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School Blog Friday 27th October 2023
Thu 26 Oct 2023Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Attendance currently stands at 95.1% (Up from last week)
Pod Pengwin -95.4% (Up from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.9% (Down from last week)
Pod PryCop - 94.7% (Up from last week)
(Well done Rec still in the lead with 97%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
On Wednesday we had our 18th Monster Ball, and I have to say that every year it has got better and better. Thank you so much for supporting this "fun filled" event. We raised invaluable funds, but I can assure you its purpose is about ensuring all out pupils have a special traditional event that brings our whole school community together. Thank you for making such an effort with costumes, and thank you to our amazing volunteers who made our marquee so special. We really do not know what we would do without it!
It will be the Christmas Fayre next month, and if you can help out with donations of cakes, treat or can help us set up please let us know. We would also appreciate some help to run a refreshment stall if you are able, as it did get a little hectic (in a good way) last night.
As you know we hold a free Santa's grotto and will make sure every pupil receives a small gift from the big man himself. Once again a huge thank you to Andrew Hole from Oldwalls who will be sponsoring us by providing the gifts. We have listened to you and will be attempting a booking system this year, we will send you details after half term.
Thank you for an amazing Autumn 1 - we hope you have enjoyed it as much as us. The staff here really do go above and beyond. This is a very special school with committed staff, amazing pupils, supportive governors, and wonderful parents! Thank you for being part of #TeamLlanrhidian!
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Marchnad Nadolig Tursday November 30th. Market Stalls and Santa's Grotto 2.30 - 4.30 - With your help this is going to be a great community event. Pupils can be collected from 2.30, or at usual time. The school bus will run as normal. The market will include:-
- A free Santa's grotto to all our primary school pupils and their younger siblings.
- A parent and pupil refreshment stalls - Please let me know if you can set up and run this stall or can send in Christmassy cakes, treats etc for the stall.
- Christmas Market Stalls - We still have some room if you would like to hold your own table top stall. Please let us know. We do not charge for the stall, so please spread the word.
- Mrs Blackmore's Christmas Kitchen - Turkey and Stuffing Rolls (Veggie & Vegan Option Available)
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: We know how important it is to keep children safe online. That's why Hwb have made helpful guides, giving you a detailed overview of apps and games, including their age rating and key terminology. They also point out any potential risks that each app may pose and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to enable parental controls and safety settings. The guides can help start conversations with your kids about sensitive issues. Please click here for the guides.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Christmas Decorations and volunteers for the event
- 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.
- Parent Workshop; managing anger - November 15th (Your child can attend clwb hwyl)
- Marchnad Nadolig & Santa's Grotto - Thursday 30th November @2.30-4.30
- 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
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December, Monday January 8th
Have a fabulous weekend, and we look forward to and amazing Autumn 2!
Mrs Caswell
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School Blog Friday 20th October 2023
Thu 19 Oct 2023Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Attendance currently stands at 95.1% (Up from last week)
Pod Pengwin -95.1% (Up from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 96.1% (Down from last week)
Pod PryCop - 94.2% (Down from last week)
(Well done Rec still in the lead with 97%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
It was great to see so many of you at the school "open evening" this week. Thank you so much for attending. I loved to see the pupils being so proud of their achievements and sharing these with you. We hope you liked their books and saw the vibrant and creative way in which your children are presenting their work. Every learner is different, and because of this, no two books are the same. We are so proud of them.
Your feedback via the questionnaire has been invaluable, and although we love to hear all the positive thoughts (and thank you for those, they really do give the staff a boost) we also discuss all the comments made that could improve the school. And whilst we can never please everyone, we really do try our best to deliver an innovative and progressive curriculum that prepares your child for life.
One common thread was more school trips. We will certainly do our very best to increase this but our dilemma is always asking parents for more money. Whilst some parents want more, there are always some who want less, so we endeavour to strike a balance.
If you were unable to attend but would like to complete the questionnaire please click here. It will remain open until the 27th October.
