As we approach the final two weeks of the academic year, it is a time for celebration, reflection and, for some, saying goodbye.

Saying Goodbye to Three Very Special Members of Staff

This summer, we will also be saying farewell to three much-loved members of staff who have each made an enormous contribution to our school community.

Mrs Dawn Dobbs

After an incredible 26 years at Romilly, Mrs Dobbs will be leaving us. Throughout her time here, she has inspired countless children through her passion for sport and physical education. Her enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to ensuring children enjoy being active has touched generations of Romilly pupils. She will be hugely missed by us all.

Mrs Daisy Walsh

Mrs Walsh leaves us after five years at Romilly. During this time, she has worked tirelessly as a class teacher across different areas of the school, made a significant contribution to our Eco Committee and played a key role in the sporting life of the school. Her positivity, kindness and willingness to go above and beyond for our children and families will be greatly missed.

Mrs Angela Sergant

Mrs Sergant leaves us after more than 12 years as a Learning Support Assistant. During this time, she has supported countless children, particularly those with additional learning needs, and has played an important role in helping many pupils develop their confidence and reading skills. Her care, patience and dedication have made a lasting difference to so many children and families.

It is incredibly difficult to say goodbye to these three amazing members of staff. They have given so much of their time, energy and enthusiasm to making Romilly the wonderful school it is today.

They will be deeply missed by pupils, parents and colleagues alike, and we thank them sincerely for everything they have done for our school community. We wish them every happiness and success in the future.

Thankfully, all three have promised that they won't be strangers, and we look forward to welcoming them back to Romilly in different ways in the years to come.

End-of-Term Reminders

As we begin to finish the year and prepare for September, we would be grateful if any school books, reading books or resources that have accidentally made their way home could be returned to school before the end of term.

Our lost property collection has also grown significantly over the last few weeks. Mrs Evans will be displaying lost clothing and other items outside the school office until the end of term. Please take a few moments to check if anything belongs to your child.

As you begin purchasing new uniform and equipment for September, please remember to label everything clearly with your child's first and second name. In a school as large as Romilly, it can be very difficult to reunite lost items with their owners if they are unnamed.

Class Teachers for September

Today, you will receive an email confirming your child's class teacher for the new academic year. We know that moving classes can be an exciting time and we hope this information helps your child begin to look forward to September.

Annual Pupil Progress Reports

From Monday, we will begin emailing Annual Pupil Progress Reports to families. We anticipate that all reports will be sent on Monday; however, due to the large number of reports being distributed, it may take a couple of days for all families to receive theirs. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Looking Ahead

PTA Sponsored Bounce – Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July

Our rearranged Sponsored Bounce will take place on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th July.

Monday 6th July

• Year 2 – 2DW, 2RF, 2SH
• Reception – RBC, RDP, RRC
• Nursery – NKRD (Nursery AM)
• Year 5 – 5NM, 5GS, 5AP
• Year 6 – 6MN, 6RC, 6MW

Tuesday 7th July

• Year 1 – 1MS, 1EH, 1KW
• Nursery – NCK (Nursery AM and PM)
• Year 3 – 3DH, 3BP, 3AW
• Year 4 – 4JB, 4DW, 4DH

Thank you to everyone who has already collected sponsorship. All money raised will go directly to our PTA to help fund school trips and experiences for children next year.

All children will receive an ice pop after taking part. If you do not wish your child to receive one, please contact the school office.

A quick reminder that consent must be completed on ParentPay before the Sponsored Bounce. Unfortunately, without consent, children will not be able to participate due to the PTA's public liability insurance arrangements.

There is still time to send sponsorship money into school. If you need another sponsorship form, please contact the office or speak to your child's class teacher.

Reception and Year 1 Parent Information Meeting

On Monday, we will be holding a Parent Information Meeting for parents of children entering Reception and Year 1 next year.

Time: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Lower School Hall

This will be an opportunity to meet staff, hear about routines and expectations for September, and ask any questions you may have as we prepare for the new school year.

Drama Club Performances

Our Drama Club will be performing Finding Nemo in the Lower Hall on:

• Wednesday 8th July- 6 pm
• Thursday 9th July- 6 pm

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and commitment shown by our young performers and look forward to seeing them shine on stage.

World Cup Day – Friday

Next Friday, we will be holding a World Cup Day in school. Children will take part in a range of learning activities linked to the World Cup and global sport.

Children are invited to come to school wearing any football kit or sports clothing of their choice.

FUTURE DATES

• Friday 10th July – Parent Help Out Day
• Friday 10th July, 2:00pm – Y3 Pbuzz Concert in the Lower Hall.

This will be a wonderful opportunity for Year 3 children to showcase the fantastic musical skills they have developed during their recent project.

Recent Events

School Discos

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA and all of the volunteers who helped make this year's school discos such a success. The children had a fantastic time, and we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort our PTA put into organising these events for our school community.

As always, thank you for your continued support throughout another wonderful year at Romilly Primary School. The final weeks of term are always busy and emotional, but they are also filled with opportunities to celebrate everything our children and community have achieved together.

Diolch yn fawr and best wishes,

 James Griffiths
Headteacher
Romilly Primary School

A Message from Mr Griffiths

What a fantastic week it has been at Romilly!

Firstly, a huge thank you to all parents and carers for your patience and understanding as we rearranged several of our Sports Days due to our wonderful Welsh weather. Whilst the changes weren't ideal, it was certainly worth the wait!

Our Sports Day season began on Tuesday with our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at Jenner Park. The sportsmanship, determination, teamwork and resilience on display were absolutely wonderful to see. The children represented Romilly brilliantly and should be incredibly proud of themselves.

The same can be said for our Year 2 and Year 1 Sports Days on Thursday, and our Nursery Sports Day on Friday. Across every event, the children demonstrated enthusiasm, encouragement and a real sense of community.

A huge thank you must go to Mrs Dobbs for her excellent organisation and coordination of our Sports Days, as well as to all of the staff who helped make the events such a success. Events like these take a huge amount of planning behind the scenes and we are very grateful for everyone's efforts.