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On the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll
Fri 09 Sep 2022Ty Gwyn staff and learners send their sincere condolences to the family of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. It seems only a short time ago we celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in school, as did the rest of the country and the remarkable achievements of her reign.
Gorffwys Mewn Heddwch.
To confirm, all schools will be closed on Monday 19th September as this is a bank holiday regarding the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.
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Our Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award features on the RCT website!
Tue 26 Jul 2022Follow 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.”
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Last day of term Beach Clean and goodbye Mr Groves!
Thu 21 Jul 2022A 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.
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Extreme weather Monday and Tuesday
Sun 17 Jul 2022Please 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.
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Summer holiday offers and help for families.
Mon 11 Jul 2022Please 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
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Ty Gwyn achieves CLA Friendly Schools Award
Wed 06 Jul 2022Another 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!
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100% attendance awards June
Fri 01 Jul 2022Well 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!
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Closure of Maerdy Mountain Road
Sat 25 Jun 2022RCT have advised that the Maerdy Mountain Road will be closed from 4th July until early September.
The alternative route will add to journey times for children and young people on school transport and those visiting Ty Gwyn, so please bear this mind when preparing your child for school and at the end of the day.
Many thanks.
Please see below full information from RCT’s website regarding this essential work:Where and when is the work/road closure taking place?
The A4233 Maerdy Mountain Road will close between Graig Place in Aberdare and Station Road in Maerdy from Monday, July 4, to Monday, September 5. The work location is at the hillside near the hairpins on the Aberdare side of the route. An alternative route for motorists is via the A4233, A4058 to Pontypridd, A470 and A4059 to Aberdare – or this route in reverse order. These will be clearly signposted.
What work is being carried out this summer?
This is part of the ongoing effort to mitigate structural issues on the mountainside, exacerbated by unprecedented weather in Storm Dennis, and other subsequent weather events which happen each winter. This summer’s work programme will rectify significant scour damage to the hillside at the hairpins on the Aberdare side of the route. It will include anchoring the slope below the highway as well as installing a surface retaining structure. The vehicle barrier at the side of the road will need to be removed for this work, with specialist systems to access the slope being utilised.
Why does the road need to close?
The characteristics of the road and topography of the mountain route present difficulty in minimising disruption. Another key consideration is the safety of both the workforce and motorists. Unfortunately, the road is too narrow to safely maintain live moving traffic while the work is ongoing. With the vehicle barrier also being removed to enable the work, it would be unsafe for vehicles to travel on this section of the route. Work is being carried out this summer when the road is likely to be less busy during peak travel periods, while disruption to home to school transport is avoided.
Why can’t the work take place at night?
The work cannot be carried out overnight due to very difficult access conditions at the exposed and elevated site location. Other key considerations include the safety of the workforce, and that the specialist nature of the scheme which would make it very difficult to make sufficient progress if the work took place at night.
Are local bus services affected by the closure?
The Council is currently finalising its alternative bus arrangements for the work period – and will communicate these to residents when they are confirmed. This section of the Frequently Asked Questions will be updated with the information.
Why are works carried out more frequently on this road than others?
Our steep mountain roads are in a constant battle for survival against the elements, and Storm Dennis provided a stark reminder of the difficulties roads such as the A4233 on Maerdy Mountainmust endure. If it wasn’t for the Council’s significant maintenance of the route in recent years, the nature of the damage sustained in Storm Dennis would have closed the road indefinitely. To avoid an incident in the future that could cause a long-term closure, phases of work to stabilise the hillside and protect the road will need to happen over several years. While repair or maintenance works are disruptive for a period of time, they are also the difference between the road being available and open into the future or not.
The Council would like to reiterate its thanks to residents for their continued patience and cooperation during the upcoming works at the Maerdy Mountain Route.
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Eco Schools Newsletter starring Riley in Y10
Thu 23 Jun 2022 -
Eco Schools Green Flag Award for Ty Gwyn 💚
Mon 20 Jun 2022Ty Gwyn is proud to announce they have achieved the prestigious Eco Schools Green Flag Award, having previously been “silver” award.
What is Eco Schools?
We are a charity passionate about engaging young people in environmental education and action. We do this by providing a simple, seven-step framework that guides, empowers and motivates pupils to drive change and improve environmental awareness in their school, local community and beyond.
After completing the seven step process, schools can then apply for Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation, which recognises, rewards and celebrates the environmental achievements of young people.
Eco-Schools was founded in 1994, operates in 70 countries and engages 19.5 million young people globally. This makes Eco-Schools the largest educational programme on the planet!
Ty Gwyn has also worked closely with Keep Wales Tidy to achieve this success as they are the programme organisers in Wales.
See www.keepwalestidy.cymru for more details!
