Seren yr wythnos
Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Camlad ydy Vinnie ac yn dosbarth Hafren ydy Ethan. Da iawn.
Lexia
Congratulations to Maliah and Carrie for completing a level on Lexia.
Parent/Teacher meeting
There are still spaces to meet your child's teacher on Monday 22nd September to discuss how they have settled into school this term. Please book a place through the link below.
Please select the date (22/9/25). Then select the teacher you wish to see. Their available times will then be shown.
If this date is not convenient and you wish to meet on an alternative day, please speak to their teacher.
Area X-Country Competition
Pupils in dosbarth Hafren who have expressed a wish to compete in the cross-country competition next Friday will be transported by parents. Mrs Osborne has emailed parents of pupils competing. If you can transport, you are welcome to stay and watch the races.
Pupils will need a snack, drink and coat to take with them.
Parent Pay - Important Notice
Please see the information shared by Parent Pay Group:
Please share this information with anyone you know who uses Parent Pay.
Friends of Forden - PTA
There will be a PTA meeting on Monday 29th September at 2:30 pm in the Community Centre. This is open to all parents and friends of the school. Come along and find out about activities and fundraising events planned for this term.
If you have any questions about Friends of Forden, please speak to Melissa Turnbull.
Secondary School Admissions
The Secondary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2014 – 31/08/2015 opened on Monday 1st September 2025. Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place
Applications need to be made by the deadline of Friday 31st October 2025.
Secondary Common Offer Date is Monday 2 March 2026.
Welshpool High School - open evening
All pupils in Years 5 and 6 are invited to the Open Evening at Welshpool High School on Thursday 9th October 6-8pm.
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Dates for your diary
Sun 21st Sept - Forden Bike Show
Next week:
- Monday - swimming (whole school)
- Friday - X-country @ Maesydre (Y3-6)
Future dates:
Mon 29th Sep - Friends of Forden meeting 2:30pm
Thu 2nd Oct - Y5&6 visit to Welshpool High School
Tue 7th Oct - Football/Netball tournament @ Forden
Thu 9th Oct - School Harvest Service 9:30am, St Michael's Church. Parents welcome.
Thu 9th Oct - Welshpool High School Open Evening (6-8pm)
Wed 22nd Oct - Open School - come in and see your child's work.
Thu 23rd Oct - Hallowe'en disco (5:30-7:00pm)
Friday 24th October - Non-pupil day (Welshpool area schools)
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October - Half Term
Fri 14th Nov - Year 6 Cycle Awareness Training
Wed 10th Dec - Whole school trip - pantomime
Fri 19th Dec - last day of term
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Community Notices
Amdani Powys / Let's Go Powys
Scan the QR code below to see the sporting / activity clubs and opportunities available locally. (or visit the website Letsgopowys
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