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DYFFRYN DYFFRYN DYFFRYN

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Academic Year 2014Academic Year 2014Academic Year 2014———201520152015

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NAME OF SCHOOL: DYFFRYN SCHOOL

ADDRESS: (Upper School) BERTHA ROAD, MARGAM, PORT TALBOT. SA13 2AN

(Lower School) TALCENNAU ROAD, PORT TALBOT. SA13 1EP TELEPHONE NUMBER: PORT TALBOT 760110 – Upper School 760112 – Lower School E-MAIL: dyffrynschool@npted.org

INTERNET: www.dyffrynschool. co.uk

HEADTEACHER: MR. M. GRIMES

LOCAL AUTHORITY: NEATH PORT TALBOT

AGE RANGE OF PUPILS: 11 - 16

NUMBER ON ROLL: 800

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS: MRS. S. AMOS

Foreword

We are very proud of our good reputation. Children enjoy coming to Dyffryn School: they are happy and they are safe. They receive an excellent education and achieve outstanding examination results. We hope your child will join us and be part of our success. This booklet contains information to help you in preparing for your child to begin secondary education. I hope you find it useful. If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.

Mr. M. Grimes Headteacher

“Dyffryn is a good school. It serves its community well.” Estyn 2002

“Dyffryn is a good school with outstanding features.” Estyn 2008

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GENERAL INFORMATION

School Aims 3

School Organisation 3

Assessment 5

The School Curriculum 5

Homework 7

Arrangements for Special Education 8

Arrangements for Religious Education 8

Sex and Relationship Education 9

Use of Welsh Language 9

Physical Education and Sport 10

Careers Advice and Guidance 11

Extra Curricular Activities 11

Charity Work 12

Music and Drama 12

Pastoral Care Arrangements 13

Public Examination Policies 14

Parents and School 14

Health 15

Pupil Admissions 15

Photographs 16

Liaison with Outside Agencies 16

Complaints Procedure 16

Charging and Remissions Policy 16

DAILY ROUTINES AND REQUIREMENTS (what you need to know before you begin)

School Terms 18

School Hours 18

School Lesson Times 18

School Routine 19

Attendance and Punctuality 19

Pupil Attendance 20

Uniform 20

Physical Education 21

Textbooks and Equipment 22

School Meals 22

Travel to School 23

Grants and Financial Assistance 23

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The Lower School (Years 7 and 8) at

Talcennau Road. The Upper School (Years 9, 10 and 11) at

Bertha Road, Margam.

At Dyffryn, we value all children as unique individuals, each with special talents and abilities. We aim to increase self-confidence and self-esteem through a curriculum which is broad, balanced, coherent, differentiated and relevant. The education we provide will develop children’s knowledge and skills and their moral values. The school offers a common curriculum in the first three years. This is designed to provide a general education which will equip all children with the range of skills and degree of independence needed in their continuing education and career. At Key Stage 4, children are able to choose from a wider range of subjects designed to meet their different needs and aspirations. Pupils are made aware of their social and physical environment, with emphasis being placed upon their roles and responsibilities in maintaining and improving the world in which they live and work. We believe that children need to realise that with increased freedom comes increased responsibilities. The welfare, guidance and support of pupils is one of the highest priorities within our school. We provide a safe, caring and supportive network of adult contacts for both pupils and parents.

School Aims

School Organisation Dyffryn is a mixed 11 - 16 school located on two separate sites.

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When children first come to Dyffryn, they are placed in registration forms which are mixed with regard to ability and character. The teaching is planned and learning is differentiated to enable all pupils to make progress at an appropriate pace. Form Tutors, under the direction of Heads of Year, are responsible for monitoring and supporting this progress. Pupils are initially taught in mixed ability groups but, as they progress through the school, there is setting for some classes.

Setting is used when teaching staff believe that progress will be made more rapidly under such organisation. For all pupils, progress is constantly kept under review and movement between teaching groups takes place only where this is thought to be beneficial. For Year 9, pupils transfer to the Upper School, where they continue much the same pattern of studies as in the Lower School. During the course of this year, however, important decisions have to be made about their subject choices and Learning Pathways for Years 10 and 11. These subject choices are made after extensive consultation between staff, parents and pupils. Careers guidance is also provided for all pupils, both within the school and by external consultants. This organisational system has proven to be highly effective with examination results showing all children making outstanding progress. Performance at both Key Stages is well above national averages and value added scores are in the highest category. Government figures place the school securely in the top performing benchmark group.

