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Halloween Disco
Thursday, 23rd October, 5:30-7:00pm. All pupils and siblings welcome, accompanied by parent/adult (£2 each to include a hot dog & drink). The hall will be open from 2:30pm on the day if any parents would like to help decorate the hall for the disco. Donations of cakes appreciated - these can be dropped off before/after school or at the disco.
School Dinners Menu
There is an updated menu for schools dinners following half term. This has been forwarded to you by email. It is also available on the school website.
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 (21-25 Oct)
- Tuesday Harvest service, 9:30am in St Michael's Church
- Wednesday Football & Netball tournaments @ Forden School
- Wednesday Open School 3:15-4:00pm
- Wednesday 3:15-3:30 Uniform swap in library
- Thursday Swimming (Collen & Ysgawen)
- Thursday Hallowe'en disco 5:30-7pm
Future dates:
Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Half Term Holiday
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
Check out Activ8Kids MultiSports Camps during October half term. Suitable for children aged 4-12 you can book online at activ8kids.co.uk and take advantage of their early bird offer by booking before 14 October and using code ‘Activ10Kids’ when checking out.
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