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School Blog Friday 25th April 2024
Thu 25 Apr 2024Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.74%
Pod Pengwin - 94.3%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.6%
Pod PryCop - 94.5%
(Well done to Year 3 who are still in the lead with 95.7%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Our Oriel Cyenfin is flourishing! This week, the Pry Cop pupils have been working on a digital brochure for your to browse whilst having a cuppa and something delicious to eat. The art in the gallery displays the work of a range of local artists and we really believe we have something for everyone! To view our digital brochure, click here. If you are interested in purchasing any art work, please contact the office.
We have also gone digital with our feedback forms, if you have visited the caffi and have any comments about how the caffi is supporting the community or anything feedback at all, we would love to hear from you! Please access our feedback form here.
Best Night Out in Gower - Announcing the North Gower Knees Up event in just 4 weeks! Join us for a night of entertainment, prizes, and supporting our pupils our Pupils. Funds raised will go towards building a pupil kitchen, fostering culinary skills and community. Nimble Limbs band will provide live music. Thanks to our dedicated parents for securing auction and raffle prizes. Reserve your table now by clicking here.
What's the buzz from the pupils this week? We asked one pupil from each pod... "What do you like about your school?"
Pod Pengwin: In school, I love playing with blocks. In the orchard, I really like the tunnel and when you go in it you can turn all around. I love getting messy!! I really love playing catch with my friends. I like doing writing and colouring.
Pod Pysgodyn: This school has nice classrooms, it is a good school because it has lovely staff and nice pupils. My favourite thing to do in school is maths because I like learning about numbers. In Pysgodyn, you get to play with your friends, friends that you have been with since the first year of school.
Pod Pry Cop: I love my school! I love how friendly everyone is... really friendly! Learning is fun here, school learning is fun. My favourite subject is maths because it's challenging and when I was little Mrs Marchant called me a 'maths genius' and ever since, I have loved it. In Pry Cop you have responsibility, you need to look after everyone and work in the caffi. It's my first time having a job and I like serving people, talking to people and working.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Encourage your child to only accept friend requests or follow requests from people they know in real life. Online celebrities and influencers have millions of friends and followers, which can make it difficult for children and young people to recognise the potential risks associated with accepting friend requests. This playlist is designed to help you understand what online relationships entail, the potential dangers they pose, and the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. You will also learn about the importance of consent in online interactions, and how you can support your child to use technology in a way that promotes positive relationships both online and offline. 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.
- North Gower Knees Up @Oldwalls Friday May 17th
- INSET DAYS - June 3rd 2024
- Read2Relax Week - May 13th - May 17th
- Sports Day - June 26th
- Y6 Leavers Assembly - July 10th
- Pod Pry Cop Residential - July 15th - July 19th
Have a wonderful weekend.
#TeamLlanrhidian
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School Blog Friday 19th April 2024
Wed 17 Apr 2024Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.74%
Pod Pengwin - 94.3%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.6%
Pod PryCop - 94.5%
(Well done to Year 3 who are still in the lead with 95.7%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
With the sun peeking out from behind the clouds, we'd like to extend a heartfelt "diolch" to all who contributed plant donations this week. Your generosity has truly made a difference in brightening up our school environment.
It's been wonderful to see our school blossoming, quite literally, and to witness the joy on our pupils' faces as they engage with the outdoors during this dry spell. Providing opportunities for our learners to take ownership of their school is not only essential for fostering a sense of "Cynefin" and belonging but also aligns perfectly with our commitment to authentic learning here at Llanrhidian. By involving our pupils in caring for and beautifying our school grounds, we not only enhance the physical environment but also create invaluable learning experiences. These hands-on activities provide rich opportunities for exploration, discovery, and personal growth, all of which are central to our educational philosophy. Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort. Together, we are making our school a vibrant and nurturing place for all.
We're thrilled to inform you that our Pod Planning Overview for the upcoming topic 'Allez les Champions!' will be delivered to you next week via your child's pod. Following a fantastic launch day of activities last week, both pupils and staff have been eagerly planning for an enriching learning journey ahead.
The enthusiasm across the school is obvious as students look forward to delving into various aspects of the topic. From learning French to indulging in food tasting, exploring geographical features in comparison to Wales, and diving into the spirit of the 2024 Olympics, there's so much excitement in the air! We believe in the power of community collaboration, and your input is invaluable. If you possess any particular knowledge or skills that you believe could enhance our exploration of this theme, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your contributions will undoubtedly enrich the learning experience for all involved. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm as we embark on this exciting journey together. Merci!
Here are some key reminders
North Gower Knees Up We are thrilled to announce that our inaugural North Gower Knees Up event is just around the corner, happening in just 4 weeks! This promises to be an unforgettable evening, filled with entertainment, fantastic prizes, and most importantly, all in support of our pupils.