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The school’s curriculum is made up of the many lessons that pupils experience during the week, as well as various extra-curricular opportunities and visits which enhance and extend their studies. The curriculum is kept under constant review to ensure that it meets the needs of all our pupils.

Pupils will experience whole class teaching and have the opportunity to work in groups, pairs and on their own in a variety of practical, oral and paper-based activities. The use of ICT is now part of normal working in all subjects and the school is particularly well equipped to meet the demands of the new technologies. The methods used are constantly reviewed and refined by our experienced and highly skilled teaching staff. Recent inspection reports have been highly complimentary of Dyffryn.

The curriculum meets all the Welsh Government’s National Curriculum requirements, but there are a number of features which are unique to Dyffryn. In Years 7 to 9 all pupils have the opportunity of following a common curriculum. Subjects for study include:

Assessment of pupils’ work is made continuously throughout each year, with formal examinations being held for each year group. At each half term parents are informed of progress so that home and school can work together to ensure the best for all our children. Regular consultation evenings are held to set individual targets for pupils and to discuss progress in all subjects. Parental attendance for such evenings is very high, clearly indicating their value to both parents and pupils.

Assessment

The School Curriculum

English Mathematics Science History Geography Religious Studies Art

Drama Design Technology Music Personal and Social Education Physical Education Information and

Communication Technology

French German Spanish Welsh

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There are also general themes that are followed within all subjects. These themes include healthy life styles, Cwricwlum Cymraeg, bilingualism, sustainable development, global citizenship, diversity and careers and work related education.

In addition, there is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. These include Musical, Dramatic and Sporting activities and a variety of clubs and societies. Homework and Revision Clubs meet regularly at lunchtimes and after school. In keeping with national guidelines, the school maintains a register of more able and talented pupils and ensures that opportunities are created so that they may realise their full potential.

In Years 10 and 11, the school has a core of subjects studied by all pupils. This provides for the requirements of the National Curriculum and allows choice and flexibility within the option system. All pupils are given the opportunity to follow programmes of study in:

All pupils will follow a Science course and then are given the opportunity to choose from either an Additional Science course or the three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Some complete an Applied Science course.

Pupils also select from a wide range of optional subjects to match their interests and ensure balance in their studies. For 2013/2014, these were:

English Language and Literature Mathematics Welsh Religious Studies Physical Education Personal and Social Education, including Careers

Guidance Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification

Automotive Engineering Art and Design Business Studies Child Development Drama Food French Geography German Graphical Design Health and Social Care History

Information Technology Travel and Tourism Media Studies Physical Education Public Services Religious Studies Resistant Materials Spanish Sport Textiles Welsh

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The Dyffryn Baccalaureate is an exciting opportunity that is offered to all pupils starting in the Lower School. It is based on the belief that pupils need to develop the skills that will help them to enhance their learning across all curriculum areas. It also benefits pupils in learning to work independently and helps them to develop their understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and the goals they need to set themselves. This will be crucial in preparing all pupils to face the challenges that GCSE courses bring with them. The Dyffryn Baccalaureate is styled to mirror the demands of the Welsh Baccalaureate that is currently offered to all pupils at Key Stage 4. This qualification will become the umbrella qualification on which all pupils’ results will be judged from 2017. The choice provided by the school exceeds the national requirements for 14 to 19 year olds and has been praised by ESTYN. All pupils take part in a period of work experience in Year 10. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available to all pupils in Years 10 and 11.

The school has a homework policy and work given to the pupils is seen as an integral part of the learning process. Its function is to give pupils the chance to practise a newly acquired skill, to research or to revise work previously done in lesson time. It is also set to help pupils develop the self-discipline required to learn independently when they are older. A Student Planner is issued to each pupil. Parents are encouraged to monitor that homework is being undertaken and to sign the Planner on a weekly basis. Regular discussion of school work has a very positive impact on pupils’ progress and attitudes. The school welcomes parental contributions within the Student Planner.

Homework

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Arrangements for

Additional Learning

Needs

Arrangements for

Religious Education The school day always begins with an assembly for all pupils. This enables the pupils in both the Upper and Lower school sites to be together in one place for a short time. It sets a positive tone for the day and encourages pupils to reflect on important issues which have an impact on their lives. Although many readings reflect a Christian understanding of the world, they also raise many moral issues and help pupils to understand how best to treat those around them and to view the school as a community.

