Dear Parents/Carers,

It’s been very nice to see so many of you in school for your teacher consultations this week and thank you to families who joined us for the Year 2 and Year 4 sharing sessions which were informative, enjoyable and musical.  There are three sessions left: Reception next week (April 24^th), Year 6 on April 30^th and Year 3 on 2^nd May.

We were all disappointed that we had to cancel the Reception and Year 1 trips on Monday due to the high winds and rain, but the good news is that the Reception trip to Barry Island is now going ahead on Monday and the Year 1 trip has been rescheduled to Monday 13^th May.

PTA Seed and Book Sale

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the PTA Seed and Book Sale today.  There were several tables of high-quality books available for sale, alongside lots of different types of seeds.  There was compost for sale, face painting and bee-related items like book-markers.  In the Winnie the Pooh Garden, PTA members were showing children and parents how to plant their seeds.  The sun was shining and it was a lovely event.  Thank you for all your donations of children’s books and Kinder egg pods and also a huge thank you to Pugh’s Garden Centre in Radyr for their generous donation of compost for the sale.  Finally, thank you so much to the PTA for this lovely event.  We look forward to seeing all the flowers and vegetables that you grow!

Lost Property

The Lakeside Citizens have made a funny video about the Lost Property in school – you can view it via the link and using the password in the emailed version of this Parentmail.  Please remember to check the Lost Property section of the website for any mislaid items.  Thank you.

Food Bank

We received a lovely letter from Emmanuel Baptist Church Food Bank, as follows:

Dear Mrs Mitchell and the families of Lakeside Primary, Thank you so much for your kind donation to our church foodbank!  We are overwhelmed by your generosity; the items you gave are things we are always short of and we want you to know that you are helping so many families and individuals who are going through difficult times at the moment.  With our appreciation, Emmanuel Church Foodbank Team. 

I join them in thanking you for your generosity in all our fundraising efforts here at Lakeside.

Year 3 Appeal

I have received an appeal from Year 3 pupils for items that they would like for their classes and the outdoor area.  They asked me to ask families if they have any of the items listed below that they no longer use, and could donate please. 

The list: small bean bags, musical instruments, dressing-up clothes.  Pretend money, food, tea set, plates, cutlery, a medical bag, construction bricks (all sizes) and kitchen items.  Arts & crafts, Lego/Duplo, chalk, loom bands and a sand tray.  Skipping ropes, ankle skippers, frisbees, hula hoops, cup-and-ball sets and soft cricket equipment.   Flowers/plants/gardening area items and board games.

Thank you in advance on behalf of Year 3.

Sports Days reminder

Dates for Sports Days are as follows:

Friday 28^th June 9–11.45am – Reception, Years 1 & 2 Sports Day @ the National Indoor Athletic Centre

Friday 5^th July 9-11.45am – Year 3 to 6 Sports Day @ the National Indoor Athletic Centre

Best wishes,

Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher

April 2024

• Monday 22^nd April – Reception trip to Barry Island
• Wednesday 24^th April – Reception Parent Sharing Session
• Friday 26^th April – Year 6 visit to St Fagans
• Monday 29^th April – Colorfoto – class and team photos
• Tuesday 30^th April –                Year 6 Sharing Session 9.30am Big Hall

May 2024

• Thursday 2^nd May – Year 3 Parent Sharing Session
• Monday 6^th May – BANK HOLIDAY
• Wednesday 8^th to Friday 10^th May – Years 5&6 Manor Adventure residential trip
• Monday 13^th May – Year 1 visit to Mountain View Ranch
• Tuesday 14^th May – Year 2 visit to Porthkerry Park
• Friday 17^th May after school – Year 6 netball match against Lisvane Primary School

• Monday 20^th May – World Bee Day

June 2024

• Monday 3^rd June – INSET DAY
• Monday 3^rd June - Universal Free School Meals begin for pupils in Year 6
• Thursday 6^th June – PTA Quiz Night
• Friday 28^th June – Foundation Phase Sports Day @ NIAC 9-11.45am

July 2024

• Friday 5^th July – KS2 Sports Day @ NIAC 9-11.45am
• Friday 5^th July - PTA Summer Fayre
• Monday 22^nd July – INSET DAY

Term dates

2023-2024 academic year

Break up for Easter	Friday 22nd March, 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
INSET DAY	Monday 3rd June
Last Day of term	Friday 19th July