement:

If there are places available, preferred placement will be granted. Where

admission requests exceed the number of places available, the LEA

admissions criteria will be applied.

If an application is unsuccessful, parents have the right of appeal.

The appeal should be forwarded to the Director of Education, Civic

Centre, Swansea, SA1 3SN, to be considered by the Appeals

Committee

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The National Curriculum Throughout the School children are taught the skills of

Communication - Numeracy - Thinking - ICT

Early Years and Key Stage One:

The Foundation Phase

The Curriculum for Nursery and Infant children reflects seven areas of learning:

• Language, Literacy and Communication Skills

(English, including reading, writing and speaking and listening)

• Mathematical Development

(Maths)

• Knowledge and Understanding of the World

(Science, Geography, History and RE)

• Physical Development

(PE, Outdoor Activities, Design Technology skills)

• Creative Development

(Music, Art, Creative writing, Design Technology)

• Welsh Language Development

• Personal and Social Development, Well-being and Cultural Diversity

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The Early Years staff offer parents and children a comprehensive package of

support prior to their children beginning full time School, including a Welcome Pack

for each child and parents prior to start the term.

When children first enter our Reception Classes, they first stay through lunch time

then go home for the afternoon. They receive a high level of support to ensure

their first experience of full time education is a positive one. Once they have had a

week to settle they stay in School for the whole day.

The Key Stage Two Curriculum:

Our Junior children continue to develop the skills of Communication, Numeracy,

Thinking and ICT and the Curriculum is, where possible, planned thematically.

The following National subjects are taught:

• English, Maths and Science (these are Core Subjects)

• Welsh, History, Geography, Design Technology, Information and

Communication Technology (ICT), Art, Music and PE

• RE is taught in line with the Local Authority’s agreed syllabus

As the children move through Key Stage Two there is an increasing emphasis on

children taking responsibility for their own learning.

Children are taught individually, in groups and as a whole class. The groupings are

either mixed ability or by ability, depending on the activity.

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The progress and performance of all children will be regularly assessed throughout their

school career.

The National Curriculum requires that children be assessed by teachers at certain stages

of their schooling (ie, seven and eleven years in primary schools) but the majority of as-

sessment will occur on a continuous basis from the day a child starts school. At Year 2,

Teacher Assessment results are reported to parents. At Year 6 Teacher Assessments

of National Curriculum Levels are reported to parents, the LEA and the Welsh Assembly.

The main aims of assessing and recording children’s work are as follows:

• To have an accurate picture of what each child can do; ie skills and concepts achieved and understood

This knowledge enables the teacher to carefully plan ahead and ensure all children are

given appropriate and challenging work, which will continually move them forward.

• To identify gaps in the children’s knowledge and understanding

Accurate assessment can highlight areas of uncertainty and weakness thereby allowing

the teacher to ensure that a child can be helped through his difficulties

• To ensure there is progression and continuity in learning as children pass through the School

When children change classes their new teacher can be accurately informed of their lev-

els of understanding so that each child will continue from the point at which their previ-

ous teacher left them.

• To be able to accurately inform parents of their child’s progress

There will be the opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher early in the Autumn Term and another after they have settled into their class around half term. In the Spring Term there will be a more formal opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher, individually, and again following receipt of written Reports in the Summer Term.

• To inform secondary schools of the levels of achievement of the children they are to receive

Both formal and informal methods of assessment are undertaken at Tre Uchaf School.

Informal assessment occurs on a daily basis when the teachers are working closely with

the children. Often the teacher will keep personal notes about each child as an aide-

memoir but such notes will not form part of our official record keeping system. Formal

assessment involves testing and teacher assessment, the results of which are recorded

and held centrally. There is an individual file for each child in the School.

Teacher assessment occurs throughout all areas of the curriculum but with an emphasis

on the National Curriculum Core Subjects, namely Mathematics, English and Science.

Updating of the records is an on-going process so that they reflect the progress being

made and provide us with the information we require.

Assessment and Recording

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Children’s Records

The children’s records contain a variety of information, mostly relating to their

progress at School and are held centrally in individual files. Some information is

also stored on computer, but this consists of information supplied by parents on the

pupil record form.

