Annwyl Rhieni a Gofalwyr,

Thank you very much for attending our Sports Day on Wednesday. It was truly wonderful to see so many of you there, enjoying such a positive and supportive atmosphere 😊

We were incredibly fortunate once again with the weather—this marks the 22nd consecutive year of sunshine for Sports Day at Llanrhidian! ☀️ We feel very lucky to be able to rely on such fantastic conditions for this special event.

The children were absolutely fantastic throughout the day 👏 They took part with great enthusiasm, demonstrated excellent teamwork 🤝, and showed true sportsmanship in every event. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them 🌟

A huge thank you to The Pink Hut 🍓, whose strawberries and chocolate were such a hit, they completely sold out! We are also very grateful to The Gower Dough Company 🍕, not only for their delicious pizzas, but also for generously providing the VIP toilets and a tent ⛺ to give pupils some shelter during the day.

We hope all the children thoroughly enjoyed the inflatable assault course and the penalty shootout ⚽they certainly added to the fun and excitement of the occasion!

Thank you again for your continued support ❤️ Events like this simply would not be the same without you.

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🎉 Whole-School Trip – Monday 29th June! 🎉

We’re excited to share our whole-school trip plans:

🎯 Years 4–6: Heatherton (£26.85)
🦖 Nursery–Year 3: Dinosaur Park, Tenby (£18.35)

⭐ Pysgodyn pupils can choose Heatherton — just let us know!
👨‍👩‍👧 Nursery parents welcome to join (extra cost will apply).

💻 Book via iPay 
🥪 Free packed lunch? Order by 15th June

⏰ Return approx. 4:00pm (no buses – collection needed)
🌈 After School Club available until 5:30pm

🏫 School stays open for non-attendees

We can’t wait for a fun-filled day! 🎈 Thank you for your support 💛

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📸 Class Photos Update – Thursday 18th June

Roz and Kirsty will be visiting on Thursday 18th June to take class photos in the field (weather permitting). 🌿 These will be available to purchase alongside the grid photos.

The grid photos were introduced by Roz and Kirsty across all schools to help reduce disruption to learning, be more inclusive for pupils, and keep costs down for families. 💛

We’re pleased to share that Roz and Kirsty have listened to your feedback and will also be taking new class photographs. 👏

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. 🙏

If you do not wish for your child to be included, please let the school office know before Wednesday 17th June. ✉️

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📅 End of Year Progress Meetings 📚

We are always keen to listen to parents and respond where we can 😊 Following conversations with families, we have added dates to the diary for parents to book an end of year progress meeting with their child’s teacher. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

These meetings are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their achievements this year 🌟, and raise any questions or concerns you may have.

🗓️ Meetings will take place on:

• Monday 15th June
• Monday 22nd June
• Tuesday 30th June

📧 Please check your emails for booking information and available dates.

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Come and Visit Pod Pili-Pala! 🦋

Is your child turning 3 soon? We’d love to welcome you to come and see our Pod Pili-Pala!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly visit where you and your child can explore our nurturing environment, meet our staff, and get a feel for what we offer.

📅 Wednesday 1st July
🕑 2:00pm

Please feel free to bring your child along—we’d love to meet them too!

We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what makes Pod Pili-Pala a special place to learn and grow. ✨

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✨ Meet the Pod Pysgodyn Team – Parent Visit Invitation ✨

We would like to invite parents and families of pupils who will be joining Pod Pysgodyn from September 2026 to visit us in school on Thursday 9th July at 3:30pm.

This will be a lovely opportunity to meet the Pod Team, explore the learning environment, and find out more about life in Pod Pysgodyn.

Many of you will already know Miss Jones, who continues to be a valued part of the pod. We are also very pleased to welcome Mrs Beck, who will be joining the team while Miss Walters is on maternity leave.

We look forward to welcoming you into school and sharing our wonderful environment with you. 😊

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🌍 Summer Raffle & Mr Colourful World Dress-Up Day – Friday 10th July

We’re excited to share some upcoming events and activities happening at school!

👕 What to Wear
Children can come dressed as:

• Clothes inspired by a country (sports kits, traditional dress, or colours of a flag)
• 🏖️ Holiday outfits – shorts, summer dresses, sunglasses, sun hats
• 🧳 Travellers – backpacks, cameras, neck pillows, passport lanyards

Simple rule:
“Dress from a country or as if you’re going on holiday!”

🎟️ Raffle Prize Donations
We would be very grateful if families could donate a small raffle prize to support our fundraising.

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Year 6 Transition to Gowerton 🎒

Our Year 6 pupils will visit Gowerton School from 6th–9th July for their transition days 📅. They’ll experience lessons 📚, meet staff and pupils 👋, and take part in a range of activities, including a special performance 🎭 and a Welsh singing event 🎶.

We’re excited for them to begin this next step in their journey! ✨