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CCYD’s EESW 2021 team win Gold Crest Awards

Headteacher Mrs Wellington presents CCYD’s EESW 2021 team with a certificate for their project, a gold crest award and their award for the best use of engineering and technology, awarded from IET and their prize money.

The team was commended by The Engineering Scheme for their excellent teamwork, report, project outcome and design work. The team fulfilled a brief set by Sony to design and develop a contactless workplace tracking system using industry 4.0. 
Team: Dafydd Roberts, Hollie Keeping, Kieran Pritchard, Samuel Gould

They designed the hardware and software for a smart watch that can be used on the factory floor. Mrs Deeming and Miss Pritchard were proud to support such a wonderful team.

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Year 11 Numeracy Results

A lovely morning at CCYD today as Year 11 collected their Numeracy GCSE results.   We are so proud of them.  Doing exams after so much disruption was not easy.  But they had brilliant results!

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Wear Red For WALES

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Velindre’s annual WEAR RED campaign is BACK in time for the Six Nations return in February and we want YOU to join us. #WearRed2022.

Supporting Velindre Cancer Centre has never been easier! Simply Wear Red and donate £1 to Velindre on Friday 4th February to show your support for Wales’ Premier Rugby Teams and Wales’ Premier Cancer Centre.

This ALL INCLUSIVE event is open to everyone! Join in as an individual, family, school, business or community group by simply signing up today.

Every penny raised from our Wear Red Campaign is invested back into Velindre Cancer Centre to fund a range of services, roles and resources that has a significant impact on the experience and treatment journey of our patients and their families.

How to get involved:

Click the link below and complete the short online form to register yourself, your business, your school or organisation for the event. Once this is done, you can relax knowing that you are on your way to making a difference. Velindre Cancer Charity will be in touch in January with your fundraising pack and will provide all the information you need in preparation for collecting and paying in your funds on 4th February.

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Christmas holiday free school meal payment vouchers

Christmas holiday free school meal payment vouchers

 

The local authority is currently issuing vouchers for pupils eligible for free school meals (eFSM) to the value of £39 for the Christmas break.  Please be aware that it might take several days for all vouchers to be issued to parents/carers.  Please only contact the local authority if you have not received your voucher by Friday 17 December.  Communication received before this date will not be responded to.

 

As vouchers are issued in batches, you may not receive all your vouchers together.  If you are expecting more than one voucher (one per child), you may receive some vouchers by text and some by email depending on the contact details that have been provided by your child’s school. 

Please check your SPAM folder before you attempt to contact the local authority.

 

You will receive the voucher either by text message to your mobile from ‘Cash Out’ or by email from no-reply@paypointsvp.com

Year 10 Pupils Make Debuts

Congratulations to Year 10 pupils Gethin Manning and Hakeem Mumine who both made their Bridgend Schools U15’s debuts. Both boys played extremely well against a physical Swansea side and both can be very proud of their efforts.

 

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Tom completes 5 x Ultra Marathons

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to say huge thank you to everyone that contributed to my 250km (5x50km) challenge. We set off early on Saturday morning with 15 individuals taking part, but only 9 of us completed all 5 ultra marathons. I finished my 5th and final event early hours Sunday morning, with a total time of 21 hours and 42 minutes – I was chuffed to bits!

More importantly, my team has raised over £9000 for the Movember charity fund; the most of any team event in the UK this year.

Many Thanks

Tom Seldon.

 

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Young Carers at CCYD

Some of our Young Carers met today to discuss the designs of the new Bridgend Young Carers ID card.  They also shared their ideas for how the new card will work and benefit all Young Carers.
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Year 9 Options

Year 9 learners will be selecting their options for the 1st time over the next fortnight (follow up Feb). They will be having information talks all week in Tutor time and all of the information needed is also on their Year Google classroom and on our website in year 9 options https://ccyd.co.uk/year9_ks4_options

Mandatory Face Masks

Face Coverings in Schools
Acting upon advice from PHW we have been advised that all face coverings should be maintained in secondary schools. This is because the rate of infections in the 10-19 year old band remain high. PHW will review this again in December.
For this reason please remind your son/daughter to bring a mask every day. This along with good hand hygiene helps to control the spread of the virus.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs T Wellington

Tom Seldon – Learning Support Officer

On November 27th, Tom Seldon (Learning Support Officer) will be embarking on five Ultra-Marathon’s back to back for Movember!

