LLANRHIDIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Inspiring our learners to be the best they can be!
School Blog Friday 8th May 2026
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Our whole School Attendance is 93.3%
Swansea targets 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Last Weeks Winners are - Blwyddyn Derbyn with 98.7%
Annwyl Rhieni a Gofalwyr,
We hope you have all enjoyed the four‑day week. The lovely sunshine has meant we have been able to spend lots of time outside, making the most of our wonderful school field. The children have been busy practising for our upcoming School Sports Day, taking part in running races, hurdling, and the always‑popular egg‑and‑spoon races. There has been plenty of energy, laughter, and determination as everyone gives it their best go.
This week, pupils have also been developing and applying a wide range of Design and Technology skills. We have seen an amazing variety of creations, including cars, balloon‑powered vehicles, boats, and even helicopters! In Pod Pry Cop, excitement has been high as children experimented with battery‑powered cars, testing what works best and improving their designs.
Mr Colourful is getting ever closer to building his dream vehicle, ready to travel the world and explore its many wonders, and the children have loved helping him along the way with their creative ideas and problem‑solving skills.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to our Teatime STEM event on Monday 18th May. It will be a great opportunity for children to share their learning, show off their fantastic creations, and enjoy some hands‑on activities together. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!
🎸 Rocksteady Band Lessons
Rocksteady Music School is coming to Llanrhidian Primary!
Launch day: Monday 11th May (assemblies & workshops – enrolment letters sent home)
Weekly lessons: Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm from 21st May
Pupils play real instruments in small bands – no experience needed.
Cost: £44.68 per month, paid directly to Rocksteady
Rolling monthly, no long‑term commitment, first month refundable.
🧠 Emotional Regulation Parent Workshop
Tuesday 2nd June | 3:40–4:40pm
Led by Luke from CAMHS, this workshop will share practical strategies to support children’s emotional wellbeing.
☕ Refreshments provided
👧 Childcare available
Please let the school office know if you’d like to attend.
🔥🌿 Health & Wellbeing Extravaganza
Starting Friday 5th June
A six‑week outdoor cooking project led by Aaron Ring, with pupils and parents cooking together around the firepit.
🕒 Friday afternoons (school day)
👨👩👧👦 5 families only – first come, first served
📧 Booking form has been emailed
🏆 Ready, Steady, STEM! Tea Time Event
Monday 18th May 2026 | 4:00–5:30pm
A fun family STEM challenge celebrating our Community Flagship School status. Families work together on a hands‑on challenge. Refreshments provided.
📩 Please sign up using the form.
Tea Time STEM Event – Sign Up Here
🌟 Sports Day – 10th June
Sports Day will take place on 10th June – more details coming soon!
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.
Rock and Fossil week. In Pod Pengwin and Pili Pala we are fascinated by rocks, stones, shells and fossils. Due to high demand during Show and Tell, we have decided to have a 'Rocks that rock week' and the children can bring a prized stone to share with the class throughout the week. Please can you label your child's rock. To keep rocks safe, please do not send in any diamonds or gold.
Pod Pysgodyn Updates
🌟 General Reminders
Plastic Bottles -
We’re getting ready to start an exciting Design and Technology project in class and we’d really appreciate your help. For this project, the children will need an empty plastic 500ml bottle.
If you have one at home, please could you send it in with your child over the next few days. Bottles should be clean, empty and with the lid if possible.
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
✅ Please check your iPay account for any outstanding residential payments.
Year 6
📅 The Leavers’ Assembly date has now been added to the school calendar.
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Pupil Question: What is your favourite vehicle and why?
Pengwin: 'A tractor because I can tow my cows in a trailer. They are very strong'.
Pysgodyn: 'I would love to drive a Lamborgini, they are fast and make powerful noise when you rev them'.
Pry Cop: 'A glass-bottomed boat would be cool because you could sit in it and see any fish under the sea and you wouldn't even get wet'
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
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
