London Borough of Lewisham Mayors Award!
As you know, throughout the pandemic, we have maintained a community foodbank providing much needed food parcels and welfare bundles for some of our most vulnerable families.
We are very honoured to have received a Mayor’s Award for valuable contribution within the borough’s community response to COVID-19.
The staff team worked incredibly hard to make this happen. Thank you to all of you who helped us by contributing via our donation station.
We continue to provide support for our families, working closely with the Legendary Community Club and our donation station remains open for any contributions you may be able to provide. Together we can make a real difference to families in need.
Bailwood Uniform Supplier
Our local uniform supplier Bailwoods based at 246 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6JU will remain open during the xmas and new year period, please find their details below:
Please contact Bailwood using the following link.
Parent and Carer Skills Survey
There is still time for you to complete the skills survey for the Friends of Torridon PTA.
We have a wonderful parent & carer community with a wide spectrum of skills and we are keen to capture this information and provide parents with opportunities to participate.
We are asking all parents & carers if they could complete this quick survey so we can update our database of parents & carers skills.
Free School Meals Applications
Since the introduction of Free School Meals for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, these children may miss out on additional funding and support. We encourage all parents and carers who are eligible to complete online Free-School-Meals if they think they may be eligible.
How might a child be eligible for FSM or Pupil Premium Funding?
A child may be eligible to receive the Pupil Premium Grant/Free School Meals if the parent receives any of the following
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
Children under the compulsory school age who are in full time education may also be able to get Pupil Premium Grant/Free School Meals.
Please call the office on 0208 697 2762 if you need assistance in completing the online application or information regarding Free School Meals.
MAPAC Christmas Closure information (School Uniform providers)
Dear parents and carers,
Please be aware that due to the current situation MAPAC offices, production, shop and warehouses will be closed between Friday 18th December 2020 and Monday 4th January 2021.
They apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