The records consist of:

• General information such as address, emergency telephone numbers, medical

information as supplied by parents

• A pupil tracking sheet summarising results and targets

• Termly and yearly attendance records

• Reading record booklets

• Special Needs information and Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) if applicable

• Annual reports

• Any additional information as decided by individual teachers which may include such

things as informal notes on the children’s progress

• Children’s exercise books will form an on-going record of work for all areas of the

curriculum. Exercise books will continue to be used even when children change classes,

so that we have a long-term record of their progress and achievements.

Specialist Teaching Facility Classes

Tre Uchaf has two Specialist Teaching Facility classes (STF’s) which cater for children with

moderate learning difficulties. The children work in small group situations as

appropriate to their needs. We provide a wide range of activities to suit their individual

needs and appropriate access to the National Curriculum. Our STF children are included in

activities with their mainstream peers wherever possible and appropriate. We have a strong

commitment to inclusion at Tre Uchaf.

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The individual needs of all children will normally be catered for within the classroom

situation by the class teacher. On occasions, however, some children may have a

learning difficulty that requires extra support. This may be a learning difficulty in

general or in one area of the curriculum, for example, Maths. When such a situation

arises, the teacher responsible for Special Needs throughout the School will advise and

support the class teacher in providing a thorough programme of work, which will lead

that child through his difficulties. Sometimes this may be a short-term measure and

other times throughout the child’s school career. If we feel unable to adequately

provide for a special needs child from within the School we can readily call upon the

services of the City and County of Swansea, Access to Learning.

For children with more complex learning difficulties, there are clear Review and

Statement procedures which enable the support services to assist with such things as

extra staffing, resources, the preparation of specific work programmes, additional

funding etc. Review meetings include a range of people concerned and involved with the

development and education of a child with special educational needs. The meetings do,

of course, include the parents/guardians. Such meetings will identify the needs of a

child and recommendations will be made as to how best to provide for those needs.

Throughout your child’s education at Tre Uchaf School judgements will be made as to

which approach will best meet his/her needs. We will regularly keep you informed of

progress and will consult you from time to time if and when various types of extra

support are being considered, such as the provision of speech therapy.

Usually the teachers will identify when a child needs extra support, but sometimes the

parents may be the first to notice it or perhaps a child starting school for the first

time is already receiving support. If you have any concerns, questions or information

relating to your child and the need for additional support, it is vital for the child’s

sake that there are good communications between home and school.

Pastoral Support

Children are not always able to be wholly consistent in their performance at School.

Just like adults they have their ‘off days’. The occasional ‘off day’ can be the result

of a late night, the excitement of their birthday, feeling unwell etc. and is perfectly

understandable.

Cause for concern occurs when the ‘off days’ become regular features and can be an

indicator that something more serious is troubling the child. If a situation arises that

may cause a deterioration of your child’s performance such as the arrival of a new

baby, the illness of a grandparent or separation of parents it is important that, at

least to some degree, we are made aware of the problem. Any information given will

be confidential and only those who need to know will be informed. Often the teachers

can make some adjustments in the provision for a child, which will at least partially

help support them during a period of personal difficulty.

Special Needs Children

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Sporting Activities

Our facilities are comprehensive. There is a gymnasium with changing rooms and a

playing field. We are building up a good range of PE and Games equipment. During the

year there are a wide range of activities available to the children, some in a

competitive way. These include, football, rugby, cross country, basketball, hockey,

rounders, netball and swimming. The School makes good use of sporting initiatives and

events. Close links are in place between the PE Department in Gorseinon College and

ourselves which benefit the children.

We attempt to give the children a wide range of experiences at different levels.

Children are expected to wear a T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes for PE lessons.

School Visits

School visits are used to enrich the children’s experiences. Each class will plan their

visits to enhance the termly theme. These visits give the children an opportunity to

have first hand experiences which support understanding and stimulate an interest.

Parents will be asked to give consent, without which a child cannot participate in School

visits.

Residential visits are organised for Years 5 + 6. These involve using one of the Local

Education Authority’s Residential Centres, or other suitable centres as appropriate,

If you are in receipt of Income Support, you may be entitled to financial help when

attending a Field Study Centre run by the LEA.

Religious Education

Religious Education helps to support children’s spiritual, moral and cultural development.

Christianity is studied at all stages at Tre Uchaf. Other principal religions are studied

and we aim to foster values and attitudes which will enable all learners to participate in

our multi-ethnic society in Wales.

In accordance with the 1996 Education Act, we hold a daily act of Collective Worship

which is of a broadly Christian character. Parents and carers have a right to withdraw

their children from Religious Education or Collective Worship.

