Dear Parent/Carer, I hope you are well and that you have enjoyed a restful Easter with your families. We are very much looking forward to welcoming all pupils back to school on Monday 12th April. Just a quick reminder that start times and finish times will continue to be staggered to facilitate an orderly and safe entry…
Read MoreThe following information has been sent home via a Parent Mail letter today also. Please download the following document that goes with it that lists and summarises all of the sources of evidence that will be used to determine grades awarded to learners in the Upper School: Dear Parent/Carer, Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and…
Read MoreDear Parents/Carers, Re: Estyn Review Update As you will be aware, Mountain Ash Comprehensive School has been in Estyn Review since the core Estyn inspection in November 2018. In our Estyn report, published in January 2019, inspectors identified six recommendations for improvement. Staff and Governors of the school have worked tirelessly to address these over…
Read MoreParent Talk Wales is a free and confidential service for parents of 0-19 year olds in Wales to get support with anything that is worrying you about parenting or your child. Please see the flyer we have been provided with to share (below) or visit http://www.parent-talk.org.uk/wales
Read MoreThis morning two additional documents were sent via Parent Mail to the parents and carers of learners in Year 11 to Year 13. These cover important details around Centre Determined Grades (CDGs), when results will be published, and why attendance is going to be absolutely vital to gather evidence in the weeks ahead. Also provided…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, School will remain closed to most pupils next week (Monday 15th – Friday 19th March), with the exception of pupils in years 11, 12 and 13. However, provision for the children of critical workers in Years 7 and 8 will still be available on-site. If you are a critical worker and would like…
Read MorePress Release on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf Media Officer: Rhondda Cynon Taf student Alfie Ford is giving something back to his community during lockdown, by providing care packages to key workers in his locality. He has also been awarded £1,000 for his chosen charity, the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital due to his generosity. From…
Read MoreThere is an important video instruction guide from Mr Mead at the end of this news post. Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s), Following analysis of students’ initial option choices, we have created a new option form with the option subjects distributed across 5 option blocks (see form at the end of this letter). Whilst these option blocks have…
Read MorePlease see below an important letter and guidance document from the Headteacher regarding the plans for the fortnight beginning 15th March. This will also be sent via Parent Mail. Please read through these carefully and we look forward to seeing learners, beginning next Monday.
Read MoreImportant Letter from RCT’s Director of Education and Welsh Government Press Releases for March 15th
A very important letter to all parents and carers is being distributed by Parent Mail and can be downloaded here: This is from RCT’s Director of Education and Inclusion Services, and provides key information around the fortnight beginning March 15th and the wider reopening of the school site to learners. Please do take the time…
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