Religious Education is a compulsory element within the curriculum and is taught to every class in the school in accordance with the Authority’s agreed syllabus. In Year 7 pupils are given a brief introduction to each of the six main world religions, whilst in Year 8 the emphasis is on how Christians, Jews and Hindus commit to their faith through rites of passage. Year 9 pupils are encouraged to develop their opinions, within an atmosphere of tolerance and respect for others, through an exploration of the impact of religion in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Pupils experiencing difficulties are provided with additional support when it is needed. However, it is the policy of the school for all pupils to be fully integrated into general school life whenever possible. Help and support is provided by the Learning Support Department, which works in close co-ordination and co-operation with all subjects.

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At Dyffryn we place great value on the Welsh language and aim to develop pupils’ bilingual skills. We do this through various contexts such as the use of incidental Welsh in all subject areas and through specialist teaching in Welsh lessons. Members of staff are encouraged to attend after-school Welsh classes. The learning of Welsh is bolstered through the implementation of the Cwricwlum Cymraeg which aims to promote pupils’ awareness of Welsh heritage and culture. In this context there are Welsh assemblies

Religious Studies is offered as a GCSE Option in Years 10 and 11 where pupils study a contemporary Ethics and Philosophy course. The remainder of pupils follow a GCSE Short Course syllabus leading to an additional qualification. Religious Studies is a vital and relevant subject within the curriculum and offers pupils an opportunity to question, criticise and evaluate in order to reach a clearer understanding of religion and the world today.

There is a continuous programme of health education which operates throughout the five years that pupils are in the school. Sex and relationship education is taught within the framework of the PSE programme. The programme is designed to cater for the total physical and mental well-being of the pupils. Visiting speakers and films are sometimes used in order to enhance the programme.

Although we consider this programme to be an important part of every child’s education, we are also respectful of the right of parents to withdraw their child from any part of it.

Sex and Relationship

Education

Use of Welsh

Language

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during the year which include a celebration of St. David’s Day and participation in the Urdd. There are also theme days focussing on areas of interest such as the Welsh in Patagonia. The end of year Eisteddfod, whilst up-beat and modern in approach, is nevertheless firmly rooted in Welsh tradition. Finally, extra-curricular activities provide a further incentive to bilingualism and range from a lunchtime Welsh Club to the opportunity of participating in residential weekends at Llangrannog or Glan Llyn. We believe that language learning not only brings academic benefits but also helps to develop children’s thinking and problem solving skills. Consequently, all pupils follow a programme of Welsh as a Second Language and are given the opportunity to obtain a GCSE qualification.

Physical Education

and Sport All pupils are expected to participate fully in all PE and Games lessons. PE and Sport are also offered as optional subjects at Key Stage 4. A wide range of individual sports, team sports and athletic activities are taught.

Sports currently available include hockey, rugby, aerobics, gymnastics, soccer (boys and girls), netball, basketball, cricket, tennis, cycling, circuit training and weight training as well as topical activities, such as Zumba.

The school has two well equipped gymnasia, a multi-gym and large playing fields. There is a flood-lit artificial playing surface for football and hockey and tennis, netball and basketball courts. A range of extra-curricular sporting activities is available. Sporting links and tours to continental Europe are well established.

Pupils are also able to achieve coaching, leadership and first aid awards and use their skills in local primary schools. This encourages and helps to maintain the excellent links Dyffryn has with local sports clubs and associations.

There is a full programme of inter-school fixtures and the school has many national and county representatives every year.

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General careers education advice is provided to all pupils in Years 7 and 8 as part of the Personal and Social Education programme. A number of visitors from local commerce and industry also work with pupils on special projects. More specific careers advice is given in Year 9, prior to pupils making their choice of subjects for Key Stage 4. Further advice is available from a visiting member of Careers Wales and all pupils have access to continued careers guidance and support throughout Years 10 and 11. The Careers Wales website is an important resource at www.careerswales.co.uk.

The school has several schemes to encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills. All pupils are given the opportunity of two weeks work experience placement during Year 10.

