Dear Parents/Carers,

We hope that all our families who celebrated Eid al-Adha had a joyful time marking this special occasion.

Next Wednesday 5^th July is the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of the NHS.  I’d like to take this opportunity to thank parents/carers and other members of our Lakeside family who work or have ever worked for the NHS, doing tough jobs in difficult circumstances.  You are much appreciated.  A big thank you from Lakeside!

Years 3 to 6 Sports Day

All parents/carers will be aware of arrangements for Sports Day at the NIAC at Cardiff Met.  It will be another fantastic morning of sporting excellence and enjoyment.  If your child has school dinners, please remember to order Grab Bags for your children on the day – Wednesday 5^th July.  Thank you.

Transition Day: Monday 10^th July

Pupils who will be attending Cardiff High School will spend a second day there on Monday 10^th.  On that day, Lakeside pupils from Reception to Year 5 will be able to spend time in their new year groups, looking at the classrooms, dining hall, playgrounds, toilets, etc.

Cycling

Well done to all Year 5 pupils who undertook their cycling proficiency this month and for doing so well! 

The Cardiff Road Safety Team have cycling courses coming up over the summer break and have asked us to share the following information with you:  

Cycle Training - level 2 On the road

This course is for children aged 9 and above.

This course is the National Standard level 1 and 2 course.

Location – Maindy Leisure Centre.

Start time – 10am

End time – 12pm

Learn to Ride

This course is for children who cannot ride, balance or peddle, aged 4-10.

Location – Maindy Leisure Centre.

Start time – 1pm

End time – 2pm

Dates for both courses:

Course 1 – Monday 24th July – Thursday 27th July

Course 2 – Monday 31^st July – Thursday 3^rd August

Course 3 – Monday 7^th August – Thursday 10^th August

Course 4 – Monday 21^st August – Thursday 24^th August

The booking system can be found at:

Prospectus List | ontrack: Learner Hub (adultlearningcardiff.co.uk)

Please note that places are limited and they expect them to fill very quickly.

If there are any issues with booking onto a course, the bookings team can be called on 029 2087 2030 (Monday – Thursday 10am-3pm).  If you have any further questions relating to the course, please contact the Road Safety Team on RSO1@cardiff.gov.uk or call 029 2078 8526.

Well done!

• Year 4 and Year 6 tennis teams made Lakeside proud with their performances in the tennis tournament finals this week at Cardiff Met.  Year 4 played all the best teams in south Wales for their age group, and Year 6 played the best team in all of Wales.  Both teams narrowly missed out on semi-final places.  Well done to all players!
• Three of our Year 6 boys have been selected to play cricket for south east Wales – huge congratulations to them!

Summer Football Coaching Camp

We have been asked by South Wales football coaching to share information with you about football coaching for boys and girls from Reception to Year 6, during the summer holidays.  Please see the attached flyer.

Summer Fayre information reminder: Friday 7^th July after school

• Donations for the following stalls can be left at school from Monday (other than food donations) 
  • TEDDY TOMBOLA: donations of clean, good condition soft toys
  • CHOCOLATE TOMBOLA: donations of bars of chocolate (including multipacks)
  • BOOK STALL: children’s books in good condition
  • CAKE STALL: this year we are asking Nursery, Year 1 and Year 3 to donate cakes on the day of the Fayre (though donations from ANY year groups are most welcome!)  Please do not donate anything that contains nuts – thank you.
  • SAVOURY STALL: savoury foods/snacks are welcome on the day and again, no nuts please.  Thank you.
  • SPONSOR A TABLE:  Please email lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com to book a table to sponsor or for further information.
  • HELP NEEDED ON THE DAY PLEASE.  If you can help, please email lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com Thank you.
• Please remember to bring lots of change to the Fayre on the day plus containers for any cakes and/or savouries you may want to take home.

Year 6 End of Year celebrations - Reminder

• The Year 6 Leavers’ Party will take place on Thursday 13^th July, 2023 in Buzz Trampoline Park at 6pm.  The event has now been added to Parentpay.
• The Year 6 Leavers’ concert will take place on Tuesday 18^th July in the main school hall at 9.30am
• For the Leavers’ concert please does anyone have the following that we could borrow please:
  • Burlap sacks (for ‘loot’)
  • Anything tree-like, e.g. camouflage netting, ‘leafy’ fabric, fake leaves/trees/plants

Wishing you all a pleasant weekend,

Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher

DATES: 2022-2023 academic year

July 2023

Monday 3^rd July – Year 1 visit to Roath Park

Tuesday 4^th July – Cardiff High Transition Day 1

Wednesday 5^th July – Years 3 to 6 Sports Day (all morning – NIAC)

Thursday 6^th July – Reception Curriculum meeting for parents

Friday 7^th July - PTA Summer Fair 3.15pm onwards

Monday 10^th July – Cardiff High Transition Day 2

Thursday 13^th July – Reception ‘Stay & Play’

Thursday 13^th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Party, Buzz Trampoline Park 6pm

Friday 14^th July – Nursery Sports Day: 9.30am and 2pm

Friday 14^th July – Year 5 trip to Oakwood Theme Park

Tuesday 18^th July – Year 6 Leavers’ concert 9.30am

Friday 21^st July – last day of 2022-23 academic year for pupils

Monday 24^th July – INSET DAY

SUMMER BREAK

September 2023

Monday 4^th September – INSET DAY

Tuesday 5^th September – INSET DAY

Wednesday 6^th September – PUPILS RETURN TO SCHOOL

October 2023

Friday 27^th October - Break up for half term

Monday 30^th October – Friday 3^rd November – half term break

Friday 22^nd December – Break up for Christmas