Forden School 11th october 2024

Lexia

Congratulations to Alexa, Corey, Evie, Callum and Dylan G for completing a level on Lexia.

Halloween Disco

Pupils in Ysgawen have been busy making posters for the Halloween Disco. The hall will be open from 2:30pm on the day if any parents would like to help decorate the hall for the disco.

Posters by Amelia B and Fletcher
Parent Pay

Please clear any outstanding amounts on Parent Pay. Thank you

School Uniform

We have a large amount of second hand school uniform in the school library. Parents are welcome to come in any Wednesday after school to browse/collect.

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Dates for your diary

Next week (14-18 Oct)

  • Monday Ysgawen outdoor learning (coat & wellies)
  • Wednesday Flu vaccinations
  • Wednesday 3:15-3:30 Uniform swap in library
  • Thursday Swimming (Collen & Ysgawen)

Future dates:

Tue 22nd Oct School Harvest Service, 9:30am in St Michael's Church

Wed 23rd Oct Football / Netball tournaments (pupils from Ysgawen)

Wed 23rd Oct Open School session 3:15-4:00pm

Thu 24th Oct Hallowe'en Disco 5:30-7pm in Community Centre

Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Half Term Holiday

Sun 3rd Nov Family Service 11 am in St Michael's Church (This will be an eco service, where children make bug hotels etc.)

Wed 13th/Fri 15th Nov Year 6 cycle awareness training

Fri 15th Nov Children in Need sponsored run

Wed 27th Nov Open School session 3:15-4:00pm

Wed 4th Dec Christmas Fayre 3:15-5:30pm in Community Centre

Thu 5th Dec Christmas dinner - whole school

Fri 6th Dec Bring & Buy Sale

Tue 10th Dec Pantomime @Theatre Severn - whole school

Wed 18th Dec Christmas Celebration: 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

Half Term activities

Check out Activ8Kids MultiSports Camps during October half term. Suitable for children aged 4-12 you can book online at activ8kids.co.uk and take advantage of their early bird offer by booking before 14 October and using code ‘Activ10Kids’ when checking out.

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