Our first marchnad of the year went brilliantly! Thank you all so much for supporting, this traditional event is so special to us all. These events are what our pupils remember, and in the words of one little pengwin "I love harvest its the best day ever!"
Thank you for supporting Clwb Ceirios and Early Bird Craft Club. As you know these have to generate enough income to cover the costs, so your contribution really does keep these going. Please make sure you always pay the half term before. sQuid is available and we will also accept cash or cheques. Again, it great when you make suggestions to improve our systems so just let us know.
Next week we will sadly be saying 'Hwyl Fawr a Pob Lwc' to Mrs Newington. Mrs Newington has been an extremely important part of Team Llanrhidian but we are excited for her to start new adventures in Brunei. All of Team Llanrhidian would like to use this opportunity to say good luck and thank you for everything you have done here. You will certainly be missed by us all.
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Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6: There will be a disco in the marquee (run by Mr G); refreshments (hot dogs and cakes); fancy dress (pupils and adults) and lots of fun! Please let us know if you can help decorate the marquee! (Our volunteers last year were amazing!) If you can support the event with donations of cakes or treats to sell, we would be most grateful. Weather permitting - this will be an outside event.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Living in the digital age means giving out personal information in exchange for goods and services. It's important to consider online privacy for you and your children. This playlist looks at how we share our private information online and how to protect yourself and your family. Click here for the playlist.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Monster Ball Decorations and volunteers
- Artificial or real house plants
- Natural objects - eg fossils, crystals, interesting drift wood
- Interesting ornaments, Unusual objects
- Old artefacts eg old phone, clock, etc
- Photo frames
- 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.
- Wizards and Wonders Week - 23rd -27th October
- Parent Workshop; managing anger - November 15th (Your child can attend clwb hwyl)
- Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6
- Marchnad Nadolig & Santa's Grotto - Thursday 30th November @2.30-4.30
- 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
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December, Monday January 8th
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Caswell
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School Blog Friday 13th October
Thu 12 Oct 2023Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Attendance currently stands at 95.1% (Up from last week)
Pod Pengwin -94.61% (Up from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 96.5% (Up from last week)
Pod PryCop - 94.2% (Up from last week)
(Well done Rec still in the lead with 96.8%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Shwmae! A huge diolch yn fawr to our families who use our "drop off" zone in the mornings. Our health and safety inspection went very well. They felt our drop off was well managed by staff and parents. Diolch a da iawn to all those that support keeping our pupils safe at drop off and pick up. One recommendation is that, where possible, pupils are to get out of cars on the pavement side of the car, especially so close to the busy road. Diolch pawb!
Next week is a very exciting week! We have our 'Marchnad Harvest' on Thursday 19th of October and our Caffi will be open all day. Please join us for a cuppa and something to eat. We are really seeing our pupils grow in confidence and gain real life skills through this experience. Any donations of cakes for the caffi would be wonderful as we're hoping that we will be nice and busy! Our extended caffi does mean that next Thursday afternoon we will not be running our usual 'Plant Bach Llanrhidian'. However, all of our families are welcome to join us in the caffi, we'd love to see you all. If you have any home grown, homemade or organic goods to donate to your pod, we will be very grateful and will include these on our pod stalls. We will also be collecting for our good friends in Matthew's House. Any donations can be brought in before the marchnad or on the day. It is also not too late to sign up for a table top stall, the more the merrier! Just contact the school office if you would like to join us. We will open our school gates at 1:30pm. If you would like to collect your child early to visit the marchnad together then please see a member of staff outside your usual pick up place, (outside their pod). Any pupils who are not able to be collected, will visit the marchnad with a member of staff. Please also remember this is a cash only event so bring lots of change!
We will also be joined by a teacher from Zambia next week! Martin will be working with pupils from Pod Pry Cop to think about our how we can reduce and reuse plastic. We will make sure to keep you updated with lots of pictures on our instagram page.
