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
------------------------------
Dates for your diary
Future dates:
Monday 23rd Dec - Monday 6th Jan - Christmas Holidays
Return to school Tuesday 7th Jan 2025
____________________
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