 

  • First a 31 mile (50km) run: from Mumbles to Bridgend,
  • Then onto the machines, a 31 mile (50km) Row,
  • A 31 mile (50km) Ski Erg,
  • A 31 mile (50km) Bike Erg,
  • Then finally a 31 mile (50km) Assault Bike.

 

We anticipate the challenge to run over 24 hours being a 250km event.

All donations to charity via link below: https://uk.movember.com/team/2379066

Remembrance Day – Eeva Salo

Congratulations to year 13 CCYD learner Eeva Salo for playing her trumpet on Remembrance Day with a beautiful rendition of The Last Post and Reveille. As always we are super proud how you represent yourself, the school and the wider community.

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Professional Teaching Awards Cymru

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About the awards

The Professional Teaching Awards Cymru honours the achievements of teachers up and down the country.

Award winners will be announced at a ceremony in May 2022.

There are 10 Professional Teaching Awards, all of which are nominated for by the public. Use the definitions below to help you decide which category is most appropriate for your nomination.

  • Headteacher of the Year

Awarded to an individual who can demonstrate that they are able to inspire others.  An exceptional Headteacher who can demonstrate the ability to engage the school in the community and community in school to make a difference for every learner. Also, provide evidence of supporting colleagues in other schools.

  • Inspirational use of the Welsh Language

This award is for teachers or other staff who have inspired pupils and colleagues in their school to use and enjoy the Welsh language. Nominees could work in English medium, bi-lingual and Welsh medium schools. They could use classroom learning, collaboration with colleagues and outside bodies or other innovative approaches.

  • Outstanding New Teacher

This award is reserved for teachers who are in their second or third year of teaching. Awarded to an individual who demonstrates enthusiasm and excellent classroom methods to support pupils’ learning and produce outstanding results. Whilst showing early leadership qualities they have commitment to their own professional development for the benefit of pupils. They demonstrate collaborative techniques and a desire for innovation to promote effective learning.      

  • Teacher of the Year in a Primary School

Awarded to an individual that displays the qualities of an exceptional primary school teacher. Providing evidence of care, compassion and enthusiasm for teaching. Evidence of being an excellent role model for the younger generation and relentless in getting higher standards and has an impact on all their pupils’ learning.

  • Pupil (or Pupils’) Award for Best Teacher

This award is designed for a pupil (or group of pupils) past or present to nominate a teacher or other member of staff who has made a huge difference to their life in school.

  • School Business Manager/Bursar

Awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to manage and drive the school agenda to support school management. Display leadership and innovative thinking qualities to deliver results for their school.

  • Supporting Teachers and Learners

Awarded to those who have provided outstanding support and had an exceptional impact on the teaching and learning in the school.

  • Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School

Awarded to an individual that displays the qualities of an exceptional secondary school teacher. Providing evidence of care, compassion and passion for their subject. Evidence of being an excellent role model for the younger generation and relentless in getting higher standards and has an impact on all their pupils’ learning.

  • Youth Work in Schools and the Community

Awarded to those who have provided outstanding youth work in a school setting and had an exceptional impact on the lives of young people in the school.

  • The Betty Campbell MBE award for promoting the contributions and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities

Awarded to an individual, team or school that has demonstrated an excellent awareness of the importance of an inclusive education as part of a society that confronts and addresses racism, and can evidence the delivery of clear outcomes.

Evyn Swims 22 miles (English Channel) for charity

CCYD Learner Evyn Williams swam 22 miles (english channel) to raise money for diabetes uk. He raised £100 in total. His challenge was set over 12weeks but he had to have 2 weeks off due to covid.

Both the family and the school community are so proud of him for showing the determination and resilience to carry out this challenge. His parents said “We are super grateful for all the hard work and commitment that staff at CCYD  do at the school, you are shaping the children every day to help make them who they are”.

Well Done Evyn, completing such challenges in life especially at such a young age makes you realise that anything is possible and will surely inspire all those around you. 

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Poppy Appeal At CCYD

We have had some lovely Poppy merchandise been brought into school to sell to raise money for the Royal British Legion. 
 