Also happening next week is our Pod Open Evening. This is on Wednesday October 18th from 3.15 until 5.30pm. Please note, there will not be clwb hwyl on this evening. We are very excited to invite you to look around the pod with your child. We will be encouraging the children to talk about their learning, show you the resources (including digital) and give you a tour of their workshops. There will be an opportunity to chat to the teachers but this will be informal within the evening. We will also be asking you to complete an online survey during your visit. We look forward to seeing you!
Here are the headlines for this week:
Clwb Ceirios - Our Clwb Ceirios (Click here for more information) is going well, and we are so grateful to the staff who run this provision for working parents. Thank you also to those parents who are supporting this venture. We have now released the Autumn 2 booking form. if you want to book your child in you must complete this and pay before half term. As always without enough bookings we are unable to offer this provision. Please click here to access the Autumn 2 Booking Form.
Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6: There will be a disco in the marquee (run by Mr G); refreshments (hot dogs and cakes); fancy dress (pupils and adults) and lots of fun! Please let us know if you can help decorate the marquee! (Our volunteers last year were amazing!) If you can support the event with donations of cakes or treats to sell, we would be most grateful. Weather permitting - this will be an outside event.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Living in the digital age can feel like a trade-off. Many online services require our personal information in exchange for goods and services. It is important to consider the implications of online privacy for yourself and your children. Have you ever wondered how many websites you have shared your personal information with? Do you use the same passwords for all your accounts? Is your home Wi-Fi password-protected and unique?
This playlist explores the ways we share personal and private information online. You will learn about the potential risks and how you can help your children take control of their online privacy and personal information. Please click here to access the playlist.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Monster Ball Decorations and volunteers
- Artificial or real house plants
- Natural objects - eg fossils, crystals, interesting drift wood
- Interesting ornaments, Unusual objects
- Old artefacts eg old phone, clock, etc
- Photo frames
- 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.
- Pod Open Evening - Wednesday October 18th 3.15 until 5.30 (No Clwb Hwyl)
- Wizards and Wonders Week - 23rd -27th October
- Marchnad Harvest - Thursday 19th October @1.30 - 3.25
- Parent Workshop; managing anger - November 15th (Your child can attend clwb hwyl)
- Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6
- Marchnad Nadolig & Santa's Grotto - Thursday 30th November @2.30-4.30
- 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
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December, Monday January 8th
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Archard
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School Blog Friday 6th October 2023
Thu 05 Oct 2023Dear Parents and Carers,
Our Attendance currently stands at 94.5% (Down from last week)
Pod Pengwin -94.32% (Down from last week)
Pod Pysgodyn - 96% (Upfrom last week)
Pod PryCop - 93.2% (Down from last week)
(Well done Rec still in the lead with 97%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Thank you to everyone who uses our "drop off zone" I know it really helps with parking and time keeping. Next week we have a Health & Safety Inspection from the local authority, and traffic control will be part of this. I hope we can show them how well and safe we run it so just remember to switch off your engines; let the pupils get out of the vehicle "school side" if possible and do not attempt to move if there are any pupils walking past.
We are preparing for our Marchnad Harvest in all pods (See more information below). We are also collecting
for our good friends at Matthew's House. Matthew's House are in need of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and warm clothing items (hats, gloves, socks, etc). Our harvest collection is open already and children can start bringing in any of these items when they would like. Alternatively, we will be holding a Matthew's House 'drop off' point in our Marchnard Harvest. If you pop along to our Marchnard, please bring with you a spare tin or non-perishable item to add to our donations.
Next week, we are really excited to be welcoming Martin, a teacher from Zambia! Martin will be working with the pupils in Pod Pry Cop, thinking about how to reduce single use plastic. Martin will be with us for a week and we are looking forward to showing him our wonderful school.
Our Early Bird Craft Club is unfortunately making a significant loss. For more information click here. It is a very cheap form of morning childcare, but we are at risk of losing it due to it not generating enough money. We will be discussing this in governors later in the term, so if you are able to support us to keep it going, then please complete this form.
