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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.

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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
 

Home Learning Update

Dear Parent/Carers
 
Home learning update: 11th January 2021
 
As we continue with home learning this week I just wanted to update you on some things. We have received the go ahead for us to start live lessons this week (Starting today 11th Jan) by the Local Authority. Staff are going to be trialing live links to the 6th form classes this week so some lessons will either involve a google MEET live link up with  ‘real time’ instruction, others will have a pre recorded video instruction or a set of written instructions with resources etc. 
 
For KS3 and KS4 classes some lessons will also be delivered live through Google MEET but for these lessons for safeguarding reasons we have to include an additional adult in any live links. We are in the process of coordinating this with our support staff so we anticipate over the next few days for this to be well underway. As always your child would need to follow their timetable and go into the lesson Google Classroom right at the start of the lesson and await and follow the instructions. If there is to be a live link up there will be a link to click in the main stream, otherwise there will be a pre recorded video or written instruction for them to follow. 
 
All live lessons have to be recorded following Welsh Government guidance. Below is a set of protocols/instructions for our learners to follow when engaged in ‘Live’ links in lessons. The learners have received this previously in the Autumn term as a print out and it was also discussed in Form time. They would just need reminding of the rules and we would appreciate it if you could ask them to read through it. I have asked the Pastoral Leaders to post this in the year group google classroom for them to view as well.
 
Thank you for your continued support in helping us with home learning. We completely understand that this can often be overwhelming for parents in trying to keep on top of things. We wish that things could be different and we could be educating all of our children in the school setting, but for now we will do everything we can to support and engage them in their learning whilst at home.
 
If you can continue to encourage them to start their day at 8.30 and follow their timetable, take regular breaks and simply do their best, then that will support them in maintaining a routine and help them progress.
 
As ever please contact your child’s pastoral leader if you have any concerns or issues you would like to raise.
 
Stay safe
 
Mrs Justine James
Assistant Headteacher
Teaching & Learning and Curriculum Development
 
 
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Congratulations to Joshua Ryan – Cambridge SU Shadowing Scheme

A huge congratulations to Joshua Ryan in Year 12! We have just been informed that Joshua has gained a place on the Cambridge Shadowing Scheme. It is a phenomenal achievement where Josh competed against 2,000 applicants to be part of 300 students who gained a place at this prestigious university. The placement will take place through January and February over a period of 4 weeks.
 
I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Josh on this fantastic achievement. Well done Josh. We are all so very proud of you! Good luck!
 
Mrs Sarah Humphreys (Head of Sixth Form).

ECO-Schools Platinum Award for 5th Year running

I am pleased to see that Eco-Schools is still running effectively in CCYD even in these challenging times and that the school has continued to progress with new projects and ideas.

I am delighted to confirm that you have retained your platinum Eco-Schools status and wish you every success with this year’s projects. It was great to hear how you are engaging the whole school through Goggle classrooms and please let me know how it develops through the rest of this school year.

Being awarded Eco-Schools Platinum status is a fantastic achievement. The school, staff and pupils should feel proud of their hard work and commitment.

Congratulations once again!

Kind regards, 

Matthew Bunt
(Education Officer for Keep Wales Tidy)

 

 

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BIG Oxplore Essay Competition – Megan Roberts – Highly Commended

 

CCYD learner Megan Roberts received a “Highly Commended” Certificate for her entry to the Oxplore ocean themed essay competition. Congratulations to Megan on her achievement, we are all very proud.

Oxplore (www.oxplore.org) is running an ocean-themed essay competition for secondary school students in Wales and the South West of England. This is inspired by our latest Big Question: Should we put our ocean first? 

The competition was open to all learners in years 7-13 to write a 750-word response to one of the following essay titles:

Was an ‘Age of Exploration’ a positive development in world history?

Should we prioritise ocean over space exploration?

Should individuals take more responsibility for protecting the ocean?

 

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Investors in families

Some excellent news at CCYD, Sue Davies (Lead -Investors in Families) has awarded the school the Diamond Investors in Families Award. This is the highest level that can be awarded. Congratulations to all those involved.

URGENT-Year 8 Positive case

YEAR 8 ONLY – Positive Case

Unfortunately we have a positive case in year 8,  Can all Year 8 Parents please collect your children ASAP. (Excluding the MLD learners).

 
Thank you.

Friday 18th – INSET DAY

Could we please inform parents / carers that CCYD has an inset day planned on Friday 18th December so no online learning will take place on this day.

 
Thank you

Connecting Carers

Connecting Carers can offer support directly to any parent/carers by drawing on our knowledge and experience of bringing people together to find their own solutions woven into local communities. This could be by providing training to effectively communicate using technology, assisting people with decision-making and planning for hosting regular social activities, or forming new groups to deliver evening or weekend options that aren’t currently available but are preferred by carers and those they care for.