Prices are:
 
Zip pull – 50p 
Reflector – 50p
Silicon Wristband – £1 
Snap Band – £1.50 
 
We have some in reception if you would like to purchase any
 
 
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CCYD contributes to local FoodBank

A huge thank you to all the learners, parents and carers for your support during these difficult times. We have collected over 600 food items for this years annual harvest.  All donations will be delivered to Bridgend Food Bank to support those in our local community and will be very much appreciated in the months leading up to Christmas. Thank you so much for your support to all those involved.

 

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Pre-order Catering at CCYD

We have now introduced a Pre-order system at CCYD for food to help speed up the process and reduce waiting times, forms are now available in the main atrium and need to be handed and paid for at break-time.
Pre Orders will then be available at a separate counter for a quick pick up at lunchtime 
 
 
 
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Tackle Project At CCYD

Ospreys Tackle restarted today for year 11. Pupils were keen to start and reviewed the work they had completed prior to the summer holidays. 
 
Pupils were able to pick up where they left off and continued to build on the skills they have honed such as team work, communication and confidence to produce a presentation on a premiership rugby team. This was extended into an hour long second session creating a physical game, with a team of their own choosing with their own rules. 
 
Three groups were created and each game was explained to all pupils in turn, with rules, which were also refereed by themselves. They included basketball, frisbee tennis and touch rugby. Feedback followed after each game and each was judged on its merits with advice for improvements. 
 
This led to some explosive and skilled ball handling by the pupils as well as much improved practical communication and teamwork skills. 
 
We very much look forward the the next few weeks which will see this year 11 Ospreys group draw to a close, but this will mean a new Tackle group starting for year 10’s, so lots to continue to look forward to.
 
 
 
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Numeracy Revision

Massive well done to the 40 Year 11 learners who stayed after school for Numeracy revision tonight! 
 
See you all next Monday.
 
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Joseph Jennings to represent Wales

Joseph Jennings has played competitive basketball for a number of years and as you can imagine, it plays a huge part in his life. 
 
Over the summer, Joseph (#11) represented Wales in the Summer 3×3 competitions held across South Wales. The final weekend was on the Bank Holiday Sunday in Cardiff, where Joseph and three teammates won the final. 
 
Joseph has also taken part in trials for the Basketball Wales U15 National Team. There were in excess of 34 boys across South and North Wales all fighting for one of the sixteen places available. We are delighted to announce that Joseph was successful in being awarded one of the places and will now continue to represent Wales in competitions across Ireland, Scotland and hopefully Gibraltar. 
 
Well done Joseph, a fantastic achievement, everyone at CCYD is very proud of you.
 
 
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GCSE Success At CCYD

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Congratulations to all our learners at CCYD on today’s GCSE results, you have endured a very difficult time and showed real resilience throughout.

Some of our exceptional scoring grades were achieved by the following learners:-

Seren Cook
Ethan Duke
Anwen Ellis
Kiera Hill
Ellie James
Sam Jones
Maddie Matthews
Isabel Phillips
Oliver Phillips
William Phillips
Megan Stone
Roxy Wong
 
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A Level Success at CCYD

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As a school we are pleased and very proud of the way our learners have adapted to the unprecedented times of the global pandemic and how they have continued to maintain focus on their A level studies. All learners have thoroughly deserved the grades they have achieved during this extremely tough time and we wish all learners leaving for pastures new at university and the world of work all the very best for the future.
 
CCYD’s top grades have been achieved by;
Siobhan Cundle A*, A*, A,A  to study English and Classical Studies at the University of Bristol
Grace Lewis, A*, A,A,A. Secured a place to study Midwifery at USW
Caitlyn Ralph A*, A, A, A. Secured a place at the  University of Birmingham to study Mathematics and Business management
Molly Turner A,A,A,A off to study Midwifery at the University of Manchester
Elizabeth Alm A*, A, A,B. No plans to go to university but to work in ‘Animation’.
 
Below are photos of Caitlyn Ralph (Left), Grace Lewis (Middle) and Elizabeth Alm (Right).
 
Kind regards
Sarah Humphreys.
Head of Sixth Form.
 
 
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CCYD Learner raises £1000 for little boy with cancer

Six year old Izsac Chinn was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour in March after a visit to the opticians. He underwent brain surgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible.  Izsac has had 31 cycles of radiotherapy treatment and is due to start chemotherapy treatment next month. 
 
