Latest News and Weekly Newsletters

• Parent Governor Vacancy

  Tue 30 Jan 2024 SP

  Parent Governor Vacancy

  We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor on our school Governing Body.  Parent governors are parents of children who attend the school.  They are voted on to the school’s governing body by other parents whose children attend the school.   School governors play an important role in school life to lead, support and improve.  They act as a between parents, the local community and the school. Governors are impartial and make decisions that seek to improve the school. 

   

  You do not need any particular qualifications to become a school governor as you will benefit from free training, but you do need to be aged 18 or over and you will need to have:

  • an interest in our children’s future

  • the desire to make a difference

  • time and energy

  • a readiness to accept responsibility

  • the commitment to work in a team

  • the enthusiasm to ask questions, listen and learn

  • the motivation to help shape the future of education within Bridgend County Borough.

   

  Once appointed, a school governor’s term of office lasts for four years. You would be expected to attend three governing body meetings per school year, one in each term, and committee meetings, where relevant.

   

  For further information on the application process please click here.  Please complete an application form using the specified criteria and return to admin@oldcastleps.bridgend.cymru

   

  Application Closing Date - Wednesday 21st February 2024

• Weekly Newsletter

  Fri 26 Jan 2024 SP

  Weekly Newsletter - Friday 26th January 2024

• Weekly Newsletter

  Fri 19 Jan 2024 SP

  Weekly Newsletter - Friday 19th January 2024

• Community Food Pantry

  Thu 18 Jan 2024 SP

  Oldcastle Primary, in partnership with Baobab Bach, supporting the community with weekly groceries

   

  Oldcastle Primary School is delighted to launch a food pantry in January 2024, in partnership with Baobab Bach, to offer support to families who may be struggling with weekly groceries.

   

  The school is very keen to support the local families and identified a need to act as a hub to provide reduced cost food bags to residents who may be struggling with the rising cost of food items. Baobab Bach is an established organisation working with local organisations and volunteers to build and help sustain community pantries that provide a helping hand to those that need it. The organisation aims to promote good mental health, support the environment and eradicate food poverty. 

   

  Baobab Bach provides a reduced cost food bag to ensure that members receive quality affordable food for only £5 per bag. On average the bags contain up to 15 items to help fill up cupboards and make meals. The bags provided via Oldcastle Primary School will contain ambient food such as canned or packaged items, root vegetables and bread items.

   

  To receive a bag, participants should be a member of the Baobab Bach pantry scheme which costs £1 for life.  Membership cards are available from Oldcastle Primary School.  Initially a limited number of bags will be available and individuals are encouraged to reserve a bag.  Additional bags may be available if demand exists.  Bags are available to anyone and are not means tested.  

   

  The Food Pantry will launch on Tuesday 16th January and will continue every Tuesday between 2pm and 3pm.

   

  To purchase a bag we ask that families order one each week by contacting us via email (ask@oldcastleprimary.co.uk) or by phone on 01656 815790.

   

  We are also asking parents who may be able to donate food and toiletries to us for distribution to families in need.  We ask for donations of tinned, packaged, long life food or any toiletries.  If you are able to donate please drop the items into main reception.

   

   

  

• Baby and Toddler Group

  Thu 18 Jan 2024 SP

  We are delighted to launch a new baby and toddler group in Oldcastle Primary School.  For more information please visit our Facebook page. 

   

   

  

• Weekly Newsletter

  Fri 12 Jan 2024 SP

  Weekly Newsletter - Friday 12th January 2024

• Nursery Open Day

  Fri 12 Jan 2024 SP

  We are delighted to invite prospective parents to attend an Open Event at the school on Tuesday 30th January. We have two session times at 10am and 4pm available for parents and their children to call in to see our lovely facilities. You will also get a chance to meet Barney our well-being dog! For more information and to book a place please follow this link.

   

  Nursery Open Event Booking Form

   

   

  

• Siarter Iaith Silver Award

  Thu 11 Jan 2024 SP

  We are delighted to receive our certificate following the achievement of the Gwobr Arian Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus.

   

  We are thrilled that our Criw Cymraeg received such fantastic feedback 'The highly enthusiastic members of the Criw Cymraeg are continually developing their role and take an increasing lead in implementing, developing, and monitoring Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus. They collaborate effectively with other groups in the school to ensure that Cymraeg is firmly embedded in all aspects of school life'.

   

  You can read the full feedback report on our website. Da Iawn Oldcastle. http://tinyurl.com/33jawmy6