Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.8% (So close to the Swansea target!!)
Pod Pengwin - 94.1%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.6%
Pod PryCop - 94.6%
(Well done to Year 3 who are still in the lead with 95.8%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Half term has arrived and what a half term it has been! We are blown away by the success of our first 'North Gower Knees Up' and feel very lucky to have our school in such a supportive community, we are now onto planning our pupil kitchen. Diolch! However, we are not slowing down just yet... with sports day, a carnival and residential still to come there is plenty to keep us busy! Remember our dates are always at the bottom of the blog under 'Dates at a Glance' for your diary. (Keep checking as there are always new events eg whole school photos)
Booking forms for Early Bird Craft Club and Clwb Ceirios Summer 2024 are now open! Remember, Early Bird Craft Club has been re launched and pupils have already made some spectacular pieces that will be on display around the school! To book your spot in Early Bird Craft Club, click here. To book your spot in Clwb Ceirios, click here.
Bring a Raffle Prize Day - Friday July 5th 2024 -
On July 5th we are holding a non-school uniform day at the cost of one raffle prize per pupil. This is a bit of fun and a great way to get our prizes in for the Summer hampers.
We are collecting:-
- Sweets, biscuits, chocolates, wine, summer toys etc for hampers
- Bottles of champagne, liquor, spirits, vouchers, etc for stand alone prizes
If you know any local business who can help, please let them know that we will always "Instagram" a thank you. Thank you so much, as always, for your support.
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. "How do you know you are making progress in your learning?"
Pod Pengwin: "My teachers tell me and I feel happy"
Pod Pysgodyn: "I know by the success criteria and the marking label. Also I know by how I feel and when I look at my work I have a happy feeling inside of me."
Pod PryCop: "I know because when you look back at your older work, your latest one is better. You can see improvements in your handwriting and your skills and grammar. You don't get the same things wrong. Marking labels and your teacher tells you your next steps".
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Discuss the dangers of sharing images online and the consequences involved.
In today’s digital age, sharing pictures and videos online has become second nature for children and teenagers. As a parent or carer, you might wonder why your child is so eager to post their latest selfie or video. More importantly, you might be concerned about the potential risks involved and how you can ensure your child shares content safely.
For more information, please click here.
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
Half Term - Monday May 27th to Friday 31st May
INSET DAYS - June 3rd 2024, September 2nd and 3rd 2024, July 21st 2025.
Parent Workshop - 13th June at 3:30 - Supporting your child through transition.
School Photographs - 21st June 2024 (class photos)
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 brilliant half term break!
#TeamLlanrhidian