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Parentmail 14.7.23
Fri 14 Jul 2023Parentmail 14.7.23
Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you to all of you who came to the wonderful PTA Summer Fayre last Friday. There was a wonderful atmosphere and the weather was perfect. I’m delighted to be able to share that the Fayre raised a phenomenal £2088!!! Thank you to all who helped, and in particular the PTA, for all their hard work. What an excellent result!
We’ve had a wonderful week, starting with Transition Day on Monday which was followed by the Foundation Orchestra in Concert in the evening, which featured some of Lakeside’s talented instrumentalists. Reception held Play & Stay sessions and the Year 6 Leavers’ Party took place on Thursday evening. As I write, Year 5 are still on their trip to Oakwood Park – all reports are that they are having a good time in spite of the rain.
Reports
Children are bringing reports home this week. We are immensely proud of everybody’s progress and achievements this year. Well done to all of our children!
Universal Free School Meals
From September, Year 3 children will receive Universal Free School Meals, as well as Years 2, 1 and Reception. From 20th November, Year 4 children will also start to receive free school meals under the scheme. Please remember that you still need to order your child’s meals on ParentPay. Thank you.
Remaining Lost property
We have a huge number of lost property items with no names on them. They will be on display outside the main gates next Thursday, 20th July (weather permitting!). If you are missing anything please come and take a look. Any remaining lost property at the end of next week will be donated either to the PTA or charity. Thank you.
PTA video
Pupils from Years 5, 4 and 1 took part in a video looking at what the PTA has paid for this year and what they are raising money for going forward. We hope that you enjoy it. You can view it here: https://lakeside-primary-school-cardiff.primarysite.media/media/pta-2022-23-summer (or on the school website: Children > Lakeside videos > PTA)
Lakeside’s Got Talent – Thursday 20th July
Thursday morning will see the welcome return of Lakeside’s Got Talent in which children who have gone through heats in their year groups perform on stage in the final. This is a fun competition for those who compete and especially for those who watch, and we’re all looking forward to it.
Theatre shows
Please see the attachment which is a poster for performances by the Stardust Youth Theatre, featuring some Lakeside pupils.
£5 Cinema Tickets
We received an email from the Odeon Cinema, Cardiff Bay, asking us to let you know that all standard tickets for all films are now just £5 if booked online (this includes the booking fee). Tickets purchased in the cinema are £6.50. The flyer is attached.
Wishing you all a pleasant weekend,
Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher
DATES: 2022-2023 academic year
July 2023
Tuesday 18th July – Year 6 Leavers’ concert 9.30am
Thursday 20th July – Lakeside’s Got Talent
Friday 21st July – last day of 2022-23 academic year for pupils
Monday 24th July – INSET DAY
SUMMER BREAK
September 2023
Monday 4th September – INSET DAY
Tuesday 5th September – INSET DAY
Wednesday 6th September – PUPILS RETURN TO SCHOOL
October 2023
Friday 27th October - Break up for half term
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November – half term break
Friday 22nd December – Break up for Christmas
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Parentmail 7.7.23
Fri 14 Jul 2023Parentmail 7.7.23
Dear Parents/Carers,
Looking forward to welcoming you all to the PTA Summer Fayre today. Thank you for all the fabulous donations of food, books, chocolate and other lovely things. The sun is shining for us and it will be a wonderful afternoon! Thank you to the PTA and to everybody involved in making this event possible.
Years 3 to 6 Sports Day
Children enjoyed an exciting Sports Day this week. Thank you as always to the National Indoor Athletic Centre for allowing us to use their outstanding facilities. Our Lakeside athletes had a really great time.
We are looking forward to our final Sports Day of this year as Nursery children take part in their own competitions next Friday morning and afternoon.
Transition Day: Monday 10th July
Pupils moving to Cardiff High School in September will spend a second Transition Day there on Monday. This will also be Lakeside’s Transition Day. Pupils in Reception to Year 5 should come into school as normal and go to their current classes to take the register. They will then be taken to spend time in their new year groups, looking at the classrooms, dining hall, playgrounds, toilets, etc.
