Lexia
Congratulations to Gracie for completing a level on Lexia.
Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Logan yn Collen ydy Evan ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Bailey. Da iawn pawb.
Running achievements
Congratulations to Magi, Evan and Seth for completing 10 miles last week and Corrin and Evelyn T for reaching 10 miles this week.
Visitor
Thank you to Chris from NiBS who came into school to deliver archery lessons to all pupils from Year 2 to Year 6.
Pupils in Year 6 also completed the Mini-Medics first aid course with him.
Cricket
Pupils in Ysgawen competed well in the cricket tournament with one Forden team coming 5th out of 17 teams. Well done.
Class Photos
Please complete photograph orders by Tuesday 17th June.
Sponsored Marathon
Pupils will be completing their sponsored marathon next Thursday. Each team will complete 182 laps of the top field. Please help them to collect sponsors to raise funds for school. Please ensure pupils have a sun hat.
Sports Day refreshments
Some parents are organising refreshments to be sold at/after sports day. The proposal is cans of soft drinks and cakes. If you would be willing to help / bake / sell please see Tracy (Charlie's mum) or Melissa (Evelyn's mum). Thank you.
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.
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Dates for your diary
Next week:
- Mon & Tue Art workshops - all classes
- Wed 3:15-3:30 School Uniform swap in school library
- Thu Sponsored Marathon - all pupils
- Fri - School Council ice lolly sales (50p each)
Future dates:
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 3:15pm - Parent Forum & PTA - all parents welcome
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
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