Latest information and news!

• Ty Gwyn’s published author!

  Thu 26 Mar 2026

  Well done E Y9!

  Her very spooky story has been published in the latest Young Writers anthology 👻 

  

• Easter Fayre Thursday 26th March

  Tue 24 Mar 2026

  Easter Fayre

  Thursday 26th March

  All are welcome!

  1-2pm school hall

  

• Meningitis advice from Public Health Wales

  Sat 21 Mar 2026

  Re: Meningitis awareness for educational settings

   

  You will be aware by now of the situation in Kent where a number of Meningitis B (MenB) cases have occurred and sadly two individuals have died. Public Health Wales have been liaising with UKHSA to ensure that appropriate guidance is provided to educational settings in Wales to assist during this evolving situation.

  Investigations have confirmed some of the cases visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 to 7 March 2026 prior to becoming unwell. UKHSA’s Health Protection Team is working closely with the nightclub and partners including the University of Kent to limit the spread including use of preventative antibiotics for potential close contacts.  UKHSA webpages give advice for those who have visited these settings during these dates. 

  Whilst there are no cases in Wales linked to this incident, it is important that individuals are aware of the signs and symptoms of Meningitis and Invasive Meningococcal Disease can rapidly progress from mild symptoms to severe illness. 

  Public Health Wales have developed some resources on Meningitis infection which students and staff may find useful to understand IMD and prevent onward transmission which are attached. This includes links to current vaccination recommendations in the UK which help protect against some strains of the disease. 

  Please follow this link to the Public Health Wales website for advice regarding symptoms and vaccines.

   

  https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/meningitis-and-meningococcal-disease/ 

   

• CF44 Gym project with RCT YEPs presentation

  Fri 20 Mar 2026

  A small group of Y10 and 11 boys (the girls were invited) have worked for the last 8 weeks on a health and fitness programme with CF44 Gym and RCT YEPs. 
  The group had the opportunity to use all the gym equipment and were trained and supported to do so. The gym also has a juice bar and lots of healthy smoothies were enjoyed!

  There were sessions at Dragon’s Academy also and the pupils had the opportunity to gain a First Aid accreditation which is very valuable and maybe one day might save a

  life! 
  Well done to:

  Mckoley-Jay

  Kam

  Dylan

  Darius

  Austin

  Brooklyn

  Ollie

  Logan

  

• Parental permission for learners to participate in Decipher and Cardiff University Mental Health research

  Wed 11 Mar 2026

  Please use this link to complete the form:

   

  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MEu3vWiVVki9vwZ1l3j8vNNReNM7uuZHoUhV39YsSQFUMFk0TktHRFVIU0M3VEI1NDFNNkNYNUMzUC4u 

   

  Thank you. Please ensure you read the following information from the project organisers about the project prior to giving consent:

   

  Learner group interviews

  For the two learner group interviews (in April 2026) we will be undertaking a creative activity, alongside our creative partner, Hollie Withers https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holliejwithers  an artist who is going to co-facilitate the session with the research team to support the learners to each produce a visual ‘map’ of the people and places in school and how these supports their health and wellbeing.

  No children will be identified in any of the data or information collected. 

   

   

• “Red versus Blue” school wars warning. Please check your child’s phone.

  Sat 07 Mar 2026

  Please read this article from Wales on Line, there are lots of articles on reliable sites such as the BBC, should you need more information.

  Remember social media sites, such as Facebook, are opinion and not fact based so not always reliable.
  Don’t be alarmed as there are no “local to us” concerns, but please be aware and monitor your child’s phone usage and content. Thank you. 
   

  https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/warnings-issued-attempt-organise-fights-33511603.amp 

• World Book Day 2026!

  Thu 05 Mar 2026

  Check out the picture gallery tab for more pics!

   

  Ty Gwyn staff always dress as various literary characters and join in the spirit of World Book Day, making reading and books fun and accessible!

  Lots of children may not have a book of their own at home and with our “goodie” bags we are making sure that every child at Ty Gwyn has a book to take home. 
  It is the National Year of Reading and as a reading school we are joining in all the activities to promote reading, books, comics and newspapers! 
  World Book Day is a national charity: worldbookday.com

  #therightoaneducation