Orchestra Choirs Instrumental

Ensembles Science Society Urdd Group Chess, Cards and

Board Games Badminton Interact Club Eco-school

Environmental Group

Geography Club Internet Club

Religious Education Club

Drama Multi-gym Club Young Enterprise Welsh Club Technology Club School Council Writers’ Circle Mock Magistrates

Trial Hockey Maths Club Debating Society Dance Club

Rosetta Stone Languages Club

Trampolining World Film Club Gym Club Latin Club History Club Basketball Weights Club Duke of Edinburgh

Awards European Club Tennis School Council

Careers Advice

and Guidance

Extra Curricular

Activities The following are some of the many clubs that are flourishing. However, the list is far from exhaustive and there really is something for everyone who wishes to get involved.

Team Practices for Netball, Rugby, Football and Cross-Country

5x60 Initiative (encouraging all pupils to take part in after-school activities 5 x 60 minutes per week.) Including Zumba, Street Dance, Badminton and Funkypump.

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Dyffryn pupils are actively encouraged to think of others before themselves and work tirelessly to support local and international charities.

Through the dedication of the Interact Club, we have raised an amazing amount of money for various local and international charities. Some examples of charities supported are Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Wales, Comic Relief, Children in Need, MacMillan Nurses, Shelter Boxes for Haiti and Somalia, Leukaemia Research, Action Aid, Ty Hafen, Dr. Barnados, SNAC, Help for Uganda to build a school, and support for one of our pupils to go to the World Transplant Games in Sweden.

Many charities supported are those that are special to the individual members of the club. The Interact motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and in the weekly meetings Interactors discuss how they can help others by raising money and deciding how it should be spent. Pupils have lots of fun as well as helping others.

Charity Work

Music and Drama Music and Drama within the school is particularly strong. The school has an orchestra with over one hundred members. There is a large Lower School choir as well as various instrumental ensembles and groups. Each year a Carol Service is held at one of the local churches and the Upper School hall is the venue for the annual orchestral concert. There is also an annual production which has included such shows as ‘My Fair Lady’, ‘Fame’, ‘42nd Street’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Grease’ , ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘High School Musical’. Pupils take an active role in the community, providing instrumental ensembles for charity events, functions and organisations. Drama groups also tour local schools with specially devised performances. Over twenty per cent of pupils actively involve themselves in learning strings, woodwind, brass or percussion orchestral instruments as well as guitars and drums. The school has a large stock of instruments for pupil use and extensive support from a team of peripatetic music teachers is available.

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The direct day to day organisation and guidance of the pupils is the main responsibility of the Heads of Year. They have responsibility for the welfare, attendance, punctuality, behaviour and educational progress of all children in their year. Teams of form tutors co-ordinate the work undertaken. It is expected that the form tutor will get to know each child as an individual and so become acquainted with their strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes and any problems or difficulties which may be experienced. Form tutors are the ‘key’ adult contact for each pupil, providing daily learning and personal support. Pupils are provided with access to their form tutors during Registration every morning. They should feel free to discuss with their form tutor any issues that are worrying them, as well as informing them of successes and achievements.

The school seeks to create a learning environment where every child will feel safe and secure, suitably protected from bullying, anti-social behaviour and from all forms of vandalism. We have clear policies and strategies for tackling problems.

There is a clearly defined anti-bullying policy that is understood by all pupils. This also forms an integral part of the PSE programme. The school follows all Child Protection guidelines and procedures and has a named Child Protection Officer, currently Mr. Derek Phillips, and a Deputy Child Protection Officer, Mrs. Petra Bartle.

Pastoral Care

Arrangements

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The school uses, in the main, the WJEC examinations at GCSE level. A number of vocational courses are available for Years 10 and 11 and these also lead to GCSE or equivalent qualifications. Some pupils enter examinations early if they are particularly talented in that area. A programme of Essential Skills Wales certification and the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification is followed by all pupils.

The support of parents is one of the school's greatest assets. We welcome parents to a number of events during the school year. Arrangements are made each year for parents to meet with all staff who teach their children. We regard these meetings as vitally important. It is during such meetings that learning targets are set and progress is reviewed. However, parents should not hesitate to contact the school for information and advice at any time. Each half term a newsletter is sent home, via the pupils, in order to inform parents of any general school news and important events or significant changes affecting their child. Parents are reminded that items of value such as mobile phones and MP3 players are not allowed in school, and that the school is not therefore liable for loss or damage to these items.

