Dear 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 MoreDear Parent/Carer, Please see the attached letter from Qualifications Wales. Also attached is the latest information on how AS, A2, vocational and GCSE grades will be awarded this summer, along with details of the appeals process. Both can be downloaded, below (also sent Via Parent Mail): Kind regards Mr. D. Mead Deputy Headteacher
Read MoreAs a follow up to previous correspondence prior to Easter (which outlined the evidence that will be used for support grade decision across qualifications for our examination year groups), please find below a downloadable copy of the calendar which outlines when any supporting assessments or evidence collection will be taking place:
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 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, 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 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…
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