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    Catch a glimpse of life at Llanrhidian Primary – from muddy boots in Y Goedwig to classroom creativity and community celebrations. This is where we share the magic of learning, laughter, and little moments that make a big difference.

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    • Llanrhidian School Blog Friday 23rd October 2026

      Published 16/10/26

      Dear Parents & Carers,

      Thank you to everyone who attended our Movie Night on Tuesday. We hope the children had as much fun as the staff did watching Muppets Haunted Mansion!

      It was wonderful to see so many children enjoying the evening, and we would like to thank you for your continued support of our school events.

      We are already looking forward to our Christmas Movie Night on December 15th and can't wait to share another fun-filled evening with the children.🎬🍿🎄

      We are delighted to share that we have finally received our CIW registration and will be launching our new Plantos Pili Pala Wraparound Club for Nursery pupils.

      This is a fantastic addition to our school and will provide families with access to affordable, high-quality childcare in a familiar and nurturing environment. We hope this new provision will offer greater flexibility and support for parents and carers.

      We are also pleased to confirm that childcare vouchers and eligible childcare funding schemes can be used towards the cost of the provision, helping to make childcare more accessible for our families.

      🦋 Plantos Pili-Pala Wraparound Care

      Our Plantos Pili-Pala Wraparound Care provides a nurturing, play-based afternoon provision for Nursery-aged children, offering a smooth transition from morning Nursery to the end of the school day.

      🕛 Afternoon sessions available daily
      👧🧒 For Nursery pupils
      💷 £20 per afternoon (11:45-3:30pm)
      ✅ Welsh Government Childcare Offer accepted for eligible families

      Please complete the registration form linked here: Plantos Pili-Pala Wraparound - Registration Form – Fill in form

      Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities, helping them learn, play and grow in a safe, caring environment while supporting families with flexible childcare. 🌟

      We are very excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to welcoming our Nursery children to Plantos Pili Pala.

      Thank you for your continued support.

      Kind regards,

      Llanrhidian Primary School staff.

       

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    • Llanrhidian School Blog Friday 16th October 2026

      Published 09/10/26

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      👻🎃 Monster Ball 2026 - What a Spooktacular Success! 🎃👻

      What a HUGE success our Monster Ball was! We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event. The evening was full of fun, laughter, dancing and plenty of Halloween magic! 🕸️🧛‍♀️🦇

      Thanks to your incredible support, we raised an amazing £1,079 through the sale of Monster Ball tickets, spooky tattoos and refreshments! 💰🎉

      A special thank you goes to Sally Cupcake for helping to keep hungry parents fed at The Dolphin Inn, with proceeds also helping to boost our fundraising total. 🌶️🍰❤️

      Of course, DJ Dan was once again a massive hit, keeping the dance floor packed all evening with his fantastic music and energy. 🕺🎶🎧 We are delighted to say that he will be back again soon for another unforgettable event!

      We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Penclawdd Pharmacy for generously sponsoring the DJ, and to Cowley Family Funerals for their kind donation which helped cover the cost of food and refreshments. Your support played a huge part in making the evening such a success. ❤️👏

      A huge thank you also goes to the Doughty Family for their incredibly kind donation of the Halloween decorations. 🎃🕸️🦇 Their generosity helped transform the marquee and created a fantastic spooky atmosphere that everyone enjoyed throughout the evening.

      Finally, thank you to all of our volunteers, staff, families and community supporters who helped before, during and after the event. We couldn't do it without you!

      👻🎃🕷️🦇✨ Until next time... keep it spooky! ✨🦇🕷️🎃👻

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    • School Blog Friday 9th October 2026

      Published 02/10/26

      A Lovely Week at School!

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      What a wonderful week we have had here at school!

      We were delighted to welcome teachers and headteachers from other schools who came to visit us and experience learning in Y Goedwig. Our visitors enjoyed cooking and eating around the fire before taking part in a fantastic outdoor learning session with Mrs Parry, who taught everyone how to carve their own spinning tops. It was wonderful to see so many people developing new skills, embracing the outdoors and enjoying all that Y Goedwig has to offer. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed their adventure and left feeling inspired by the learning opportunities available to our children.

      As always, we are incredibly proud of how our pupils use Y Goedwig as an exciting space to learn, explore and build confidence through real-life experiences.

      Looking ahead, we are very excited for next week's Spooktacular Monster Ball! We would love for you to join us for an evening of fun and festivities. Come along dressed as your favourite character and enjoy music and entertainment with DJ Dan in the marquee. You can also warm up with a delicious hot chocolate and toasted s'mores in Y Goedwig, or treat yourself to a tasty hotdog from our Caffi Cynefin Kitchen

      We are looking forward to welcoming everyone and celebrating together. It promises to be a fantastic evening for the whole school community.

