Dear Parents/Carers,

The most important bit of news we have this week is that Mrs Evans (Year 1 teacher) has had a baby girl!  Both mum and baby are doing well and we’re sure that you will join us in sending huge congratulations and warm wishes to Mrs Evans, her husband and their new addition.

It’s been lovely to see some real summer weather this week – thank you for sending your children to school with sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. Please remember to ensure that your child has a water bottle with them, which can be refilled in school.

We’re delighted to report that the Year 5 and Year 6 pupils who went on the residential visit to Abernant have had a wonderful time, and we look forward to welcoming them back later today.  Those who stayed at school enjoyed lots of off-timetable activities, including a visit to Roath Park, a Dance and Anatomy of Movement workshop at Cardiff Met, arts and crafts and sports such as football, tennis and cricket.

A busy week to look forward to next week with two trips (Year 1 and Year 2), the arrival of the Book Fair and a netball match against Lisvane Primary – let’s hope that the weather stays pleasant for the trips and netball match!

Book Fair: Friday 17^th May to Tuesday 21^st May

Next week, the Book Fair arrives in school.  Pupils and parents/carers can visit to purchase books on Friday 17^th, Monday 20^th and Tuesday 21^st of May between 3.15 and 4.15pm.  Card purchases only for the Book Sale.

PTA News

PTA Cake Sale – Monday 13^th May after school

We look forward to some sweet treats after school on Monday when the PTA are holding a Cake Sale. 

PTA Quiz Night – Thursday 6^th June

Get swotting ready for the Quiz Night which is confirmed as taking place on Thursday evening, 6^th June.  There will be a cash bar, and the event will take place in the big school hall.  Ticket information to follow.

The PTA are still keen to receive donations for raffle prizes please.  Thank you in advance.

PTA Plant Sale – Friday 14^th June

Calling all grandparents, parents and children!  Following our successful Seed Sale, we know that many of you have been sowing and growing busily, and the PTA plant sale will take place on Friday 14^th June.  Please donate seedlings and plants that week – there’s still time to sow!

We’re also looking for small craft donations that will be priced 50p - £2.50.  So if anyone has knitting / crochet / crafting skills of any sort, that would be wonderful!   The theme is ‘Garden’ but any craft would be welcomed!

Thanks, PTA

New Junior Park Run @ Cardiff Met – Sundays 9am

We know that many of our pupils and their families are keen runners, so you may be interested in a new Junior Park Run at Cardiff Met on Sunday mornings, which is starting this summer.  Details are available via a facebook page.  Please type Cardiff Met Junior Park Run into a browser and you will be taken to a link.  Thank you.

Future Stars Coaching Holiday Club – half term break

Please see the attached flyer for information of a May Holiday Club which takes place during the upcoming half term break.

Lost Property

Please see the Lost Property section of the website for photos of unlabelled items and contact school if you recognise anything.  Thank you.

Have a pleasant weekend,

Rachel Mitchell, Headteacher

May 2024

• Monday 20^th May – World Bee Day
• Thursday 23^rd May – Netball match at Lakeside against Roath Park Primary 4-5pm

June 2024

• Monday 3^rd June – INSET DAY
• Monday 3^rd June - Universal Free School Meals begin for pupils in Year 6
• Wednesday 5^th June – Year 4 visit to Bristol Aquarium
• Thursday 6^th June – PTA Quiz Night
• Friday 14^th June – PTA plant sale
• Friday 21^st June – Lakeside Netball Tournament
• 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
• Thursday 11^th July – CHS Transition Day 1
• Friday 12^th July – CHS Transition Day 2
• 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