Next year’s classes
The table below shows who will be your child’s class teacher in September, when pupils return to school on Wednesday 6th September.
Current class
Current class teacher
Class
Sept.
2023
Class teacher
From September 2023
RS
Mrs Rayer & Mrs Street
1E
Mrs Evans
RD
Mrs Davies
1BN
Mrs Burgin & Mrs Nessbert
1BN
Mrs Burgin & Mrs Nessbert
2H
Mrs Harries
1E
Mrs Evans
2P
Miss Page
2H
Mrs Harries
3D
Mrs Doyle
2P
Miss Page
3V
Mrs S Vanstone
3D
Mrs Doyle/Miss Waldron
4V
Mr Vanstone
3VG
Mrs S Vanstone & Mrs Gamble
4B
Mrs Bird
4V
Mr Vanstone
5V
Mrs N Vanstone
4B
Mrs Bird
5T
Mrs Tanner
5T
Mrs Tanner
6L
Mrs Loulou
5V
Mrs N Vanstone
6F
Miss Fry
Bronwen’s Wish Charity
Some of you may have noticed that there is preparation work being carried out in our Forest Schools area. This is the beginning of work on our Wellbeing Pod, developed by the Bronwen’s Wish Charity. We are looking forward to the progress and completion of this exciting project, and will keep you updated.
See you all at the Fayre!
Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher
DATES: 2022-2023 academic year
July 2023
Monday 10th July – Cardiff High Transition Day 2 & Lakeside Transition Day
Thursday 13th July – Reception ‘Stay & Play’
Thursday 13th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Party, Buzz Trampoline Park 6pm
Friday 14th July – Nursery Sports Day: 9.30am and 2pm
Friday 14th July – Year 5 trip to Oakwood Theme Park
Tuesday 18th July – Year 6 Leavers’ concert 9.30am
Friday 21st July – last day of 2022-23 academic year for pupils
Monday 24th July – INSET DAY
SUMMER BREAK
September 2023
Monday 4th September – INSET DAY
Tuesday 5th September – INSET DAY
Wednesday 6th September – PUPILS RETURN TO SCHOOL
October 2023
Friday 27th October - Break up for half term
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November – half term break
Friday 22nd December – Break up for Christmas
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Parentmail 30.6.23
Thu 06 Jul 2023Dear Parents/Carers,
We hope that all our families who celebrated Eid al-Adha had a joyful time marking this special occasion.
Next Wednesday 5th July is the 75th 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 5th July. Thank you.
Transition Day: Monday 10th July
Pupils who will be attending Cardiff High School will spend a second day there on Monday 10th. 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 31st July – Thursday 3rd August
Course 3 – Monday 7th August – Thursday 10th August
Course 4 – Monday 21st August – Thursday 24th 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 7th 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 13th 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 18th 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 3rd July – Year 1 visit to Roath Park
Tuesday 4th July – Cardiff High Transition Day 1
Wednesday 5th July – Years 3 to 6 Sports Day (all morning – NIAC)
Thursday 6th July – Reception Curriculum meeting for parents
Friday 7th July - PTA Summer Fair 3.15pm onwards
Monday 10th July – Cardiff High Transition Day 2
Thursday 13th July – Reception ‘Stay & Play’
Thursday 13th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Party, Buzz Trampoline Park 6pm
Friday 14th July – Nursery Sports Day: 9.30am and 2pm
Friday 14th July – Year 5 trip to Oakwood Theme Park
Tuesday 18th July – Year 6 Leavers’ concert 9.30am
Friday 21st July – last day of 2022-23 academic year for pupils
Monday 24th July – INSET DAY
SUMMER BREAK
September 2023
Monday 4th September – INSET DAY
Tuesday 5th September – INSET DAY
Wednesday 6th September – PUPILS RETURN TO SCHOOL
October 2023
Friday 27th October - Break up for half term
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November – half term break
Friday 22nd December – Break up for Christmas