Dear Parents/Carers,

We were delighted to receive six applications for parent-governor – thank you to those of you who have applied.  A ballot will follow next week.

***HELP NEEDED PLEASE!*** 

PTA Christmas Fayre – Friday, December 1^st

The Christmas season is about to start with a bang on Friday with the PTA Christmas Fayre.  Everyone is getting very excited…  The PTA are still looking for help on the day and we will be welcoming donations from Monday – please deliver to the school office.

We still need donations of:

• Chocolate bars
• Good quality children’s books
• Pre-loved Christmas jumpers
• Good condition teddies and soft toys

On the day of the Fayre, we will need donations of:

• Cakes, sweet desserts and finger foods from Nursery, Year 1 and Year 4 (no nuts, thank you) – or anyone who would like to donate

We still need help to set up and run various stalls please.

 Email us on lakesideprimarycardiffpta@gmail.com if you know in advance that you can help, but if you find yourself available on the day of the Fayre, please join us at school from 1.30pm on the day and we’ll find you a job to do!

Thank you in advance for your donations and help.  See you at the Fayre!

PTA

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

December

• Tuesday 5^th December – Choir Christmas Concert at Power League in Whitchurch High School.  Rehearsals 5pm; concert starts at 6.30pm (doors open 6.10pm).  Choir members are to wear school uniform to the concert please.  Thank you. 

• Friday 8^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
• Monday 18^th December – School Choir visiting Penylan Care Home 2pm
• 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