Parentmail 11/03/2016 - Cowbridge Comprehensive School

Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Ysgol Gyfun Y Bont Faen
11/03/16
Parentmail Bulletin
Diary Dates
MARCH
14 - 18
Rosslyn Park Rugby 7s Tournament
14
Year 9 into 10 Options Forms returned
15
Year 13 A Level Physics Experimental Exam
16
Year 10 Parents’ Evening
17 - 18
Year 11 GCSE Drama Practical Exam
17 - 24
Year 9 French Exchange – arrive (arrive pm 17th, depart am 24th)
Consultation to Change the Length of the School Lunch Break and Start
and End of Day.
Proposed time changes:
School start time: 8.30am
School finish time 3pm.
School lunch break - 45 minutes.
As per the separate letter sent on the 10/3 via Parentmail you can register your response
via the following link:
https://docs.google.com/a/cowbridgecs.co.uk/forms/
d/1IM6Gsn_sTqKX3UC3yHno9jXzqjLNCStE1XyG_-sq32I/viewform
The deadline for responses is March 24th by 3:30pm
Five pupils from Year 9 were featured on BBC Radio Wales This
Morning for School Report section on the 10th of March.
As well as being interviewed the students helped produce and
contribute to the content on the Jason Mohammad Show, with the
whole programme being very Cowbridge focused.
The pupils involved:
Adam Durrant
Alice Coe
Jack Johnson
Livvey Wadsworth
Eve Demmer
You can listen to the podcast of the show by following this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b072nlxp#play
The pupils are on the whole show but there is a great report on Smart
Phones starting at 49.45 and a rather entertaining quiz with Mr Lewis at
35.30 with Jack Johnson.
The students were great and did the school proud.
Thanks to Mr J Taylor for organising and taking them!!
Cowbridge Comprehensive School celebrated the centenary of Roald Dahl,
in conjunction with World Book Day, with a fun packed week of lessons,
competitions and fancy dress.
Various departments were given Roald Dahl books to base a lesson on; we
had DT designing pheasant traps from Danny the Champion of the World,
EP were debating animal rights from The Magic Finger and Science
completed a very yummy experiment melting chocolate for Prince
Pondicherry's palace in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to name but a
few.
Key Stage Three pupils were also given the chance to be the lucky winner
of a golden ticket, allowing them early access to their delicious Roald Dahl
themed menu in the canteen, as well as a cookie.
Quizzes and competitions have been completed during form time and lesson
time and much fun was had dressing up as Roald Dahl characters on World
Book Day. Pupils also had the chance to complete a Roald Dahl treasure
hunt around the school dressed as their chosen character.
An extra special mention to Harry Treharne from Year 7, Dylan Andrews
from Year 8 and Eve Bird from Year 9 who are the winners of our 500
word short story competition titled 'Gremlins', based on one of Roald
Dahl's first stories ever written.
A big thank you to all pupils, parents and staff for their support and
donations to Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
All photos by Cai Hopkins in year 7 for CCTV
Week 1 and
2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Short
intense
revision
sessions
English
(selected
pupils)
Maths
(selected
pupils)
English
(selected
pupils)
Maths
(selected
pupils)
English
(selected
pupils)
8.30 – 8.50
History
(selected
pupils)
Lunch
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
(selected
pupils)
(selected
pupils)
(selected
pupils)
(selected
pupils)
(selected
pupils)
History
(selected
pupils)
Business
Studies
Physical Education
13.15 14.15
History
(selected
pupils)
E&P Week 1
only
E&P Week 2
only
After
school
3.30 – 4.30
Art
History
Maths
Maths
(March 1st
onwards)
Drama
Geography
German
Design
technology
coursework
clinic (Pupils
to arrange
with their
teacher – to
run until
Easter
holidays)
Design
technology
coursework
clinic (Pupils
to arrange
with their
teacher – to
run until
Easter
holidays)
Design technology
coursework
clinic (Pupils
to arrange
with their
teacher – to
run until
Easter
holidays)
Saturday revision sessions;
These sessions will run from 9.00-12.15 and will offer structured revision to students about to sit their GCSE examination in the following subjects.
