Forden School 20th december 2024

Farewell

Today we said Farewell to Miss Dixon. She has taught at Forden School for 6 years and took a lead role in developing the school's outdoor areas. We wish her all the best in her new role.

Lexia

Congratulations to Sancia, Alexa, Robert and Ffion for completing a level on Lexia.

Seren yr wythnos

Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Maggie, yn Collen ydy Evan ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Amelia. Da iawn pawb.

School website

Find out more about what your child has been doing on our Year in Pictures page.

We wish all families a safe and happy Christmas.

Nadolig Llawen

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Dates for your diary

Future dates:

Monday 23rd Dec - Monday 6th Jan - Christmas Holidays

Return to school Tuesday 7th Jan 2025

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Community Notices

Message from Wales Water / Dwr Cymru

School Admissions

Applications for Reception places in September 25 closes on Monday 6th January 2025.

Applications for Pre-School places.

Safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding concerns, no matter how big or small, please report it. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

If you have concerns or suspicions concerning a child, contact Powys safeguarding team 24 hours/day, 365 days/year by email csfrontdoor@powys.gov.uk or through their online reporting form (Click for link).

You can also call them on 01597 827666 (Mon-Thu 8:45am-4:45pm and Fri 8:45am-4:15pm). For out of hours, please call 0345 054 4847

The designated safeguarding lead in school is Mrs Fowler, the deputy safeguarding lead is Mrs Haine and our governor responsible for safeguarding is Sean McLaughlin.

Free School Meals

Find out about Grants and Reliefs, Benefits and Awards, Managing your Money and Debt Advice, and other help and support. Telephone number 01597 826345 Open 9am - 1pm

Even though primary school meals are free to all pupils, if you register for Free School Meals you can help your school benefit from funding because you have registered.

Registering for Free School Meals might also qualify you for other help and assistance, including school uniform clothing grants

To register is easy and confidential. You don't have to tell the school. (Click for link)

Who can register for Free School Meals?

To get free meals in Powys schools, the parents/carers must get one of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
  • If you are an Asylum Seeker getting support under the Immigration and Asylum Act.
  • State Pension Guaranteed Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance - Income based
  • Child Tax Credit - as long as you are not getting an amount for childcare paid with your CTC, or getting Working Tax Credit. HM Revenue & Customs must also have worked out your household income as £16,190 a year or less.
  • Universal Credit - as long as your annual net earnings are £7400 or less
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