Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
95.6% (Down from last week)
Pod Pengwin -95.2% (Down from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 96.3% (Down from last week)
Pod PryCop - 95.3% (Down from last week)
(Well done Rec still in the lead with 97%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Our Christmas Fayre was a blast! Thank you to all those who supported us, we really appreciate how we can all come together as a community! This really is Cynefin, and it gives a sense of togetherness for our pupils that cannot be bought!
We raised much needed funds for our school yesterday, and this has never been so important. I am sure you saw the Welsh Autumn Budget Statement which outlined huge cuts to education. We will be feeling these cuts next year and we will be keeping you informed and updated.
Christmas Jumper and Bring a Raffle Prize Day is on December 8th. 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. (see below for more information)
Our booking system remains open for our 'Early Bird Craft Club' and 'Clwb Ceirios' for the spring term. Please ensure that the form is filled in and payment is made at least 7 days in advance. Please click here to book your slot. We are currently not making enough next half term to cover staffing costs. With your support this can all change and secure the club for another half term.
Here are the Christmas Term headlines:
Raffle Tickets - This year you are able to purchase Christmas Raffle Tickets by two means. Firstly we have sent home tickets which you can return with cash or a cheque. Secondly, you are able to purchase tickets via sQuid. The tickets will cost £1 each and if you pay by sQuid, we will complete the tickets for you, and send you confirmation. Every ticket sold raises vital money for pupil resources and every pupil benefits from your generosity. The raffle draw is Monday 18th December.
Raffle Prizes - Please help us with prizes. We will again be creating the famous "Mrs Blackmore's Hampers" as prizes. We will be holding a "Christmas Jumper and Bring a Raffle Prize Day" on Friday December 8th. Please send in a Christmassy items such as wine, chocolates, small gift, toiletries etc. We also need stand alone prizes, so if you know any business who would offer a voucher or prize, please let us know. We will always instagram a thank you, and are happy to add a tag if the business has one.
Christmas Show Tickets - We are delighted to be able to offer additional tickets for our shows. If you would like additional tickets, please contact the school office.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Many of us spend a considerable amount of time on devices with screens such as phones, laptops, and tablets. However, there are concerns that children might spend too much time on these devices, which can negatively impact their health and wellbeing. To learn more about this topic, please read the following article by clicking here.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Small Plastic Pots
- 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 13th September at 3:30 till 4:15. Clwb Hwyl is for pupils Year 1 to Year 6. For more information click here.
- Christmas Jumper and Bring a Raffle Prize Day December 8th
- Christmas Jumper and Bring a Raffle Prize Day December 8th
- 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
- Christmas Jumper & Dinner Day Thursday 21st December 2023
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December, Monday January 8th
Have a fabulous weekend
Mrs Caswell