Forden School 1st march 2024

Lexia

Congratulations to Ffion, Corey, Ethan, John and Evie R for completing a level on Lexia.

Criw Cymraeg

Heddiw, mae siaradwyr yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Evelyn T, yn Collen ydy Cameron ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Fletcher. Da iawn pawb.

Running Club

Congratulations to Frankie, Seth K, Gethin, Corey, Ethan, Tia-May, Cameron, Robert, Dylan G, Magi and Ffion for completing 10 miles.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi

Follow the link to see how dosbarth Bedwen celebrated St David's Day.

Visit to Theatr Hafren

The whole school will be visiting Theatr Hafren next Wednesday morning. Pupils in Ysgawen will be performing the song they composed with Sinfonia Cymru. They will need to wear black/grey trousers/leggings and dark footwear. Their top should be green or brown or grey or black (They are representing the forest during their song). Ysgawen will leave at 8:50am to ensure they have a chance to rehearse with the musicians before the performance. There is no cost for this visit thanks to a grant from Arts Council Wales.

Parent Forum

Thank you to parents who came to the Parent Forum on Monday. It was decided to hold an Easter Bingo on Thursday 21st March after school. Full details to follow.

World Book Day

Next Thursday (7th March) we will be celebrating World Book Day. Pupils are welcome to come to school dressed as a character from a book.

Spring Term reports and Parents Evening

Your child's termly report will be sent out on Monday 18th March. A link to the booking form for parent/teacher meetings will be sent out at the same time. These will be held on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th April.

School Beat Cymru

School Beat Cymru funds 68 school police officers across Wales' four forces to deliver lessons on substance misuse, safety, safeguarding and behaviour. This is an invaluable part of out PHSE programme in school. Unfortunately WG funding will cease at Easter. Please follow the link to an online petition to Welsh Government to continue funding this provision.

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Dates for your diary

Next week

  • Monday Ysgawen & Collen PE (please bring PE kit)
  • Wednesday whole school visit to Theatr Hafren - The Whispering Woods
  • Wednesday 3:15-3:30pm Open School - come in and see your child's work
  • Wednesday 3:15-3:30pm Uniform swap in library
  • Friday am Year 6 cycling (postponed from 21/2/24)
  • Friday am Collen outdoor learning session (please bring wellies & coat)
  • Friday pm Collen & Ysgawen Running Club / Gardening

Future dates:

Tue 12th March Year 3-6 Cross-country competition (postponed from 22/02/24)

Tue 19th March School Eisteddfod

Thu 21st March Years 3-6 area swimming gala (new date)

Thu 21st March Easter Bingo 3:30pm

Mon 25th March - Fri 5th April Easter Holidays

Tue 9th/Thu 11th April Parents Evening

Mon 6th May Bank holiday - no school

Mon 13th - Wed 15th May Condover residential visit (pupils from Ysgawen)

Tue 21st May Area Rounders tournament

Thu 23rd May Class photos and leavers' photos

Mon 27th-Fri 31st May - Half term holiday

Tue 11th June Area cricket tournament

Thu 13th June Year 6 mini-medics training

Thu 20th June Sports Day

Mon 24th June Non-pupil day (Welshpool cluster schools)

Wed 26th June Visit to Redridge Outdoor Activity Centre (Years 3-5)

Tue 2nd July Area Sports (pupils from years 3-6)

Wed 3rd July Year 5&6 multi-sports day @ WHS

Mon 8th & Tue 9th July Year 6 transition days @ WHS

Tue 16th July Year 6 trip to Penycoed

Thu 18th July Leavers' Assembly 2pm

Fri 19th July Last day of term

Community Notices

Governor Vacancies

We have two vacancies on our governing body for Community Governors. These can be any member of the community and do not need to have a connection to the school. If you know of someone in Forden who has the skills or experience required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school, and would like this opportunity to help direct the strategic direction of the school, please contact Mrs Fowler.