News

The following Message has been sent to Year 8 & Year 9 Parents and Carers via the School Gateway App

The Year 9 Parents Evening planned for Thursday 02 December has been postponed and will be replaced with a Year 8 Parents Evening. Year 8 Parents/Carers will be contacted to make appointments via School Cloud

Urgent message for parents on behalf of Pembrokeshire Education Service and Dyfed Powys Police

Schools have and continue to work closely and effectively with pupils to ensure that they are supported in their learning and well-being. It is therefore a significant concern that numerous fake social media accounts have been created, targeting unacceptable comments towards schools and individuals. The content of these false accounts are completely inappropriate and a cause for concern.

Schools have reported that the vast majority of pupils have displayed a mature attitude and shown their displeasure with this content. Dyfed Powys Police will continue to work with schools to further increase awareness of the impact of harmful content and the consequences of such actions. We kindly ask that parents/carers discuss the appropriate use of social media with their children and continue to support schools in promoting respect and kindness.

The school also has the right to undertake appropriate sanctions against pupils if they are involved in incidents of inappropriate behaviour of this nature.

Disabled Parking Spaces outside Reception

All drivers are reminded that the disabled parking spaces outside Reception are for those drivers with a Blue Disabled Pass with it on display; any exceptions are to be cleared by the Headteacher.

Mr Kingdom, Miss Ringham and Miss Thomas took on the challenge of the Welsh three peaks during the weekend of 19^th and 20^th November in aid of charity. The challenge required them to climb Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan in just 24 hours. They were fundraising to support the rehabilitation of a sporting colleague who suffered a serious life changing neck injury during the summer and for Signposted Cymru, a Welsh based charity dealing with mental health.

The intrepid 3 tackled Snowden first, climbing throughout Friday night, followed by Cadair Idris during the following Saturday morning and afternoon and finishing up completing Pen y Fan during the evening.

They would like to thank all supporters for their donations and kind words.

‘Family Links Nurturing Programme’ for parents and carers of children aged 4 to 12 years with ALN

We are taking now taking enquiries for the NEW 10 week Family Links parenting programme for January 2022. This programme is tailored for families who have children with additional needs, and delivered by our fully trained team.

The parenting program will take place ‘Face to Face’ and will cover:

• Understanding why children behave as they do

• Recognising the feelings behind behaviour (ours and theirs)

• Exploring different approaches to discipline

• Finding ways to develop co-operation and self-discipline in children

• Learning the importance of looking after ourselves

If you are interested in a place on this programme, please contact Parent Partnership Service on PPS@pembrokeshire.gov.uk or 01437 776354.

Many congratulations to Dylan Evans in Year 13 who agreed to have all of his lovely hair shaved off today in order to raise funds for Children In Need. A completely selfless act. WE are very proud of you Dylan!

The attached letter has been sent to all parents/guardians and carers via the school gateway app this afternoon

• All School Letter 19 November 2021

A message from Parent Partnership Service:

Please join the Parent Partnership Service for an opportunity to prepare for the festive period with your child with ALN. We hope to impart some helpful tips on how to make the Christmas season as stress-free as possible. There will also be plenty of time for general group discussion and peer support as we feel that that is a key element from our face to face groups that we want to incorporate into our online groups.

• Go to Exam Timetables

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Only Boys Aloud is a Wales-based choir for boys between 11 to 19 years old. The choir competed in the Britain's Got Talent competition in 2012, finishing third. The choir is free to join. For more information see the flyer below or contact obawest@thealoudcharity.com

The Family Information Service (FIS) newsletter will be circulated at the start of every month electronically. Our newsletters will provide information, advice and support to families in Pembrokeshire, along with information about what's on in the County, help with childcare, funding and lots more.

Pembrokeshire Family Information Service November 21 Newsletter - English version

Please note the School Shop will open on Wednesday 3^rd November 2021 from between 1530 and 1730 hrs. It will be run by The Friends of the school. The shop will be open every Wednesday thereafter unless informed otherwise.

