School Times

School starts at 8.55am and finishes at 3.05pm for children in reception to year 2 and 3.10pm for children in years 3 to 6.

Inset Days for school year 2021/22

• Friday 3rd September 2021

• Monday 1st November 2021

• Friday 18th February 2022

• Monday 25th April 2022

• Tuesday 26th April 2022

• Monday 20th June 2022

Inset Days for 2022/2023

• Monday 5th September 2022
• Monday 7th November 2022
• Friday 31st March 2023
• Friday 26th May 2023
• Monday 24th July 2023

School Data

Information on school data for Oldcastle Primary School can be viewed via this link.  Oldcastle School Data

Parent Pay

All payments for school trips, music lessons, infant fruit bar, after school club and late clubs will be collected via our e-payment and communication tool - ParentPay.  All parents have a secure online account, activated using a unique activation username and password that has been sent home in a letter.   Click here to access the ParentPay website.  Schools dinners will still be paid via the Council - see details below.

Please click on both the above documents to view the menu and also the schedule to find out what week we are currently on.

Primary School Menus

Bridgend County Borough Council menus have been analysed and are fully compliant with the Welsh Government’s Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations.  For just £2.20 per day, primary pupils receive a main meal, dessert and a cold drink of semi-skimmed milk or water.

Accelerated Reading Scheme

Our pupils in years 3 to 6 are using Accelerated Reader as their main reading focus. Accelerated Reader gives teachers the information they need to monitor pupils’ reading practice and make informed decisions to guide their future learning.
Accelerated reading ensures that pupils are reading the correct books for their reading age. Once they have completed the book the children undertake a quiz related to the book and receive instant feedback. Teachers use Accelerated Reader to monitor independent reading practice and assign close reading skills practice. They receive data that tells them how reading skills are improving.
If you would like further information related to Accelerated Reader, please see the Parent’s Guide on our Website or click on the link below. Alternatively, please discuss with your Childs class teacher

https://www.renaissance.com/2016/09/09/parents-guide-renaissance-accelerated-reader-360/

P.E. Lesson Days

P.E. lessons this term will take place on the following days.  Children attending school should wear their P.E. kit to school on the day of their lesson.

• Nursery - Friday

• Reception -  Wednesday

• Year 1 - Thursday

• Year 2 - Monday

• Year 3 - Monday

• Year 4 - Wednesday

• Year 5 - Tuesday

• Year 6 - Thursday

Welsh Government national tests

National literacy and numeracy tests were introduced by the Welsh Government in 2013 and are statutory for all children between the age of 7 and 14. The tests are delivered over a set period each year.  The testing period is usually in April / May.  Below are some sample papers which you may find useful.