We kindly ask parents and carers to ensure that toys, trading cards, collectables, fidget toys and other non-essential items remain at home.

Recently, a number of friendship issues and upset have arisen as a result of items being swapped, lost, damaged or causing disagreements between children. To help us maintain a happy, calm and inclusive environment for all pupils, we ask that these items are not brought into school.

Where a child requires a specific item as part of their agreed ALN provision, appropriate arrangements will continue to be made.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

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Logs Needed:We are hoping to create a log circle within our outdoor learning area. If any families have access to suitable logs, please get in touch.

Over the coming weeks, we will also be exploring ways for parents and the wider community to become more involved in supporting the school and PTA through volunteering and sharing skills or expertise.

Reception: 86%

Year 1: 84%

Year 2: 96%

Year 3: 90%

Year 4: 90%

Year 5: 92%

Year 6: 90%

Tuesday 23rd June - Year 6 

Wednesday 24th June  - Year 3 

Thursday 25th June - Year 4 

Friday 26th June - No STEAM on Fridays 

Our Sponsored Bounce is nearly here, and we can't wait for two days of bouncing fun and excitement! Organised by our fantastic Friends of Romilly PTA, this event will help raise money towards school trips and memorable experiences for children across the school.

When is my child taking part?

Tuesday 23rd June

• Nursery
• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 3
• Year 6

Wednesday 24th June

• Year 2
• Year 4
• Year 5

Parent Consent Required

To enable your child to participate in this PTA-organised event, we require parental consent via ParentPay. Please complete the consent form as soon as possible. Unfortunately, children without parental consent will not be able to take part.

Sponsorship Forms

Sponsorship forms will be coming home shortly and we would be incredibly grateful for any support from family and friends. Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference. There will even be a prize for the class that raises the most money!

A huge thank you to the Friends of Romilly PTA for organising this wonderful event and to all of our families for your continued support. Together, you help make so many fantastic opportunities possible for the children of Romilly.

Please see the QR code for more information. 

The concert will take place at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

Taking part in this concert is free and entirely optional, but we do require parental consent for your child to participate. We would love as many Year 5 children as possible to take part in this exciting opportunity and be involved in such a special event.

If you would like your child to participate, please complete the consent form on ParentPay by Monday 22nd June.

Diolch yn fawr, Year 5

The children were excited to follow the recipe, carefully measuring ingredients, mixing, and preparing their tasty treats. There was a wonderful buzz in the room as everyone worked together, practising important cooking skills and teamwork. 

However, the session did not go entirely to plan! A small mishap occurred when some of the brownies ended up a little more “well done” than expected – a situation that was light-heartedly blamed on Mrs Gilbert! Despite this minor setback, spirits remained high and the children still had a great time. 

All was certainly not lost. Thanks to the quick thinking and kindness of Mrs Figueres, who very kindly rushed home to prepare replacement brownies for the following day, everyone was still able to enjoy a delicious treat. 

It was a fun and memorable way to end the cooking club, full of laughter, learning, and a reminder that even when things don’t go perfectly, teamwork and positivity can save the day!

During the visit, the officer spoke to the children about the important role the police play in helping people and keeping everyone safe. The children learned how to recognise when a situation might be risky and what they can do to protect themselves if they feel unsure or worried. 

The children were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the visit, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their own ideas about keeping safe. They particularly enjoyed seeing some of the police equipment and learning how officers communicate while on duty. 

This valuable experience has helped pupils to feel more confident and aware of how to stay safe both in school and in the wider community. The school would like to thank the Police Liaison Officer for taking the time to deliver such an important and memorable session.

Through exceptional leadership and the collective efforts of the school community, improvement at Romilly Primary School happens quickly. The focus on ensuring that pupils receive effective teaching and a curriculum that meets their needs means that most make strong progress in their learning. This includes pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), with English as an additional language (EAL) and those from low-income families. Particularly noteworthy is the rapid progress older pupils make in their writing, where they often produce excellent work.

Teaching develops pupils’ knowledge and skills across the areas of learning and experience well. As a result, most pupils’ progress in literacy and mathematics is strong, and they frequently achieve high standards in their digital, creative and scientific work. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and healthy, displaying good physical skills. They have the social and emotional skills to prepare them for adult life and appreciate the high levels of care and support that staff provide.

Most pupils love learning and experience high levels of well-being. From a very young age, they have well-developed independent skills, and their behaviour is exemplary. Remarkably impressive is how carefully they listen to feedback from staff and their classmates. They use this to improve their work and are often motivated to return to it to make it even better, when they have learnt new skills or techniques.

The professional relationship between leaders and governors is a significant strength. Together, they manage change very effectively, providing assured and purposeful leadership of the school. Decision-making is thoughtful, strategic and in the best interest of pupils and their families, despite the financial challenges the school faces. Leaders are sensitive in ensuring that cost is not an obstacle to pupils engaging in the full range of learning experiences the school offers. They recognise the complexity of the barriers to pupils attending school and ensure that families receive sensitive, tailored support. As a result, the attendance of pupils eligible for free school meals shows notable improvement.

The school’s self-evaluation activities are robust. Leaders recognise, for example, the need to continue to improve pupils’ listening and speaking skills in the Welsh language. Through high quality professional learning for staff, they ensure that the school focuses its efforts on the aspects of its work that make the biggest difference to pupils’ learning and well-being.

Estyn 2024

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