Latest information and news!

• Rights Respecting School Bronze Award

  Thu 19 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall
  We are proud to announce Ty Gwyn Education Centre has achieved Rights Respecting Schools Bronze Award.  
  This means Ty Gwyn is committed to placing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of their ethos and is working towards becoming a Rights Respecting School. 

  

• Anti-Bullying week activities In Ty Gwyn

  Mon 16 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall

  Every child has the right to be free from harm and violence (article 19 of the UNCRC), Ty Gwyn learners are taking part in an assembly (in classes due to COVID-19) to understand the theme of this year "united we stand".

  Please see: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/

   

  Tuesday is Odd Socks Day for staff and pupils - we are all different but united! We want everyone to show their support for this important message in mis-matched and crazy socks!

   

  We are also launching "I wish my teacher knew" in school and on the website to ensure all learners can access help or support in confidence (in school time) by using one of the two boxes in school to drop a slip into or the "I wish my teacher knew" button on the website. A member of staff will respond during school time and if outside school hours, there are safe and confidential services signposted. 

   

  RCT YEPs are also offering virtual activities for all children and young people this week:

  16th November Virtual Youth Club 5-6pm: email kelly.a.cobb@rctcbc.gov.uk

  16th November YEPs Instagram poll live for 24h follow @YEPSRCT

  All week YEPS TV, follow on insta/facebook or email Kelly

  All week Chill and Chat (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) 8-9pm on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94483752873?pwd=U2pRSEZOFdDcmwyYzZ0eFVjdGI3UT09 

   

   

  

• Children in Need Day 13th November 🤓

  Wed 11 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall

  To recognise and support the annual Children in Need appeal, children can wear pyjamas, spots or stripes to school on Friday 13th and bring a £1 contribution.

  Children asked if they could be part of this - the right to be heard and taken seriously! Article #12 of the UNCRC

  *please make sure all clothing choices are appropriate for school - no rude slogans or skimpy items please! 

  

• Ty Gwyn’s Act of Remembrance

  Sun 08 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall

  On Wednesday 11th November at 11am, we will pause for a minute’s silence to reflect and remember all our family members, over the generations, who gave their lives, in courage and dedication to serve and protect our freedoms. 

  Children and young people will also participate in other learning activities during this week. 
  The Glamorgan Archives have detailed records of the the Aberdare boys and men who went to war, the school masters that were called up for service and those that came home to visit during WWl:

  Mr Williams’ group has been called up. He has also handed over the Roll of Honour which had names of 84 old scholars of the school “who have answered their country’s call”. “EA 23/6 Aberdare Park Council Boy’s School record book http://glamarchives.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Aberdare-WWI-Log-Book-Summaries.pdf

  The accompanying picture shows the memorial plaque erected in their honour and now within the new Community School. 

  

• Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

  Sun 08 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall
  After our successful food bank collection for Harvest, we are collecting new items for the Salvation Army Christmas present appeal. If you have any suitable items, however small, you would like to donate, please send them to school and we will ensure they reach the Church in Wind Street in good time. 
  Please see attached guidance re ages and types of item. Your kindness and generosity are appreciated by those less fortunate, especially in these challenging times and sets an excellent example of global citizenship to our children and young people. 
   

  

• Thanks from the Merthyr Cynon Foodbank

  Mon 02 Nov 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall
  Our friends at Merthyr Cynon Foodbank greatly appreciated our Harvest donations and we want to say thank you very much to all Ty Gwyn staff and families that donated so generously. 
  The Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust and you can donate any time: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/merthyrcynon/

  

• October Newsletter from our Family Engagement Officer, coming out in the post!

  Wed 21 Oct 2020 Mr Petts

  See the Family Engagement section of our website for the October edition of "Inside the White House".

   

  

• Arrangements for Ty Gwyn after half term

  Mon 19 Oct 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall

  Following the announcement by Welsh Government today, Ty Gwyn, as specialist provision, will be open fully after half term to ALL year groups (from 2nd November).

  Your child should attend school unless unwell, should they/you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please contact us immediately and we will advise you. Do not attend school. 
  Please ring should you have any queries or questions and we will help if we can. 
  Please look after yourselves, your families and friends, we all need to keep the rules to keep each other safe. 
  Mrs Cox-Wall And the Senior Leadership Team

• Update from the Leader of RCT

  Fri 16 Oct 2020 RCT

  Dear Parents/Guardians 

  As a Council, we recognise this is an anxious time for our communities with the continuing of restrictions on daily life and increasing rates of Covid-19 again throughout RCT. We are respectfully asking and reminding parents/guardians to help minimise the transmission of coronavirus at every opportunity, including by continuing to observe social distancing outside school grounds and by wearing a face mask if possible, in line with the Council’s advice to residents issued on Thursday, Sept 10th. 

  Whilst we do recognise that it is important that children are able to socialise responsibly and outdoor activity is vital for their wellbeing, we are urging all parents and guardians to please be mindful of where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing when outside of school, particularly in evenings and on weekends.  Restricting the number of social contacts, maintaining social distancing and promoting effective hygiene are essential to reducing the risk of transmission.  

  You will be aware that there has been a significant increase in positive cases across Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf over recent weeks and each and every one of us needs to play our part in minimising the spread of coronavirus in our communities. Please take extra care and stay safe. 

  
  Councillor Andrew Morgan 
  Leader RCT Council 
   

• Wear it Pink Day!

  Thu 15 Oct 2020 Mrs Cox-Wall

  Raise money for Breast Cancer by wearing pink and bringing a £1 to school. Most peoples’ lives are touched by cancer at some time and they will rely on charities for support and services, let’s help if we can! Friday 23rd October 💗

   

  Update - we raised £60 in donations! Pretty (in pink) good! Well done everyone 💓