School Blog Friday 24th April 2026

Our whole School Attendance is 93.1%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners are - Blwyddyn Un with 100 %

Annwyl Rhieni a Gofalwyr,

As we round off the week, it’s been a really good one across the school. We are now well into our new whole‑school topic, “Mr Colourful: International Man of Mystery ”, and the children are showing great curiosity and enthusiasm as they explore it.

Today, the children are taking part in a Planting Day, spending time outdoors planting and helping to make the school grounds look bright, cared for and welcoming. A big thank you to all our families for the generous donations of plants, soil, pots and other resources. Your support has made today possible and is very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone’s help, the school grounds will soon be bursting with colour, creating a lovely space for the children to enjoy throughout the year.

🎸 Rocksteady Band Lessons Coming Soon!

We’re excited to announce that Rocksteady Music School will be coming to Llanrhidian Primary School to deliver fun, inclusive band lessons for our pupils.

🗓️ Launch Day – Monday 11th May

Rocksteady will visit school for a whole‑school launch day, including assemblies and workshops. Enrolment letters will be sent home so families can decide if they would like to take part.

🎶 Weekly Lessons

Start date: Thursday 21st May
Day & time: Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm

Children learn to play real instruments in small bands. No previous musical experience is needed.

💷 Enrolment details

£44.68 per month
Enrolment and payment are directly with Rocksteady
Rolling monthly model with no long‑term commitment
First month is refundable
No minimum number of pupils required

We’re looking forward to welcoming Rocksteady and giving our children the chance to build confidence, teamwork and a love of music.

🎵 Let the music begin!

🏆 Ready, Steady, STEM! A Family Tea Time Challenge

Our school has been awarded Community Flagship School status for Swansea 🏆and to celebrate, we’re launching a brand‑new project all about family learning, teamwork and STEM (no screens required!).

You’re invited to our Tea Time STEM Event ☕🔧
A fun, hands‑on evening where parents and children work together to tackle a mystery STEM challenge. Expect problem‑solving, creativity, teamwork… and a competitive twist (yes, there will be judges 👀).

What to expect:

Work alongside your child on an exciting practical challenge
Families with more than one child can team up in the oldest child’s pod
Refreshments provided and a chance to share your ideas at the end

📅 Monday 18th May 2026
🕓 4:00–5:30pm

If you’d like to join us, please complete the form below.
We can’t wait to welcome you for a brilliant evening of learning and fun together! 😊

Tea Time STEM Event – Sign Up Here

🌟🏅 Sports Day – 10th June! 🏅🌟

We’re excited to announce that Sports Day will take place on 10th June! 🎉🎽
It’s always one of the highlights of our school year, and we can’t wait for a fun-filled day of teamwork, races, and school spirit! 💛💪

More details coming very soon — stay tuned! 👀📣

Pod Pili-Pengwin Updates

🌟 General Reminders

Reading - Reading books should be brought to school every Monday, so your child can read with a staff member.

Pod Pysgodyn Updates

🌟 General Reminders

Reading - Reading books should be brought in every Tuesday, so your child can be read with by an adult.

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Pod Pry Cop Updates

🌟 General Reminders

📅 Our exciting trip to the Gower Heritage Centre is next week!

Mrs Chafey’s Kinship will be going on Tuesday
Mr Morgan’s Kinship will be going on Wednesday

🥪 Pupils will need to remember to bring a packed lunch.

🪑 Mrs Chafey is looking to upcycle/reupholster two chairs in her workshop. If anyone is able to help before she has a go herself, please let her know!

✨📦 Amazon Wish List: Small Click, Big Impact!

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Pupil Question: If you had a magic seed, what would you want it to grow into?

Pengwin: ' A chocolate tree with lots of chocolate'

Pysgodyn: 'I would grow rugby balls and bikes'

Pry Cop: 'Tomatoes, because they are tasty'

Latest Fundraising Updates

Support Our School – Easy Fundraising & Abertawe Lotto

Did you know you can support Llanrhidian Primary School at no extra cost?

🎁 Easy Fundraising – Shop online with your favourite retailers and raise free donations for our school. It’s quick, easy, and makes a big difference! Join Here

🎟️ Abertawe Lotto – Buy a ticket and support us while being in with a chance to win cash prizes. Every ticket helps our school community grow. Buy Tickets Here

Thank you for your continued support!

Support for Families from the North Gower Food Hub

We wanted to share information about a brilliant local service that may help families during school holiday periods. The North Gower Food Hub offers up to 12 weeks of food support for households across most of the Gower. There’s no need for vouchers or social services referrals, and the team works with complete confidentiality.

Support is delivered directly to your home every Friday, or to school during term time if that’s easier for you.

If you feel your family could benefit from a little extra help, you can get in touch with the Food Hub here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northgowerfoodhub/
Website: https://northgowerfoodhub.wordpress.com/

Schools can also make a referral on your behalf (with your permission).

A small reminder: this service covers most of the Gower, except Gorseinon, Gowerton, Killay, West Cross and Mumbles, as these areas have their own food banks.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—support is there if you need it.

Schools Essentials Grant – Don’t Miss Out

The closing date to apply for the Schools Essentials Grant for the 2025–2026 academic year is 31 May 2026.

Families whose children are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) may be able to receive a grant to help with the cost of school uniform, shoes, PE kit, bags, stationery, IT equipment and more.

🔔 Important: Free School Meals eligibility is different from Universal Free School Meals in primary schools. Even if your child already receives a free lunch, you still need to apply.

Once FSM eligibility is confirmed, families can apply for the grant if their child is in Reception to Year 11, is eligible for FSM, is a Child Looked After, or is classed as No Recourse to Public Funds.

💷 Grant amounts:

£125 per eligible learner
£200 for learners in Year 7

➡️ Apply for Free School Meals:
Apply for free school meals – Swansea

➡️ Apply for the Schools Essentials Grant:
School Essentials Grant – Swansea

📧 Questions?
FSM: FreeSchoolMeals@swansea.gov.uk
Grant: schooluniformgrant@swansea.gov.uk