      The Governor Report to Parents is now available to view. Please take a few moments to read the report, which provides an overview of the school's achievements, developments and key information from the past year: Llanrhidian Primary School - Annual Report to Parents and Carers

      Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

      Diolch yn fawr,

      The Llanrhidian Primary School Team

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    • School Blog Friday 2nd October 2026

      Published 25/09/26

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      What a wonderful week we have had at Llanrhidian Primary School!

      Our Harvest Week was a great success, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generosity in donating food items. Your kindness and support will make a real difference to those in our local community. Father Tim was extremely grateful for the donations, and our school community was thanked during our Harvest Service at the church.

      A special thank you must also go to Mrs Solway, who accompanied our singing so beautifully on the piano during the service. Her contribution helped make the occasion even more special.

      This week also marked the exciting beginning of Pod Pry Cop’s Estuary Education Adventure. Working alongside Dawn Thomas from Nature Days, staff and children have started their new learning journey, exploring and discovering the unique environment on our doorstep. Developing an understanding of stewardship and care for our local environment is an important part of our commitment to Cynefin, helping children build a strong sense of belonging and responsibility within their community.

      To round off a fantastic week, we all enjoyed a lively and memorable Hoe Down Celebration! There was plenty of music, dancing, laughter and fun as children and staff came together to celebrate another successful week of learning.

      Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It is wonderful to see our school community working together to create such rich and meaningful experiences for our children.

      Yee Haw!

      Kind regards,

      Llanrhidian Primary School 🐧🌾🤠

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    • School Blog Friday 24th September 2026

      Published 18/09/26

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      What a wonderful week it has been at school! The children have enjoyed a wide range of exciting learning experiences and opportunities to develop their confidence, curiosity and teamwork.

      Our Pry Cop children had a fantastic visit to Theatr Na Nog, where they took part in an engaging World War II experience. Through drama and storytelling, the children learned about life during the war, including evacuation, rationing and the experiences of children living through this important period in history. The visit brought their learning to life and provided a memorable and immersive experience.

      Back at school, there was great excitement in Y Goedwig this week when the children discovered a mysterious safari tent! Equipped with their binoculars, they have become woodland detectives as they investigate the mystery of who stole Wil Wiwer's nuts. The children's enthusiasm, imagination and observation skills have been wonderful to see as they search for clues and develop their own theories.

      The Pry Cop children also represented the school brilliantly in their first friendly football and netball matches against Crwys Primary School. They played with fantastic sportsmanship, determination and teamwork throughout. Most importantly, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were excellent ambassadors for our school.

      We are incredibly proud of all the children for their enthusiasm, positive attitudes and willingness to embrace new experiences. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

      Llanrhidian School staff.

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    • School Blog Friday 18th September 2026

      Published 11/09/26

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      This week, we welcomed a special visitor from Estyn to our wonderful Caffi Cynefin. He was absolutely blown away by our pupils, praising their confidence, enthusiasm and the way they represented our school. We are incredibly proud of them all!

      Clwb Hwyl has also got off to a fantastic start. The children are having lots of fun, and there is still plenty of space available if your child would like to join.

      We are looking forward to welcoming families to our Pod Open Evening on Monday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

      This event gives pupils the opportunity to proudly show their parents and carers around the Pod, share their achievements and talk about the exciting activities they take part in. It is always wonderful to see children showcasing their learning and taking pride in their environment.

      We hope to see lots of families there and look forward to celebrating the fantastic work taking place in the Pod. 🌟

      It has been lovely to see our pupils settled, smiling and enjoying their learning. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more exciting news with you soon!

      Have a wonderful weekend! 🌟

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    • School Blog Friday 11th September 2026

      Published 04/09/26

      Dear Parents and Carers,

      We have had a wonderful first week back at school! The pupils have settled brilliantly and are absolutely loving their new topic, "Attenborough's Animals".

      Monday's STEM event was a huge success. It was fantastic to see pupils and parents working together to create such imaginative land, sea and air creatures. Some of the materials that mysteriously appeared from parents' pockets certainly helped to enhance the models! 😊 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event so memorable.

      This week, we also welcomed a visitor from the Local Authority. She was highly impressed by the pupils' positive attitudes towards learning and, in particular, the independence demonstrated across the school. It was wonderful to hear such positive feedback about our learners.

      Our ongoing focus on developing lifelong learning skills is clearly paying off. We are seeing growing resilience, thoughtful reflection and increasing confidence in learning right across the school. We are incredibly proud of the progress our pupils are making and look forward to an exciting term ahead.

      MCAS Attendance and Absence Reporting

      Thank you to everyone who has signed up to MCAS. We are delighted to see so many families using the app to stay connected with school.

