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.

Social Media

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Huge congratulations to our pupils who represented their local rugby team on Saturday in the final of the Blues Cup! 🏉

Reaching the final is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the commitment, teamwork, and determination shown throughout the competition. Although they finished as runners-up, they should hold their heads high after such an outstanding performance.

Well done to everyone involved — you represented your team and community brilliantly. 👏💙

#bluescup #ProudSchool #Teamwork #RugbySuccess
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⚽🏆 Huge congratulations to our Year 10 football team on reaching the final of the RCT Cup! ⚽🏆

An incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work, commitment, and teamwork the boys have shown throughout the competition. Everyone at the school is proud of you! 👏💚

📅 Final date: TBC

Good luck in the final! ⚽🔥

#rctcup #football #finalists #TeamSpirit #ProudSchool
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🏉 Huge congratulations to 6 of our talented pupils who proudly represented their local rugby team in the Cardiff Bowl Final yesterday at the Cardiff Arms Park!

The team delivered an outstanding performance against Aberdare, securing a fantastic 34–0 victory to become champions! 🏆💙

We are incredibly proud of your teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship both on and off the field. Well done to everyone involved on this brilliant achievement! 👏
#ProudSchool #cardiffbluebowl #champions #Teamwork #RugbySuccess
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🌹✨ We’re so excited to share that our next school musical is Beauty and the Beast JR! ✨🌹
We can’t wait to get started bringing this story to life with our amazing cast and crew. Rehearsals are just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to getting underway! Stay tuned for updates as we begin this adventure… it’s going to be a tale as old as time! 🕯️🎶
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📢 WE ARE HIRING: PASTORAL ASSISTANT! 📢
Do you have a passion for supporting student well-being and helping young people thrive? 🌟

Mountain Ash Comprehensive School is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join our support team!

The Role:
As a Pastoral Assistant—you’ll be a mentor and a champion for our students. You’ll help pupils navigate social challenges, build emotional resilience, and overcome barriers to learning.

Details at a Glance:
📍 Location: Mountain Ash Comprehensive School
🕒 Hours: Term-time position
💰 Salary: Grade 6

Closing date: Wednesday May 13th at 9.00am
Please click on the link to apply-
www.eteach.com/job/pastoral-assistant-1548557
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