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• Parentmail 24/06/2022

  Fri 24 Jun 2022

  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 15^th 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

  • Wednesday 29^th June – Year 2 trip to Porthkerry Park

   

  July 2022

  • Fri 1^st July – Y5 trip to Oakwood Park
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at NIAC
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the NIAC
  • Friday 15^th July - PTA Summer Fayre & grand opening of our Half Acre Wood

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • 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 17.06.22

  Mon 20 Jun 2022

  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 7^th July at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met, on Cyncoed Road.

  • Parents/Carers, please bring your child/ren to the entrance of NIAC between 8.45 and 9am (Nursery will open early at 8.45 to help parents/carers with the logistics of this)
  • Children should come in PE kit and bring a bottle of water labelled with their name
  • A member of Foundation Phase staff will meet them and take them in.
  • Parents/Carers who wish to watch the event will go up the stairs to the gallery.
  • PAID parking is available but limited – please walk if you can.
  • Children will be walked back to school in time for lunch

   

  The Key Stage 2 Sports Day takes place on Friday 8^th July at the National Indoor Athletics Centre at Cardiff Met, on Cyncoed Road.

  • Parents/Carers, please bring your child/ren to the entrance of NIAC between 8.45 and 9am (Nursery will open early at 8.45 to help parents/carers with the logistics of this)
  • Children should come in PE kit with a T-shirt in the colour of their group and a tracksuit or similar for the walk back to school
  • Please can children bring a bottle of water labelled with their name
  • Parents/Carers who wish to watch the event will go up the stairs to the gallery.
  • PAID parking is available but limited – please walk if you can.
  • Children will be walked back to school in time for lunch

   

  PTA Summer Fayre – Friday 15^th 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 15^th 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

   

  • Year 3 Swimming – 13–24 June 2022
  • Fri 24^th – Mon 27^th June – Year 5 residential trip

   

  July 2022

  • Fri 1^st July – Y5 trip to Oakwood Park
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at NIAC
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the NIAC
  • Friday 15^th July - PTA Summer Fayre & grand opening of our Half Acre Wood

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • 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 10.06.22

  Mon 13 Jun 2022

  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 13^th June, 2022.

   

  Best wishes for a pleasant weekend,

   

  Rachel Mitchell

  Headteacher

   

  Upcoming events

   

  • Year 3 Swimming – 13–24 June 2022
  • Monday 13^th June – Year 4 trip to Cardiff Castle
  • Friday June 17^th – Y1 trip to The Mountain View Ranch, Caerphilly
  • Fri 24^th – Mon 27^th June – Year 5 residential trip

   

  July 2022

  • Fri 1^st July – Y5 trip to Oakwood Park
  • Thursday 7^th – Foundation Phase Sports Day at NIAC
  • Friday 8^th – Key Stage 2 Sports Day at the NIAC
  • Friday 15^th July - PTA Summer Fayre

   

  TERM DATES & INSET DAY/Bank Holidays REMINDER

  • 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