Annwyl Parents and Carers,

 

Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at

94.9% (up from last week) 

Pod Pengwin -94.5% 

Pod Pysgodyn - 95.5% 

Pod PryCop - 94.7% 

(Well done to Year 3 who are now in the lead with 95.8%)

Swansea Target 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

 

What a blustery and grey week!  And the road works have been rather a challenge. A huge thank you to all those parents who are supportive and "upbeat" when they see us under pressure.  As the head I am so grateful for the community that always comes together when things are difficult.  Big thanks to the staff too who go above and beyond their roles to keep our pupils safe and learning.  

 

Welsh Government visited our Caffi this week and were impressed with our pupils skills' and dedication to their work.  Thank you to the parents and community members who turned up to support too.   We are so very proud of our "World of Work" and as we say in Llanrhidian "Education is so serious, it has to be fun!" 

 

The new Spring 2 booking forms are now out for Early Bird Club and Clwb Cierios.  Thanks to those who have already booked and paid.  Click here for the links. 

 

Easter will be here before we know it and we will be running our traditional Easter raffle. Please could you support his with a small easter egg, item, wine or gift for the hampers.   We will hold a special raffle draw on the last day of term.  

 

With more and more budget cuts to education, we will be facing an even harder year from April.  We are reaching out to local businesses for sponsorship support.  This month a local firm sponsored us a new sports kit - thank you so much!   We also need support to pay for the marquee, more kits, resources for outdoor learning, replacement of broken giant polydron; and lots more.  If you know a local business who might be able to support us, please put them in touch. 

 

Here are the headlines this term.

 

Parent Evening  26th and 27th February - You should have received a link to book your time slot.  This will be an opportunity for you to speak to a member of the pod staff about your child's progress.  Please can we ask that you stick to the allocated time so other parents are not kept waiting.   Any issues with booking, please email the office. 

 

Marchnad Dydd Gwyl Dewi March 1st - We are planning for a St David's day market on the afternoon of March 1st.  Please can pupils arrive in school dressed in Welsh costumes or red tops ready for our celebration morning assembly.  In the afternoon, from 1.30pm, we will hold a market in the marquee and a special Caffi Cynefin will be open.  If you are able to attend, you are welcome to collect your child to visit the stalls.  If not you can send your child in with up to £2 to spend.    Each pod will be having their own stall and each pod will be letting you know how you can help.   We will update you with more information nearer the time.  

 

 

Easter Eggstravaganza Event - We are very excited to be holding our  Easter Eggtravaganza  on Thursday 21^st March and  are  praying for a dry day.  If you are able to help out with any Easter cakes, cookies, soft drinks etc, please send them in. 

Here are the details:-

• 1.30pm gates and Caffi Cynefin will open. There will also be take out drinks  sold from Siop Cierios.  (Please note only the front gate by bus bay will be opened for safeguarding reasons)
• 2.00 - Easter Bonnet Parade begins  - The route for this will be dependent on the weather, but don't worry you will  all get to see your child parade in their lovey bonnet. 

After the parade the pupils will return to their pods.  If you would like to collect them at this point just stand in the usual pick up place and the teachers will see you.   This is an opportunity for parents and community to come together for a chat and a catch up, so please feel free to use our outside benches and enjoy the occasion.    

 

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Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating.  Can you help?  We currently need:-

• Small Plastic Pots
• Shelves
• Hamper baskets
• Artificial or real house plants
• Natural objects - eg fossils, crystals, interesting drift wood
• Interesting ornaments, Unusual objects 
• Old artefacts eg old phone, clock,  etc
• Shelves for walls
• Cut logs for seats
• Slices of log for displays
• Bark chippings for paths
• Good quality board games, packs of cards 

 

Dates at a Glance: 

• Caffi Cynefin every Thursday 9am to 11.30am for more information click here.
• Plant Bach Llanrhidian Toddler Group every Thursday 1.30-3pm for more information click here. 
• Clwb Hwyl will commence Wednesday 9th Jan at 3:30 till 4:15. Clwb Hwyl is for pupils Year 1 to Year 6. For more information click here.
• Parent Evening  26th and 27th February 
• Marchnad Dydd Gwyl Dewi March 1st Click here
• Easter Eggstravaganza Day Thursday March 21st
• Easter Raffle Assembly Friday March 22nd
• INSET DAYS -   TBC
• More Dates Coming Soon!