 

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URGENT MESSAGE YEAR 8

URGENT YEAR 8 MESSAGE: WE HAVE A POSITIVE COVID CASE AND ALL YEAR 8 WILL NEED TO STAY HOME TODAY. 

 
More information to follow. 
Thanks.

Urgent Message To 6th Form Parents / Carers

YEAR 12/13 URGENT MESSAGE: Unfortunately we have had a positive Covid case in the 6th form.  Unless you receive a phone call this afternoon your child will need to self isolate until the 16th December.  Work will be set online. Thank you for your ongoing support.

CCYD – Ospreys Tackle Project

We were very pleased in CCYD to have a visit from our new Ospreys Employability officer,, Melissa Sartain this week. 
 
We had a very creative lesson based on the popular TV program “Dragon’s Den”.
Pupils were asked to invent an item that would create popular interest and market it for sale. 
 
The group were split in to four and they invented four products to market. Some excellent discussion and realistic targets were met and four products were created. The group then voted for their favourite, based on what each item to could do and desirability. £20.000 was “used” to invest in he products that were the most desirable.
 
The winning team were:
Cameron Baker
Callum Young 
Rhys Thomas
 
The winning product  “Smart Boots”. 
 
Congratulations to the winners, but most importantly the “buzz” of the creative ideas from all the learners was a pleasure to be a part of with enthusiastic participation from everyone. We have some very impressive business ideas, moving forward.
 
 
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CCYD – Children In Need Celebrations and Donations

For Children In Need we asked learners and staff to bring an optional food donation for the local Food Bank.  We are delighted with the response!, this is our biggest donation yet! In the photograph are our newly appointed Head girl and Head boy, Verity Livick and Jack Weeks.
Newly appointed Head girl and Head boy, Verity Livick and Jack Weeks

Newly appointed Head girl and Head boy, Verity Livick and Jack Weeks

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Eeva Salo plays The Last Post at Bridgend Station

Year 12 learner Eeva Salo has made us all very proud by playing The Last Post at Bridgend Train Station for the Great Western Railway Poppy trains to mark Remembrance.

A flawless display was welcomed by those present, well done Eeva.

 

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For Parents / Carers of year 9,10,11,12 &13 learners learning from home this week,

We hope your child is well. Just a reminder that all learners are following their normal timetable with the times of the school day. They need to log on to the google classroom at the start of each lesson and await instruction from the teacher. These instructions could be via a voice over presentation, written direction in the main stream or a live link posted in the main stream that they click on to have a live ‘Google Meet’ with their Teacher. 
 
Tasks will either be completed via the google classroom online docs or slides or paper/booklet based. Again your child’s Teacher will give them instruction on this.
 
We look forward to welcoming all of our learners back to school on Monday.
 
Regards
Justine James
Assistant Headteacher
Teaching & Learning and Curriculum

Message to Year 10 Parents / Carers

YEAR 10 message: Unless you have received a phone call or answer phone message your child can return to school tomorrow. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you again for your support.

URGENT MESSAGE TO Year 10 Parents / Carers

Unfortunately we have just received news of a positive Covid case in year 10.  ALL year 10 need to stay home and isolate tomorrow (Tuesday 20th) please. We will update you with information of contacts as soon as possible tomorrow. Thank you again for your support in these very difficult times.

BBC NEWS: Wales ‘Firebreak’ lockdown

 

Wales will go into a “short, sharp” national lockdown from Friday until Monday, 9 November.

People will be told to stay at home, while pubs, restaurants, hotels and non-essential shops will shut.

Primary schools will reopen after the half-term break, but only Years 7 and 8 in secondary schools will return at that time under new “firebreak” rules.

Gatherings indoors and outdoors with people not in your household will also be banned.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the “time-limited ‘firebreak'” will be “a short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock, slow down the virus and buy us more time”.

Click here to read more………

ALL LEARNERS who use the 2 Bettws Buses

Due to a positive Covid case.  All learners who use the 2 Bettws buses will need to leave school shortly and isolate. More information to follow. Please arrange to collect your child. There is emergency transport available if needed. 

URGENT MESSAGE To Year 10 Parents / Carers

Unfortunately due to a positive Covid case. All learners will need to leave school shortly and isolate. Please arrange to collect your child if they use school transport. Emergency transport is available if needed. More info to follow.

URGENT MESSAGE To Year 7 & 9 Parents / Carers

Unfortunately due to a positive Covid case. All learners will need to leave school shortly and isolate. Please arrange to collect your child if they use school transport. Emergency transport is available if needed. More info to follow.

School Admissions

For anyone with children in year 6 moving to secondary school in September.  Online Applications open today (MONDAY 19th October 10am).

Apply online, make sure your ready to go when applications open by

  1. Signing up to My Account to apply online  Https://crowd.in/zu23c9
  2. Checking which catchment area you live in Https://crowd.in/KSsjuE

 

Further information

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-admission-to-school/

 

 

 

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