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• Parentmail 20.05.22

  Mon 23 May 2022

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  It’s hard to believe that next week is the last week of this half term, and, although it has been short, it’s been a busy one. I’m sure we’re all hoping for an improvement in the weather for the final half term of the academic year so that we can enjoy the outdoors, especially the Hundred Acre Wood garden at the front of the school, which will soon be finished and ready for use.

   

  Class Photos: Monday 23^rd May

  Colorfoto will be visiting school to take class photos on Monday. Please see below for arrangements for Year 2.

   

  Year 2 Class Photos: Friday 27^th May

  Year 2 will be on a trip on Monday, so Colorfoto are visiting on Friday to take photos of Year 2. As this is Red, White & Blue Day, if you would like your child to be in school uniform for the photos please send them to school wearing uniform and they can change into their red, white & blue costume afterwards. Alternatively, they can be ‘in costume’ for the photo.

   

  Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day – Friday 27^th May

  On this day, we are inviting pupils and staff to wear red, white or blue (or all three) to school in order to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be fun activities throughout the day to mark the occasion.

   

  One-way system (Foundation Phase)

  We would like to continue using the one-way system for drop-off and pick-up because it has proved successful in easing congestion and providing more space for pushchairs. Thank you.

   

  PTA News

  Seedling sale spectacular!

  What a fabulous inaugural Lakeside Seedling (and Ice Pops!) Sale we had last Friday. Whilst very windy, we were thrilled with the many many numbers of you both donating and buying. (Bravo to the grandparents too!) Thank you very much all. Over £170 was raised in that breezy hour. We sold nearly everything, after a flutter of purchases from the teachers, and with the infant garden project underway it was perfect timing to hand over the balance of stock for the newly built raised beds. No pressure teachers and staff, we will all be watching how they do in the new garden!!

   

  Jubilee trail

  To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee we are inviting families to set up anything with a royal connection in their garden - think kings and queens, British tea party, rule Britannia. Go for it! If you’d like to take part, please message lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com and be ready to display from Sunday 29th May to Wednesday 8th June when the kids go back to school. Currently we need a few more entries for this event to go ahead - you feeling it? If so please email us by Monday 23rd to give us time to set up and share the trail.

   

  After-school Clubs next half term

  All After-school Clubs will continue after the break but due to the bank holiday and Inset Day all clubs will start the second week back, so the week commencing Monday 13^th June, 2022.

   

  Best wishes for a pleasant weekend,

   

  Rachel Mitchell

  Headteacher

   

  Upcoming events

   

  May 2022

  • Monday 23^rd May – Year 2 visit to Newport Wetlands
  • Monday 23^rd May – Class group photos (Year 2 photos will take place on Friday 27^th May)
  • Friday 27^th May – Year 2 Class photos
  • Friday 27^th May – Platinum Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day
  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • 29^th May to 8^th June PTA Jubilee Trail

   

  June 2022

  • Bank Holiday (for school) Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Mon 13^th – 24^th June – Year 3 Swimming
  • Saturday 25^th June – PTA Duck Race, Roath Park (TBC)
  • Friday 17^th June – Year 1 visit to Mountain View Ranch
  • Sun 19^th June – Father’s Day
  • Fri 24^th – Mon 27^th June – Year 5 residential trip

   

  July 2022

  • Friday 1^st July – Year 5 Trip to Oakwood
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • Bank Holiday Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

  Monday 5^th and Tuesday 6^th September are INSET DAYS

  Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7^th September

• Parentmail 13.05.22

  Mon 16 May 2022

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  At 8.30am this morning many of our Year 6 pupils boarded a coach bound for Morfa Bay. This is the first residential visit since before the pandemic. The children were very excited and looking forward to their weekend away and there was a lovely atmosphere of celebration as they were waved off by their parents and carers. We wish them a wonderful, fun-filled weekend.

   

  New parent-governor

  I’m delighted to welcome Dr Claudia Bennett onto the board of governors as our new parent-governor. Dr Bennett has children in Reception and Year 2. We look forward to seeing her at governor meetings going forward.

   

  Cakes and treats brought in to school for sharing

  Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate birthday/celebration cakes, sweets, chocolates and other treats that children bring into school to share with classmates. This is due to problems with allergies and intolerances among children and staff. Thank you for your co-operation.

   

  May 16^th-20^th – Walk to School Week

  Living Streets is a charity whose mission statement is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more. Next week, school pupils all over the country are challenged to walk to school every day, even if this means parents/carers driving them to school, parking just a bit further away than normal and walking the rest of the way (Park & Stride): better for health; better for the environment. At Lakeside we already follow the Walk Once a Week (WOW) scheme and next week we are making an even bigger effort to walk or Park & Stride to school every day.

   

  Trips & Visits

  On Wednesday this week, Year 3 were scheduled to visit Porthkerry Park. You may remember the weather on Wednesday – it was very wet! So, a quick reorganisation took place and the year group enjoyed a great visit to the National Museum in Cardiff instead. Thank you to the Museum for accommodating us at short notice.

   

  PTA Jubilee trail

  The PTA is inviting families to set up anything with a royal connection in their garden: queens, kings, tea parties, Buckingham Palace... for display from Sunday 29th to Wednesday 8th June. To take part, please message lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com by 18th May. Thank you.

