Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope that you all had a pleasant half term break in spite of the weather, let's hope we have some sunshine this weekend!

Thank you to all who have supported our Year 6 pupils who have been selling Remembrance poppies on the gate every morning this week.  The assembly they shared with pupils and their parents was incredible moving and we are all very proud of them. 

Thank you to all who supported the PTA Spooks and Sparkles Discos before half term.  I’m delighted to report that a fantastic £938.46 was raised!  Huge thanks to the PTA and all who helped for their hard work organising and running the event.

Please note that the PTA AGM scheduled for next week has been postponed.

Odd Socks Day Monday 13^th November

Next week is Anti-bullying Week and pupils and staff are invited to wear odd socks to school on Monday to raise awareness of anti-bullying.  Pupils need to wear school uniform on Monday (apart from the socks!) and there is no collection on the gate for this.

Children in Need Crazy Hair Day Friday 17^th November

Next Friday is Children in Need day and pupils and staff are invited to come to school in non-uniform, with CRAZY HAIR, or Pudsey items.  We will be collecting donations on the gate on Friday morning to raise funds for Children in Need.

Information on free period products in primary schools

We have been pleased to receive an amount of period products from the council for use by pupils.  Please see the statement below from the council and let your children know that these are available:

As part of the Cardiff Period Dignity programme, our school is pleased to confirm that pupils can access free period products in school. Eco-friendly period/sanitary pads are available from members of staff. 

Thank you.

Colorfoto

Your child will have brought home information on how to preview and order their school photos. 

Lost Property

Please see the lost property page of the web site if your child has mislaid something:  https://www.lakesideprimaryschool.co.uk/lost-property-eiddo-coll/  It would help us greatly if children’s property was labelled with their name, especially school uniform, so that we can reunite owners with their clothing or other items.  Many thanks.

Year Group Christmas Sharing sessions reminder

Day / Date – 9.30am starts, Big Hall	Year group
Monday 11th December	Nursery AM Nursery PM (2.15pm)
Tuesday 12th December	Reception
Wednesday 13th December	Year 1
Thursday 14th December	Year 2
Friday 15th December	Year 3
Tuesday 19th December	Year 4
Wednesday 20th December	Year 6
Thursday 21st December	Year 5

Wishing you a pleasant weekend.

Best wishes,

Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher

Upcoming events / Term dates

November

Monday 20^th November – Year 4 children receive Universal Free School Meals (please remember to order before 8am each day)

December

Friday 1^st December – Christmas Fayre

Thursday 7^th December – Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children

Thursday 7^th December (to the 15^th) – Hanukkah

Monday 11^th December – Nursery Christmas Sharing Sessions 9.30am & 2.15pm

Tuesday 12^th December – Reception Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Wednesday 13^th December – Year 1 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Thursday 14^th December – Year 2 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Friday 15^th December – Year 3 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Tuesday 19^th December – Year 4 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Wednesday 20^th December – Year 6 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Thursday 21^st December – Year 5 Christmas Sharing Session 9.30am

Friday 22^nd December – Pantomime

Friday 22^nd December – Break up for Christmas

Term dates

2023-2024 academic year

Next INSET day Friday 19th January 2024

Break up for Half Term	Friday 27th October 2023
Autumn Half Term		Monday 30th October, 2023	Friday 3rd November, 2023
Break up for Christmas	Friday 22nd December
Christmas Break		Monday 25th December, 2023	Friday 5th January, 2024
Return to school	Monday 8th January, 2024
Break up for Half Term	Friday 9th February, 2024
Spring Half Term	Monday 12th February, 2024	Friday 16th February, 2024
Break up for Easter	Friday 22nd March, 2024
Easter Break		Monday 25th March, 2024	Friday 5th April, 2024
Return to school	Monday 8th April, 2024
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY	Monday 6th May, 2024
Break up for Half Term	Friday 24th May
Summer Half Term		Monday 27th May, 2024	Friday 31st May, 2024
Last day of term	Monday 22nd July, 2024