The funds raised during this event will be earmarked for an exciting initiative: the development of a pupil kitchen. This kitchen will serve as a hub for our children to learn the art of food preparation and cooking. Through this project, they will not only enhance their culinary skills but also contribute to Caffi Cynefin, fostering a sense of community and skill-building.
To add to the excitement, we're delighted to announce that the talented band Nimble Limbs will be gracing us with their presence, ensuring a night filled with great music and dancing.
Furthermore, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our dedicated group of parents who have worked tirelessly to secure an array of amazing auction and raffle prizes. Their commitment and effort truly make events like these possible.
If you haven't already, please take a moment to reserve your table for the event. You can now conveniently make payments through iPay, or alternatively, by sending cash to the school. (Kindly inform the office if you prefer to use iPay for payment processing).
Let's come together as a community to make this event a resounding success and support the bright futures of our pupils. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Discuss the potential consequences of engaging in online arguments or sharing hurtful comments. In this playlist, you will explore the concept of online hate speech, its underlying causes, and the emotional impact it has on individuals. You will also learn about some proactive measures that you can take if you or your children encounter any instances of hate speech online, as well as additional resources and guidance to assist you further. 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.
- North Gower Knees Up @Oldwalls Friday May 17th
- INSET DAYS - June 3rd 2024
- Read2Relax Week - May 13th - May 17th
- Sports Day - June 26th
- Y6 Leavers Assembly - July 10th
- Pod Pry Cop Residential - July 15th - July 19th
Have a wonderful weekend.
#TeamLlanrhidian
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School Blog Friday 12th April 2024
Thu 11 Apr 2024Annwyl Parents and Carers,
Our Whole School Attendance currently stands at
94.8% (Up)
Pod Pengwin - 94.4%
Pod Pysgodyn - 95.7%
Pod PryCop - 94.3%
(Well done to Year 3 who are still in the lead with 96%)
Swansea Target 95%
Llanrhidian Target 96%
Bonjour! We have hit the road running with our new topic "Allez les Champions!" With the Olympics being held in Paris this year, our topic offers such a wealth of authentic learning opportunities.
Authentic learning is key to our curriculum in Llanrhidian, and our new Oriel Cynefin is a perfect example of the pupils being exposed to the "real world!" Our older pupils will be using their digital skills to develop a web-page based resource to show case the art work which is available to view and purchase during Caffi Cynefin.
Our "New Early Bird Craft Club" is very popular with the pupils. Staff have planned topic linked crafts to develop their creative and collaborative skills. For just £30 per half term you can miss the morning traffic and drop your child off for the club. Click here for more information.
We are very keen to develop our new "Pupil Kitchen" (Yet to have a proper name) and all fundraising will be focused on this over the next term. If you know of any businesses who can offer a donation, a raffle prize or would like to attend our North Gower Knees Up then please link us up. Together we can minimise the financial cuts and continue to give our wonderful pupils the curriculum they deserve.
Here are some key reminders:
North Gower Knees Up! Bookings are coming in and this promises to be a great night! Thank you so much for your support. If you want to sit with your friends, it is easier for one of you to book on behalf of everyone. Don't worry they can still pay separately. We can book tables for up to 10 people. If you need to amend a booking - just email us and we can delete your previous one. We will take the last booking as the one you want so we will not delete until you have re-booked or have informed us to. This is a new venture for us, so any questions, please email the office. If this is successful, it could be the start of more fun events. All money raised will go towards improving our kitchen facilities for Caffi Cynefin. To book a table for this event, click here.
Planting Week: April 15th to April 19th - To prepare for the upcoming summer on our beautiful grounds, we will be having our annual planting week on the 15th April to the 19th April . We would be grateful if you could donate any plants, pots or compost ready for this fun event.
Mr G's Internet Safety Tip of the Week: Create a List of Approved Websites. It is important to set up internet filters at home to prevent children from accessing age-inappropriate content on their devices. This can be achieved by creating a list of approved websites for your children. Fortunately, the four major internet service providers in the UK - BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media - offer free parental controls that can be activated at any time. These providers have collaborated to produce video guides to assist you in downloading and setting up the controls provided by your internet service provider. To access the video guides, 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.
- Llanrhidian Fundraising Event @Oldwalls Friday May 17th
- INSET DAYS - June 3rd 2024
- Read2Relax Week - May 13th - May 17th
- Sports Day - June 26th
- Y6 Leavers Assembly - July 10th
- Pod Pry Cop Residential - July 15th - July 19th
Have a wonderful weekend.
#TeamLlanrhidian