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Contact Details Form

In order to follow and adhere to our risk assessment, we are currently in the process of becoming paperless. The most important form we ask parents to complete is their child’s information and contact details.
 
We cannot stress how important it is to complete this form for EACH of your children, to provide up to date information so that we can contact you.
 
Please access the form by clicking the image below, thank you.

 

22/03/2024 - Newsletter

March 22nd Newsletter

22/03/24 - HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

Please scroll below for Free Community Activities

08/03/2024 - Newsletter

March 8th Newsletter

15/02/24 - Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds school visit

We were delighted to welcome our local MP, the Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds to BHVC Primary. Nick joined us for collective worship, and had a tour of the school before recording a podcast.

08/02/24 - Newsletter

February 8th Newsletter

06/11/2023 - School Menu

Click here to view / download the lunch menu for Autumn & Winter 2023

29/06/2023 - FREE SCHOOL MEALS

All primary school aged children in Wales will receive free school meals by 2024. This commitment is in response to the rising cost-of-living pressures on families. 
 
Below, you will find two links to register for the free school meals. Please ensure you complete this in time for September 2023. 
 
 
Reception and new to the area:
 
Please use this link if your child is starting Reception in September 2023 or if your child will be new to Blaenavon Heritage VC School in September 2023.
 
This form will be live permanently to capture details throughout the year for anyone moving into the area.
 
UPFSM Application (Reception)
 

 

 

Pupils moving into year groups 4, 5 and 6 in September 2023:

 

Please use this link if your child is starting in year 4, 5 or 6 in September 2023. 

 

UPFSM Application (Years 4, 5 & 6)

 

09/05/2022 - Half Term Play & Wellbeing Camps

Torfaen Play Service are running Half Term Play & Wellbeing Camps:
 
click here to register

Christmas Market - (27/11/2021)

Saturday 27th November, Christmas Market at the Workmen’s Hall.  Free craft activities, treats and face painting.
 
See flyer for more information

12/11/2021 - December Dates

Details of Christmas events at school during December.
 
Click here to view

18/10/2021 - Year 6 / Abersychan Transition Meeting

Please read the letter below from Abersychan School, giving details of the transition meeting tomorrow.  These meetings are an opportunity to provide you with important information and also provides the chance to meet key staff and to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.
 
Click here to view letter

06/10/2021 - Training Days 2021-22

Thursday 2nd September 2021

Friday 3rd September 2021

Friday 17th December 2021

Wednesday 19th January 2022

Thursday 20th January 2022

Monday 31st January 2022

(School will be closed for training on these days)
 
In addition, all schools have been granted an extra day’s holiday for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the actual date falls during May/June Half Term.  Please note, we have decided to take this day on Friday 1st July 2022 when school will be closed to pupils and staff.
 
TERM DATES 2021-22

24/09/2021 - School Photographs

Please see letter below regarding school photographs, which will be taken on Tuesday 28th September.
 
Click here to view

10/09/2021 - School payment systems update

Apologies to those of you who have had problems with the cashless catering system this week. There appears to have been issues with the system, but we have been assured these problems should be rectified by Monday.
 
Please follow the link for further information

15/07/2021- New Cashless Catering Payment Portal

This information is from Torfaen’s Cashless Projects Team and relates to payments for school lunches, trips, etc.  Please read the letter carefully and note the relevant information.

07/05/2021- Online Personal Assessments

During the week of 14th June, pupils in Years 2 – 6 will be taking part in online personal
assessments.
 
Click here for more information

21/04/2021- Lunch Menu

Click here for the Summer Term Lunch Menu.

01/03/2021- Smoke Free Legislation

Please find a video link below, outlining the Smoke Free Legislation that comes into effect from today.
English            Welsh

12/02/2021 - Return to School after Half Term

Please find attached a letter which details arrangements for returning to school after half term.
 
Click here to view     
 
Diagram of school pick up /drop off points

22/01/2021 - Guidance to Parents - Home Learning

Guidance to Parents and Carers with Home Learning.  We hope it will provide you with some useful information about the way in which your child is currently being asked to learn.
 
Click here to view

29/10/2020 - ABuHB School Nurse Information:

Your School Nurse is available for you to talk about anything that worries you about your health.

21/10/2020 - Important information - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please see below important information from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, who provide NHS healthcare services to our families.
 
When the new Grange University Hospital, in Cwmbran, opens on 17th November 2020, the way you access urgent healthcare will change – it is vitally important that you understand these changes for you and your family.
 
Please visit our website for full information about these changes (https://abuhb.nhs.wales/clinical-futures1).  A dedicated information leaflet on children and maternity services can be found at https://abuhb.nhs.wales/files/clinical-futures/clinical-futures-information-leaflets/children-and-maternity-layout-1-pdf/
 
Please also look out for a printed A5 booklet which will be posted to your home in the coming weeks.
 
Thank you,
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

15/10/2020 - Reading Books

We have decided to start sending home reading books again, so that your child can practice the skills they are learning in school. 
 
Please click here to see latest information.

12/10/2020 - Abersychan Transition

Please click the link below and the attached flyer for transition information to Abersychan School:
 
    Letter to Parents

11/09/2020 - Breakfast Club

We will be restarting Breakfast Club as of Wednesday 16th September. Please click here for more information.

08/09/2020 - Transition to St Albans

St Alban’s: Applications are now open for Year 7 September 2021 and available on their school website. Please click here for a flyer on the admissions process.
Grants are available to help eligible families in primary and secondary schools buy school clothing and other kit:
 
https://gov.wales/pupil-development-grant-access