Parentmail 30.6.23
Dear 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