      Through MCAS, you can now view your child's attendance record and report your child as sick, notify us of an absence, or request an authorised absence for a holiday. This has now replaced our previous online absence and holiday forms.

      Please note that when you submit an absence request through MCAS, you may receive a notification within the app confirming that your request has been approved for processing. This does not mean that the absence has been authorised. Absence requests are still reviewed by the school, and a separate email will be sent confirming whether the absence has been authorised or unauthorised.

      As a school, we place great importance on attendance, as regular attendance plays a key role in children's learning and wellbeing. Holiday absences will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances and where a pupil's attendance is above 95%. When requesting a holiday absence, please include your destination in the reason for absence section.

      As MCAS is a new service for both parents and staff, please bear with us while we continue to learn and develop our use of the system. We appreciate your patience and support during this transition.

      Thank you for your continued support in helping us ensure the best possible attendance for all pupils.

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    • School Blog Friday 4th September 2026

      Published 06/08/26

      Welcome Back!

      We hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with fun, laughter and special family memories. It has been fantastic to welcome everyone back, and the new school year has already got off to a great start with our exciting Launch Day activities.

      Over the summer holidays, our staff team has been working incredibly hard to enhance our learning environments and create even more opportunities for our children to thrive. We are delighted to unveil several new and exciting areas around the school, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

      One of our most exciting developments is our beautiful new Nursery classroom. This thoughtfully designed space has been purposefully created to support Early Years play and development, providing an engaging environment where our youngest learners can explore, imagine and build the foundations for future success. We cannot wait to see the wonderful adventures and learning journeys that will take place there this year.

          

      This week also saw the launch of our Autumn Term topic, "Attenborough's Animal Kingdom", and what a fantastic start it has been! The children were captivated by an inspiring performance from Bigfoot Drama Productions, who brought the remarkable life of Sir David Attenborough to life and helped us learn more about his passion for the natural world. The day sparked lots of curiosity and excitement about the incredible animals and habitats we will be exploring over the coming months.

      We would also like to say a huge thank you to Animal Cwtch, who truly wowed both children and staff with their amazing animal visitors. Our pupils had the unforgettable opportunity to meet and hold a variety of fascinating creatures. There were smiles, squeals of excitement and lots of brave faces as children got up close to the animals. We still can't believe just how squishy a snake was!

      As we continue our learning journey together, we would like to remind families about our Tea Time STEM Event next Monday. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and carers to join their children in school and work together on creative STEM challenges. We hope you can join us for an afternoon of exploration, problem-solving and fun.

      Over the past year, we have listened carefully to feedback from our families. As a result, we will be focusing on providing more memorable learning experiences and fun trips for our pupils, while reducing the number of school events we hold. Our aim is to make the events we do organise even more meaningful, enjoyable and well-planned for everyone involved.

      We are also excited to continue working closely with our Pont Rheni Parent Group. Their support and ideas help strengthen our school community and create the very best opportunities for our children. If you would like to share your thoughts or ideas, we encourage you to join their next meeting and get involved.

      At Llanrhidian Primary School, we believe the best outcomes happen when school and families work together. Thank you for your continued support as we look forward to another happy and successful year of learning.

      The Llanrhidian Primary School Team 🌟

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    • School Blog Friday 10th July 2026

      Published 10/07/26

      A Lovely Way to End the School Year

      We are delighted to share some wonderful news with our school community as we come to the end of another fantastic year.

      Miss Walters has welcomed her beautiful baby daughter, Delilah, into the world. Mother and baby are doing well, and we couldn't be happier for them.

      On behalf of everyone at Llanrhidian Primary School, we would like to send Miss Walters and her family our warmest congratulations and lots of love as they begin this exciting new chapter together.

      What a lovely way to end the school year – another little member joining the Team Llanrhidian family! 💕👶

      Congratulations, Miss Walters. We can't wait to meet baby Delilah.

      With love from Team Llanrhidian ❤️

       

      Thank You for a Fantastic Year

      As we reach the end of another successful school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our parents, families and friends for your continued support. Many of you go above and beyond to help our school community, enabling us to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils despite the financial pressures and budget challenges that all schools currently face.

      Llanrhidian Primary School is a truly unique place, and this year has been another year of growth, innovation and improvement. Working together, we have continued to develop exciting opportunities that enrich learning and help our children thrive.

