Christmas Questionnaire
As part of their class project, pupils in Ysgawen want to find out which Christmas traditions and customs are important to different groups of people in our community.
They would like as many people as possible to complete their short survey. Please share with other family members. Diolch
Lexia
Congratulations to Logan, Maggie and Evelyn T for completing a level on Lexia.
Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Florence, yn Collen ydy Cameron ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Bailey. Da iawn pawb.
School Banner
Thank you to Andy at Forden Garage for giving permission to put our school banner up on the fence at the garage.
We urgently need a volunteer to fix it onto the fence. Could you help?
Children in Need - sponsored run
Thank you for the fantastic support raising funds for Children in Need.
Christmas Fayre
Pupil Voice Groups have been busy planning their activities and stalls for the Christmas Fayre after school on Wednesday 4th December (3:15-5:15pm).
Thank you to parents who have offered their help at the Fayre.
Please send in any donations for the Bottle stall, Christmas goods stall and raffle. We will also need donations of cakes on the day. Thank you.
After School Club will be running. If your child will be attending ASC on Wednesday, please see Miss Williamson.
Pupils in Ysgawen will all be in the Community Centre at the end of the school day. Pupils in Collen and Bedwen should be collected from the gate as usual.
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Dates for your diary
Next week
Sun 1st Dec 11am - 2pm Christmas Fayre @ The Railway Inn - all funds raised donated to school
- Wednesday - School Christmas Fayre 3:15-5:15pm in Community Centre
- Thursday - Christmas dinner - whole school
Future dates:
Tue 10th Dec Pantomime @Theatre Severn - whole school
Fri 13th Dec Bring & Buy Sale - new date
Wed 18th Dec Christmas Celebration (poem & songs): 2pm in St Michael's church, 6pm in Community Centre
Wed 18th Dec Open School session 3:15-4:00pm
Fri 20th Dec Break up for Christmas
Monday 23rd Dec - Monday 6th Jan - Christmas Holidays
Tue 7th Jan 2025 Return to school
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Community Notices
Fundraising for School @ The Railway, Forden
Free Christmas craft activities - 15th Dec 24
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