Motivated | Ambitious | Caring | Self-Aware

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Mountain Ash Comprehensive School

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As the Headteacher of Mountain Ash Comprehensive School, I am delighted to welcome all visitors to our new website where you will find informative and helpful information about our school.

Whether you are a current parent/carer, visitor or a prospective parent/carer we hope that our website will help you to find the relevant information that you need as well as giving you a flavour of the opportunities and experiences that learners have at our school. We are committed to providing a wide range of exciting learning opportunities for our learners; academic, sporting, creative, vocational and offering different avenues to develop personal responsibility and leadership skills.

We are proud of the excellent pastoral care and support that we offer at our school. All that we do at the school is guided by the principle that every child is an individual. We pride ourselves on knowing the strengths, interests, needs and aspirations of our pupils, in order to support and develop each and every one of them to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our school motto – “Every Child Will Succeed”.

Thank you for visiting our website and showing and interest in our school. If you are unable to find the information that you are looking for, please contact the school and we will be delighted to help you.

Samantha Evans, Headteacher

Our Values at MACS

Our values are shared by both pupils and staff and underpin all aspects of school life:
 
  • Motivated – We take responsibility for our learning, our behaviour and our personal development. We encourage effort, resilience and a positive attitude.
  • Ambitious – We believe in striving for the best possible outcomes and opening pathways for the future. We set high expectations for ourselves and support others to achieve their potential.
  • Caring – We look after one another and our community. Kindness, empathy and inclusion are central to how we work and learn together.
  • Self-Aware – We reflect on our actions, recognise our strengths and areas for growth, and understand the impact we have on others.

 

Alongside these values, we expect everyone in our school community to be Ready, Respectful and Safe, ensuring that MACS is a positive and purposeful environment for learning.
 
 

Values in Action

Our values are not just words – they are lived every day. They shape:
 
  • Our approach to teaching, learning and leadership
  • How we promote pupil voice, wellbeing and inclusion
  • Our behaviour expectations and restorative approaches
  • How we prepare learners for life beyond school
In line with the Curriculum for Wales, our values support learners to develop as ethical, informed citizensconfident individuals and ambitious, capable learners who understand their role within the school and wider community.
 
By sharing a clear and consistent set of values, we ensure that everyone at MACS – pupils, staff and families – is working towards the same goals, with a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose.
 
Our values define who we are.

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We want to raise awareness about two apps that have recently been identified as potential safeguarding concerns: Monkey and Omegle.

These platforms connect users with random strangers via video or text chat. While they may seem harmless, they can expose young people to inappropriate content and unsafe interactions.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How you can help keep your child safe:
• Check your child’s devices regularly for these and similar apps
• Talk openly about who they are communicating with online
• Remind them never to share personal information or images
• Encourage them to leave any conversation that makes them feel uncomfortable
• Use parental controls where appropriate
If you have any concerns or would like support, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you for helping us keep our young people safe online 💙
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As part of National Science Week celebration some Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed a fantastic day at We are Curious, Bristol. Pupils had hands-on experience of DNA profiling using gel electrophoresis. They also deepened their understanding of our solar system during a visit to the Planetarium, where they explored the differences between planets and moons.
Pupils then investigated a range of scientific phenomena through interactive exhibits, giving them the chance to apply their curiosity and think like real scientists..

All pupils were brilliant ambassadors for the school! Well done everyone!
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We are SO proud to celebrate this incredible group of pupils who have been selected by staff to take part in the Scholars Programme with The Brilliant Club 👏✨
Over the next 8 weeks, they’ll be working alongside Miss Jones and a PhD researcher from University of Liverpool, diving deep into the role of the Prime Minister - exploring how the job has evolved since the Second World War and developing their academic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
This is such a fantastic opportunity, and we can’t wait to see their confidence, curiosity, and ideas grow throughout the programme
Well done to every single one of you... what an achievement! 💫
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