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Dear Parents/Carers,
Year 5 pupils and staff were waved off this morning as they left on a coach for their residential weekend in Morfa Bay, Carmarthenshire. The children are VERY excited! We look forward to hearing from them over the weekend with photos and reports about the good time they’re having.
Filming begins today (Friday) for our Year 6 Leavers’ video. We’re doing a happier version of Romeo & Juliet which Year 6 recently studied. We look forward to another triumph like Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat last year and anticipate a lot of fun along the way. At some point we may ask for props we can borrow, but we don’t need camels, palm trees and sheep this time!
Orchestra auditions
Attached is audition information about the Cardiff County and Vale of Glamorgan Foundation Orchestra, which is an orchestra of primary school children (Years 2 to 5) approaching grade 1 standard to grade 8. The auditions are on Thursday 23rd or Thursday 30th June from 5:45 - 7:15pm. Rehearsals are on Thursdays 5:45 - 7:15pm.
Free school meals
Also attached is information from Cardiff Council about the phased rollout of the Welsh Government Universal provision of free school meals for primary pupils, which starts in September for Reception pupils in the first instance.
PTA News
Duck race cancelled
Sadly we were not able to obtain permission from the Council to hold this event. So hopefully next year and in the mean time onwards with the Fair.
Lakeside primary PTA summer fair and fun day Friday 15th July from 3pm
We hope everyone is getting excited with the announcement of the summer fair 3.30-5.30pm Friday 15th July. We are in the throes of planning and hope to have over 20 fun stalls, and a programme of Lakeside entertainment. Will bring you more detail over the next few weeks.
If you can help out on the day, please do get in touch, it’s fabby to be looking forward to this again after 2 years without.
lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com
Cardiff Storm Girls’ Rugby
We have been asked to share information about a new girls’ rugby club. It’s based at Rumney RFC. Training is on Thursdays at 6pm – no rugby experience needed. Please contact Head Coach Andrew Maunder for more information – 07977 763903 or email cardiffstorm@gmail.com
Cardiff University Research project
We have received a request from Cardiff University’s School of Psychology to give parents information about a research project that they are undertaking. There’s a leaflet attached and here’s the information they sent us:
We are looking for 4-8 year-old children to take part in an exciting project about doll play at Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science! During your visit to the lab, we will measure your child's brain activity while they play with different kinds of dolls. Each child will receive a small prize and a photo of their visit as a thank you for taking part.
If you are interested in participating and would like to hear more about the study and eligibility criteria, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/SignUpDollPlay or email TinyToTotsPlay@cardiff.ac.uk.
Best wishes for a safe and pleasant weekend,
Rachel Mitchell
Headteacher
Upcoming events
June 2022
July 2022
TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September are INSET DAYS
Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7th September
Dear Parents/Carers,
What a glorious week we’ve had! Lots of sunshine and warmth. It’s wonderful to see pupils enjoying our outside areas and getting lots of fresh air.
Sun protection
Thank you for sending your children to school in sensible, weather-appropriate clothes, using sun cream and providing them with plenty to drink.
Sports Day Arrangements
A separate letter will be sent out to parents/carers, but in summary:
The Foundation Phase (Rec, yr 1 & yr 2) Sports Day takes place on Thursday 7th July at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met, on Cyncoed Road.
The Key Stage 2 Sports Day takes place on Friday 8th July at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met, on Cyncoed Road.
PTA Summer Fayre – Friday 15th July, 2022 from 3pm
There will be something for everyone at this year’s PTA summer Fayre – the first since 2019! Things to buy, fun things to do plus refreshments. More information to follow soon.
Lakeside’s Half Acre Wood - Opening Friday 15th July, 2022
The Grand Opening of our wonderful new garden will take place during the Summer Fayre. It’s looking absolutely fabulous and we are very grateful to Mr Carey for his daily watering of the newly-laid grass, which is embedding nicely ready for the grand opening.
Best wishes for a pleasant weekend,
Rachel Mitchell
Headteacher
Upcoming events
July 2022
TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September are INSET DAYS
Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7th September
Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome back
It’s been a short week for pupils, and I hope that you were able to take advantage of the extended break. We have a busy half term ahead with more trips, sports days, the PTA Fayre and leavers’ celebrations – we think it will fly by!
Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day
We had a wonderful day on the Friday before the Half Term break when we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Catering
Cardiff Catering team has informed us that the reduced menu is going to continue for the next few weeks and possibly until July. We will update you as soon as we have further information. The Parentpay menu will be adjusted accordingly.
Holidays in term time
You may have noticed reports in the media that the Welsh Government is directing local authorities to reintroduce Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - fines for unauthorised absences from school – from September. The issuing of fines was suspended during the pandemic. We are unable to authorise term-time holidays for pupils, so these could incur a fine once the policy is reinstated.
Relationship, Health and Sexuality Education
Attached is an overview of what will be taught in this area during the summer term. If you have previously withheld consent for your child/ren to be present at these sessions, this will be in our records. If you are unsure and wish to withdraw consent, please contact the school office.
After-school Clubs
All clubs resume from next Monday - Monday 13th June, 2022.
Best wishes for a pleasant weekend,
Rachel Mitchell
Headteacher
Upcoming events
July 2022
TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September are INSET DAYS
Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7th September