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Dear Parents/Carers,
We were delighted to receive six applications for parent-governor – thank you to those of you who have applied. A ballot will follow next week.
***HELP NEEDED PLEASE!***
PTA Christmas Fayre – Friday, December 1st
The Christmas season is about to start with a bang on Friday with the PTA Christmas Fayre. Everyone is getting very excited… The PTA are still looking for help on the day and we will be welcoming donations from Monday – please deliver to the school office.
We still need donations of:
On the day of the Fayre, we will need donations of:
We still need help to set up and run various stalls please.
Email us on lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com if you know in advance that you can help, but if you find yourself available on the day of the Fayre, please join us at school from 1.30pm on the day and we’ll find you a job to do!
Thank you in advance for your donations and help. See you at the Fayre!
PTA
Lost Property
Please see the lost property page of the web site if your child has mislaid something: https://www.lakesideprimaryschool.co.uk/lost-property-eiddo-coll/ It would help us greatly if children’s property was labelled with their name, especially school uniform, so that we can reunite owners with their clothing or other items. Many thanks.
Year Group Christmas Sharing sessions reminder
Day / Date – 9.30am starts, Big Hall |
Year group |
Monday 11th December |
Nursery AM Nursery PM (2.15pm) |
Tuesday 12th December |
Reception |
Wednesday 13th December |
Year 1 |
Thursday 14th December |
Year 2 |
Friday 15th December |
Year 3 |
Tuesday 19th December |
Year 4 |
Wednesday 20th December |
Year 6 |
Thursday 21st December |
Year 5 |
Wishing you a pleasant weekend.
Best wishes,
Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher
Upcoming events / Term dates
December
Term dates
2023-2024 academic year
Next INSET day Friday 19th January 2024
Break up for Half Term |
Friday 27th October 2023 |
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Autumn Half Term |
Monday 30th October, 2023 |
Friday 3rd November, 2023 |
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Break up for Christmas |
Friday 22nd December |
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Christmas Break |
Monday 25th December, 2023 |
Friday 5th January, 2024 |
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Return to school |
Monday 8th January, 2024 |
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Break up for Half Term |
Friday 9th February, 2024 |
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Spring Half Term |
Monday 12th February, 2024 |
Friday 16th February, 2024 |
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Break up for Easter |
Friday 22nd March, 2024 |
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Easter Break |
Monday 25th March, 2024 |
Friday 5th April, 2024 |
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Return to school |
Monday 8th April, 2024 |
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EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY |
Monday 6th May, 2024 |
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Break up for Half Term |
Friday 24th May |
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Summer Half Term |
Monday 27th May, 2024 |
Friday 31st May, 2024 |
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Last day of term |
Monday 22nd July, 2024 |
Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you very much for supporting our Odd Socks Day on Monday for Anti-bullying, and Children in Need today. The whole school enjoyed watching the Pupil Leadership Team’s assembly presentation in which they explored different types of bullying and how children can stand up for and look after each other. For Children in Need we had some amazing crazy hairstyles and yet again we are grateful for your generous support for this charity. So far, a wonderful £365.77 has been raised.
Year 4 Parents/Carers: Universal Primary Free School Meals
On Monday (20th November), Year 4 pupils will start to receive Universal Free School Meals. Parentpay will be updated on Saturday (18th) and Year 4 parents/carers can pre-order meals at this time without being asked to make a payment. Please do not pre-order meals until Saturday. (Other year groups – please order your meals as usual)
Parent-Governor nominations
If you are interested in becoming a parent-governor, the closing date is Thursday 23rd November. Please refer to the previous Parentmail for full information.
PTA Christmas Fayre – Friday, December 1st
If anyone is able to help make this event a success, you can do so as follows:
Please bring all donations to school by Monday 27th November.
On the day of the Fayre:
Please remember – NO NUTS. Thank you.
Thank you very much in advance for all donations and help – see you at the Fayre after school on Friday 1st December!
From the PTA
Measles vaccinations
Please see the attached updated information about measles vaccinations from NHS Wales.
Lost Property
Please see the lost property page of the web site if your child has mislaid something: https://www.lakesideprimaryschool.co.uk/lost-property-eiddo-coll/ It would help us greatly if children’s property was labelled with their name, especially school uniform, so that we can reunite owners with their clothing or other items. Many thanks.
Year Group Christmas Sharing sessions reminder
Day / Date – 9.30am starts, Big Hall |
Year group |
Monday 11th December |
Nursery AM Nursery PM (2.15pm) |
Tuesday 12th December |
Reception |
Wednesday 13th December |
Year 1 |
Thursday 14th December |
Year 2 |
Friday 15th December |
Year 3 |
Tuesday 19th December |
Year 4 |
Wednesday 20th December |
Year 6 |
Thursday 21st December |
Year 5 |
Wishing you a pleasant weekend.
