It has been lovely to welcome everyone back to Romilly following the half-term holiday. The children have settled back into school routines really well, and it has been a busy and positive first week back. As we move into November, there is plenty to look forward to, with Remembrance Day, Children in Need and, of course, Christmas just around the corner!

🌳 A Huge Thank You to Our Parent Volunteers!

A huge thank you to the parents who gave up their time to help us during our Parent Help Out Morning today.

Our four fantastic volunteers worked incredibly hard to improve our woodland area, moving large logs, clearing and lining the woodland path, spreading bark chippings and moving donated resources for our loose parts play provision.

The difference they have made in just one morning is fantastic! These improvements will help us continue developing our outdoor learning environment and provide even more opportunities for children to explore, play and learn.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy and enthusiasm our parents have given to support the school. It really does show what we can achieve when we work together.

Diolch yn fawr iawn!

Supporting Our Local Foodbank

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent Harvest collection. Our Year 6 House Captains had the pleasure of delivering the donations to our local foodbank this week.

It was wonderful for the children to see where the donations go and to understand how our school community can make a real difference to families who need a little extra support. Thank you once again for your generosity.

Remembrance Day – Wednesday 11th November

Next Wednesday, we will be marking Remembrance Day across the school. Our Year 6 House Captains, Vice-Captains and Service Children will be selling poppies in school in the lead-up to the day.

Children will also be taking part in a special Remembrance art activity, helping them reflect on the importance of remembering those who have served and sacrificed.

Our older children will attend a Remembrance assembly, and the whole school will observe a two-minute silence at 11.00am on Wednesday.

It is important that we help children understand the significance of Remembrance in an age-appropriate way, and I am looking forward to seeing their thoughtful artwork.

Children in Need – Friday 13th November

We are looking forward to supporting BBC Children in Need next Friday!

This year, we are inviting children to come to school in fancy dress, inspired by someone they admire or who has made a difference to their lives. It could be a family member, a sporting hero, a famous person or someone from our local community.

Our younger children will enjoy activities in their classrooms, while Years 3 to 6 will be taking part in our ever-popular Children in Need Talent Show. We are also looking forward to a special visit from Pudsey!

We will not be collecting cash donations in school this year. Instead, families who would like to contribute can do so through the donation link shared by the school.

Staying Safe After School Clubs

With the clocks having gone back and the evenings becoming darker, I would like to remind parents and carers about arrangements for collecting children from after-school clubs.

For safeguarding reasons, we will no longer be allowing children to walk home independently following after-school clubs while it is dark.

Please ensure that arrangements are made for your child to be collected by a parent, carer or another authorised adult.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep everyone safe.

A Visit from PC Dan

It was lovely to welcome PC Dan into school this week to work with our Year 6 pupils. These visits are an important part of helping children learn about keeping themselves and others safe, making responsible choices and understanding the role of the police in our community.

Thank you to PC Dan for spending time with our children.

Christmas Artwork – My Child’s Art 🎄

Our PTA has been busy organising another lovely opportunity for families this Christmas.

Your child's Christmas artwork is now available to view and order through My Child’s Art.

There is a fantastic range of personalised gifts available, including Christmas cards, aprons, coasters and lots more. These make lovely keepsakes and Christmas presents for family and friends, while also supporting our school.

Early Bird Discount – until 18th November 2026

Use the code Romilly1x26 at checkout to receive your discount.

Thank you to our PTA for organising this and for their continued support of the school.

 

Looking Ahead to Christmas

I know it might seem a little early to be talking about Christmas, but preparations are already well underway!

Our Christmas concerts will be taking place in December, and we are looking forward to welcoming families into school to celebrate with us.

We will also be holding a Christmas Coffee Afternoon on Thursday 10th December. Our Year 5 families will be invited to donate cakes, and money raised will go towards the charity we support through our Christmas Jumper Day.

It promises to be a lovely opportunity for our school community to come together and enjoy some festive cheer.

Coming Up Next Week

We have another busy week ahead at Romilly!

• Wednesday 11th November: Remembrance Day, including our whole-school two-minute silence at 11.00am.

• Friday 13th November: Children in Need fancy dress day, Talent Show and Pudsey visit.

• Year 2 visit to Cardiff Castle: Our Year 2 children will be enjoying an exciting educational visit next week.

Finally...

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. One of the things I really value about Romilly is the way our children, families and staff come together to support one another, whether through our foodbank collection, fundraising activities or the many events taking place across the school.

There is certainly plenty happening over the coming weeks, and I look forward to sharing more of what our children have been getting up to.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mr Griffiths
Headteacher