Following a meeting convened by the Director of Education for RCT and Local Authority officers earlier today with all Headteachers, we wanted to update you on early arrangements for January 2021. This information will also have been distributed via Parent Mail but can be read in full, below: Dear Parents and Carers, Re: Arrangements…
Read MoreTo: all learners in years 11, 12 & 13 I am writing to give you some more information about how the assessments that are replacing your exams will work. We cancelled exams for GCSEs, AS and A levels delivered by the WJEC in 2021 because of the effect Covid 19 has had on your education…
Read MorePlease see below an important and interesting opportunity available to learners in Y10 through to Y13: Despite these challenging times we are still committed to provide opportunities for students and schools to find out more about engineering careers. We have a number of virtual offerings we wanted to make you aware of. Virtual work experience…
Read MoreDear parent/guardian, As you may be aware, the COVID-19 mass testing pilot has recently been extended to cover the lower Cynon Valley area, which has seen some of the highest case rates in Wales. The pilot is available to anyone over the age of 11 who lives, works, or studies in the electoral wards of…
Read MoreA letter to parents and carers has now been released from RCT Council explaining fully the arrangements for the end of term (17th/18th December). The very important letter has been sent via Parent Mail but it can also be downloaded, below. Please read this carefully. As a further reminder to parents and carers, we have…
Read MoreWe are delighted to report that Mr David Church (Teacher of Religious Studies) has won the Pupil (or Pupils’) Award for Best Teacher at this year’s Professional Teaching Awards Cymru. In a ceremony broadcast live on Sunday evening, Mr Church found out he would join the list of professionals across Wales who had won a…
Read MorePupils of the school were given a very important letter today from the Director of Education and Inclusion Services and Headteacher. It was also sent to parents and carers via Parent Mail. All pupils of the school are being offered the opportunity to have a lateral flow test for Covid-19. This will take place within…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, Wearing of Face Coverings The Welsh Government has updated its guidance on the use of face coverings in schools. The guidance now states that face coverings should be worn:– in all areas outside the classroom by staff and pupils in secondary schools;– on dedicated school transport for learners in year 7 and above;–…
Read MoreA useful Careers Wales update newsletter has been released that is particularly helpful for Sixth Form (Y12 and Y13) pupils. It provides links and advice related to part-time jobs, writing CVs and personal statements and also considerations that may be taken around University choices. It can be downloaded from the link, below, or viewed as…
Read MoreToday, 26 education professionals in Wales have been revealed as finalists of the fourth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru. Our very own Mr Church, has made it to the finals as one of three teachers up for the new ‘Pupil (or Pupils’) Award for Best Teacher’! A statement released this morning from the awards organisers…
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