Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s) Re: January 2022 arrangements The Director of Education has sent a letter to all parent(s)/carer(s) regarding the arrangements for the start of the Spring term in January 2022. You can download this and read it in full here: I just wish to pick out a few key points for your information as follows:-…
Read MoreDear Parents/Guardians of Year 12/13 Students, As I’m sure you aware, the current stance from Welsh Government is that all external examinations, including GCSE, AS and A Level examinations, will be going ahead this summer, but with adaptations to mitigate lost teaching and learning time. However, with the rapidly changing Covid-19 situation, I would like…
Read MoreYou may be aware that the Minister for Education in Wales has announced today that pupils across the country will not return to school for the first two days of the New Year (for us this is January 4th which was already a planned INSET day, but also now January 5th). We are currently awaiting…
Read MoreDear Parent(s)/Carer(s). Re: Covid-19 Face coverings Last night the First Minister announced that Welsh Government will be expecting the introduction of face-coverings in all secondary schools and college settings as soon as possible. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has written to all headteachers today stating that all staff and students should now wear…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, As I’m sure you are aware, all Level 3 post-16 courses are delivered via the Cynon Valley Consortium (CVC). This is a consortium of three schools, namely Aberdare Community School, Mountain Ash Comprehensive School and St. John Baptist School. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the post-16 options process will again be carried…
Read MoreDear Parent / Guardian, I would like to invite you to attend our Virtual CVC 6th form Parents’ Evening on Thursday 9th December 2021. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to hear about your child’s progress in lessons and other important information regarding Years 12 and 13. Each meeting with…
Read MoreDear Parent / Guardian, I would like to invite you to attend our Virtual Year 9 Parents’ Evening on Thursday 18th November 2021. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to hear about your child’s progress in lessons and other important information regarding Year 9. Each meeting with your child’s subject…
Read MoreDear Parent / Carer, I would like to invite you to attend our Virtual Year 11 Parents’ Evening on Thursday 21st October 2021. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to hear about your child’s progress in lessons and other important information regarding Year 11. Each meeting with your child’s subject…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer Re: Covid 19 Update / Face Coverings Announcement Thank you all for your help and support for our return to school this term so far. With regard to Covid-19, you will be aware that Wales has reduced its alert level to zero and within RCT the level of risk remains at a moderate…
Read MoreWe have now updated the ‘Video & Virtual Prospectus’ page of the website with an updated prospectus document which can be viewed online or downloaded, and also an updated video information piece recorded by senior members of staff, Faculty leaders and some of our pupils. We will also be distributing further information to our local…
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