Forden School 24th january 2025

Lexia

Congratulations to Corrin, Morgan, Lara, Ethan, Maggie, Ollie C and Seth for completing a level on Lexia.

Seren yr wythnos

Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Bella, yn Collen ydy Tia ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Bailey. Da iawn pawb.

Outdoor Adventure Trip

Pupils in Years 3-6 will be visiting Middle Park Outdoor Adventure Centre on Wednesday 2nd July. This has been added to Parent Pay if you wish to pay by instalments.

Parent / Teacher Meetings

Appointments to meet with your child's teacher on Monday 17th February can be made through the link sent with your newsletter. If you are unable to meet on that date, please speak to your child's teacher to arrange another date.

Parent Forum

The next parent form will be held on Monday 10th February at 2:30pm in the Community Centre. This is open to all parents and is an opportunity to hear about initiatives in school and bring your ideas for future activities.

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:

Wed 29th January - Open school session 3:15-3:45

Mon 10th February - Parent Forum 2:30pm in Community Centre

Mon 17th February - Parent/Teacher meetings (bookings link to follow)

Wed 19th February - Open school session 3:15-3:45

Monday 24th - Friday 28th February - Half Term

Wed 5th March - Whole school visit Y Hafren, Newtown

Thu 6th March - World Book Day

Fri 21st March - Non-pupil day (all Welshpool area schools)

Wed 26th March - Swimming gala

Thu 10th April - School Eisteddfod

Monday 14th - Friday 25th April - Easter holidays

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Community Notices

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
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Mrs F