Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.4% (down from last week)
Pod Pengwin - 94.1%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.4%
Pod PryCop - 94%
(Well done to Year 3 who are now in the lead with 96%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
This will be a busy half term as we head towards Easter, so please ensure you share dates with your family members.
Exciting news! We have been successful in a small bid to develop a school kitchen. This will be used to support our Caffi Cynefin, but what we really want to do is build a fully functioning kitchen to support pupil cooking skills at the top end of the school. We have some amazing ideas, but we need to expand our facilities. Can you help? We will need a kitchen designer, fitter, cupboards, white goods etc. We will have a limited budget, but the investment will be well worth it for both pupils and our community! Please get in touch if you can help.
Parent volunteers - with less and less staff, our pupils would really benefit from a "army" of volunteers to help with events and in school activities. If you have skills, time and want to support us, please let us know. (This does not need to be a regular commitment, as we understand that you are all busy.) We will need to send you a volunteer form and obtain references, but would be grateful for your support. Click here to complete a volunteer form.
Next Monday and Tuesday, we have parents meetings. Would anyone be able to volunteer to sell take away tea and coffee and cold drinks from "Siop Cierios" on this evening? Get in touch if you can help.
We are continuing to develop a local art gallery in our school hall to be viewed in Caffi Cynefin. If you have any framed artwork you would like to sell, display or donate please let us know! We would love to celebrate your work in our new 'Oriel Cynefin' which translates as 'Cynefin Gallery'. Not only will this lift the environment, but it will also inspire our pupils. We have an original Gareth Thomas Painting (not for sale) as a start for "Oriel Cynefin". If you can help us make this a success, please get in touch. A huge thank you to those who have already contributed.
Early Bird Club - A massive thank you to everyone who supports this provision. Unfortunately we are still not drawing in enough funds to pay for the staff. We are unable to subsidise this in any way from the school budget. We are determined to make this work. Our options are that either more families use it, or we will have to increase the charges. We have listened to how important this is to you, and we will continue to welcome your ideas. We will keep you fully informed. If you could support us, please complete the Spring 2 Booking Form.
Here are the headlines this term:
Parent Evening 26th and 27th February - You should have received a link to book your time slot. This will be an opportunity for you to speak to a member of the pod staff about your child's progress. Please can we ask that you stick to the allocated time so other parents are not kept waiting. Any issues with booking, please email the office.
St David's Eisteddfod & Marchnad Dydd Gwyl Dewi March 1st - We will be holding our traditional "fun" Eisteddfod with all the pupils in the morning. Here are the competitions they can enter from home.
Leek Olympics - This year we are going all out and hosting the 'Leek Olympics'. We know how much you all love our Heaviest Leek competition, but why limit the fun to just one category?
There are 4 categories you can enter in:
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Heaviest Leek
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Longest Leek
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Smallest Leek
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Best Dressed Leek
One leek can only enter one category, however, you may enter each category with a different leek. Please clearly label your leeks with your child's name and category.
Design a Welsh Sports Kit - We are starting a new competition this year and would love for your children to get involved. We want to encourage our pupils to design a sports kit for their favourite sport. Sewing, sketching, painting, natural resources... the creative world is your oyster! All entries need to be in by the morning of Friday March 1st 2024. Please can pupils arrive in school dressed in Welsh costumes or red tops ready for our celebration morning assembly.
In the afternoon, from 1.30pm, we will hold a marchnad in the marquee and a special Caffi Cynefin will be open. If you are able to attend, you are welcome to collect your child to visit the stalls. If not you can send your child in with up to £2 to spend. Each pod will be having their own stall and each pod will be letting you know how you can help. We will update you with more information nearer the time.
Red Nose Day 2024 - This year Red Nose Day in on March 15th. We are asking all children to wear red on this day. We will also be collecting non perishable food items for 'Matthew's House'. If you can support this cause in any way we will be very grateful.
Easter Eggstravaganza Event - We are very excited to be holding our Easter Eggtravaganza on Thursday 21st March and are praying for a dry day. If you are able to help out with any Easter cakes, cookies, soft drinks etc, please send them in.
Here are the details:-
- 1.30pm gates and Caffi Cynefin will open. There will also be take out drinks sold from Siop Cierios. (Please note only the front gate by bus bay will be opened for safeguarding reasons)
- 2.00 - Easter Bonnet Parade begins - The route for this will be dependent on the weather, but don't worry you will all get to see your child parade in their lovey bonnet.
After the parade the pupils will return to their pods. If you would like to collect them at this point just stand in the usual pick up place and the teachers will see you. This is an opportunity for parents and community to come together for a chat and a catch up, so please feel free to use our outside benches and enjoy the occasion.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Think before you post
Many people behave differently online than they do in person. The anonymity and invisibility of the large audience make them feel protected by their screens. This can be a positive thing, as some people may feel more confident to open up and be themselves. However, some people misuse social networks to shame and hurt others. It's important to remember that the digital world is the real world with real consequences. So, before you hit send, always ask yourself the following questions: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary? Please click the link to find out 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"
- 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 will commence Wednesday 9th Jan at 3:30 till 4:15. Clwb Hwyl is for pupils Year 1 to Year 6. For more information click here.
- Parent Evening 26th and 27th February
- Marchnad Dydd Gwyl Dewi March 1st Click here
- Individual School Photos March 8th
- Red Nose Day March 15th
- Easter Eggstravaganza Day Thursday March 21st
- Easter Raffle Assembly Friday March 22nd
- INSET DAYS - April 8th and June 3rd 2024
- More Dates Coming Soon
Have a fabulous weekend
Mrs Caswell and #TeamLlanrhidian