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 the form that is attached at the bottom of this post – however the choices should be completed electronically at the CVC website link provided). Whilst these option blocks…
Read MoreDuring March we will be running a second series of mock exams for our Year 11, 12 and 13 pupils and also a first series for Year 10 pupils. Years 10 and 11 will be sitting core subject mocks, and the Sixth Form will complete mocks in the range of subjects they attend at MACS.…
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 / 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 MoreYears 7, 9 and 11 school photographs will be taking place on Monday 13th September. Payment for individual photographs will be available online and information about ordering (an access code is needed) will be provided from the company as soon as proofs are ready to view. Year 11 pupils will also have the opportunity for…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer, We are currently quality assuring the provisional Centre Determined Grades (GCSE, AS, A Level) and Teacher Assessed Grades (Vocational Subjects) for Year 11, 12 and 13 pupils. These provisional grades will be available for pupils to collect from school on Monday 14th June, as follows: Years 12/13 Pupils to collect their provisional results from…
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 MoreDear Parent/Carer, I hope you and your families are well. I would like to confirm that the last day in school for pupils in Years 11 and 13 will be Thursday 27th May 2021. Year 12 pupils will return to school as normal after half-term to continue with their studies. As I’m sure you are…
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…
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