Newsletter: 16 October 2025

16 October 2025

Thank you to our Amazing Community

We would like to extend our thanks to you for the generous food donations brought in by the children to support the local foodbank.

The collection took place on the day of our Harvest Festival at Llanfechain Church, where pupils shone brightly as they shared their Harvest poems, prayers, and beautiful singing. It was a wonderful celebration of community and kindness.

We would also like to thank Llanfyllin Bingo Club for their generous donation towards resources to enhance our exterior window frames. Your support helps us continue to create a warm and welcoming environment for our pupils.

Gentle Reminders

• As the weather becomes colder, please ensure your child brings a warm coat to school each day.
• Pupils should arrive at school between 8:50am and 9:00am.
• If you wish to drop your child off before 8:50am, please use the Breakfast Club via the hall entrance so that children can be signed in safely.
• Registration is taken at 9:00am with assemblies/lessons starting 9:05am

Healthy Bites, Happy Minds

As a Healthy School, we encourage children to bring fruit snacks from Monday to Thursday.
On Fridays, pupils may bring a snack of their choice (within reason), but we kindly ask that this does not include sweets or high-sugar items.

Thank you for supporting our ongoing commitment to healthy eating and wellbeing.

Important e-Safety Notice

We would like to alert families to an important online safety issue concerning a series of books by Andrew Cope (Spy Dogs, Spy Pups, and Spy Cats, published by Puffin).

These books reference a web address for tie-in material; however, the domain has expired and has been purchased by another party. The current website contains highly explicit content.

Please check your child’s reading books and remove any that include this web address.

For more information, please see:
🔗 Spy Dog: Children’s books pulled over explicit weblink – BBC News

After School Club Update

After the half-term break, our After School Provision will operate Monday to Thursday only. The Friday session has been removed until further notice due to low uptake.

The Governing Body will be reviewing the charges for both the Breakfast Club and After School Club next half term.
It is likely that there will be a price increase starting in 2026.  Further details will be shared with families once the review is complete.

 Attendance Matters

We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of good attendance.

Our school’s attendance figures have declined over the last three years, and we are keen to work together to turn this around. Powys County Council has set a target of 94%, and with your continued support, we are confident we can achieve it.

Every day in school counts, for learning, friendships, and personal growth.
If you need any help in ensuring your child attends regularly, please contact us, we’re here to support you.

Autumn Adventures in the Community Garden

We warmly invite parents, guardians, and children to the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Garden Project Celebration on Saturday 18 October from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Come and enjoy pumpkin soup, a warm campfire, and a chance to celebrate our wildlife garden together. Please stay with your children, dress for colder weather, and note that drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank You for Your Continued Support

We truly appreciate all the ways our families support the school, from volunteering time and donating to community causes, to helping children arrive prepared and ready to learn each day.  Together, we make our school a caring, thriving environment for every child.