Annwyl Rhieni a Gofalwyr,

🌍 We are a School of Sanctuary! 🌍

We are delighted to share that Llanrhidian Primary School has been officially recognised as a School of Sanctuary.

Our recent visitors praised our “thoughtful and values-led approach” and our commitment to inclusion, kindness, and belonging—even before the need arises. 💙

A huge well done to our pupils, staff, and community for embracing these values every day. Together, we’re building a school where everyone feels safe, welcome, and valued. ✨ A special thanks to Mrs Chafey for being our School of Sanctuary lead and the School Council for presenting to our special visitors.

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We are really looking forward to Sports Day next week and have everything crossed that it will be a sunny day.

This is an extremely busy term so please keep an eye on the school calendar and blog. Diolch yn fawr.

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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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🌟 Sports Day – 10th June

We are looking forward to celebrating Sports Day with you! 🎉

• Gates open: 1:10pm ⏰
• Opening ceremony: 1:30pm 🎈

Pili Pala drop-off: Orchard gate from 1:10pm 🍎 (Miss Harris and Mrs Parry will be there to welcome them 👋)

After the opening:

• Pry Cop dismissed by the hall wall 🧱
• Pysgodyn dismissed by the office yard 🏫
• Pili-Pala & Pengwin races first 🏃, followed by Pry Cop & Pysgodyn

Once Pod Pili-Pengwin have finished their races, they will return to the pod and be dismissed from there. 

If you can’t attend, please inform the office or your child’s teacher 📩

Refreshments:

• Pink Hut ☕
• Gower Dough Co 🍕
  (Cash recommended 💷)

Please note:

• Children should bring only essential items (no book bags) 🎒🚫
• Ensure children are dressed for the weather 🌦️

We look forward to a lovely afternoon together! 😊

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

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

🎟️ 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.

👕 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! ✨