LLANRHIDIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Inspiring our learners to be the best they can be!
School Blog Friday 18th September 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week, we welcomed a special visitor from Estyn to our wonderful Caffi Cynefin. He was absolutely blown away by our pupils, praising their confidence, enthusiasm and the way they represented our school. We are incredibly proud of them all!
Clwb Hwyl has also got off to a fantastic start. The children are having lots of fun, and there is still plenty of space available if your child would like to join.
We are looking forward to welcoming families to our Pod Open Evening on Monday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
This event gives pupils the opportunity to proudly show their parents and carers around the Pod, share their achievements and talk about the exciting activities they take part in. It is always wonderful to see children showcasing their learning and taking pride in their environment.
We hope to see lots of families there and look forward to celebrating the fantastic work taking place in the Pod. 🌟
It has been lovely to see our pupils settled, smiling and enjoying their learning. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more exciting news with you soon!
Have a wonderful weekend! 🌟
School Events
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Pod Pili-Pala Updates
👟🏃♀️ PE Reminder for Pili-Pala Pupils 🏃♂️👟
📢 Please can all Pili-Pala pupils wear trainers to school on Fridays for their PE sessions. 🏃♀️⚽🏃♂️
👟 Trainers help the children to take part safely, comfortably and confidently in all PE activities.
Pod Pengwin Updates
Pod Pysgodyn Updates
🌟 New Updates 🌟
🏠 Home Learning
Our Home Learning page is now up and running! It includes a range of activities, resources and links to support learning at home. Login details for White Rose Infinity will be sent home with your child today. Paper copies can be provided upon request. Further login details for additional educational platforms will be shared with families shortly.
🎨 Clwb Hwyl
There are still places available in some of our after-school clubs. If you would like your child to attend, please complete the registration form below:
🔗 Clwb Hwyl Autumn Term Form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4aY60UTbRg
📌 Pod Reminders
• 📚 Bring reading books to school every day.
• 🐶 Complete the Hallie Reading Dog consent form if you have not already done so: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5MpbMgS78Q
• 🌿 Keep a pair of wellies in school for Outdoor Learning.
• 🏃 Ensure PE kits are in school for Friday afternoons.
• 💰 Savings Bank money should be brought in on Thursdays.
• 📸 Check Seesaw regularly for photographs, learning updates and celebrations.
• ♻️ Donations of clean cardboard tubes, cereal boxes and other recyclable materials are always appreciated.
• 🌊 Have a look at our Gower Explorers Amazon Wish List if you would like to support our outdoor learning adventures.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another exciting few weeks of learning in Pod Pysgodyn! 😊
Pod Pry Cop Updates
🚨 Reminder: There are still outstanding payments on iPay. Please ensure these are paid before our trip on Tuesday. 💳✅
🏠 Home Learning Update
Please visit our Pod Page: 📚 https://www.llanrhidian.swansea.sch.uk/home-learning-expectations
We will use this page to keep you updated with home learning tasks. Pupils will be set:
🔢 White Rose Maths (fortnightly)
✏️ Spelling practice
📖 Reading
🌶️ Chilli challenges
⏱️ Times table practice
Attendance Matters
Improving attendance is a key priority this year. Our Education Welfare Officer (EWO) is working with us to support families and help improve attendance. If you need support, please get in touch.
Please also ensure children arrive on time, as lateness can mean missing important learning.
Thank you for helping every child attend regularly and be ready to learn. 🌟
School Essentials Grant Now Open
As we look ahead to the new school year, many families will be thinking about the cost of school uniforms and equipment.
The School Essentials Grant is now open and may be able to help eligible families with children from Reception to Year 11 with the cost of uniforms, shoes, PE kit and other school essentials.
Even if your child receives Universal Primary Free School Meals, you will still need to check your eligibility and apply separately for the grant.
Find out more and apply here:
