LLANRHIDIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
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School Blog Friday 3rd July 2026
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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 to make wonderful memories, try new experiences and, most importantly, have lots of fun with their friends.
At Dinosaur Park Tenby, the children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the attractions, with the Doughnut waterslide proving to be a firm favourite amongst many of our adventurous pupils! There were smiles, laughter and plenty of excitement throughout the day.
Our second stop at Heatherton World of Activities was equally fantastic. From adventure activities to friendly competition, there was something for everyone. The Bumper Boats were undoubtedly one of the highlights, with children and staff alike enjoying the chance to make a splash!
We were incredibly proud of all our pupils throughout the trip. They demonstrated excellent behaviour, showed kindness and consideration towards others, and represented our school wonderfully.
A huge thank you to all the staff who helped make the trip such a success and to our families for their continued support. It was a week filled with fun, laughter and unforgettable memories that we are sure the children will be talking about for a long time to come!
Well done everyone – what a fantastic week! 🌟🦕🚤🎉
📅 Reminder: School Closed on Monday 6th July for Staff Training
A quick reminder to all families that Monday is an INSET Day, which means Llanrhidian Primary School will be closed to all pupils.
⭐ Year 6 families: Please note that the transition programme at Gowerton Comprehensive School will continue as planned.
📚Help Us Shape Home Learning
We're reviewing and redesigning our approach to home learning at Llanrhidian Primary School and we'd love your input!
Our aim is to create an approach that:
🌟 Encourages a love of learning
🏡 Fits realistically into family life
🤝 Reflects the needs of our school community
Every family is different, so we're starting with a fresh perspective and want to hear what works best for you. Your views will help us create a home learning approach that is meaningful, manageable and enjoyable for all.
Please click the link here!
🌍 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.
💦 Mr Lisk's Water Challenge! 💦
Get ready for some splash-tastic fun!
This event will take place on Wednesday 15th July between 10am-12pm.
Mr Lisk is challenging the whole school to take part in an exciting Water Challenge in our House Teams.
❤️💚💙 Wear your House Colours and show your team spirit as you compete for house points and Water Challenge glory!
🌊 The Challenge
Can you make it around the obstacle course without dropping a single drop of water?
Work together, tackle the obstacles, and see which house can transport the most water to the finish line. It will take teamwork, determination and a little bit of luck to become the Mr Lisk's Water Challenge Champions! 🏆
✅ What You Need
- Clothes that you are happy to get wet in
- A towel
- A change of clothes for afterwards
Get ready to laugh, get soaked, and have lots of fun!
Who will rise to Mr Lisk's Water Challenge and lead their house to victory? 💦🏅🌈
🔬 Save the Date! Family STEM Event Returns! 🚀
Our last Family STEM Event was a huge success, with families working together to build famous landmarks from around the world. The creativity and teamwork on display were amazing!
We're excited to announce that our next Family STEM Event will take place on:
📅 Monday 7th September
🕒 After school
What will the challenge be this time? We're keeping it a surprise for now, but we promise another evening of fun, creativity and problem-solving for the whole family.
If you would like to take part, please complete the form linked here: Tea Time STEM Project - Autumn Term – Fill in form
We hope to see you there! 💡✨
#FamilySTEM #JourneyOfAGowerSchool
Pod Pili-Pala Updates
🎉 Pod Parties & Mr Colourful World Day – Friday 10th July 🌍
Friday 10th July is set to be a day of fun! Children will enjoy our Pod Parties, with Disco Dan joining us for music, dancing and plenty of party fun. 🕺💃
It's also our Mr Colourful World Dress-Up Day! Children can come dressed in clothing inspired by a country or as if they're heading off on holiday. 🌎✈️
🎟️ Summer Raffle: We'd be very grateful for any small raffle prize donations to support our fundraising efforts.
We can't wait for a colourful day of celebration and fun! 🌟
Pod Pengwin Updates
🎉 Pod Parties & Mr Colourful World Day – Friday 10th July 🌍
Friday 10th July is set to be a day of fun! Children will enjoy our Pod Parties, with Disco Dan joining us for music, dancing and plenty of party fun. 🕺💃
It's also our Mr Colourful World Dress-Up Day! Children can come dressed in clothing inspired by a country or as if they're heading off on holiday. 🌎✈️
🎟️ Summer Raffle: We'd be very grateful for any small raffle prize donations to support our fundraising efforts.
We can't wait for a colourful day of celebration and fun! 🌟
Pod Pysgodyn Updates
✨ 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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Pod Pry Cop Updates
🕷️ Pod Pry Cop Parent Information Session
We would like to invite all Pod Pry Cop parents and carers to join us for an information session on Monday 7th July at 3:30pm.
This will be an opportunity to meet the Pod Pry Cop team, learn about routines and expectations for the year ahead, and find out how you can support your child's learning journey.
📅 Date: Monday 7th July
🕞 Time: 3:30pm
🕷️ Pod: Pod Pry Cop
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing an exciting glimpse of the year ahead! 💙
Llanrhidian Primary School
Pupil Question: What was the best part of the school trip?
Pod Pengwin: I went to Dinosaur Land and I knew lots about dinosaurs and Wes who was talking to us on the tour thought I was a paleontologist.
Pod Pysgodyn: I went to the Dinosaur park and I went on the doughnut water slide. It was brilliant.
Pod Pry-Cop: I went to Heatherton and I loved the Bumper Boats. I crashed into lots of my friends.
Mrs Blackmore: Looking at the children having so much fun and I loved all the rides.
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Attendance Matters
Latest Fundraising
🎟️ Summer Raffle Tickets
If you would like any additional tickets, please let the school office know. Any unwanted raffle tickets can be returned to school.
Amazing family raffle prizes to be won, including:
• Heatherton Family Pass
• Clyne Farm Muddy Assault Course Family Experience
• Plantasia Tropical Zoo Family Pass
• National Showcaves Centre for Wales Family Ticket
🎉 Enter our raffle for your chance to win one of these fantastic family adventures!
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 – North Gower Food Hub
We would like to make you aware of the North Gower Food Hub, which offers support to families in our community. We understand that school holiday periods can place additional financial pressure on some households, particularly those with children who receive free school meals.
The North Gower Food Hub provides food support for up to 12 weeks to families across most of the Gower area (excluding Gorseinon, Gowerton, Killay, West Cross and Mumbles, which have their own services). No vouchers or referrals from social services are required to access this support.
Deliveries are made every Friday morning directly to families’ homes. During term time, deliveries can also be arranged to school if this is preferred and agreed. Please note that the service is not a drop-in; it operates confidentially, and deliveries are made discreetly without identifiable packaging or vehicles.
For further information, please visit:
If you feel this service may be of benefit to your family, we encourage you to explore the information provided or get in touch with the Food Hub directly.