CCYD learner Dafyd Roberts has sold hundreds of raffle tickets and organised a raffle with over 40 prizes up for grabs, all kindly donated by local businesses 
 
We are so proud of Dafyd who has managed to raise £1000 ! For little Izsac Chinn and his family.  
 
 
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EESW STEM Success

Mrs Deeming and Miss Pritchard are delighted to announce that Hollie, Sam, Daf and Kieran won an award for their EESW STEM project today. They received the award for Best Application of Engineering and Technology which was sponsored by The Institute of Engineering. 
 
We are especially proud of all their hard work during this difficult year!
 
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Transition at CCYD – Primary Cluster Schools

Primary Cluster schools have been attending transition at CCYD over the last 10 days, where they have had the opportunity to access some of the curriculum, meet teachers and visit our outside space, all whilst keeping safe and keeping to covid regulations!
 
It has been a positive and thrilling experience for the learners who were able to take part in the thematic topic ‘lLuna Landings’.
 
Learners worked collaboratively with the PE & Health & Wellbeing staff to work on their energy levels to get to the moon! They worked to solve problems and thought about the ways in which we should be working to look after our body and mind.
 
During their Literacy taster session Learners were encouraged to be creative in their writing, making use of their imaginations and creative vocabulary.
 
After a short tour of the outside areas year 6 were then all set for their numeracy lesson, focusing on helping Zid on his space travel through the galaxy, whilst working in teams to solve weight, time & distance problems.
 
For the last session of the day learners got creative with the D&T department. creating, building and adapting a flying craft. Pupils were encouraged to improve their flying craft with every flight, thinking about how they might increase its distance everytime – it seems yr 6 are very competitive! However the winner of the furthest flight path was Zachary King, from OVPS – Da Iawn Zac!
 
We hope that the learners had a fabulous experience, we know the staff did! We look forward to seeing you all in September.
 
 
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CCYD now uses Sims Pay

At CCYD you are now able to pay for stationery items, replacement locker keys, art packs etc as well as adding money to your child’s dinner account via SIMS pay.

Please click the image below for more information and instructions.

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Positive Covid-19 Case in Year 10

We have had a positive case in year 10 this morning therefore all of year 10 will isolate today whilst we carry out track and trace. Work will be set on the google classrooms and will be able to be completed on paper. We will update you later today. Thanks for your patience.

British Wakeboarding Champion at CCYD

Huge congratulations to Darcey-Jayne Williams of year 9 who became under-14 girls British wakeboarding champion last week at Windsor. Everyone is very proud of you and the fantastic achievement. Brilliant.

 

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Tackle Project/Royal Navy at CCYD

We were fortunate enough to have a visit from the Royal Navy today in conjunction with the Ospreys Tackle Engagement Officer, Mel Sartain and WRU rugby hub Officer Chris Dicomidis. The session supported health and well-being as well as continuing to improve on communication skills and discussions on how to handle stress. 
 
We took part in a number of exercises which helped discuss and demonstrate the best solution to the issues mentioned, which are common to school age pupils, as well as what may affect our family lives and extended support network. 
 
The pupils were very mature in their approach and discussion was lively with very good solutions coming to the forefront of the session. All pupils were able to demonstrate they had listened and taken on board the issues discussed, another vital communication skill. 
 
We thank all the staff able to take part today and look forward to further sessions with the Royal NavyOspreys Tackle whist continuing to improve our relationship with outside visiting staff.  Pupils reported they have very much enjoyed today’s session.
 
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Information from SchoolBeat.cymru

In addition to delivering lessons, School Community Police Officers (SCPOs) are required to be fully involved with the day to day life of schools and are in a prime position to assist with problems that require police attention or advice.

At all times the Police will have children and young people’s interests at the forefront of their considerations and will work hand in hand with the school’s wishes and policies wherever possible.

Parents who are concerned about their child should contact their school in the first instance and if an incident needs to involve the Police the school will contact the SCPO who can then provide support, advice and arrange police attendance if necessary.

 

Please click on the leaflets below for more information

 

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Tackle Army Visit At CCYD

Today we had a visit from the Army engagement service, based in Brecon, come to CCYD as part of their school program, in co operation with the Tackle program currently run in CCYD with co ordinating WRU rugby hub Officer Chris Dicomidis. 
 
