Wanted - shoe boxes
Pupils in Year 3 and 4 need a shoe box each as part of their DT project by next Friday. Please send in any unwanted shoe boxes. Thank you.
Harvest Service
Thank you to all who joined us for our Harvest Service on Tuesday. If you wish to make a donation to Feeding Bellies Not Bins (the Newtown Food Surplus initiative run by Cllr Jeremy Thorp on Tuesday in the Community Centre), cash can be donated in school or payments made through Parent Pay between now and half term.
Parent Governor
Thank you to Anna Thomas (Reign's mum) for her nomination for parent governor. As the only nomination received, she is duly appointed to the position.
Friends of Forden - PTA
Upcoming Friends of Forden events:
- Halloween Disco - Thursday 23rd October. Parents needed to help decorate the hall from 3pm. Donations of decorations / cakes please.
- Next FoF meeting - Monday 3rd November 3:15pm in dosbarth Camlad to discuss Christmas events.
- Christmas Fayre - unfortunately this event is cancelled as we cannot use the community centre
Please join the Friends of Forden Facebook page. If you have any questions about FoF, please speak to Melissa Turnbull or Tracy Thomas.
Volunteers needed
Do you have some free time each week to listen to readers in school? Please speak to any member of staff.
Primary School Admissions
The Primary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2022 opens on Wednesday 1 October 2025. Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place
Applications need to be made by the deadline of Thursday 15 January 2026.
Primary Common Offer Date is Thursday 16 April 2025.
Secondary School Admissions
The Secondary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2014 – 31/08/2015 opened on Monday 1st September 2025. Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place
Applications need to be made by the deadline of Friday 31st October 2025.
Secondary Common Offer Date is Monday 2 March 2026.
Pears and Apples
Please help yourself to pears and apples after school each day - we have a bumper crop.
School Uniform
We have a large stock of second hand school uniform in the school library. Parents are welcome to donate / collect on any day before of after school.
School Times
Please note Breakfast Club runs from 7:30 - 8:40am. Pupils arriving before 8:40am will need to go to Breakfast Club. The gate is manned from 8:40-8:50am. School starts at 8:50am and pupils should be in school by this time.
School Website
We have added lots of photographs to the school website. Please take a look
https://www.forden.powys.sch.uk/en_GB/a-year-in-pictures/
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Dates for your diary
Next week:
- Monday - swimming (whole school) Please note - pupils in the deep end groups will need to bring shorts and T-shirt to wear in the pool over their usual swimwear.
Future dates:
Wed 22nd Oct - Dosbarth Hafren visit to Dolforwyn Castle (see Parent Pay)
Wed 22nd Oct - Open School 3:15-3:45pm - come in and see your child's work.
Thu 23rd Oct - Hallowe'en disco (5:30-7:00pm)
Friday 24th October - Non-pupil day (Welshpool area schools)
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October - Half Term
Fri 14th Nov - Year 6 Cycle Awareness Training
Wed 10th Dec - Whole school trip - pantomime
Mon 15th Dec - Christmas concert in church (times to be arranged)
Fri 19th Dec - last day of term
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Community Notices
October Half Term Holiday Club
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.
Amdani Powys / Let's Go Powys
Scan the QR code below to see the sporting / activity clubs and opportunities available locally. (or visit the website Letsgopowys
Home Start Cymru
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