Lexia
Congratulations to Isobel, Corrin, Alexa and Serah for completing a level on Lexia.
Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Eloise, yn Collen ydy Neive ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Mia. Da iawn pawb.
Children in Need - sponsored run
Thank you for all the money collected so far. Please ensure any outstanding sponsor money is handed in by Tuesday 26th November.
Christmas Fayre
Pupil Voice Groups have been busy planning their activities and stalls for the Christmas Fayre after school on Wednesday 4th December (3:15-5:30pm).
As staff will be helping pupils on their stalls, we need volunteers to serve the refreshments. Please speak to member of staff if you would be able to help. Thank you to parents who have already offered their help for other stalls.
Please send in any donations for the Bottle stall, Christmas goods stall and raffle. We will also need donations of cakes on the day. Thank you.
Pantomime trip - packed lunch
All pupils will be going Theatre Severn on Tuesday 10th December to see the pantomime. As we are watching the morning performance, we will not be back in school for school dinners and all pupils will need a packed lunch. If you wish to pre-order a free packed lunch through Powys catering, please contact the school choosing ham, tuna, cheese or vegan sandwich by Thursday 28th November.
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
- Wednesday - Open School session 3:15-4:00pm
Future dates:
Sun 1st Dec 11am - 2pm - Christmas Fayre @ The Railway Inn - funds raised donated to school
Wed 4th Dec Christmas Fayre 3:15-5:30pm in Community Centre
Thu 5th Dec Christmas dinner - whole school
Tue 10th Dec Pantomime @Theatre Severn - whole school
Fri 13th Dec Bring & Buy Sale - new date
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
Fundraising for School @ The Railway, Forden
School Admissions
Applications for Reception places in September 25 closes on Monday 6th January 2025.
Applications for Pre-School places.
Abermule Panto
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