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Author: Mr S. Davies

End of Term Letter

Mr S. Davies

Dear Parent/Guardian,

As we approach the summer holiday, there are a couple of points I would like to bring to your attention and ask for your co-operation:

Uniform

The school has a Uniform Policy which can be viewed on the website. I would like to reiterate that:

  • Pupils in Year 7-11 are not allowed to wear jeans, skinny trousers, leggings or tracksuit bottoms to school.
  • Jewellery is not allowed in school however a watch and a single set of stud earrings are permitted. No facial piercings are allowed.
  • We do not permit extremes of fashion in students’ hairstyles. Added hair colours must be natural and subtle. Hair braiding and patterns cut into hair or eyebrows are not acceptable.

If you are concerned about whether a particular item/style is suitable then you should contact the school for advice before buying or sending your child to school.

Attendance and Punctuality

Your assistance in ensuring that your children attend school regularly and are punctual are greatly appreciated. The Welsh Government target for attendance is 95%. School begins at 8.30 a.m. and the expectation is that pupils are at their classes by this time.

Once again, thank you for your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

R E Rees (Mr)

Deputy HeadteacherLetter to parents – July 19

 

Year 11 Prom. Letter to parents.

Mr S. Davies

Dear Parent or Carer,

We look forward to welcoming those pupils attending Prom on Monday 1st July 2019.

Pupils should arrive to Ysgol Bae Baglan from 5:45pm onwards on Monday 1st July, buses will be leaving from the front of the school at 6:30pm to take pupils to Manor Park.

Please accept my apologies that the pupils’ tickets have a different time on them.  This was an error on my part.  We look forward to welcoming you all at YBB from 5:45pm.

Parents and friends are welcome to join Year 11 pupils for photo opportunities at Ysgol Bae Baglan between 5:45pm and 6:30pm.  Please respect our neighbours by parking in the rear car park or designated bays. We kindly ask that no parents attend Manor Park.

Can pupils please remember that they will need to bring with them their money or cheques for official prom photographs that are ordered directly on the night.  Portraits cost £10 each, payable on the night by cash or cheque made payable to: Always & Forever.

Buses will return pupils to the rear of Ysgol Bae Baglan between 10:50pm and 11pm.

We hope that all pupils will have an amazing evening and wish them all the best in their futures.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. D. Grounds

 

Creating a pupil support network

Mr S. Davies

Ensuring the level of care, support and guidance is a strong feature at Ysgol Bae Baglan. The school appreciates that not all pupils work in the same way and have created a pupil support network. This includes tailor-made support plans, flexible learning and targeted study support. The individual needs of pupils are addressed successfully and with great sensitivity. This helps them to engage positively in their learning and most make strong progress.

Read the full report from Estyn.

https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/creating-pupil-support-network

 

School Trip

Mr S. Davies

Year 9 end of year trip to Folly Farm

Monday 23rd July 8:45 – 4:30

Cost £16 per child (includes entry and bus)

Spaces are limited. (We will endeavour to take as many as possible)

Forms are available from form tutors.

Please return asap.

Year 11 Prom

Mr S. Davies

Year 11 have their prom Monday 2nd July. Year 11 Pupils and their parents are invited to meet at the front of the school for photos from 17:00. Pupils will be transported for a 18:30 arrival and will be returned by 23:30. Anyone with specific dietary requirements must let us know by next week.

Leavers Assembly.

Mr S. Davies

Year 11 will have their leavers assembly in the main hall next Friday, 22nd June between 09-10:30. Unfortunately they will not be allowed around school afterwards as teachers and other learners have lessons.

Letter to parents – Year 11 Exams

Mr S. Davies

Dear Parent or Carer,

With just 15 school days left before the start of the Year 11 GCSE exam period I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on important dates and expectations for the forthcoming period. The Easter holidays is an important time for our Year 11 pupils to focus on the last elements of preparation before their summer exams and when they return on Monday 16th April they only have three weeks before the main block of exams start on Tuesday May 8th following the bank holiday weekend.

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Letter to parents – Feedback

Mr S. Davies

A letter has been sent home to all parents…

Dear Parent/ Guardian
Over the academic year we have sought feedback from parents and pupils via questionnaires available during parents evenings and undertaken during registration. It is critical that we continue to receive this feedback as it allows us to look at what we are doing and how we can improve on our practice.

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Positively Mad

Mr S. Davies

Year 11 have a treat in store next Monday when we will be visitied by Positively MAD – Student Seminars. They will work with Year 11 on encouraging good study skills such as mind mapping and how to manage their revision. We are all looking forward to learning new techniques and getting revision into a higher gear!