Annwyl Parents and Carers,

 

Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at

94.7% (So close to the Swansea target!!)

Pod Pengwin - 94.2% 

Pod Pysgodyn - 95.2% 

Pod PryCop - 94.6% 

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

Swansea Target 95%

Llanrhidian Target 96%

 

We're back! The final half term of the summer with lots of exciting events still to come! As we enter this delightful time of year, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the tremendous progress our pupils have made. With the lovely weather, we are excited to embrace outdoor learning experiences that not only enhance our pupils' education but also allow them to enjoy the natural environment. This season is a wonderful time for reflection and anticipation as we look forward to the year ahead, filled with new challenges and achievements. Our approach to the curriculum of 'Learn, Understand, Apply' has been embraced fully by pupils and staff and is something we are very proud of. We are delighted at how far our learners have come and eagerly anticipate the many more milestones they will reach.

 

Keep an eye out for the summer raffle tickets which have been sent out in your child's bag! The raffle will be drawn at the end of the summer term. Our 'Bring a Raffle' and non school uniform day will be held on July 5th. As always, thank you for your support.

 

Mrs Parry and the school bank meet weekly to count and save the pennies! If you are interested in your child opening a school bank account, please contact the office for more information. 

 

Arrangements for Sports Day Wednesday 26th June 2 to 4pm (Gates open 1:45)

• Please let us know if you are not able to attend so we can supervise your child until the end of the school day. (Bus pupils will leave school normal time if parent not attending).
• If your child is being picked up by someone else please let office staff know.
• There will be no Clwb Hwyl on this day but there will be Clwb Ceirios. 
• Parents/relatives that do attend will be expected to supervise their own children to enable staff to run the races.
• Pili Pala pupils are invited back to the school for this event and supervised by parents.
• Gates will open at 1.45pm.  Bring a blanket and a picnic.
• We will be selling Tea/Coffee and cold drinks for £1.   
• Raffle tickets will be available @£1 each
• Families are welcome to enjoy the field space when not racing.
• Please be mindful gates will be open and pupils need to be supervised.
• Pupils should wear their sports day colours.  Please email the office if you are unsure.

 

What's the buzz from the pupils this week? "Cwestiwn yr Wythnos!" We ask pupils a weekly question in order to feed into our school improvement. Parents and carers can have a say by clicking here. "Which has been your favourite topic this year, why?"

 

Pod Pengwin: "I loved when we did Chinese writing. We had to write our name in Chinese. It was really fun."

Pod Pysgodyn: " I have enjoyed learning about Disney in Paris, Jesse Owens, The World War and litter picking. I also love doing football"

Pod PryCop: "I like 'Allez les Champions' because we have done a lot of sport and exercise. I find it really fun. I really enjoyed 'True Colours' because we did the Christmas show and I loved the adrenaline when I did it." 

 

Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: What are the risks of livestreaming and using video apps

Livestreaming allows broadcasting to an audience in real time. Viewers can comment, like, and "gift" the streamer. Children and teenagers are spending more time on livestreaming and video apps, which may involve risks. It's important to understand and address these risks to keep them safe. Please click on the link for more information.

 

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

Local Artwork for "Oriel Cynefin"
Craft materials
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 at 3:30 till 4:15. Clwb Hwyl is for pupils Year 1 to Year 6. For more information click here

INSET DAYS - September 2nd and 3rd 2024, July 21st 2025. 

Parent Workshop - 13th June at 3:30 - Supporting your child through transition.

Class Photographs - 21st June 2024 

Sports Day - June 26th 2024

Llanmorlais Carnival  - June 29th 2024

Pili-Pala Open Afternoon - July 1st 2024 @3.40pm 

Welcome to Reception meeting - July 2nd @3.40 - 5pm

Bring a Raffle Prize - 'Non School Uniform Day' - July 5th

Y6 transition week in Gowerton - July 8th - 11th 2024

Leavers Assembly - July 4th 2024 (Please note, there is no Plant Bach on this day)
Pod Pry Cop Residential - July 15th - July 19th 

Last Day of Term Friday 19th July 2024

 

Have a fabulous weekend! 

 

 #TeamLlanrhidian