Lexia
Congratulations to Maliah, Magi, Eloise, Alexa, Lucy and Logan for completing a level on Lexia.
Halloween Disco
Thank you to all who supported the school and came to the disco. It raised £150 for school and £57 for After School Club.
Thank you
Tavern Caravan Park, Forden have held a number of quiz nights and fundraisers since April and raised a fantastic £500 for school. Thank you.
Children in Need - sponsored run
All pupils will be taking part in a sponsored run on Friday 15th November to raise funds for Children in Need. Pupils can come to school dressed in spots for this event.
There is a sponsor form in their bookbag today - please help them to collect sponsors. Details of how funds can be paid will be sent out after half term.
Wellies
We are very short of wellies for older children in school. If you have any unwanted pairs - size 4 and bigger - we would appreciate any donations. Diolch
Football & Netball tournaments
Congratulations to the teams in both tournaments - they played really well and thoroughly enjoyed the morning. The football team came 3rd in their tournament and the netball team came 2nd - llongyfarchiadau pawb.
Parent Pay
Please clear all Breakfast Club and After School Club debts from Parent Pay - thank you.
Applications for School Places
Applications for Year 7 places in September 25 closes on Friday 8th November 2024.
Applications for Reception places in September 25 closes on Monday 6th January 2025.
Applications for Pre-School places.
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
Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Half Term Holiday
Future dates:
Sun 3rd Nov Family Service 11 am in St Michael's Church (This will be an eco service, where children make bug hotels etc.)
Wed 13th/Fri 15th Nov Year 6 cycle awareness training
Fri 15th Nov Children in Need sponsored run
Wed 27th Nov Open School session 3:15-4:00pm
Wed 4th Dec Christmas Fayre 3:15-5:30pm in Community Centre
Thu 5th Dec Christmas dinner - whole school
Fri 6th Dec Bring & Buy Sale
Tue 10th Dec Pantomime @Theatre Severn - whole school
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
Half term activities
Maths Course for parents
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