Parentmail 5.11.21

Dear Parents/Carers,

It’s been a good week back at school and though the weather has been cold, it’s been sunny and therefore quite pleasant.  I hope that it lasts over the weekend – it feels like a time for kicking through piles of Autumn leaves.  If you are planning a Bonfire Night celebration, I wish you a fun exciting and safe celebration.

Diwali

We wish Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating this lovely colourful festival over the weekend.  Mrs Williams has recorded a Mister Men and Little Miss Diwali story video that we hope you enjoy.  You can find it here: https://lakeside-primary-school-cardiff.primarysite.media/media/diwali-story-2021

On Friday (12^th November) Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be enjoying Indian dancing and painting Diya lamps.

Pupil Photos

Next Wednesday, 10^th November, is individual photo day for pupils.  Regrettably, as last year and due to Covid restrictions, we can’t accommodate photos of siblings.

Remembrance 2021

Thursday 11^th November is Remembrance Day.  Year 6 will be selling poppies on the school gate in the mornings next week.  A Year 6 Remembrance video will be available for Thursday, and you can watch last year’s Year 6 Remembrance film via this link:  https://vimeo.com/581734979  The password for this video is Remember2021.

PTA

The PTA’s AGM will be held on Monday 29th November via Zoom.  Joining details will be made available nearer the time.

School Clubs

Choir, Gymnastics and Football clubs all start next week.

Choir for Years 5&6 is on Mondays after school in the Foundation Phase Hall with Mrs Diane Wilkinson.  Please collect your child at 4.15pm from the main school entrance.

Gymnastics for Year 3&4 is on Tuesdays after school in the Foundation Phase Hall with Mrs Sam Parry.  Please collect your child at 4.15pm from the main school entrance.

Football for Years 5&6 is on Tuesdays after school on the field with Mr Mike Haines.  Please collect your child from the Key Stage 2 gate at 4.15pm.

Upcoming Events

November

• Friday 12^th November – Diwali Dance and Art day (Reception, Year 1, Year 2)
• Wednesday 10th November - individual photo day
• Thursday 11^th November – Remembrance Day
• w/c Monday 15^th – 19^th November – Anti-bullying Week
• Monday 15^th and Tuesday 16^th November: Anti-Bullying VR workshops for all of Key Stage 2
• Monday 29^th November – Christingle celebration
• 29^th  Nov to 6^th Dec – Jewish Festival of Hanukkah

December

• Friday 10^th December – Christmas Jumper Day £1 Donation for Save the Children
• Friday 17^th December – Last day of term

2022

• W/C 24 January - Cycling proficiency Year 5
• 7-18 February - Year 4 Swimming
• 28 March to 8 April - Year 5 Swimming
• 13 - 24 June Year 3 Swimming

INSET Days:

Below are the rest of the INSET dates for this year:

Friday 28^th Jan – INSET Day

Monday 6^th June 2022 - Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (Bank Holiday for schools)

Tuesday 7^th June 2022 - INSET Day

Break up for summer holidays – Friday 22^nd July 2022

Best wishes,

Rachel Mitchell