Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.5% (So close to the Swansea target!!)
Pod Pengwin - 94%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.3%
Pod PryCop - 94.3%
(Well done to Year 3 who are still in the lead with 95.4%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude for your unwavering support and enthusiasm during our recent sports day. It was truly a spectacular event, surpassed only by the wonderful weather that graced us on the day. Laughter and fun filled the air as our pupils engaged in various activities, and I must extend a huge thank you to Gower Dough for their delicious pizzas and provision of the much-needed portaloos. Special praise goes to our talented pupils who delivered a beautiful performance during the opening ceremony – we are immensely proud of each and every one of them.
As we approach the end of the academic year, preparations for September are well underway. We are excited to share some upcoming changes to our staff line up:
Pod Pili Pala and Pod Pengwins: These pods will be merging, maintaining our dedicated team of Mrs Marchant, Miss Walters, Mrs Blackmore, Mrs Rees, and Miss Harris. I am delighted to announce that Miss Jones will also be joining the team in the mornings.
Pod Pysgodyn: Mr Goremano, Mr DeKerkhove (replacing Mrs Chafey), and Mrs Parry will be the dedicated staff for this pod.
Pod Pry Cop: Mrs Archard, Mr Dowsett, and Mr Lisk, who is embarking on his salaried PGCE journey, will form the staff team for this pod.
In the upcoming year, we are placing a strong emphasis on reading interventions, with Miss Jones leading these sessions in the afternoons.
Mrs Gosney will be taking on the role of Office Manager and Family Engagement Officer, succeeding the exceptional Mrs Whitehead and Mrs Froom. Our safeguarding officers for the school will be Mrs Caswell, Mrs Archard, Mrs Marchant, and Mrs Gosney, ensuring the safety and well-being of all our pupils.
As we approach the end of term, please stay updated by regularly checking your emails and the "dates at a glance" section in our blog for important information and upcoming events.
Thank you once again for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Take a look at our updated school prospectus for 2024-2025 by clicking here.
Llanmorlais Carnival - Saturday 29th June! We will be proudly displaying our lovely artwork, singing, and playing the drums! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talents and hard work of our pupils. We look forward to seeing you all there and making this event a memorable experience! If your child is taking part in this exciting day, please be at the carnival for 2pm so we can e ready for showtime!
Open Day at Pod Pili-Pala - Monday 1st July at 3:40 pm - You are invited to our Pod Pili-Pala open day on Monday, 1st July at 3:40 pm. This event is for parents of children turning 3 considering Llanrhidian Primary School. Come explore our facilities, meet our staff, and learn about the educational experiences we offer. Confirm your attendance by contacting our office. We look forward to showcasing the learning opportunities at Llanrhidian Primary School.
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. "What did you enjoy most about Sport's Day?"
Pod Pengwin: "It was really brilliant and it was lovely. I really enjoyed the singing because everybody had a beautiful voice and I have a good talent. Did you see I won lots of stickers?"
Pod Pysgodyn: "Well I enjoyed that everybody had fun on Sport's Day - well everybody had loads of fun races. They were really excited!! My favourite race was the egg and spoon race because everybody kept losing their eggs and they were cracking and it was literally hilarious."
Pod PryCop: " I enjoyed getting to do lots of different things like playing on the inflatable games and having lots of lovely drinks. My favourite race was the sprint because I almost didn't come last!"
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week- New WhatsApp “Secret Codes” Should Be a Safety Concern for Parents.
The privacy enhancements in WhatsApp may benefit many users, but they pose potential risks for younger children and teens. Introducing Secret Codes to hide locked chats could make it difficult for parents to monitor their children's conversations and ensure their safety on the platform. Parents have relied on being able to quickly review their children's chat lists to identify any potentially harmful or inappropriate conversations. Implementing Secret Codes may significantly diminish parents' visibility into their child's WhatsApp interactions. Although WhatsApp allows users to hide or display locked chats in the main chat list, this additional layer of secrecy may raise concerns about children engaging in private conversations that parents are unaware of. 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
INSET DAYS - September 2nd and 3rd 2024, July 21st 2025.
Llanmorlais Carnival - June 29th 2024
Pili-Pala Open Afternoon - July 1st 2024 @ 3.40pm
Welcome to Reception meeting - July 2nd @ 3.40 - 5pm
Pod Pry Cop Residential Parent meeting - July 3rd @ 3:30pm
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