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Music

Music has a strong place in the life of the School. Children have regular music lessons

from Nursery onwards. Opportunities to make music and appreciate music are built

into the class activities. There are regular opportunities to perform arrive via singing

lessons, class assemblies and special events shared with the local Community. From

Year 2 onwards the children are taught to play the descant recorder. There is also

the opportunity to play the violin, cello or double bass. The City and County of

Swansea provides peripatetic music lessons.

There is also a choir who regularly sing in the Community. Venues have included, St

Catherine’s Church, Gorseinon, Gorseinon College, RSPCA Centre, Penllergaer, Tesco

Xtra, local Chapels and Churches, Welfare Hall.

Dance-Drama

There are many opportunities to improvise creatively as well as to follow a more

formal script in PE lessons, class assemblies, concerts and whole school

productions.

Welsh Language

Welsh is taught as a second language at Tre Uchaf. We receive support from the

Welsh Advisory Service and Peripatetic Teacher. We aim to bring a rich Welsh

culture to the pupils through the every day use of the Welsh Language. The staff

receive Welsh training via courses on a regular basis.

Sex Education

The School’s approach to Sex Education has been agreed with the Governing Body and

the Policy and Scheme of Work may be viewed by parents. The content will reflect

the developmental stage of the pupils through the Key Stages. Parents have a right to

withdraw their children from Sex Education if they wish to. A clear Scheme of Work

for Sex Education is in place.

Homework

Homework will reflect the age and Key Stage the child is in. Children and parents are

encouraged to read at home together, which will develop as the child matures. Reading

diaries support the link between Home and School. At the beginning of the Academic

Year and during parental evenings, parents are given an overview of expectations of

work to be completed at home. Older children receive regular homework based on

projects, spelling, numeracy and extensions to work completed in the classroom.

Parents are encouraged to contact the School if they have a concern or wish to discuss

the range of homework given.

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Punctuality

The School day begins at 8.50 am. It is important that good habits are encouraged

from an early age. Please make every effort to ensure your child arrives in School on

time in the morning. Late arrival in School means a disturbed start to the day and a

loss of teaching time. The School takes legal responsibility for the children from 8.40

am. It is important not to arrive too early.

Should you be delayed in picking your child up at the end of the day, please contact the

School and ring the main entrance bell to collect your child.

Health, Safety and Well-being

The health, safety and well-being of all the children in our care is of the utmost impor-

tance. To this end we have in place a range of policies, systems and procedures which

all members of the teaching and non-teaching staff follow. They cover such things as

lunchtime supervision, evacuation in the event of an emergency, medical care, out of

school activities, the use of safety equipment and so on. We also have in place for the

children a clearly defined set of rules that we expect to be followed at all times. These

are given below and we ask that you support us by reinforcing with your children the val-

ues and attitudes expressed within it. All teachers will, from time to time, discuss the

code of conduct with their classes and remind them of the type of ethos we aim to

provide at Tre Uchaf School. The set of rules is also contained within our Behaviour

Policy, a copy of which is available upon request.

Our Golden Rules:

We are Gentle

We are kind and helpful

We work hard

We look after property

We listen to people

We are honest

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Pupils with Disabilities

All pupils at Tre Uchaf School are treated equally as stated in the School’s Equal Op-

portunities Policy. On admission to Tre Uchaf, the individual disability will be assessed

in order to provide appropriate arrangements for the child to access a full range of ex-

periences.

The facilities within the School include:

• Two disabled toilets

• A ramp to the upper part of the School

• Disabled changing/showering facilities

• Ramped access to the Key Stage 2 building

• Double doors to all community areas

Staff are observant to all situations of fair treatment for all pupils, including those

with disabilities.

An Admissions Meeting is held for all children placed in our STF Classes. At these

meetings, parents and staff have an opportunity to discuss all necessary arrangements

to support the child’s needs and to aid a positive introduction to School.

Absence from School

Please notify the School on the first morning of your child’s absence by phoning the

School or sending a note with another child. It is important that you do not wait to

send a note when the child returns as the School will need to make enquiries as to the

reason for the absence to avoid any possible truancy situation.

It is a legal requirement for schools to publish attendance figures. Should you wish to

take a vacation during term time, please inform the School in advance. The maximum

annual holiday during term time should not exceed ten school days. The LEA has ap-

pointed an Education Welfare Officer to each school whose remit is to help and support

the School and parents when difficulties occur concerning punctuality or absence.