Best wishes,
Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher
Upcoming events / Term dates
November
December
Term dates
2023-2024 academic year
Next INSET day Friday 19th January 2024
Break up for Half Term |
Friday 27th October 2023 |
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Autumn Half Term |
Monday 30th October, 2023 |
Friday 3rd November, 2023 |
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Break up for Christmas |
Friday 22nd December |
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Christmas Break |
Monday 25th December, 2023 |
Friday 5th January, 2024 |
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Return to school |
Monday 8th January, 2024 |
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Break up for Half Term |
Friday 9th February, 2024 |
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Spring Half Term |
Monday 12th February, 2024 |
Friday 16th February, 2024 |
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Break up for Easter |
Friday 22nd March, 2024 |
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Easter Break |
Monday 25th March, 2024 |
Friday 5th April, 2024 |
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Return to school |
Monday 8th April, 2024 |
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EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY |
Monday 6th May, 2024 |
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Break up for Half Term |
Friday 24th May |
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Summer Half Term |
Monday 27th May, 2024 |
Friday 31st May, 2024 |
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Last day of term |
Monday 22nd July, 2024 |
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have a busy week coming up at Lakeside, so I thought I’d just remind you of some of the things that are going on:
Today is the beginning of Anti-bullying Week and pupils and staff are wearing odd socks to mark the week. The Pupil Leadership Team will present a special assembly all about different types of bullying and how stop it from happening. The theme this year is ‘Make a Noise About Bullying’, encouraging us to come together to have discussions about what bullying means to us, and share the message that together, we can make a difference and take a stand against bullying. Our certificates this week will be all about respecting each other, in line with our School Values:
Friday (17th Nov) is Children in Need and Crazy Hair Day, where we will be collecting donations on the gate and awarding a prize for the best crazy hair. More singing and dancing on the gate – let’s hope it’s not too windy for the hair styles!
Sending our very best wishes to all who are celebrating Diwali. We wish you a wonderful, colourful and happy celebration.
Best wishes,
Rachel Mitchell
Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope that you all had a pleasant half term break in spite of the weather, let's hope we have some sunshine this weekend!
Thank you to all who have supported our Year 6 pupils who have been selling Remembrance poppies on the gate every morning this week. The assembly they shared with pupils and their parents was incredible moving and we are all very proud of them.
Thank you to all who supported the PTA Spooks and Sparkles Discos before half term. I’m delighted to report that a fantastic £938.46 was raised! Huge thanks to the PTA and all who helped for their hard work organising and running the event.
Please note that the PTA AGM scheduled for next week has been postponed.
Odd Socks Day Monday 13th November
Next week is Anti-bullying Week and pupils and staff are invited to wear odd socks to school on Monday to raise awareness of anti-bullying. Pupils need to wear school uniform on Monday (apart from the socks!) and there is no collection on the gate for this.
Children in Need Crazy Hair Day Friday 17th November
Next Friday is Children in Need day and pupils and staff are invited to come to school in non-uniform, with CRAZY HAIR, or Pudsey items. We will be collecting donations on the gate on Friday morning to raise funds for Children in Need.
Information on free period products in primary schools
We have been pleased to receive an amount of period products from the council for use by pupils. Please see the statement below from the council and let your children know that these are available:
As part of the Cardiff Period Dignity programme, our school is pleased to confirm that pupils can access free period products in school. Eco-friendly period/sanitary pads are available from members of staff.
Thank you.
Colorfoto
Your child will have brought home information on how to preview and order their school photos.
Lost Property
Please see the lost property page of the web site if your child has mislaid something: https://www.lakesideprimaryschool.co.uk/lost-property-eiddo-coll/ It would help us greatly if children’s property was labelled with their name, especially school uniform, so that we can reunite owners with their clothing or other items. Many thanks.
Year Group Christmas Sharing sessions reminder
Day / Date – 9.30am starts, Big Hall |
Year group |
Monday 11th December |
Nursery AM Nursery PM (2.15pm) |
Tuesday 12th December |
Reception |
Wednesday 13th December |
Year 1 |
Thursday 14th December |
Year 2 |
Friday 15th December |
Year 3 |
Tuesday 19th December |
Year 4 |
Wednesday 20th December |
Year 6 |
Thursday 21st December |
Year 5 |
Wishing you a pleasant weekend.
Best wishes,
Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher
Upcoming events / Term dates
November
Monday 20th November – Year 4 children receive Universal Free School Meals (please remember to order before 8am each day)
December
Friday 1st December – Christmas Fayre
Thursday 7th December – Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children
Thursday 7th December (to the 15th) – Hanukkah
Monday 11th December – Nursery Christmas Sharing Sessions 9.30am & 2.15pm
Tuesday 12th December – Reception Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Wednesday 13th December – Year 1 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Thursday 14th December – Year 2 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Friday 15th December – Year 3 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Tuesday 19th December – Year 4 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Wednesday 20th December – Year 6 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Thursday 21st December – Year 5 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am
Friday 22nd December – Pantomime
Friday 22nd December – Break up for Christmas
Term dates
2023-2024 academic year
Next INSET day Friday 19th January 2024
Break up for Half Term |
Friday 27th October 2023 |
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Autumn Half Term |
Monday 30th October, 2023 |
Friday 3rd November, 2023 |
|
Break up for Christmas |
Friday 22nd December |
||
Christmas Break |
Monday 25th December, 2023 |
Friday 5th January, 2024 |
|
Return to school |
Monday 8th January, 2024 |
||
Break up for Half Term |
Friday 9th February, 2024 |
||
Spring Half Term |
Monday 12th February, 2024 |
Friday 16th February, 2024 |
|
Break up for Easter |
Friday 22nd March, 2024 |
||
Easter Break |
Monday 25th March, 2024 |
Friday 5th April, 2024 |
|
Return to school |
Monday 8th April, 2024 |
||
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY |
Monday 6th May, 2024 |
||
Break up for Half Term |
Friday 24th May |
||
Summer Half Term |
Monday 27th May, 2024 |
Friday 31st May, 2024 |
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Last day of term |
Monday 22nd July, 2024 |