We are a group of Llandudno Primary School parents who are devastated at learning that Courtenay Snyman will no longer be providing aftercare at Llandudno Primary.

To many, Courtenay is integral to the heart and soul of the school. She has built close bonds with our children over the years, and as parents, we trust her implicitly.

Our children have been using her aftercare services, holiday club, tuck shop and daily lunches for a number of years and we are confident in her abilities. We are here to vouch for her dedication to not only our children, but the school as a whole.

Courtenay is passionate, reliable, trustworthy, caring, considerate and has the ability to connect with each and every child in her care on their own level. She brings not only fun, but a large amount of energy to the classroom and playground. Nothing is too much for her.

It is inconceivable that the school and SGB do not deem her fit to carry out this position, or that they were able to find a more suitable candidate.

To employ Courtenay in this role would have been a seamless transition. No impact to children, parents and teachers. The impact to our children does not seem to have been taken into consideration. They feel safe around her, and in turn, so do we. She feels like family. And that’s the wonderful thing about Llandudno Primary. It is like a big family.

The sudden move and restructure makes no sense and has provided her with little time to find alternative sources of income.

We implore you to reconsider your position, or at the very least, to provide her with more time to prepare for the next chapter in her life.