Due to Covid, bookings to visit the shop will be required beforehand; this will be a simple booking system via either Reception (01646 682461, between 0800 and 1600 hrs) or by email Reception@yht.wales, with 15 minutes allocated per slot.

Please also note the following;

• Cash/cheque only to start with; electronic payment means to follow.
• New and second hand items will be for sale; items in stock may initially be limited in number.
• Parents should bring sizes – at present we cannot allow items to be tried on.
• However, if something does not fit, please return the item (clean and laundered) to school within a week for a refund.

The Friends of the school will be holding a number of fundraising raffles during November and December. Prizes will include chocolates and wine and tickets will cost just £1.

Friends will be present selling tickets across the school campus, which will include the car parks, on the following Fridays – 19^th and 26^th November and 3^rd and 10^th December from 1230 to 1400 hrs. Tickets will also be available from Reception during these times. Each date is a separate raffle and winners will be notified by phone.

Please support as best you can

Launch Report

The Governors' report from Launch Learning is attached; if there are any questions please direct them to launch@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Watch the uplifting 4 minute clip on the link below on inclusive boxing – which includes pupils and staff from Ysgol Harri Tudur

• Inclusive Boxing

Covid: Supply teacher shortage could force schools to close

• Read BBC News Article

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Read Western Telegraph Article

All drivers are requested to use the designated Drop Off/Pick Up and parking sites whilst on the school site.

Please do not use the One Way road outside school for dropping off or picking up. This road is for designated vehicles only including our school buses. Please follow the instructions on the No Entry signs and use the correct spaces.

Please do not park in the Bus Lanes; these are for buses only. Parking in them is causing traffic disruption and is a potential risk to pupils and staff alike.

And please do not park on the pavements; this creates risk to all, but in particular makes access very difficult for our pupils who need to use mobility assistance and those pupils who have visibility impairment.

• View Timetable here

Please note that the school is working with Funding Solutions for Education (FSE) to produce a school folder which will include local and wider advertising. If you have a business which you would like to be included within this project please contact FSE on 01933 303520/303547 and ask for Tammie Ridler. This is a free offer and will hopefully add to school funds. The attached flyer provides further details.

Please ensure you do not park in the school Drop Off Zone. It is there for a clear purpose and cars inappropriately parked add to the traffic congestion at the end of the school day.

Thnak you

Due to ongoing Covid restrictions pupils and students are reminded to bring to school their own full water bottle for their own personal use. Bottles can be refilled during break times from the Refectory by the catering staff; bottles will need to be presented to the catering staff who will refill them.

YHT Library Book Click and Collect Service

Enjoy a break from the screen...

You can now Click and Collect Ysgol Harri Tudur Library books of your choice!

Whether it's books to help with your schoolwork, or something to read to escape from it all or explore your own interests...

Just browse Accessit, the Library Web App, and reserve the book(s) you want... (remember to log in first!)

We'll email you when the books are ready to collect from Reception. (Please don't turn up unless you've had an email!)

Remember to observe the COVID-19 safety guidelines when collecting your books - face covering, hand-washing, social distancing.

Reserved books not collected within the fortnight will be returned to the Library.

(You will also be able to return books to a box in Reception when you collect your books. There is no need to return books unless you are collecting new ones - all books can be returned to the Library once you are back in school.)

All books will be handled safely according to the required COVID-19 guidelines.

• Reserve your books by the end of Wednesday 3 February; collect from Reception from Friday 5 February

[This is the last click and collect before Half Term, so please make sure you get your half term reading requests in this time! The next deadline will be Wednesday 24 February, with collection from Friday 25 February.]

Stuck for ideas? - you can fill in this quick form (make sure you are logged into your YHT Google account first) and have a book specially selected for you!

There are lots of ideas and links on the Accessit dashboard too; or take a look at the Quick Lists! More are being added all the time.

If you have any questions or need any suggestions, just get in touch with Mrs Smith!