Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.6% (down from last week)
Pod Pengwin - 94.3%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.6%
Pod PryCop - 94.3%
(Well done to Year 3 who are now in the lead with 95.9%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Another half term finished and hasn't it flown by? We have all loved getting our teeth into the new topic, 'Make do and Mend' and have lots more exciting plans for after half term!
Welcome back to Mrs Archard, we are all excited to see her back with the team! A huge thank you to Mrs Howells who has been in Pod Pry Cop holding the fort and keeping a continuity of learning.
Calling all local artists! 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'. This will be in our school hall which we hope the pupils will enjoy as well as our Caffi Cynefin customers new and old. 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 let us know. Also please share this.
We will be drawing the Easter raffle on March 22nd. Please support our raffle and if you know anyone who is willing to provide a larger "stand alone" prize, please let us know. We have a great following on instagram now, and can use this to say thank you to local businesses.
Please note that we have now set our final two INSET days which will be on April 8th and June 3rd. The school will be closed for pupils on these days.
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:
Did you know that 12% of young people in the UK are affected by cyberbullying? Cyberbullying, also known as online bullying, occurs when someone uses the internet to bully another person. According to the Cambridge dictionary, cyberbullying is defined as someone who uses the internet to harm or frighten another person, especially by sending them unpleasant messages. It's important to be aware of the negative impact cyberbullying can have on individuals and take steps to prevent it. Please click here to discover some useful tips that can assist in helping your child.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- 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
- 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 half term,
Mrs Caswell and #TeamLlanrhidian