Lexia
Congratulations to Dylan G, Amelia F, Evelyn T and Olivia for completing a level on Lexia.
Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Ollie yn Collen ydy Callum ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Olivia. Da iawn pawb.
Parent Forum & PTA
Thank you to all parents who came to the Parent Forum on Monday. Discussions included:
- new class names from September (Camlad and Hafren)
- fundraising ideas / ice cream sales / summer disco
- leaving gift/collection for Mrs Davies
- next Parent Forum - Monday 30th June. To be held outside after school to enable more parents to attend.
Fundraising
School Council members will be selling ice lollies/ice creams after school on Fridays.
Sports Ambassadors have organised the Sponsored Marathon to be held on Thursday 19th June. All pupils have taken home sponsor forms.
Pupils in Collen have made packs of greetings cards using the winning designs from the school Eisteddfod competition. Money raised will be used to buy bird seed to attract more wildlife into St Michael's churchyard as part of their Eco award. Packs of 6 cards cost £2.00. To order packs, please email school and let us know how many you would like.
Class Photos
The photographer will be in school on Monday 2nd June - the first day back - to take class photographs and leavers photographs. Please ensure your child is in full school uniform.
Music Lessons
There are 3 new spaces available for music lessons with Theo Lawrence after half term. These are open to pupils age 7+. Lessons can be for Piano, Guitar, Ukulele or Drums. If you are interested in your child starting lessons and would like to book one free taster session next week, please email theo@tlmusiclessons.com
Parent Pay
Please clear all outstanding debts on Parent Pay. Thank you
PE Kits
Please ensure your child has a full PE kit in school every day (shorts, T-shirt, trainers). There will be no set day for PE in each class as we prepare for sports day and other activities. We will take advantage of the fine weather whenever we can.
School Uniform Swap
We have a lot of donated uniform in the school library. Please feel free to come in after school on Wednesdays if you need any items or wish to make any donations of clean, useable uniform. We would also welcome donations of shorts for PE.
School website
Find out more about what your child has been doing on our Year in Pictures page.
Community Events
Please scroll down past the diary dates to see more information about Montgomery Fire Station open day (1st June) and Xplore! science activity day at St Michael's church (7th June).
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Dates for your diary
Monday 26th - Friday 30th May - Half Term Holiday
Next week (2-6 June):
- MonClass photos and Year 6 photos
- Wed 3:15-3:30 School Uniform swap in school library
- Thu Rounders tournament (Ysgawen)
- Thu Bedwen swimming
Future dates:
Sat 7th June - Science activities @ St Michael's Church (see poster below)
Tue 10th June - Cricket tournament (Ysgawen)
Wed 11th June - Mini Medics (1st Aid training for Year 6)
Thu 12th June - Bedwen swimming (last session)
Thu 12th June - Archery (Y2 - Y6)
Wed 25th June - Open school (come in and see your child's work)
Thu 26th June - Sports Day (parents welcome 1-3pm)
Mon 30th June - Area Sports (pupils from Collen and Ysgawen)
Mon 30th June - Parent Forum & PTA
Tue 1st July - Multi-sports day @ WHS (Year 6)
Wed 2nd July - Outdoor activities @ Middle Park (Years 3-6)
Mon 7th July - Non-pupil Day (all Welshpool cluster schools)
Tue 8th & Wed 9th July - Year 6 transition visits to Welshpool HS
Mon 14th July - Y6 Eco-leavers day @ Llandyssil
Tue 15th July - Year 6 leavers trip
Wed 16th July - Open school (come in and see your child's work)
Thu 17th July - Year 6 leavers' assembly 2pm
Thu 17th July - Summer Disco 5:30-7:00pm
Fri 18th July - Last day of term
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Community Notices
Montgomery Fire Station - Open Day
Xplore! Science Discovery @ St Michael's Church - 7th June
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
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