   

  Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day – Friday 27^th May

  On this day, we will be inviting pupils and staff to wear red, white or blue (or all three) to school in order to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be fun activities throughout the day to mark the occasion, including Jubilee plate-making workshops and music from 70 years ago.

   

  Best wishes,

   

  Rachel Mitchell

  Headteacher

   

  Upcoming events

   

  May 2022

  • May 16^th-20^th – Walk to School Week
  • Monday 23^rd May – Year 2 visit to Newport Wetlands
  • Monday 23^rd May – Class group photos (Year 2 photos will take place on Friday 27^th May)
  • Friday 27^th May – Platinum Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day
  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • 29^th May to 8^th June PTA Jubilee Trail

   

  June 2022

  • Bank Holiday (for school) Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Mon 13^th – 24^th June – Year 3 Swimming
  • Saturday 25^th June – PTA Duck Race, Roath Park (TBC)
  • Friday 17^th June – Year 1 visit to Mountain View Ranch
  • Sun 19^th June – Father’s Day
  • Fri 24^th – Mon 27^th June – Year 5 residential trip

   

  July 2022

  • Friday 1^st July – Year 5 Trip to Oakwood
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • Bank Holiday Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

  Monday 5^th and Tuesday 6^th September are INSET DAYS

  Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7^th September

• Parentmail 06.05.22

  Mon 09 May 2022

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  All around us there are signs that summer is approaching. The trees are finally turning green, the weather is gradually warming up and children are coming to school in summer uniform. After the past two years, it’s heart-warming to be able to enjoy these simple, normal pleasures.

   

  Mental Health Awareness Week Monday 9^th to Sunday 15^th May

  This year MIND’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness. A story video (Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller), read by Year 1 teacher Miss Crompton, will be on the website from Monday for families to share.

   

  Trips & Visits

  Last week, Reception pupils visited Barry Island as part of their Who Lives Under a Rock Pool? Context. This week Year 3 were visited by some wonderful Birds of Prey and they are going on a visit to Porthkerry Park next week. Next Friday will see Year 6 heading off on the first residential trip from school for over two years, when they visit Morfa Bay for the weekend.

   

  News from the PTA

  Jubilee trail

  Throughout lockdown we established ourselves as a trailblazer in trails. Having had a break from this for a while, we felt a Jubilee Trail would be a fun community and inclusive way to celebrate the Jubilee. So, we are inviting families to set up anything with a royal connection in their garden - think kings and queens, British tea party, rule Britannia. Go for it!

   

  If you’d like to take part, please message lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com and be ready to display from Sunday 29th May (giving you a Fri/Sat to get set up) to Wednesday 8th June when the kids go back to school. Please email us by 18th May to give us time to set up and share the trail.

   

  Seedling Sale

  How’s the growing going? Forecast is looking good so far, so all set for Friday May 13th for the sale - drop in the morning, and buy in the afternoon at pick up. Bring all your friends and family to buy some plants!

  We’re delighted to share that we have been in touch with the V21 garden nursery at the Heath. They employ people with all sorts of challenges and disabilities and would be thrilled to take anything we don’t sell, as a donation, so nothing will go to waste. Find out more and treat yourself to a little something here https://www.v21.org.uk/v21-enterprises/v21-garden-nursery-heath/ (their hanging baskets are award winning!)

   

  Duck Race – Saturday 25^th June in Roath Park

  The welcome return of this popular event. Some people may get wet! More information on how to sponsor a duck coming soon.

   

  Year 3 Swimming Monday June 13^th to Friday June 24th

  Swimming Lessons take place at Splash Central. Information and booking details will be available soon.

   

  Best wishes,

   

  Rachel Mitchell

  Headteacher

   

  Upcoming events

   

  May 2022

  • Monday 9^th – Sunday 15^th May - Mind’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Theme: loneliness. A story video will be available on Monday.
  • Friday 13^th – Monday 16^th May - Year 6 residential trip
  • May 16^th-20^th – Walk to School Week https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/products-and-services/projects/walk-to-school-week
  • Monday 23^rd May – Year 2 visit to Newport Wetlands
  • Monday 23^rd May – Class group photos (Year 2 photos will take place on Friday 27^th May)
  • Friday 27^th May – Platinum Jubilee Red, White and Blue Day
  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • 29^th May to 8^th June PTA Jubilee Trail (create anything with a royal connection in your front garden)

   

  June 2022

  • Bank Holiday Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Mon 13^th – 24^th June – Year 3 Swimming
  • Saturday 25^th June – PTA Duck Race, Roath Park
  • Friday 17^th June – Year 1 visit to Mountain View Ranch
  • Sun 19^th June – Father’s Day
  • Fri 24^th – Mon 27^th June – Year 5 residential trip

   

  July 2022

  • Friday 1^st July – Year 5 Trip to Oakwood
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • Break up for Summer Half Term on Friday 27^th May
  • Bank Holiday Monday 6^th June
  • INSET DAY - Tuesday 7^th June
  • Return to school for pupils Wednesday 8^th June
  • Pupils break up for Summer Holiday on Thursday 21^st July
  • INSET DAY – Friday 22^nd July

   

  Monday 5^th and Tuesday 6^th September are INSET DAYS

  Pupils return to school on Wednesday 7^th September