Forden School 4th april 2025

Lexia

Congratulations to Ffion, Connie, Cameron and Gracie for completing a level on Lexia.

Seren yr wythnos

Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Gracie, yn Collen ydy Neive ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Leigh. Da iawn pawb.

Eisteddfod

All pupils will be competing in our school Eisteddfod next Thursday, 10th April. Parents are welcome to join us in the afternoon (from 1pm) to watch the singing, dancing and recitation competitions. All pupils' artwork, handwriting and ICT entries will be displayed in school and parents are welcome to come in after school to see them.

Thank you for all raffle prize donations received.

Please send in donations of cakes for refreshments on Wednesday.

Termly School Report

Your child's termly report will be sent out on Monday. Please complete the short Form sent in the same email. This is to acknowledge receipt of the report and an opportunity to comment on it or request a meeting with their teacher. Thank you

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:

Tue 8th April - Swimming gala (qualifying pupils)

Wed 9th April - Easter Bingo 3:30-5:00pm

Thu 10th April - School Eisteddfod (parents welcome to watch from 1:15pm). All parents welcome to see the art, handwriting and ICT entries after school.

Monday 14th - Friday 25th April - Easter holidays

Wed 30th April - Open school (come in and see your child's work)

Thu May 1st - Thu 12th June (6 weeks) - Bedwen swimming

Mon 12th - Wed 14th May - Condover residential visit (pupils from Ysgawen)

Mon 19th May - Parent Forum & PTA

Wed 21st May - Open school (come in and see your child's work)

Monday 26th - Friday 30th May - Half Term Holiday

Mon 2nd June - Class photos and Year 6 photos

Thu 5th June - Rounders tournament (Ysgawen)

Sat 7th June - Science and Forest Church activities @ St Michael's Church

Tue 10th June - Cricket tournament (Ysgawen)

Wed 11th June - Mini Medics (1st Aid training for Year 6)

Thu 12th June - Archery (Y2 - Y6)

Wed 25th June - Open school (come in and see your child's work)

Thu 26th June - Sports Day (parents welcome 1-3pm)

Mon 30th June - Parent Forum & PTA

Tue 1st July - Area Sports (Years 3-6)

Wed 2nd July - Outdoor activities @ Middle Park (Years 3-6)

Mon 7th July - Non-pupil Day (all Welshpool cluster schools)

Tue 8th & Wed 9th July - Year 6 transition visits to Welshpool HS

Fri 11th July - Multi-sports day @ WHS (Year 6)

Mon 14th July - Y6 Eco-leavers day @ Llandyssil

Tue 15th July - Year 6 leavers trip

Wed 16th July - Open school (come in and see your child's work)

Thu 17th July - Year 6 leavers' assembly 2pm

Thu 17th July - Summer Disco 5:30-7:00pm

Fri 18th July - Last day of term

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Community Notices

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
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