Minera Voluntary Aided Primary School
Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Outdoor Learning for Year 3 and 4
Thu 30 Mar 2017There will be no outdoor learning for Year 3 and 4 until after the Easter holidays.
Many Thanks
Mr Williams
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Easter Free Swimming Lessons for Year 5&6
Wed 29 Mar 2017Swimming Top-up Lessons Years 5 & 6
Wrexham County Borough Council is providing free top up lessons for children who haven’t reached the required swimming standard. These lessons will run during the school holidays and be taken by qualified swimming teachers, with the benefit of having smaller class sizes with others of similar ability. The aim of the lessons is for children to become more confident in water but also where possible to reach the required National Curriculum standard. To enrol your child for these lessons please contact one of the centres below for booking.
Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre (01978) 269540
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
Wrexham Waterworld – (01978) 297300
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
Plas Madoc Leisure Centre – (01978) 821600
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
Swimming Top-up Lessons Years 5 & 6
Wrexham County Borough Council is providing free top up lessons for children who haven’t reached the required swimming standard. These lessons will run during the school holidays and be taken by qualified swimming teachers, with the benefit of having smaller class sizes with others of similar ability. The aim of the lessons is for children to become more confident in water but also where possible to reach the required National Curriculum standard. To enrol your child for these lessons please contact one of the centres below for booking.
Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre (01978) 269540
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
Wrexham Waterworld – (01978) 297300
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
Plas Madoc Leisure Centre – (01978) 821600
Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April 2017
Tuesday 18th April - Friday 21st April 2017
4 day Course
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10am
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Messy Church
Tue 28 Mar 2017Saturday April 1st at St Mary’s, Minera
10.00am-12.15pm
And Tuesday April 4th at St Tudfil's, Coedpoeth:
"Messy Church" 3.30pm-5.45pm.
Children accompanied by parents or other adult relatives are welcome for an afternoon of craft activity on a Christian theme linked, followed by a short act of worship. Food and drink provided
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Sickness
Fri 24 Mar 2017Sickness
We still have a number of children returning to school within 24 hours of their last episode of sickness. The advice from Public Health Wales is for children to stay away from school for 48 hours after their last episode of sickness.
It is important to keep children away for 48 hours to ensure that the sickness does not spread further throughout school.
Thank you in advance.
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Mothering Sunday Service
Wed 22 Mar 2017
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Non Uniform Day Tomorrow
Wed 22 Mar 2017Tomorrow is a non-uniform day. Please bring a bottle of wine or a chocolate item for our Easter Bingo Night on Friday 31st March.
Please can any bottles be handed directly to a member of staff.
Thank you
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School Council Movie Night - Thursday 23rd March
Wed 22 Mar 2017Tomorrow evening is our first movie night at Minera School. The movie will start at 5pm and finish around 6:30pm. The cost is £2 and this includes a drink and a snack.
The movie will be shown in Mr Barnes' classroom and please could everyone enter school using the yellow door.
I would like to thank the School Council for arranging this event!
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Scholastic Book Orders Deadline
Tue 21 Mar 2017REMINDER
The deadline for book orders is Friday 24th March. Please note that no orders can be accepted after this date.
Thanks
Mr Williams
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Minera After School Club Job Vacancy
Fri 17 Mar 2017Minera After School Club.
Job Vacancy
Minera After School Club have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic Playwoker to join their busy club. A qualification in Playwork (or equivalent) and previous experience would be an advantage. The post is for 5 days per week, Monday to Friday from 2.45-5.15pm each day (term time only). The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Salary: Dependent on age and experience.
Location: Minera VA Priamary School, Minera Hall Road, Minera, Wrexham. LL11 3YE
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your letter of application to Minera After School Club at the address above.
For more information please email: mineraasc2015@gmail.com
Closing date: 12 Noon on 31st March 2017
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Important Information
Thu 16 Mar 2017Following an outbreak of sickness in school this week, Public Health Wales have issued the following advice.
Norovirus
Norovirus is currently circulating in local communities. Some North Wales hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries have been affected. Due to this increased activity, I thought it might be helpful to provide you with some actions that can reduce further spread.
Norovirus causes viral gastroenteritis, which is characterised by the sudden onset of vomiting and/or diarrhoea, it can spread rapidly in closed environments such as schools and nurseries. However, most people do not require treatment and recover at home within one or two days. Norovirus is easily spread from person to person, or by consuming contaminated food or water or coming into contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
Children and adults with symptoms of norovirus should follow this advice:
- Stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been free of symptoms for at least 48 hours and minimise contact with others where possible.
- Keep hydrated by drinking fluids as tolerated.
- If symptoms persist (more than 48 hours) phone the GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 for advice.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water regularly but particularly after toilet visits and before eating and handling food. Alcohol hand gel is not effective against norovirus.
- Don’t visit friends or relatives in hospital or residential care homes as there is a real risk of introducing the infection to the establishment.
- Don’t handle or prepare food for other people until symptom free for at least 48 hours.
- Ensure anyone with symptoms is excluded from school trips and residential trips. Schools should consider postponing these trips during an outbreak.
It is important for children to stay away from school for 48 hours from the last episode of vomiting to stop the spread of norovirus.
If you would like further clarification on this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at school or contact Public Health on 01352 803 234. Your support in helping to avoid further spread in the community by promoting the following advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your co-operation.
Many Thanks
Mr Williams
