Dear Parents/Carers,

Thank you very much for supporting our Odd Socks Day on Monday for Anti-bullying, and Children in Need today.  The whole school enjoyed watching the Pupil Leadership Team’s assembly presentation in which they explored different types of bullying and how children can stand up for and look after each other.  For Children in Need we had some amazing crazy hairstyles and yet again we are grateful for your generous support for this charity.  So far, a wonderful £365.77 has been raised.

Year 4 Parents/Carers: Universal Primary Free School Meals

On Monday (20^th November), Year 4 pupils will start to receive Universal Free School Meals.  Parentpay will be updated on Saturday (18^th) and Year 4 parents/carers can pre-order meals at this time without being asked to make a payment.  Please do not pre-order meals until Saturday.   (Other year groups – please order your meals as usual)

Parent-Governor nominations

If you are interested in becoming a parent-governor, the closing date is Thursday 23^rd November.  Please refer to the previous Parentmail for full information.

PTA Christmas Fayre – Friday, December 1^st

If anyone is able to help make this event a success, you can do so as follows:

• Donate a bar of chocolate for the Chocolate Tombola – from fun size to family size, boxes or bars, all are welcome!
• Donate good quality children’s books
• Donate your pre-loved Christmas jumpers – to be sold at the Fayre ready for Christmas Jumper Day December 8th
• Pre-loved, good condition teddies and soft toys – as prizes for the ever popular (with children!) Teddy Tombola

Please bring all donations to school by Monday 27^th November.

On the day of the Fayre:

• Please can Nursery, Year 1 and Year 4 (or any keen bakers) donate the following:
  • Cakes or sweet desserts (bought or homemade)
  • Finger foods from around the world – we would love your family’s favourite foods to sell and share at the fayre – can these foods be easily eaten by hand please.

Please remember – NO NUTS.  Thank you.

Thank you very much in advance for all donations and help – see you at the Fayre after school on Friday 1^st December! 

From the PTA

Measles vaccinations

Please see the attached updated information about measles vaccinations from NHS Wales.

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

• Tuesday 28^th November – Choir rehearsal for Christmas Concert at Power League in Whitchurch High School 5pm to 6.30pm

December

• Friday 1^st December – PTA Christmas Fayre

• 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