Lliswerry Voice
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Lliswerry Primary School, Nash Rd, Newport NP19 4NG
Email: lliswerry.primary@newportschools.wales
Telephone: 01633 832824
Website: www.lliswerryprimary.co.uk
Friday 13th February 2026
Dydd Gwener 13 Chewfror 2026
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Message from the Interim Headteacher
It has been a wonderfully busy Spring half-term, and the children have worked incredibly hard throughout. We are very proud of everything they are achieving and the progress they continue to make each day. The children are just FAN...TASTIC!
Since being inspected by Estyn in June 2025, we have been working hard on the recommendations:
R1: Ensure that leaders identify and prioritise areas for development effectively and secure the necessary improvements
R2. Improve the quality of teaching to ensure that pupils consistently make effective progress across the curriculum
R3. Ensure that pupils make strong progress in mathematics and numeracy with a particular focus on the understanding of key concepts
A full progress update will be shared with you in the next newsletter.
We would like to wish you all a lovely half-term break and we very much look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Monday 23rd February.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Head and Deputy Girls and Boys
Hello and welcome to this month's newsletter. At Lliswerry Primary we have recently been practicing for our Eisteddfod for St. David's Day! Here at our amazing school we have been taking on the exciting roles of being head and deputy boy and girl. We have been amazing role models for the younger students of Lliswerry Prrimary School. We are also hosting a family art contest with the theme of welsh culture you can make in the half term. We are very excited to see everyone's masterpieces on Thursday 26th February 2026.
Please continue to check the Lliswerry Voice for important information and dates for the diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Key Dates
Key Dates
Monday 23rd February 2026 - Return back to school for Spring Term 2
Monday 2nd March 2026 INSET day. School is closed to pupils
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - St David's Day. Children are invited to wear Welsh colours, PE T Shirts that represent their houses or traditional Welsh costumes.
Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th March 2026 - Spring Term Parent Consultations. Further information will follow
Tuesday 10th March 2026 - PACT session Year 6 at 9am
Thursday 12th March 2026 - 3NO Class Assembly at 9am
Friday 27th March 2026 - Break up for Easter
Monday 13th April 2026 - Return to school for the start of the summer term
Our Family Engagement Planner has key dates for the academic year, including our INSET days.
Parent Governor - We Need You!
Parent Governor - We Need You!
We currently have one parent governor vacancy. If you would be interested in applying, please see the information and nomination letter attached.
Parent/Carer Consultations
Parent/Carer Consultations
Spring Term Parent/ Carer Consultations for Nursery to Year 6 children are taking place
week commencing Monday 9th March. You will be sent a link via email for you to book your preferred time slot. Please make sure you have updated any changes to your contact details. Any problems please see the class teachers. We look forward to meeting with everyone.
Midday Supervisor Vacancies
Midday Supervisor Vacancies
We currently have three midday supervisor vacancies. If you are interested in this position or if you know of anyone who would be interested, please visit Newport City Council website (Jobs) where the advert and job application can be found. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
Urdd Eisteddfod 2027
Urdd Eisteddfod 2027
Europe's biggest youth festival will be coming to your area so make sure your child is a part of the buzz and that they have the opportunity to be a part of the activities leading up to the Eisteddfod and the week itself...
Your child will have the opportunity to be in the primary/youth production during the week of the Eisteddfod ( Yr 5 - 25 yrs old)
Schools will be able to be part of the welcome festival in 2026 when the region officially welcomes and celebrates that the Eisteddfod is coming to the area by holding a parade/concert/gig and much more!
Your child will be able to compete at the Eisteddfod which will be on their doorstep! They don’t have to be a fluent Welsh speaker to compete, there’s a range of Welsh Learner competitions too!
Advocacy Review
Advocacy Review
Parents Survey on Provision for Additional Learning Needs
The Local Authority would like to share the short survey below for parents and carers, which aims to gather feedback on the current provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Advocacy.
The feedback collected will be vital in understanding current experiences and informing future improvements to ALN advocacy services.
Girls Football
Girls Football
Hi, it's Isla. On Wednesday myself and some other girls took part in a girls football tournament at the Velodrome . We played some friendly matches, we won 5, lost 2 and drew 1. We all played really, really well. It was a great day!
Hi, it's Isla. On Wednesday myself and some other girls took part in a girls football tournament at the Velodrome . We played some friendly matches, we won 5, lost 2 and drew 1. We all played really, really well. It was a great day!
Eisteddfod
Eisteddfod
Our school Eisteddfod will take place on Tuesday 3rd March. Children can wear Welsh clothing or their school PE tops. Children have been working hard on a range of tasks that will enter them into a variety of competitions. It is lovely to hear the sound of Welsh songs and hymns as you walk around the school!
As part of the St David's Day Celebrations, we will be setting a half term competition for our Lliswerry families to take part in. We would love to see your creative and innovative flair to create a piece of art and craft linked with your child's specific year group.
We ask that all entries are brought in by Thursday 26th February. A basket of goodies will be awarded to a winner for each year group. Our members of Criw Cymraeg will have the difficult task of choosing the winners.
Language of the Month
Language of the Month
This months Language of the Month is Romanian. Some of our children who speak Romanian helped to share the message in assemblies and taught the children a few greetings.
Changemakers
Changemakers
To mark Safer Internet Day, Digital Leaders shared an assembly to raise awareness on appropriate use of AI and also shared some information around it. Did you know the Amazon Alexa and Siri is a form of AI? Classes in school all participated in a live lesson on Tuesday 10th February, with some even using AdobeExpress to raise awareness for safe online behaviour. Please click the link here to view information and guidance from the Welsh Government on various online apps and games that your child may be accessing.
Fire Safety Talk
Fire Safety Talk
Year 5 had a great visit from Maindee fire station. The firefighters spoke to the children about the dangers of house fires, shared practical advice on how to keep electrical items safe, and explained the important steps to take if a fire does occur. Pupils listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and came away with valuable knowledge to help keep themselves and their families safe. We are very grateful to the team for giving their time to support our school community.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse. In Nursery, children celebrated this by cooking Chinese food together, exploring new smells, tastes, and ingredients, and talking about how food is shared during celebrations. The children also took part in a Chinese New Year party, with music, decorations, and lots of excitement.
Class LC Assembly
Class LC Assembly
A huge well done to Class LC for their fantastic class assembly. Thank you to all the parents and families who joined us. Your support means so much to the children, and they loved having you there to share in their hard work and achievements.
Parent and Children Together - PACT
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend our recent maths PACT sessions. It was great to see so many of you there and engaging so positively with the sessions. We hope the workshops helped you gain a clearer understanding of how maths is taught in school, and that you picked up a few new ideas and strategies that you can try at home too.
Thank you again for your support — it really makes a difference to your child’s learning.
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