Theatr Hafren trip
The land where nothing changed: Pupils in Ysgawen worked with Sinfonia Cymru to compose a song as part of this performance. Pupils in Collen worked with visiting artists to create the stage set for the performance. Contributions towards transport can be made through Parent Pay. The remainder of the transport costs have been met through a grant from the Arts Council for Wales.
Pupils in Ysgawen will leave for Theatr Hafren at 8:50am. This is to ensure they have time for a rehearsal. If possible, pupils in Ysgawen should wear something blue or green for the performance. The rest of the school will leave at 9:50am.
We will be back at school in time for lunch.
Making payments for school meals and trips
Schools in Powys will be working with a new online payment provider for school meals and other items such as school trips from April 2023.
Can all parents please check if they have any outstanding payments on Parent Pay before this changeover.
Welly Wednesday
Dosbarth Bedwen enjoyed their session with Miss Dixon on Wednesday - follow the link to see what they have been doing.
Forest session next week will be dosbarth Collen on Friday.
Lexia
Congratulations to Robert, Letti and Seth K for completing a level on Lexia. Da iawn
Parent / Teacher meetings
If you were unable to meet your child's teacher on either of the dates offered, and still wish to meet with them, please let them know and they will endeavour to arrange a mutually convenient time.
A link to a survey has been sent out with this newsletter about your experience in booking the appointment and meeting your child's teacher.
Lent Lunches @ St Michael's Church, Forden
Lent lunches are being held in church every Thursday (Feb 23rd -Mar 30th) from 12:00. Soup & bread and a hot drink, £5. Funds raised will go towards the church and the Turkey & Syria earthquake appeal. All welcome.
Forden Community Centre
Following the Forden Recreation Association AGM last week, the committee is now without a chairperson or vice chair. As such it cannot run according to its constitution. It is absolutely vital that volunteers can be found from the community to fill these vacancies. Without them, the community centre will have to close which would have enormous implications for the school.
If you would be interested, or know someone who would be willing to take on one of these roles, please speak to Mrs Fowler.
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Dates for your diary
Next week (13-17 March)
Wednesday 3:15-3:30 Open School
Wednesday 3:15-3:30 Uniform swap (library)
Thursday Whole school visit to Theatr Hafren (The land where nothing changed)
Friday Dosbarth Collen Forest Friday
Friday Year 6 Cycle Awareness Training
Friday Running Club (lunchtime)
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Mon 20th-Fri 24th Readathon week
Sun 26th Mar Pupil-led church service. (If your child is able to attend, please contact Mrs Haine hainef@forden.powys.sch.uk)
Mon 3rd - Fri 14th Apr EASTER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 11th May Adventurous Activities @ Redridge Outdoor Centre - Collen & Ysgawen (payments through Parent Pay)
Wednesdays: 7th June-5th July Bedwen swimming (5 weeks)
Tuesday 27th June Multi-sports day @ WHS (Years 5&6)
Friday 30th June Non-pupil day (Welshpool area schools)
Thursday 6th July Sports Day (pm)
Friday 7th July Archery (Collen & Ysgawen)
Mon 10th & Tue 11th July Year 6 transition days at Welshpool High School
Wednesday 12th July Area Sports (Years 3-6)
Thursday 20th July Last day of term
Friday 21st July Non-pupil day (Welshpool area schools)