Security

For reasons of security we have only one point of entry for visitors to the School. A

‘buzzer’ system is in operation. All visitors are asked to sign a visitors book. The gate

at St David’s Close is kept locked other than at times when parents need to bring or

collect children. Late arrivals should use the main entrance.

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Change of Home Address

Please keep us informed of any change in phone numbers or address. This is important

as we regularly update our records. It is also important to let us know if the emergency

numbers change or your place of work.

Collecting Your Child From School

If anyone other than the usual person is collecting your child, please phone the School

before hand. It is important to write a note if you intend to collect your child during

the school day. Older children will not be allowed to leave the School without a written

note from a parent or a discussion beforehand with a parent. Should you collect your

child from the playground, please inform your child’s teacher.

School Dinners

All our dinners are cooked in the School. They are very popular with the children and

staff and provide a balanced meal. If you are in receipt of Income Support or Job

Seekers Allowance, you may be able to claim for free school dinners. Please see the

Secretary for the necessary forms. Children who wish to have a packed lunch may do

so (please place in an unbreakable container with the child’s name on it). Drinks should

be provided in a non-glass container. Dinner Supervisors are available to support and

supervise the children in the dining room and yards.

There are additional staff on duty to support children with Special Educational Needs.

School Uniform

Information concerning School Uniform can be obtained from the Secretary who holds an

up to date price list. Orders usually take about 2/3 weeks to arrive. There are two

choices of colour – red and grey. Sweatshirts and polo shirts are very popular and

convenient. School uniform is encouraged as it supports a sense of community and

discourages the use of inappropriate fashion clothing. Shorts and t-shirt with gym

shoes or trainers are required for PE lessons.

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General Information

Our aim at Tre Uchaf is that children should feel happy, secure and content while in

School. The ethos of the School encourages a good, positive approach to learning. Day

to day care and well being of the children rests with the class teacher. When a concern

occurs the Headteacher is informed and parents will be contacted if this happens. The

children’s happiness is very important to us. Please inform the School if any difficulties

occur at home which might upset your child while in School. These will be dealt with in a

sensitive way.

The discipline is firm with a fair approach. We encourage high standards of behaviour

with mutual respect for each other. A lot of emphasis is placed on reinforcing positive

behaviour by praising and encouragement. Rewarding good behaviour is regularly

undertaken in many informal and formal ways. Our hope is that gradually children will

develop increasing levels of self discipline to equip them for their future lives. In keeping

with the National and LEA guidelines, we have a written policy statement on behaviour

and bullying which are available for parents on our website or from the School office.

Charging Policy

The Governors of Tre Uchaf Primary School have adopted the LEA’s Policy on charging in

compliance with the Education Reform Act.

This means the School will, on occasions, invite voluntary contributions from parents to

enable an activity to take place.

Parents are informed in advance of the activity outlining the details of the visit and the

costing contribution.

Medicine at School

The School will only give prescribed medicines to pupils. Medication should be clearly

marked with the child’s name and correct dosage. Medication must not be kept or taken

by the child without adult supervision. Parents should ask for a form from the Secretary

so that we are quite sure we are following the correct dosage instructions.

Medicines will only be administered at mid-day. Please make sure that we are informed

as to the correct procedures if your child requires regular medication for conditions such

as asthma.

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Curriculum

• At the beginning of each Academic Year, meetings take place to ‘set the scene’

for the coming year. This includes explaining projects, homework, visiting the

classroom, viewing resources and meeting the class teacher

• A formal opportunity to view your child’s work and meet with the class teacher

to review progress is offered in the Autumn Term

• At the end of the end of the Summer Term a report will be sent home with a

response sheet which we value receiving from you – you will be offered an

opportunity to discuss the Report with the class teacher

• An opportunity to observe your child in the classroom environment is offered

during the year

• Parents of children with IEP’s have an opportunity through the year to review

their progress

• Children in the STF Units have yearly reviews. You will be invited to that

meeting where all the people who have been involved with your child will be given

an opportunity to attend and submit educational advice. This allows future

targets to be decided upon

• When a child with a Statement reaches their final year, that Statement is

reviewed in the Autumn Term of that Academic Year. The recommendations will

be sent to the LEA to be considered. Confirmation of a place for the next

phase of education should be given by the end of the Spring Term

• If you have any concerns or would like to discuss progress, parents are welcome

