Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

This Weeks Winners are - Blwyddyn Tri with 98.3%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn  Chwech with  97.8%

Attendance & Appointments Update

We continue to work closely with our Education Welfare Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality. Although whole‑school attendance has improved, we have recently seen an increase in children arriving late or being collected early.

While we understand that appointments are sometimes unavoidable, frequent lateness or early collections can affect learning and may raise concerns.

If we have concerns about your child’s attendance, we will request evidence of any appointments (such as hospital letters, digital confirmations or other proof).

Thank you for your support in helping your child make the most of their learning time. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn  Chwech with  100%

Attendance & Appointments Update

We continue to work closely with our Education Welfare Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality. Although whole‑school attendance has improved, we have recently seen an increase in children arriving late or being collected early.

While we understand that appointments are sometimes unavoidable, frequent lateness or early collections can affect learning and may raise concerns.

If we have concerns about your child’s attendance, we will request evidence of any appointments (such as hospital letters, digital confirmations or other proof).

Thank you for your support in helping your child make the most of their learning time. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn  Pump with  99%

Attendance & Appointments Update

We continue to work closely with our Education Welfare Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality. Although whole‑school attendance has improved, we have recently seen an increase in children arriving late or being collected early.

While we understand that appointments are sometimes unavoidable, frequent lateness or early collections can affect learning and may raise concerns.

If we have concerns about your child’s attendance, we will request evidence of any appointments (such as hospital letters, digital confirmations or other proof).

Thank you for your support in helping your child make the most of their learning time. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Pump with  99%

🌟 Attendance on the Up! 🌟

Our whole-school attendance has risen to 93%! This is a brilliant step in the right direction, and it’s all thanks to the continued support of our families, the hard work of our pupils, and the commitment of our staff.

Every day in school makes a difference. When children are here, they’re learning, connecting, and thriving and our rising attendance shows that we’re doing this together as a community.

Let’s keep this momentum going!
Together, we can make our attendance shine even brighter. 🌈💙

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Chwech with  97.2%

Working Together for Excellent Attendance 🤝📚

Regular attendance is vital for every child’s learning, progress, and wellbeing 📚✨. Throughout the school year, we carefully monitor attendance to ensure pupils can fully enjoy their learning, achieve their potential, and feel confident in school.

We kindly ask for your support in helping your child attend school regularly and arrive on time 🙏😊. By supporting each other, we can give every child the best chance to thrive and succeed 🌟.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Dau with 100 %

Working Together for Great Attendance 🤝📚

Attendance plays a crucial role in every child’s learning and wellbeing 📚✨. Throughout the school year, we monitor pupils’ attendance to make sure they are able to enjoy their learning, make progress, and feel confident in school. We kindly ask for your support in helping your child attend regularly and on time 🙏😊. By working together, we can give them the best possible opportunities to succeed 🌟.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Un & Dau with 100 %

🌟 Let’s Keep Striving for Excellent Attendance! 🌟

Our whole-school attendance currently stands at 92.7%. While this is a solid start to the term, it’s a little below our target of 95% — and we know our wonderful pupils and families can get us there!

Every day in school really does make a difference. Good attendance helps children build strong friendships, stay confident in their learning, and make the most of the exciting opportunities happening across our school.

⭐ Thank you to all families who support good routines and work hard to get children in on time each day — it truly matters.
💪 Let’s keep going! With everyone’s support, we’re confident we can reach (and even surpass!) our 95% target.

Together, we can make every day count!

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Dau with 97.7%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Chwech with 94.87%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Chwech with 94.96%

📢 Let’s Make Next Term Amazing!

We’re excited to start the new term and make every school day count! 🌟 When children are in school, they learn more, build friendships, and grow in confidence. Every day really does matter!

Together, we can aim high and keep attendance strong. Try to keep children home only when they’re truly unwell, plan appointments outside school hours, and book holidays during school breaks whenever possible. ✈️

Let’s work as a team to make next term our best yet – because every day counts! 💪🎯

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Autumn Term Winners are - Blwyddyn Chwech with 94.96%

📢 Let’s Boost Attendance Next Term!