Tackle pupils were set 3 tasks today as part of a brain teaser/ physical activity to encourage team work and communication as part of their recent coverage of careers, options and life choices within Tackle, by Army Engagement officers visiting CCYD. 
 
This lead to some very good teamwork, communication and sharing of ideas from the Tackle pupils in year 10 on a double practical session, not previously encountered. 
 
Pupils were particularly keen to engage and re established their enthusiasm with the practical activities required for the planned events. Team work blossomed over the 2 hour session with all pupils building confidence and knowledge along the way as their curiosity taking over. 
 
A very different session for learners but more “the norm” (pre Covid) which pupils and staff were all pleased and relieved to see. This was challenging enough to make pupils ask questions of themselves such as to their future hopes an aspirations, moving forward in a relaxed but encouraging atmosphere. 
We hope to have our “visitors” back to follow up on today’s session at some point in the  near future and build on the contacts made today.
 
Many thanks to Mel from the Ospreys employability program for organising the visit and the Army Engagement officers who were an absolute breath of fresh air to the pupils. They carried a very important message of resilience, determination and flexibility, whilst keeping an open mind for the pupils future choices.
 
This was an important reminder of what’s on offer moving forward with a realistic view of potential on a future life in the forces. 
 
CCYD thank everyone for their co- operation on this event.
 
Thank you,
Judith Davies
 
 
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Qualifications Wales – Information For Learners

Learner Guide to 2021 Qualifications Here is a guide to 2021 qualifications – all you need to know, to tell you more about the arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level and vocational qualifications this year.

 

Please click the image below for more info

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Tackle Project At CCYD

Tackle kicked off again this week with Melissa Sartain our Ospreys Employability Officer who was back to CCYD to deliver a two lesson session (our first double session this academic year) in conjunction with Chris Dicomidis CCYD WRU Hub Officer. 
 
It was great to see the pupils put their hard preparation work into practice. The topic of the classroom session was based on “careers” with the pupils giving great thought and informed contributions on preposed future options. This will be supported soon by a visit from the Army Careers Advisor, which we are very fortunate to have. 
 
This was followed by a fun session of activities, emphasising team work as well as enhancing physical skills. 
 
It was a very promising restart with the maturity of a pupils showing in their engagement, with lots of positive contributions coming through. Thank you to the staff and pupils who made this happen this week. 
 
Thank you,
 
Judith Davies

Headteacher Mrs Wellington congratulates 2020’s EESW team on their engineering accomplishments.

A team of five year 12 learners from CCYD have all received Gold Crest awards for their innovative engineering design project, working to a brief provided by local company Zimmer Biomet. The team entered the scheme, led by EESW STEM Cymru, and were able to successfully use their skills to deliver a working 3D printed prototype, engineering report and presentation on their product. They developed a tool to insert an Avantage Acetabular Cup which forms part of a total hip replacement.

 

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‘CCYD graduates at The Brilliant Club Programme’

‘CCYD graduates at The Brilliant Club Programme’
A huge well done to some of Year 12&13 who volunteered to take part in a scholarship programme run by The Brilliant Club. The learners were mentored by a Phd student and they all engaged in virtual sessions at university level over lockdown and on our return to school. They have completed assessments and lectures on top of their school commitments. 
Once again, I am very honoured to be involved with such amazing individuals.
 
Sarah Humphreys. Head of Sixth Form.
 
 
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Year 12 Learners Eeva & Millie’s hard work pays off

At CCYD we take pride in all learners’ achievements and we are especially pleased to announce that Millie Howell and Eeva Salo (both in Year 12) have been working hard behind the scenes in acquiring extra curricular support in anticipation for their UCAS applications in the next academic year. Millie has recently been awarded a place on the Cardiff University Medicine Summer School and Eeva has a place on the UNIQ21 Programme at Oxford University along with a place on the Sutton Trust Summer School Imperial London College.
All the achievements here are testament to these young ladies hard work and growing aspirations and we wish them all the best on this exciting journey.
 
Sarah Humphreys. Head of Sixth Form.
 