Remember to share this blog with members of your family so they can enjoy our community events too. For example our Caffi Cynefin is still open every Thursday and our pupils need customers to develop their "World of Work" skills.
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SHWMAE DAY! On Friday 13th of October we will be celebrating SHWMAE day! Driegiau would like everyone to wear red to school on this day. Diolch yn fawr!
Clwb Ceirios - Our Clwb Ceirios (Click here for more information) is going well, and we are so grateful to the staff who run this provision for working parents. Thank you also to those parents who are supporting this venture. We have now released the Autumn 2 booking form. if you want to book your child in you must complete this and pay before half term. As always without enough bookings we are unable to offer this provision. Please click here to access the Autumn 2 Booking Form.
Pod Open Evening - Wednesday October 18th 3.15 until 5.30 (No Clwb Hwyl) We are very excited to invite you to look around the pod with your child. We will be encouraging the children to talk about their learning, show you the resources (including digital) and give you a tour of their workshops. There will be an opportunities to chat to the teachers but this will be informal within the evening. We will also be asking you to complete an online survey during your visit. We look forward to seeing you!
Community Event "Marchnad Harvest" - Thursday 19th October @1.30 - 3.25: We will be exposing our pupils to the world of business and work by holding a community harvest market in our marquee. We hope to have a number of local stall holders attending, so if you know anyone interested in a free stall please share and ask them to get in touch. Likewise if you have had a clear out and want to have a table top sale, just let us know. In addition, each pod will be promoting and running their own stalls to sell something homegrown, homemade or free trade. We hope you can support your pod with donations. Each pod will send out more details soon. The marchnad will run from 1.30 until the end of the school day. If you do visit the market and wish to collect your child early to attend with you, we will accommodate. Just let a staff member know and we will bring your child to you. Caffi Cynefin will also be open for refreshments and we would be very grateful for cake donations for this day. Please bring your own bags. This will be a cash only event and please bring plenty of change.
Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6: There will be a disco in the marquee (run by Mr G); refreshments (hot dogs and cakes); fancy dress (pupils and adults) and lots of fun! Please let us know if you can help decorate the marquee! (Our volunteers last year were amazing!) If you can support the event with donations of cakes or treats to sell, we would be most grateful. Weather permitting - this will be an outside event.
Mrs Archard's Pattwrm yr Wythnos - Here are the Welsh patterns of the week. Please help you child by practising at home. Beth ydy dy hoff bwnc? Fy hoff bwyd ydy...What is your favourite subject? My favourite subject is... Frill Hwyl - achos O dro i dro! From time to time!
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: It's crucial for children to be aware of online privacy and safety as they start exploring the digital world through multiplayer games, educational apps, or online searches. Parents can help their kids understand what information is safe to share and what's not. With proper guidance and general rules, children can have fun and learn a lot while staying safe online. Please click here for more information.
Premises Plea - We are always looking to make our environment welcoming, curious, interesting and stimulating. Can you help? We currently need:-
- Monster Ball Decorations and volunteers
- Artificial or real house plants
- Natural objects - eg fossils, crystals, interesting drift wood
- Interesting ornaments, Unusual objects
- Old artefacts eg old phone, clock, etc
- Photo frames
- 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:
- Shwmae Day Friday October 13th
- 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.
- Worries Workshop for Parents - Wednesday 4th October (3:30 until 4:15 in Mrs Chafey's room)
- Pod Open Evening - Wednesday October 18th 3.15 until 5.30 (No Clwb Hwyl)
- Wizards and Wonders Week - 23rd -27th October
- Marchnad Harvest - Thursday 19th October @1.30 - 3.25
- Monster Ball - Wednesday 25th October (No Clwb Hwyl) @4.30 til 6
- Marchnad Nadolig & Santa's Grotto - Thursday 30th November @2.30-4.30
- 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
- INSET DAYS - Friday 22nd December, Monday January 8th
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Caswell