Our attendance has dropped 📉 – and every school day matters!
Children learn more, make friends, and build confidence when they’re here. 🌟

How can we improve?
✅ Aim for 95% attendance or higher
✅ Only keep children home if they’re really unwell
✅ Plan appointments outside school hours
✅ Try your best to book holidays during school breaks ✈️

Every day counts – let’s make next term our best yet! 💪🎯

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Week's Winners - Blwyddyn Dau with 93.3% 

📉 Attendance Update – Let’s Bounce Back in 2026! 🎯

Our attendance has dipped a little lower again this week, mostly due to those pesky winter bugs 🤒. We know it’s that time of year when colds and sniffles spread quickly, so we’re sending lots of get well soon wishes to all our poorly children! 💐

As we head towards the New Year 🎆, let’s look forward to healthier days and work together to boost attendance again. ✅ Every day in school matters – for learning, friendships, and fun! 🏫✨

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Week's Winners - Blwyddyn Dau with 96.9 % 

🌟 Every Day Counts – Let’s Reach Our Goal Together!
We’re aiming high for great attendance because every day in school helps children learn, grow, and thrive 🌱.

Thank you for supporting us by making sure your child attends regularly and arrives on time ✅. Together, we can give every child the best start! 💙

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Week's Winners - Blwyddyn Pump with 98.5% 

🌟 Every Day Counts – Let’s Reach Our Goal Together!
We’re aiming high for great attendance because every day in school helps children learn, grow, and thrive 🌱.

Thank you for supporting us by making sure your child attends regularly and arrives on time ✅. Together, we can give every child the best start! 💙

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Week's Winners - Blwyddyn Pedwar with 100% 

📢 Attendance Matters – We Need Your Support!

Our school attendance is slipping away from our target 🎯. Every day in school counts ✅, and regular attendance helps children learn and thrive 🌱.

Please help by avoiding unnecessary absences 🚫 and making sure your child arrives on time.

Thank you for working with us to give every child the best start! 💙

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Week's Winners - Dosbarth Derbyn with 96% 

Attendance Concern – We Need Your Support

Our school attendance is slipping further from our target. Every day in school counts, and regular attendance helps children thrive.

Please support your child’s attendance by avoiding unnecessary absences and arriving on time. If you’re facing challenges, we’re here to help.

Thank you for working with us.

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Half Term  Winners – Dosbarth Chwech with 96.5%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners – Dosbarth Derbyn with 96%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners – Dosbarth Chwech with 97.3%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners – Dosbarth Derbyn with 98.3%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners -  Blwyddyn  Dau & Chwech with 100%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners -  Blwyddyn  Dau with 100%

Our whole School Attendance is 93.8%

Swansea targets 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners -  Blwyddyn  Dau with 99.2%

Swansea Target 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

Last Weeks Winners -  Blwyddyn Pump and Dau with 100%

Annwyl Parents and Carers,

Pupils have now completed their EPIC (Everybody Planning in Class) sessions, and teachers will soon be sharing the Pod Project Overviews with you. These will give you a glimpse into the exciting learning journeys ahead. As always, if you have anything you think would enhance our topic, please let us know.

We’d also love to welcome you to our Pod Open Evening on Monday 6th October. This is a great opportunity for you to explore your child’s workshops and let them proudly show you around. Our teachers will be available throughout the evening to chat and answer any questions you may have. The pods will be open from 3:40pm after pupils have been collected. 

Please take a moment to check out our ‘Dates at a Glance’ section below—we’ve added key dates including our Marchnad Harvest celebration and some early Christmas events!

Finally, a big thank you to Mrs Blackmore for her hard work in refreshing the Reception outdoor area after the recent weather. The new flowers look beautiful and help create a warm, welcoming space for everyone.

 ✨Mrs Gosney’s Corner: Growing Together at Home and School ✨

As a school, we are committed to teaching positive behaviours and supporting your children to meet our high expectations. Our inclusive learning environment has been created by adult behaviour that is both strong on boundaries and big on heart. We are delighted that the work we follow in school has been made accessible to families, and over the next few months we will be sharing some ideas in this blog. There will also monthly live events you can attend online. There will be an hour-long ‘Behaviour Bookclub’ session, hosted by Charlotte Clarke from When The Adults Change, online at 8:00pm on the last Thursday of each month. We will send this link to you as soon as it is available.  In addition you can buy a copy of ‘When The Parents Change, Everything Changes’ online here

Latest Fundraising Updates!

Thank You on behalf of the Llanrhidian Primary Success Trust! 

What's the buzz from the pupils this week? What do you love about about autumn?

Pod Pengwin: I love conkers!! We have been cleaning them out and we had to wear goggles.

Pod Pysgodyn: I love it when the leaves start falling and they get all crunchy but most of all, it is nearly time for the Monster Ball!

Pod Pry Cop: I love that it starts getting cold and I love the smell of pine cones!