 
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Letter from Mr Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey

Please find below a letter from Mr Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey – Corporate Director – Education and Family Support Bridgend County Borough Council regarding some information being distributed outside schools, and across social media, relating to relationships and sexuality education within the school curriculum.

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Important research at CCYD

CCYD are proud to work with a range of partners to undertake important research supporting evidence based curriculum for Health and Wellbeing.
 
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World Book Day @ CCYD

World Book Day 2021!
 
CCYD are celebrating World Book Day virtually this year!
Click the video to find out about the book tokens, what books you can collect, what’s happening in the library and how to check out our new Virtual Library!
(Clips of the WBD £1 books are at the end of the video)
 
Happy Reading!
 

Daisy Griffiths, Molly Ridge & Imogen Davies (Year 7) Race to the Stadium Challenge.

Over the coming weeks we would like to recognise those learners who are going above and beyond during lockdown.  Three such learners are Daisy Griffiths, Molly Ridge & Imogen Davies who are all in Year 7. These learners were all amazing at taking part in the “Race To The Stadium Challenge”. The PE department would like to recognise the hard work and effort that these girls gave and show a picture of them holding there much deserved “Race To The Stadium Challenge” certificates.

 

 

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Are you interested in a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths).

Are you interested in a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths). To celebrate British Science Week, the University of South Wales is hosting a range of interactive events with activities in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Here are a few workshops they are offering;
– Escape rooms
-Aerospace
-Geology
-Cyber security
-Gaming
-Forensics
-Medicine
-Cryptography
-Biomechanics
 
Please see attached the poster giving more information and the link to register. YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE PART.Any problems let me know.
Miss Richards
 
 
 
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We’re recruiting members for our new Learner Advisory Group

This is an excellent opportunity – Are you aged 14-21, and in education in Wales? Want to help influence qualifications in the future? We’re recruiting members for our new Learner Advisory Group – here’s how to get involved! Please see PDF for further information and links to apply! 
 
 
 
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Important message for Parents and carers of year 9 

 

Dear Parents and Carers of year 9 learners,

 
We have carefully looked through the Year 9 option choices for KS4 today and based on the selections we have made a couple of minor tweaks to accommodate as many choices as possible. 
 
We have also made a decision on removing a small number of subjects which will not run due to very low or no uptake. In addition we moved the RPE option from column A to C to accommodate learners’ choices.
 
This means we will now need to do a final options selection run with our learners based on these changes. I have re-posted an amended version (Version 2) of the options form in the learners year group Google Classroom for them to complete by FRIDAY 26th Feb. 
 
*It is important that every learner completes this survey even if their options are the same as before
 
 
 
Here is the survey link which is accessible by learners through the google classroom:
 
 
A copy of the amended options columns is below:
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Active Young People (AYP) Leader Sasha Flower (Y11)

AYP leader Sasha Flower (Y11) is currently working on her Gold Ambassador programme linked with the Active Young People Department. As a young ambassador her role is to promote sport and physical activity to young people around Wales. So, to encourage participation, this year she would like to inform the school about a challenge she has created (with other leaders from other schools) to encourage physical activity among young people during this difficult time. The AYP leaders have created a challenge that everyone can take part in that will improve  physical and mental wellbeing.

The challenge they have decided to set is  ‘A mile a day in March’. It’s a simple challenge, if learners are aged 3-18, all they need to do is complete a mile a day. They can run or walk the mile, it’s up to them. There are lots of different apps that learners can use to track their mile a day, all they need to do is visit the app store and download one of the Free apps available. The AYP leaders from around Bridgend would love to be able to see how our learners from CCYD are doing on the challenge. Learners can use the Bridgend Young Ambassador – make a change, social media pages – Twitter, facebook and Instagram @BridgendYA #Mileadayinmarch #BridgendYoungAmbassadors-Makeachange – to share their progress.

As a thank you and well done for participating learners will be automatically entered into a FREE prize draw and they will be giving away prizes at the end of the March, with a chance to win an apple watch or bike.

The leaders are asking learners from CCYD to please sign up for this challenge, All they need to do is scan the QR code on the poster.

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CCYD Learners Keeping Fit during Lockdown

We all know how important exercise is for Mental Health and Physical Well-Being but now even more so during these unprecedented times. CCYD is very proud of all our learners who are challenging themselves to participate in daily exercise.