to make an appointment to discuss these at any time or to attend one of the

regular meetings held for parents

• Newsletters are sent out each half term with events taking place or

updates in the life of the School

• The PTA send out newsletters of forthcoming events and competitions etc

• The Governing Body produces an Annual Report of all the developments in School

over the year. This is a point of discussion at the Annual General Meeting

• The PTA also produce an overview of their activities in their Annual Report to

Parents

• Home-School Agreement. Each new parent is given a Home/School agreement

which they are asked to sign. This is an agreement between home and school

so that we are all clear about the ways in which we intend to support each child

in a collective sense between home and school

Giving Parents Information

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Equal Opportunities

All children receive equal access to all areas of School life irrespective of their race,

sex, class or disability. If there is any area of equal opportunities which you would like

to discuss, please contact the School. There is a clear Policy for Equal Opportunities

which parents are able to view by request.

Informal Complaint

It is usual that most complaints can be resolved by discussions with the Headteacher

and other members of staff and parents working together to resolve any difficulties.

It is here that a complaint should be made in the first instance.

Complaints Procedure

There is a procedure for making a complaint. In the first instance, a complaint should

be received by the Headteacher. If this cannot be resolved, a complaint can be

formally made, in writing, to the Governing Body. Should this not be resolved, a formal

complaint to the Local Education Authority can be made.

Formal Complaint to the Governing Body

If a complaint cannot be resolved, the Headteacher will supply the complainant with the

necessary documentation which explains the arrangements for considering complaints.

The complaint should be in writing and addressed to the Clerk to the Governing Body.

The address will be available at the School, or the Chief Education Office.

The School has an agreed Complaints Policy which is available to parents by making a

request for a copy (in writing)

Working Together

Several of our parents offer their time and skills on a regular basis to come into School

and support children’s learning. We welcome this added dimension which parents can

bring and would ask any interested parents to come forward should they wish to support

School in this way.

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Community Links

The School is in the heart of the Loughor Community. Strong links have been established

with the Parish Church and Chapels.

Sporting links with partner Primary Schools, Penyrheol Comprehensive School and Elba

Playing Fields in Gowerton are established.

Music links with the Senior Citizens have been established. The School sings and plays at

several venues within the Community, on occasions joining with other schools and colleges

within the Community.

The School has received support from the Local Authority to extend work to the Nature

areas. Grants from other Agencies such as Welsh Arts Council and Loughor Town Council,

The Prince’s Trust and the Early Years Initiative have supported the development of

resources in and around the School.

The School has established a successful link with 3M’s, Gorseinon, resulting in a Sensory

Garden for the children.

The children experience work place visits to local businesses. Some of the staff have

experienced a placement via Careers Wales.

After School Clubs

At various times during the school year the School runs after school clubs. These include

football, rugby, athletics, choir and art.

During the week there are also opportunities for children to participate in interest groups

such as gardening, computers, crafts, drama and photography.

Tre Uchaf Kids Club

We are proud of the added facility of quality after school care. The Club is based on

organised play and the hours are:

• After School Club 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm

It is registered to provide activities for a maximum of 30 children. It is available for

any parent of a child at the School who wishes to have child care. Children can join from

Reception onwards.

Kids Club run a Holiday Club during the Summer Holidays.

For prices and availability of places please contact Mrs S Murison at the School.

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The Parent-Teacher Association

Over each year the Parent-Teacher Association organise a wide variety of events to raise

funds and bring children and adults together. These have included discos, fetes, social

events for adults such as shopping trips, dances, quizzes, car boot sales and competitions

for children.

Meetings are kept informal and regular newsletters go to parents informing them of

future events. The PTA are very keen to welcome new parents to the School each year.

Gifts to the children include an Easter gift, leavers’ presents and competition prizes.

Information about PTA meetings and events can be found on the Notice Boards in the

Infant and Junior Yards

Transfer to Comprehensive School

When the Primary phase is completed, the children from Tre Uchaf usually move on to the

catchment Comprehensive School, Penyrheol. During the children’s time at

Tre Uchaf there are regular visits from teachers and students at Penyrheol. These include

Drama Workshops, Science ‘hands on’ sessions, Musical Events, English and French lessons.

During the fifth and sixth years the children have planned visits to the Comprehensive

School, spending a day to familiarise themselves with the new staff and building. Staff

from Penyrheol visit the School to discuss the pupils to gather academic and general infor-

mation.

Occasionally children will transfer to other Comprehensive Schools such as Gowerton.

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