LAST WEEK
Creative Workshop Success with Year 9 and 10 Artists
75 of our talented Year 9 and 10 pupils had the incredible opportunity to work alongside professional Welsh artist Lesley Dearn in a series of hands-on workshops.
The focus of the sessions was on the exciting technique of gel printing, a brand-new skill for our pupils. This quick and dynamic method allowed them to create stunning results, sparking inspiration for their future projects.
The workshops were a fantastic opportunity for our young artists to explore professional techniques, experiment creatively, and produce work they can develop further in their art journey. A huge thank you to Lesley Dearn for sharing her expertise and enthusiasm!
Year 10 Pupils Explore Swansea for Second Location Photo Shoot
Our Year 10 photography pupils visited Swansea for their second location photo shoot on Friday 6th December. The crisp, cold weather and excellent sunlight provided the perfect backdrop for capturing a range of stunning images. The pupils explored several vibrant locations, including the SA1 Waterfront, the Marina, the City Centre, and the tropical Plantasia Greenhouse. Each setting offered exciting opportunities to develop their skills, experiment with composition, and capture unique perspectives.
The photographs taken during this shoot will play a vital role in their coursework. Pupils will continue to use these images right up to the end of term as they refine their editing techniques and create their final pieces. A fantastic effort by everyone involved!
We have just won an award for the charity drama group which is run by Mrs John from YBB called National Youth Arts Trust. The members are predominantly our pupils, past and present. There are a few groups around the country, we are the first in Wales and it is our branch that has won the award.
Yr Ysgol Ganol/Middle School
A huge well done to Year 7!! Excellent work in running their 2km Christmas Charity Race in school on Tuesday, raising money for the CHECT charity. CHECT is a specialist eye cancer trust charity supporting a rare condition affecting just 30 people in the UK.
Canlyniadau/Results:
Boys
1af: Brody Howells 7SGO Amser/Time 7:55
2il: Rueben Weaver 7AHA Amser/Time 8:50
3ydd: Moses Rouse-Price 7HDY Amser/Time 8:53
Girls
1af: Carys Singleton 7SGO Amser/Time 9:13
2il: Ruby Cann 7SLS Amser/Time 10:25
3ydd: Cassie Reed 7SLS Amser/Time 10:48
Ser yr Wythnos/Pupils of the Week
Llongyfarchiadau to our Seren Yr Wythnos in Blwyddyn 7, Oscar Stiff and Harri-Jon Buhler and in Blwyddyn 8, Isabella Allen. Llongyfarchiadau also to Jayden Morgan, Lilly Tobin, Toby Williams and Lilly Rae Davies who will have hot chocolate with the Headteacher Mr Rees next week, celebrating their positive perx points.
Sports Results 2nd-6th Dec:
Tues 3rd –
- Year 7 girls Urdd Netball (Cardiff). The Year 7 team won their group scoring 30 goals and only conceding 5. The girls then beat Ysgol Cwm Brombil 6-1 in the quarter final but lost the semi-final v Ysgol Y Strade. The game was tied at 10-10 after extra-time, the girls lost 11-10 after conceding a ‘golden goal’. They were excellent ambassadors for the school and should be proud of their achievements.
- Year 10 boys rugby v Cefn Hengoed (home)- Drew
Weds 4th –
- Year 7 boys football v Bro Dur (home) – Won
Thurs 5th –
- Year 9 boys football v St Josephs (home)- Won
THIS WEEK
Year 11 mock examinations continue this week. Attendance and attitude during the exams so far has been excellent. It is important that pupils attend all their scheduled mock exams as they serve as excellent practice for the formal summer examinations and will indicate strengths in a pupil’s work as well as focus on areas for improvement over the coming months.
Sports Fixtures/Training
Mon 9th –
- Year 7 boys rugby practice (lunch)
- Year 9 boys Football v Bro Dur (away)
Tues 10th –
- Year 7 girls rugby practice (lunch)
Weds 11th –
- Year 8/9 girls rugby practice (lunch)
- Year 9 & 10 girls netball v Cefn Saeson (home)
- Year 10 boys football v Bro Dur (home)
Thurs 12th –
- Year 8/9 Boys rugby practice (lunch)
Fri 13th –
- Year 7/8 boys basketball competition (Bro-Dur all day)
