Dear 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…
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 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 MoreDuring 9, 10 and 11 March, Careers Wales is hosting a series of digital events across Wales, to help young people make decisions about their future. Careers Wales is pleased to invite pupils to the Choose Your Future South digital event. This free, careers event is aimed at pupils in years 9 and above and will focus on…
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 Covid-19 pandemic, the post-16 options process will be carried out remotely…
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…
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