Dear Parents and Carers,
Our Attendance currently stands at 96.2% (Up from last week)
Pod Pengwin -97.7% (Up from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.5% (Up from last week)
Pod PryCop - 95.3% (Down from last week)
(Well done Rec still on 100%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
The end of another busy but fabulous week here in Llanrhdian! The children have settled into their new pods fantastically and are really enjoying the 'True Colours' topic. You should have by now received the Pod Project Overview (PPO), which will give you an idea of some of the brilliant learning that will take place over the next few months. September is a great time to think about what we would like to get out of the term ahead and the pupils have already started giving ideas of what they would like to learn and how we can improve our school. Our 'School Council' elections are about to take place and all pupil voice groups will be announced very soon. What the pupils say really does impact our school hugely and we really value their input; ensuring we are all 'the best we can be!'
It is wonderful to see all pupils wearing school uniform every day. It really does make us feel like one big team. Please can you make sure that all uniform and other belongings; coats, bags etc are labelled with your child's name so that we can ensure it all goes home to the right place. One of the best feelings as a teacher in Llanrhidian is in a whole school assembly looking out at the sea of blue.
Here are the headlines for this week:
Pod Open Evening - Wednesday October 18th 3.15 until 5.30 (No Clwb Hwyl) We are very excited to invite you to look around the pod with your child. We will be encouraging the children to talk about their learning, show you the resources (including digital) and give you a tour of their workshops. There will be an opportunities to chat to the teachers but this will be informal within the evening. We will also be asking you to complete an online survey during your visit. We look forward to seeing you!
Community Event "Marchnad Harvest" - Thursday 19th October @1.30 - 3.25: We will be exposing our pupils to the world of business and work by holding a community harvest market in our marquee. We hope to have a number of local stall holders attending, so if you know anyone interested in a free stall please share and ask them to get in touch. Likewise if you have had a clear out and want to have a table top sale, just let us know. In addition, each pod will be promoting and running their own stalls to sell something homegrown, homemade or free trade. We hope you can support your pod with donations. Each pod will send out more details soon. The marchnad will run from 1.30 until the end of the school day. If you do visit the market and wish to collect your child early to attend with you, we will accommodate. Just let a staff member know and we will bring your child to you. Caffi Cynefin will also be open for refreshments and we would be very grateful for cake donations for this day. Please bring your own bags. This will be a cash only event and please bring plenty of change.
Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6: There will be a disco in the marquee (run by Mr G); refreshments (hot dogs and cakes); fancy dress (pupils and adults) and lots of fun! Please let us know if you can help decorate the marquee! (Our volunteers last year were amazing!) If you can support the event with donations of cakes or treats to sell, we would be most grateful. Weather permitting - this will be an outside event.
Mrs Archard's Pattwrm yr Wythnos - Here are the Welsh patterns of the week. Please help you child by practising at home. Oes anifail anwes gyda ti? Oes, mae ci gyda fi or enw Rocky!/Nag oes, does dim anifail anwes gyda fi. Do you have any pets? Yes, I have a dog called Rocky!/No, I do not have any pets. Frill Hwyl - Or enw... Called...
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: It is important for parents to be aware of the apps and applications that their children are using. The Welsh Government has provided a brief description of each app, along with tips to help keep your child safe online. You can access the guides by clicking on the link provided here. These guides can also help parents and caregivers navigate difficult conversations with their children about sensitive online issues.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Glass tumblers for Caffi Cynefi
- Artificial or real house plants
- Natural objects - eg fossils, crystals, interesting drift wood
- Interesting ornaments, Unusual objects
- Old artefacts eg old phone, clock, etc
- Photo frames
- 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 13th September at 3:30 till 4:15. Clwb Hwyl is for pupils Year 1 to Year 6. For more information click here.
- Pod Open Evening - Wednesday October 18th 3.15 until 5.30 (No Clwb Hwyl)
- Wizards and Wonders Week - 23rd -27th October
- Marchnad Harvest - Thursday 19th October @1.30 - 3.25
- Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6
- Marchnad Nadolig & Santa's Grotto - Thursday 30th November @2.30-4.30
- Christmas Shows Pod Pili Pala, Pengwin and Pysgodyn Tuesday 5th Dec @10 and @2; Wednesday 6th Dec @10 and @2
- An Evening with Llanrhidian School Choir @Llanrhidian Church Tuesday 19th December @5pm
- Christmas Shows Pod PryCop Tuesday 12th Dec @1.30 and @5.30; Thursday 14th Dec @1.30 and @5.30
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Archard