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Our Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award features on the RCT website!

Tue 26 Jul 2022

Follow this link to the full article:

https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Newsroom/PressReleases/2022/July/UNICEFRightsRespectingSchoolsAward.aspx

Councillor Rhys Lewis, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet Member for Education and Youth Participation, said: “Congratulations to all associated with Ty Gwyn Education Centre on attaining this Silver Award from UNICEF.

“As a champion of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, UNICEF advocates for governments to protect and promote the rights of every child, believing that children’s rights should never be compromised by their circumstances.

“Rhondda Cynon Taf Council supports that view and children’s rights are already central to our ethos and are embedded in everything we do to provide a quality, tailored education for all our pupils whilst promoting their holistic development and well-being and meeting their additional needs.”

Last day of term Beach Clean and goodbye Mr Groves!

Thu 21 Jul 2022

A great last day for all our learners who attended, we visited Aberavon Beach which we are blessed to have on our doorstep, a little slice of coastal heaven. As members of the Marine Conservation Society, we were pleased to complete the "2 minute beach clean" and in just that time removed 4 bags of plastic waste from the beach. Games were also played, water paddled in and sand buried in, go to the gallery section for some fab photos, we left nothing but footsteps behind :)

Thanks to all our wonderful staff for making it a special last day for all our learners, have a good summer everyone.

We also say goodbye to Mr Gavin Groves, he has been a great addition to our staff team and will be missed by us all. We wish him every success and good luck in his new Senior Leadership post at Ferndale School.

Extreme weather Monday and Tuesday

Sun 17 Jul 2022

Please be aware that there is a warning for extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday.
Ty Gwyn is open as usual, we will provide water throughout the day, if you could ensure your child is wearing appropriate (not revealing) clothing and a hat for break and lunch time.
Some of our classrooms can get hot during the day and we will avoid using these. Some teaching and learning may be adapted to accommodate room changes and more breaks.
If you have any concerns, please contact us.

Summer holiday offers and help for families.

Mon 11 Jul 2022

Please the attached photos of places with special offers for children and families this coming holiday, including places to eat and some potential savings from Dwr Cymru.

We also have a lot of new and nearly new clothing and shoes in school for most ages and sizes. If you need anything for the holiday period, please contact Damien Petts at school. Likewise period products are available for the holiday also.

Free swimming is also available for under 16s:

Beat the holiday boredom with free leisure access at any of our leisure Centre during every school holiday.

As part of Welsh Assembly Governments Free Swimming Initiative young people aged 16 and under - as well as their accompanying parents or carers - can enjoy free swimming at all our leisure centres during every school holidays. Check the specific leisure centre nearest to you for times!
https:/www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/SportsandLeisure/LeisureCentres/ChooseaCentre/ChooseaCentre.aspx

Ty Gwyn achieves CLA Friendly Schools Award

Wed 06 Jul 2022

Another award to add to our recent recognitions of the great progress we have made in Ty Gwyn.

Why this is important…

Its a whole school commitment and conscious decision to ally ourselves to the principles and standards required in this award that has been evident continuously since we began our improvement journey. As a trauma informed provision, we strive to consistently provide the best levels of social, emotional and mental health support we can and will never waver in our determination to be a safe haven, place of kindness and dignity, compassion and learning.
Our children looked after deserve the highest possible standard of care, support and education to prepare them for the world outside school and everyone in Ty Gwyn gives 100% to these endeavours daily.
Well done to the whole school community - platinum award!

100% attendance awards June

Fri 01 Jul 2022

Well done, congratulations letters are on their way to:

Cameron

Kyle

Ethan

Thierry

Tarian

Mason

Keep up the very good work! 💯

The prize draw winner (£10 gift voucher) is:

Kyle! Great news!