Dear Parent/Carer,

Water Leak

I would like to thank all parents, carers and families affected for your patience during the time of the water leak in the school car park.  I’m aware that having to close Dragonflies was disruptive and I’m grateful for your co-operation.  Welsh Water returned to school yesterday to fix the leak they hadn’t managed to fix on Wednesday and we believe that the problem is now sorted.  We will let you know in good time if you need to bring your canoes to school!

Chinese New Year – Sunday 22^nd January

We wish all who are celebrating, a Happy Chinese New Year for Sunday – we hope that you have a wonderful celebration as you welcome in The Year of the Rabbit.  Here is a link to a story read by Mrs Williams all about Chinese New Year https://lakeside-primary-school-cardiff.primarysite.media/media/chinese-new-year-story-1 which can also be found on the school website.  A big thank you to Mrs Thomas and the children for decorating our Lakeside Half Aker Wood with New Year greetings and tangerines.  Please see the attached photos.

Industrial Action

I know that some of you have enquired about the published strike days for teachers.  As a reminder, the dates are: Wednesday 1^st February, Tuesday 14^th February, Wednesday 15^th March and Thursday 16^th March.  As yet, unfortunately, we have no information regarding the impact of the strikes and are waiting for guidance from the Local Authority.  As soon as we have any information, we will let you know.  Thank you.

NSPCC Number Day – Thursday 2^nd February

Number Day actually falls on Friday 3^rd February but as that is an Inset Day, we will mark Number Day on the Thursday instead.  As usual, pupils and staff are invited to come to school wearing something with numbers on it, and we will be collecting on the gate for the NSPCC.  Thank you.

Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 7^th February

This week the Digital Learners pupil group have launched two competitions to go alongside Safer Internet Day.  One is to write a poem linked to this year’s Safer Internet Day theme, title "My Life Online"; the second competition is to create an animation about experiences online.  Work for the animation competition will take place in school.  There will be a 50p charge for each competition entry, and all money raised will be donated to Childline.  The deadline for entries is Internet Safety Day – 7^th February.  Competition winners will be announced on Friday 10^th February.

Lakeside Citizens Handwashing poster competition

The competition has been judged and a winning design chosen, which will be reproduced and displayed in hand-washing areas of the school.  Thank you to those pupils who took part and well done to the runners up and the winners.

Pupil Leadership Team School Mascot competition

This competition has also been judged and a winning mascot design chosen which will now become Lakeside’s school mascot.  As above, thanks to all pupils who took part – we always have an excellent response to our competitions and the children love hearing who the winners are when they are announced.  Well done to the winner of this competition.

Wishing you all a pleasant weekend,

Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher

DATES: 2022-2023 academic year

February 2023

Thursday 2^nd February – NSPCC Number Day

Friday 3^rd February – INSET DAY

Tuesday 7^th February – Safer Internet Day

Monday 13^th to Wednesday 15^th February – Year 5 and 6 residential trip

Monday 20^th February to Friday 24^th February – Half Term break

March 2023

Wednesday 1^st March – St David’s Day

Thursday 2^nd March – World Book Day

6^th – 17^th March – Year 3 Swimming Lessons fortnight

10^th-19^th March – British Science Week

Friday 17^th March – Red Nose Day

Wednesday 22^nd March – Ramadan begins (exact dates TBC)

Friday 31^st March – break up for Easter

April 2023

EASTER BREAK

Sunday 9^th April – Easter Day

Monday 17^th April – back to school

Friday 21^st to Saturday 22^nd April – Eid ul-Fitr (exact dates TBC)

May 2023

Monday 1^st May – BANK HOLIDAY

Monday 8^th May – BANK HOLIDAY for Coronation

Monday 29^th May to Friday 2^nd June – Half Term break

June 2023

Monday 5^th June – INSET DAY

July 2023

Monday 24^th July – last day of term

SUMMER BREAK