Community Events & Key Dates

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Have a great weekend!

#TeamLlanrhidian

Swansea Target 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

2024 - 2025 Winners Were -  Blwyddyn Pump Now Chwech with 95.2%

Annwyl Parents and Carers,

Croeso Nol! A new school year has begun, and one of our favourite moments is seeing the children arrive full of excitement—ready to explore their new pods and dive into fresh learning adventures.

We are thrilled to reveal our autumn term topic: Unplugged. This theme will explore life before technology and encourage pupils to think about how we live away from screens. As always, pupils will be taking part in EPIC (Everybody Planning in Class) to help shape the direction of their learning. We can’t wait to see where their ideas take us! To kick things off, pupils enjoyed a fantastic launch day on Wednesday, filled with hands-on activities and creative thinking. You can catch a glimpse of the fun on our Instagram @Llanrhidian_Primary_School

We’re excited to announce a new Instagram account: Journey of a Gower School. This is a sister page to our main school account and will showcase the wonderful learning journey across our school. Please follow, like, and share—it's a great way to help promote our lovely school community which is crucial for our pupil numbers. 

Our new School Development Plan launched in July, and we are already making great progress. This year, we’re focusing on:

• Enhancing our learning environments—both indoors and outdoors (watch our for more information on our new 'Y Goedwig')
• Fostering independence in our learners
• Improving progress in number
• Establishing a consistent approach to behaviour, based on the principles of Ready, Respectful, and Safe.

To support this, Mrs Gosney will be sharing weekly tips on the blog, helping families connect with our school values and learning goals.

If you are interested in volunteering at the school, we’d love to hear from you! Please speak to Mrs Gosney in the school office for more information.

At Llanrhidian Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. We take pride in how confidently and calmly our children respond during regular fire drills, demonstrating their preparedness for emergency situations. But safety doesn’t end with evacuation — knowing how to re-enter the building swiftly and safely is just as important.

While lockdown procedures are often associated with external threats, they are more commonly triggered by nearby incidents such as fires or road accidents. That’s why we ensure our pupils are familiar with both evacuation and re-entry protocols, equipping them to respond appropriately to a range of scenarios. To maintain this high standard of readiness, we conduct these drills twice a year, in line with guidance from our local authority. Your child’s safety is always our top priority.

 ✨Mrs Gosney’s Corner: Growing Together at Home and School ✨

As a school, we are committed to teaching positive behaviours and supporting your children to meet our high expectations. Our inclusive learning environment has been created by adult behaviour that is both strong on boundaries and big on heart. We are delighted that the work we follow in school has been made accessible to families, and over the next few months we will be sharing some ideas in this blog. There will also monthly live events you can attend online. There will be an hour-long ‘Behaviour Bookclub’ session, hosted by Charlotte Clarke from When The Adults Change, online at 8:00pm on the last Thursday of each month. We will send this link to you as soon as it is available.  In addition you can buy a copy of ‘When The Parents Change, Everything Changes’ online here

Latest Fundraising Updates!

Thank You on behalf of the Llanrhidian Primary Success Trust! 

What's the buzz from the pupils this week? What do you love about a new school year?

Pod Pengwin: I feel excited because I love playing. I love going on the stage to sing and I love to wash and clean up.

Pod Pysgodyn: I love that we have new teachers, new stuff to do. The room is really different and I really like the new squishy seats in our pod!

Pod Pry Cop: Everything! Mr Morgan because he is really nice and kind and it is nice to have someone new. He has only just started but he really knows what he is doing! I love the new classrooms, I like the high tables and the new equipment we have. 

🎯 "Every Day Matters – and So Does Every Minute!"

At Llanrhidian Primary School, we’re proud of our pupils and all they achieve, but we know that great attendance and punctuality are the keys to even greater success.

Last year, our overall attendance was 93.6%, which sadly fell short of our school target of 96% and the Swansea target of 95%. We’re determined to do better this year, and we need your help!

Parents and carers, please support us by making sure your child:

• Attends school every day, unless absolutely necessary.
• Arrives on time, ready to learn and take part in the day’s activities.

Being late, even by a few minutes, can disrupt learning and make it harder for children to settle into their day. Every minute really does matter!

To keep things fun and motivating, we’ll continue our weekly Attendance Announcements, led by our brilliant Captain Attendance pupils. The children love celebrating their achievements and it’s a great way to build positive habits.

Let’s work together to reach our goal and make every day and every minute count.

Thank you for your continued support!

Community Events & Key Dates

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Have a great weekend!

#TeamLlanrhidian