We would like to celebrate learners achieving these fitness goals by sharing a few examples of who has been keeping fit during lockdown participating in a Joe Wicks Session.

Congratulations to Year 8 brothers Iestyn and Rhydian Galtry, also Zac and his baby sister, Year 10 Kyle McCarthy, Year 8 Jack Morgan, and Year 7 Daisy Griffiths.

Keep up the good work and encourage others to join in.

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Schools race to Six Nations stadia / Mental Health Week

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In a bid to keep pupils active and promote well-being during Children’s Mental Health Week, a number of schools across South Wales have come up with a fitness challenge inspired by the Six Nations.

Pupils – and staff – at Bryntirion, Chepstow, Cwmtawe and Monmouth Comprehensive Schools and Coleg Cymunedol y Dderwen (CCYD) are competing with each other to ‘virtually’ run / walk / cycle / row to as many Six Nations stadia as possible by Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations and the race is well and truly on!

Andy Farrell, Head of PE at Cwmtawe Community School and creator of ‘Race to the Stadiums’, said: “We wanted to create a way of engaging our Year 7 and Year 8 learners and staff during this extended lockdown and motivate them to take regular breaks from the increase in screen-time online learning invariably brings to keep fit and active within the current guidelines.

“With Children’s Mental Health Week this week in mind, the link between a young person’s physical and mental well-being has never been more important. Our students have a range of home learning environments, but through this initiative, our young people can connect with other students and schools in a common goal. We also feel we are supporting the boys competing in the Six Nations in some way while not being able to attend matches in person.”

CCYD hub officer Chris Dicomidis added, “Many of the pupils usually take part in sport, both for school teams and outside school, so they are missing that social and competitive element at the moment.

“We are getting everyone’s data from their fitness apps and it’s created a real buzz amongst pupils and staff too. It’s something pupils can do safely from their homes and families can get involved too. I know it’s motivating me to get out and put the miles in and I can see the difference getting out and active has on my own children sat at home all day. It’s vital for us all to stay active for our physical and mental health.”

Who knows, perhaps other schools around Wales or further afield will try to beat the final totals these schools clock up by the end of next week and maybe virtually travel all the way to Paris in time for Wales’ final Six Nations game on Super Saturday!

Information taken from this link / Liz Jones / community.wru.wales

Parent / Carer Critical Care-worker Survey

Dear Parent/Carer
You will be aware that the local authority is constantly reviewing on-site provision for the children of critical workers in schools.
As part of this process, we have today published an online survey for parents/carers in order to inform the provision of additional in-school support. Please find a link to the online survey below:

https://bit.ly/39NkBmd


Parents/carers are advised that the survey will close at 12 noon on Friday 12 February.

Parent Survey

Parent Survey

Achieving the FairAware Award!

Congratulations to CCYD on achieving the FairAware Award! CCYD supports Fairtrade in our school, we are part of a global movement where young people learn that, whatever their age, they have the power to make a difference in the world.

 

 

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Learner Voice Survey

Dear Parents / Carers
 

Learner Voice Surveys have been placed in your Child’s Google Classroom to complete.

We would really appreciate your child completing this survey to help us understand the challenges they are facing whilst learning from home. 
With your feedback, we can really strive to make learning from home as accessible and meaningful as possible. 
 
Thank you

Digital Parenting Support

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Digital Parenting Support: free online support for parents with children of all ages. This includes a “chat” facility with parenting coaches who offer professional advice and support.

Within this service there is also on line information for mental health, parenting, dealing with parental conflict, what I need to know about the Covid 19 situation and practical home learning and activity ideas.

Website https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Email: www.parents@actionforchildren.org.uk

Football – Laws of the Game (Level 1) course KS4/5 Learners

 
 
Are you in Key-stage 4 (Year 10/11) or Key-stage 5 (Year 12/13)? 
Are you interested in Football?.
 
If you would like the opportunity to complete a ‘Football – Laws of the Game (level 1 course) for FREE, then please contact Mr O’Brien for information/passwords  liam.obrien@ccyd.org.uk 
 
This is a fully accredited course that is being offered for FREE to learners during lockdown.
 
It has been created in collaboration with all the major football governing bodies and it is an excellent opportunity for our KS4/5 students interested in football.
 
The link to the website is below
 

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