Documents for Parents
4.01.2021 - Important Announcement from the Welsh Government
04 January 2021
Return to school and college arrangements
The situation in Wales and across the UK remains very serious. Today, the four UK Chief Medical Officers have agreed that the UK is now at the highest level of risk, Joint Biosecurity Council level 5.
In the light of that decision the Welsh Government, in consultation with the WLGA and Colegau Cymru, has agreed that all schools, colleges and independent schools should move to online learning until January 18th.
As a government we will use the next two weeks to continue to work with local authorities, schools and colleges to plan for the rest of term.
This is the best way to ensure that parents, staff and learners can be confident in the return to face to face learning, based on the latest evidence and information.
Schools and colleges will remain open for children of critical workers and vulnerable learners, as well as for learners who need to complete essential exams or assessments. On this basis Special Schools and PRU’s should remain open if possible.
We had initially given schools flexibility in the first two weeks of term to decide when to reopen based on local circumstances.
But it is now clear that a national approach of online learning for the first fortnight of term is the best way forward.
We know that schools and colleges have been safe and secure environments throughout the pandemic.
However, we also know that education settings being open can contribute to wider social mixing outside the school and college environment.
We are confident that schools and colleges have online learning provision in place for this immediate period.
Universities in Wales have already agreed a staggered start to term. Students should not return to universities for face to face learning until they are notified that they can do so.
Wales remains in the highest level of restrictions. Everyone must stay at home.
I will continue to update members.BY Kirsty Williams MS, Minister for Education
Important: 18.12.20 Letter from Will McLean, Chief Officer Children & Young People Monmouthshire
Please find attached the letter from the LA regarding school opening in January 2020
Letter to parents 15.12.20
Information regarding a confirmed case of Coronavirus in Gilwern Primary School
IMPORTANT : Letter re 11.12.20
For further information regarding arrangements for the week commencing 14.12.20 please see attached letter.
Home and Blended Learning
Packed Lunch Menu - September 2020
Reflex Uniform
The offerings at Reflex Embroidery are truly exceptional and all your school uniform needs can be found here.
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Term Dates
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Leave of Absence - Holiday Form
Snow Procedure
GAP (Gilwern Association of Parents)
Gilwern School continues to be supported by an active Parents’ Association during the academic year.
G.A.P. is a friendly organisation which works with the school to develop community life and raises additional funds.
Regular events include Easter Fayre, Summer Fete, Christmas Fayre and other social events.ADD LINK TO LOTTERY PAGE
The proceeds from these help towards the cost of school equipment and facilities.
For more information contact the school office as new members and ideas are always welcome.
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