Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Owen, yn Collen ydy Dylan ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Seth. Da iawn pawb.
Swimming Gala
Pupils from Collen and Ysgawen swimming in the gala on Wednesday 26th March will be transported to and from the Flash by coach. Payments are to be made through ParentPay.
Review of our School Vision
Our school vision was developed three years ago through consultation with pupils, parents, staff and governors. We wish to review it to include the Christian characteristics of our school as a Church in Wales school. Please complete the questionnaire sent out with this newsletter to share your views. This form will close next Friday.
School website
Find out more about what your child has been doing on our Year in Pictures page.
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Dates for your diary
Future dates:
Fri 21st March - Non-pupil day (all Welshpool area schools)
Wed 26th March - Swimming gala
Wed 26th March - Open school (come in and see your child's work)
Mon 31st March Parent Forum & PTA
Wed 9th April - Easter Bingo 3:3--5:00pm (Raffle prize donations please)
Thu 10th April - School Eisteddfod (parents welcome to watch from 1:15pm)
Monday 14th - Friday 25th April - Easter holidays
Wed 30th April - Open school (come in and see your child's work)
Thu May 1st - Thu 12th June (6 weeks) - Bedwen swimming
Mon 12th - Wed 14th May - Condover residential visit (pupils from Ysgawen)
Mon 19th May - Parent Forum & PTA
Wed 21st May - Open school (come in and see your child's work)
Monday 26th - Friday 30th May - Half Term Holiday
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Community Notices
Home Start Cymru
When should I keep my child off school? - NHS advice
It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school when they're unwell. There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about health protection and managing specific infectious diseases. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
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