Lexia
Congratulations to Neive, Amelia F, Jake and Aadhila for completing a level on Lexia.
Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Tommy, yn Collen ydy Sancia ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Ollie. Da iawn pawb.
Parent / Teacher Meetings
Appointments to meet with your child's teacher on Monday 17th February can be made through the link sent out with the newsletter. If you are unable to meet on that date, please speak to your child's teacher to arrange another date.
Parent Forum
Thank you to the parents who came to the parent forum on Monday.
A parent questionnaire will be sent next week to gain parents' views on the school.
Future school events will include an Easter Bingo on Wednesday 9th April and a Summer Disco on Thursday 17th July. There will also be a sponsored event in the summer term to raise funds for school.
Head Lice
We have been notified of headlice in school. Please check your child's hair regularly over the next few weeks and treat if necessary. Hopefully we can irradicate this issue over half term. Further advice on checking for /treating headlice can be found on the NHS Headlice advice page. Thank you
Once a week - Take a peek.
Half Term Activities
Please see the information / posters below for details of local events over half term.
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
Future dates:
Mon 17th February - Parent/Teacher meetings (bookings link above)
Wed 19th February - Open school session 3:15-3:45. Come in and see your child's work.
Monday 24th - Friday 28th February - Half Term
Mon 3rd March - Year 6 visit to WHS am
Wed 5th March - Whole school visit Y Hafren, Newtown
Thu 6th March - World Book Day (dressing up as a book character optional)
Fri 21st March - Non-pupil day (all Welshpool area schools)
Wed 26th March - Swimming gala
Wed 9th April - Easter Bingo 3:3--5:00pm
Thu 10th April - School Eisteddfod
Monday 14th - Friday 25th April - Easter holidays
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Community Notices
February Half Term activities
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