Welsh oral preparation Year 11
Saturday 16th April
Ethics and Philosophy Year 11
Saturday 28th May and June 4th
French Year 11
Saturday 14th May
Design Technology (RM/Food Technology/Graphics/Textiles)
Saturday 21st May
Child Development
Saturday 11th June
History Year 11
Saturday 4th, 11th and 16th June
Physics Year 11
Saturday 7th and 21st May
Further after school sessions will take place towards the end of April and start of May
(more details to follow)
Maths – The school are currently working on plans to provide intensive revision sessions in
Maths in the days running up the Maths examinations.
All pupils not in a formal examination will have the opportunity for an intensive revision
session.
German Year 11
Saturday 4th June
Pilot Careers Live is an exciting career event for anyone looking to take the
first steps towards a professional pilot career. It will cover all there is to
know on what it takes to become an airline pilot by bringing together leading
pilot training companies, airlines and pilot career experts in one venue.
Speakers and exhibitors include: British Airways, the RAF, CityJet and
Flybe as well as many Approved Training Organisations and Universities from
all over the UK. Visitors will be able to get a unique insight to life as a pilot
with the airlines, flying for the military, aviation degree courses, advice on the
selection process and the pilot training journey explained. It's all there!
Questions the event will answer:
What qualifications do you need?
The selection process explained.
What are the costs?
When can you start?
Life as a pilot – what can you expect?
How to combine a university degree with pilot training.
Pilot apprenticeships.
What are the job prospects?
What are the salaries?
What does the training include?
What are the different types of training available?
Royal Air Force – what are the careers options?
More information and Tickets
For discounted student tickets and full information visit
www.pilotcareernews.com/live/london
Study Days for Aspiring Nurses and Midwives - Cardiff 2016
All study days are £25 and include certification
Following on from a very successful 2015 in Wales:
Saturday 19 March - Baby loss photography and Making Memories Workshop
Saturday 21 May - Infant Loss and Bereavement
Saturday 25 June - Teenage Pregnancy
Friday 21 October - Aspiring Midwife and Nurse and University Preparation
Saturday 22 October - Infant Loss and Bereavement
These days are attended by aspiring, student and qualified professionals.
Please email: info@chantallockey.co.uk for further details
10:00
Welcome and Introductions BT Welsh Apprenticeship Team
5min
10:05
BT Apprentice Team Presentation
15min
10:20
Words From WRU Chairman
5min
10:25
James Parry Presentation Journey From Apprentice to Management
10min
10:35
Presentation BT IT TSO 1st year Apprentice Joe Emberton
10min
10:45
WRU Apprentices
15min
11:00
Break-Out Session - stands to include EE, Delsion, GE Aviation and BT IT and Engineering
50min
11:50
Lunch
40min
12:30
EE Presentation
10min
12:40
GE Presentation
10min
12:50
Delsion Presentation
10min
13:00
Tour of Principality Stadium
60min90min
14:0014:30
Thanks and Goodbye
CAREERS WEEK MARCH 14TH TO 18TH
CARDIFF PRINCIPALITY STADIUM
9:30 - 5:30
Gate 4 - CLUBHOUSE ROOM
TO BOOK PLEASE CONTACT: David Rogers : david.4.rogers@bt.com
Apprenticeship Scheme 2016-17
Salary £15,934 per annum (in accordance with Living Wage)
Purpose of the post:
The Assembly Commission Apprenticeship scheme presents an exciting opportunity for individuals to learn and develop within a parliamentary place of
work. We are looking for four apprentices to work in various teams throughout
the Commission. Each will follow a carefully designed programme, working in
three areas for five month blocks, as well as taking part in short shadowing
placements with other teams across the organisation. Working within a supportive environment, the apprentices will be encouraged to use their skills and
contribute to team objectives to ensure that they are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Please quote reference number AC-065-15
Closing date: 10.00 29 March 2016
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORM:
http://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/working/recruitment/jobs/Pages/
AC-065-15.aspx