Parents and School

Public Examination

Policies

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Health In accordance with the Authority's policy, a range of ancillary and health support services make regular visits to the school. The home-school link is completed by the Education Welfare Officer and Attendance Officer whose task it is to liaise between home and school, covering aspects of welfare which impinge upon the child's learning.

Parents should inform the school of any special health problem. Occasionally, various medical and dental inspections are carried out on the school premises by the School Health Service. Whenever this is to occur, parents will be informed.

Minor injuries and temporary indispositions can be dealt with at school. For incidents of more serious illness, or accidents, arrangements are made to contact parents to take their children home and, in cases of emergency, to hospital.

Parents are asked to ensure the school is kept informed of contact details. All staff have been trained in emergency aid and a number have First Aid qualifications.

Pupil Admissions Dyffryn is partnered with the following primary schools: Bryn, Central, Coed Hirwaun, Cwmavon, Eastern, Groes and Pontrhydyfen.

The pupils in these schools have automatic access to Dyffryn at the age of 11. Pupils are not admitted into Key Stage 4 from another school on the basis of potential mismatch of coursework, option choices and already over-subscribed option groups. There is no preference given to any child on the basis of gender, race or religion.

The planned admission number for each year group is 180. The average class size at Key Stage 3 is 19.4 and at Key Stage 4 is 16.2.

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The school has adopted the Charging and Remissions Policy as determined by the Education Authority.

During the course of the school year various activities take place for which photographs are taken for display purposes and publicity and may be used on the school website. Should parents not wish for such photographs to be taken, then the school should be informed.

Photographs

Complaints Procedure The school has an 'open door' policy with regard to parents and visitors and encourages any parent, or member of the general public with a concern, to make a direct approach to the school. Any concerns and complaints should come via the Headteacher. If the complaints are such that they need Governing Body consideration then they will be placed on the agenda for the next appropriate Governor meeting.

Charging and

Remissions Policy

School Health Service Educational Welfare Service The Children's Department

School Psychological Service Child Guidance Clinic CAMHS

Liaison with

Outside Agencies From time to time the school needs to seek the help and expertise of various outside agencies. An effective working relationship, with proper regard for the exchange of confidential information in questions of referral, has been established with the following:

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Daily

Routines and

Requirements What you need to

know before you

begin

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The school year is divided into three terms The school will be closed for Staff Training of the following dates: Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September 2013, Monday 6th January2014, Friday 14th February2014 and Monday 21st July 2014

School Terms Half Term Holiday

Term Term Begins Begins Ends Term Ends Autumn

2013 Monday

2nd September Monday

28th October Friday

1st November Friday

20th December Spring 2014

Monday 6th January

Monday 24th February

Friday 28th February

Friday 11th April

Summer 2014

Monday 28th April

Monday 26th May

Friday 30th May

Monday 21st July

School Hours MORNING SESSION - 8.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.

AFTERNOON SESSION - 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. All pupils are expected to be in school on time and comments regarding punctuality and regularity of attendance are made on each pupil's report and in their Student Planner. All pupils are expected to remain on school premises during lunchtime.

School Lesson Times The school operates a two-week timetable. There are five, one-hour lessons per day. The timings of the day are shown below: Number of teaching hours per week: 25

8.30 to 8.45 a.m. Registration

8.45 to 8.55 a.m. Assembly

8.55 to 9.55 a.m. Lesson 1

9.55 to 10.55 a.m. Lesson 2

10.55 to 11.15 a.m. Break

11.15 to 12.15 p.m. Lesson 3

12.15 to 1.15 p.m. Lesson 4

1.15 to 2.00 p.m. Lunch

2.00 to 3.00 p.m. Lesson 5

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School Routine A sensible and responsible standard of behaviour is demanded of pupils, both in and out of school, based on the principle of courtesy and consideration for others at all times. The school has a clearly defined discipline procedure. For persistent offenders and in serious cases, parents of pupils are informed and consulted. A detention system operates on both school sites. Transport arrangements for children kept in detention are parents' responsibility.

At Dyffryn we value full attendance and punctuality in all our pupils. Where absence or lateness is unavoidable, due to illness or other reasonable cause, parents are asked to telephone the school. On return to school a brief note of explanation should be sent to the form tutor. As well as being in accordance with government guidelines, these procedures are designed to help ensure the safety of the children. Where illness is likely to prevent attendance for some time, parents are asked to notify the school. Annual family holidays should not be taken in school time. Absences for holidays will not be authorised. This will lead to unauthorised absence.

