The Local Authority have produced new helpful guides covering what is meant by Blended Learning and to summarise the many ways in which this is delivered across schools, and this can be accessed in the following helpful document (they have also been added to the Blended Learning webpage under ‘Curriculum’): The Local Authority has also…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, If school remains closed to pupils next week (Monday 1st – Friday 5th February), provision for the children of critical workers will still be available on-site (Years 7 and 8 only). If you are a critical worker and would like to your child to attend school next week, please complete the application form…
Read MorePlease find below a link to a letter published today from Qualifications Wales to coincide with the announcements from Welsh Government around plans for awarding grades. This has also been sent via Parent Mail. We anticipate more information and guidance from WJEC, Qualifications Wales and others in the coming weeks and this will be fully…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, If you are a critical worker and would like your child to attend school next week (25th-29th January), please complete the application form using the link below. Forms should be completed by 10am on Thursday 21st January. This provision is for Years 7 and 8 only. https://forms.gle/qgd4QJcfufQ3qkKV6 Many thanks, Mr. D Mead Deputy…
Read MoreAt Mountain Ash Comprehensive School we are committed to understanding the needs and supporting all our learners with their unique experiences throughout education. One such group that we aim to support is children of Armed Forces personnel. Our school recognises that the child of a Service family may at some point in their lives need…
Read MoreThe UK Work Experience Programme is for students looking for a work experience placement with a leading global bank. The programme provides opportunities to gain some hands-on experience, develop your knowledge of banking and financial services, and explore the careers available at HSBC in the UK. Students should note that this is an unpaid work…
Read MoreAn important letter was sent out via Parent Mail this morning to parents/carers of Year 8 pupils regarding the Options Evening which was due to take place tonight. The letter outlines the arrangements for selecting options in the coming weeks. The letter is attached below for download and view.
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, I’m aware that yesterday’s announcement (Monday 4th) by the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, that blended learning will continue until at least the 18th January may have caused some anxiety for pupils and for you as parents/carers. With COVID-19 transmission rates remaining high, these arrangements may also be extended beyond this date. With this in…
Read MoreTo all in the MACS community; parents, carers and pupils alike, please see attached for download a key update letter from RCT’s Director of Education which details arrangements for school provision up to January 18th (this supersedes any previous letter you will have received on the matter). Beyond this date we understand that decisions will…
Read MoreDear parent/carer, Happy New Year to you all. Attached for download is a letter from Gaynor Davies (Director of Education for RCT) with important information regarding schools across the region for next week. This will have been sent via Parent Mail so you may have read it. The letter contains details of provision for vulnerable…
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