      Over the past year, we have:

      • Developed Y Goedwig as an exciting outdoor learning environment.
      • Planned and progressed our innovative Estuary Education programme, making the most of our unique local environment.
      • Enhanced opportunities in STEM and Design Technology.
      • Expanded our sustainable learning activities, including growing our own vegetables and herbs to be used in the school caffi.
      • Established Pont Rhieni (Parent Bridge) to strengthen communication and collaboration between parents and staff.
      • Improved the quality and range of school trips and enrichment opportunities.
      • Introduced Stay and Play sessions for our Nursery families while we await official childcare registration.
      • Begun developing a dedicated, purpose-built area for Nursery learners.
      • Enhanced the learning environment in Pysgodyn, creating a larger space with more accessible resources for children.

      These are just some of the developments we have achieved together this year.

      Looking ahead, we are excited about the many plans already underway for next year. As we continue to review and refine our curriculum, listen carefully to your views, and respond to the ideas and aspirations of our pupils, we remain fully committed to maintaining the high standards that our school community expects and deserves.

      We would also like to wish our Year 6 pupils every success as they embark on the next stage of their educational journey. You have been wonderful ambassadors for Llanrhidian Primary School and we are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved. We look forward to hearing about your future successes.

      Finally, please note that we will be moving away from our current Instagram platform and will instead be using Seesaw to provide more personalised sharing of your child's learning. However, we will continue to post updates and celebrate school life through Journey of a Gower School. We would be grateful if you could follow and share this platform to help showcase the wonderful experiences, achievements and opportunities that make our school so special.

      Thank you once again for your support throughout the year. Have a wonderful summer break and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting year of learning, growth and adventure.

      Diolch yn fawr, and enjoy the summer! ☀️🌊📚

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    • School Blog Friday 10th July 2026

      Published 03/07/26

      Getting Ready for September! 🌟

      We have had another fantastic week at school as we begin getting excited for September! The children who will be moving to new pods next year had the opportunity to visit their new classes, meet their new teachers, and explore their new learning spaces. There was lots of excitement, curiosity, and smiling faces as the children began to imagine all the adventures and learning that await them next year.

      The feedback from the children was overwhelmingly positive, with many leaving their visits feeling confident, happy, and eager to get started. We are incredibly proud of how maturely and enthusiastically they embraced this important step in their school journey.

      A huge thank you to the parents who came along to visit the new classrooms and meet the teachers in Pod PryCop and Pod Pysgodyn. It was wonderful to welcome so many families into school and share this exciting transition with you. Your support plays such an important role in helping the children feel confident and prepared for the year ahead.

      September is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see what the next chapter brings! 📚✨🎉

      🌍 Mr Colourful's Journey to the Wonders of the World! 🌍

      On Monday, we are holding our 'Sharecase', where we will be celebrating all the fantastic work the children have completed during Mr Colourful's Journey to the Wonders of the World.

      We are looking forward to welcoming you all to this special event, where the children's creativity, learning and hard work will be on display. From famous landmarks to fascinating cultures, the children have travelled the globe through their learning and can't wait to share their discoveries with you.

      Forget Phileas Fogg's 80-day adventure! In just a few hours, you'll have the opportunity to travel around the world, visiting some of the most incredible wonders on Earth through the eyes of our talented learners.

      We can't wait to see you there and celebrate this amazing journey together! ✈️🗺️🌎✨

      Working Together to Share Your Child's Learning 📚✨

      You talked, and we listened.

      Many parents told us they would like more opportunities to see and celebrate their children's learning and progress throughout the year. As a result, we have reviewed and strengthened the ways we share your child's achievements with you.

      From next year, we will be holding two Sharecase events each year during the Spring and Summer terms, giving families regular opportunities to see the wonderful learning taking place across the school. We will continue to host an Open Pod event in the Autumn term, allowing parents and carers to spend time in their child's learning environment and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences in school.

      These events will complement the improvements we have already made to our reporting arrangements, including increasing parent meetings to one each term and continuing to provide a written report in the Summer term.

      We are also excited to introduce Seesaw, which will replace Instagram as our platform for sharing snapshots of your child's learning. Seesaw will provide a more secure and personalised way for families to stay connected with what their child is doing in school and celebrate their achievements throughout the year.

      Please look out for an email next Monday containing your Seesaw login details and information on how to get started.

      We are committed to strengthening the partnership between home and school and look forward to sharing even more of your children's amazing learning journeys with you throughout the year. 🌟🎉

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    • School Blog Friday 3rd July 2026

      Published 02/07/26
      What an Adventure! What an amazing week we have had at Llanrhidian Primary School! This week, our whole school packed our bags, waved goodbye to Gower, and headed off on an exciting adventure to Tenby. The trip gave our pupils the opportunity t
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    • School Blog Friday 26th June 2026

      Published 19/06/26
      What a Week! 🌦️✨ Despite everything Mother Nature decided to throw our way this week, we’ve had an incredibly successful few days here at school—and we couldn’t be prouder of the children! They have shown fantastic resilience, e
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