The school will telephone home to check on pupil non-attendance. Parents are asked to ensure that the school is kept informed of contact details.

Attendance and

Punctuality

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Pupil Attendance The figures given below are derived from the Welsh Government Statistics for the academic year 2012/2013 Overall attendance 91.96%Unauthorised absence 0.53% Authorised absence 7.51% The school has been commended for its excellent attendance record, well above local and national targets and averages.

We believe that school uniform gives a sense of belonging and helps to create a proper working atmosphere. We also believe that having a school uniform makes it easier for parents to see that their children are dressed appropriately each day. School uniform also helps the school ensure the safety of all pupils.

Parents can purchase approved school uniform direct from the school and it is available throughout the year. These are all badged items and are listed on the order forms. These items are only available from the school. Alternatives are not permitted.

Parents are free to purchase non-badged items wherever they wish—these items are shirts, blouses, trousers (both boys and girls) and skirts.

Uniform Grants Parents eligible for a uniform grant should not wait for the grant to arrive but attend the main uniform sale and the items required will be kept until such time as the grant is awarded.

Please note that pupils not wearing correct uniform will be asked to remove non-uniform items and may be sent home. Trainers and jewellery are not to be worn in school.

Uniform

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Physical Education All pupils participate in physical education and games unless parents notify the school of any special health problems. The following clothing will be worn:-

ALL GARMENTS SHOULD BE MARKED PLAINLY WITH INDELIBLE INK OR WITH WOVEN NAME TAPES.

Girls Games (Outdoor) Lessons 1. Black and green sports socks 2. Black shorts/tracksuit trousers/skort 3. Sports top (with school logo) 4. Trainers or football boots PE (Indoor) Lessons 1. Plain black shorts/tracksuit trousers/skort 1. Green school issue polo shirt (with

school logo)

Boys Games (Outdoor) Lessons 1. Black and green sports socks 2. Green and black sports top (with

school logo) 3. Black shorts 4. Rugby or football boots PE (Indoor) Lessons 1. Plain black shorts 2. White school issue polo shirt

(with school logo) 3. Trainers and socks

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Each pupil is expected to provide the usual writing and drawing materials, together with a bag to carry books and equipment to and from school. Textbooks are provided by the school and are loaned to the pupils, who are responsible for their care and return. Pupils are advised to provide themselves with dictionaries for use in each lesson. Pupils wishing to become members of the School Orchestra are encouraged to purchase their own instruments whenever possible, using the assisted purchase scheme. Pupils will be expected to provide their own calculator. When this is needed, they will be advised by the school of models suitable for their needs.

School Meals Meals are available at the school each day and are organised on a cafeteria system. A wide range of hot and cold meals and snacks are available including a range of healthy options and vegetarian choices. All food is prepared according to Welsh Government Healthy Eating Guidelines. Pupils may bring a packed lunch if they wish. Hot and cold snacks are also available at morning break.

Children are not allowed off the premises at lunchtime.

Textbooks and

Equipment

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Information with respect to free meals/uniform can be obtained from the school office. Anyone with private queries should telephone the Bursar, Mrs. P. Durnell on (01639) 760110. Mrs. Durnell is the Local Authority representative for this school and is available to deal with these matters between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. term time and between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. during school holiday periods.

Travel to School Free transport on contract buses is provided for those pupils living the necessary distance from school. Bus passes are issued to the children during their first week in school.

Grants and

Financial Assistance

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OUR MISSIONOUR MISSIONOUR MISSION

‘Educating today’s pupils for a successful tomorrow’‘Educating today’s pupils for a successful tomorrow’‘Educating today’s pupils for a successful tomorrow’

OUR VISIONOUR VISIONOUR VISION

‘A learning community where pupils, teachers and parents ‘A learning community where pupils, teachers and parents ‘A learning community where pupils, teachers and parents work and succeed together’work and succeed together’work and succeed together’

OUR PRIMARY AIMOUR PRIMARY AIMOUR PRIMARY AIM

‘In an atmosphere of mutual respect, care and support, all ‘In an atmosphere of mutual respect, care and support, all ‘In an atmosphere of mutual respect, care and support, all pupils will be encouraged to realise their full potential as pupils will be encouraged to realise their full potential as pupils will be encouraged to realise their full potential as

valued members of society’valued members of society’valued members of society’