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FINAL OPTION CHOICES FOR YEAR 9
Following the collection of year 9 options, we have now created three option columns based on our students’ choices. Every pupil in year 9 now needs to complete the final options form with the relevant choices by Monday 11th of May.
In order to complete the form, pupils need to have logged into Hwb. Following logging in, please click on this link to complete the form: https://bit.ly/OpsTerfynolbl9-FinalYr9Options
Thank you
6/05/2020, Simon Davies
DISTANCE LEARNING – FURTHER ADVICE AND HELP
Thank you to all of our parents who are busy supporting our pupils to continue to learn, in extremely challenging conditions. We are all learning what works and what doesn’t (very quickly!) from this experience. Below are some resources that may help you and your children:
We have produced a series of ‘frequently asked questions’ that parents have contacted us to ask. We have offered further solutions or explanations: FAQ’s for Parents
Here’s a video offering instructions on how to use Teams (more videos to follow): https://youtu.be/D9DtzmUVBXU
To support time management, since Easter, a schedule of work is in place – see here: School-wok timetable KS3 & KS4
Some very useful advice for pupils and parents on distance learning: 10 top tips for remote learning
If you’re having trouble downloading Microsoft Office 365, see the letter here: Office 365 Letter
Contact your child’s subject teacher if your child is having difficulty with specific pieces of work – see all staff e-mails here: Staff e-mails 2019-2020
All of this information has previously been uploaded to SMHW.
28/04/2020, Simon Davies
CAREERS GUIDANCE LIVE ON LINE
Careers Wales are offering an ‘on-line live chat’ service to all pupils to discuss their careers options. Please see the poster for further details: Live chat with us
26/04/2020, Simon Davies
Update from the Head
See the letter for further updates from the head:Llythyr 200421
22/04/2020, Simon Davies
YOUNG PEOPLE’S WELL-BEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The ‘Exchange’, which runs the school-based counselling service continues to provide support for young people at this time. Check this Poster for details of how to contact them.
In addition, there are a host of agencies and websites offering strategies, ideas and support for young people in improving their wellbeing, supporting with mental health and distance learning ideas.
Check out some of the links below:
UK Government: https://bit.ly/WellbeingSuport
Hafan Cymru: https://bit.ly/HafanCymruActivities
Public Health Wales: Health and Wellbeing home activities for Families Swansea Bay
22/04/2020, Simon Davies
OFFICE 365 AVAILABLE FOR ALL!
All pupils are now able to install the full Microsoft Office 365 package at home through the HWB platform. Pupils can download Office 365 ProPlus on up to 5 personal devices including PCs, Macs and mobile devices. The software enables pupils to use the full versions
of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more without any cost. For further information on how to download this software, please see this letter: Llythyr Office 365 Rhieni
22/04/2020, Simon Davies
CHANGES TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Vouchers for use in supermarkets will not be provided by the Welsh Government, as has been mentioned as a possibility. Instead, each Local Authority is expected to provide a local solution.
From Monday the 27/04/20, we will be providing a weekly food pack for packed lunches (which will include food you can prepare for everyday lunch e.g. a loaf of bread, a tin of tuna, ham, cheese, crisps, biscuits etc…) for all pupils that are eligible for FSM.
We are offering to deliver these on the Monday of each week. If you want to receive a weekly food pack for packed lunches, then fill in this questionnaire for every child from Bryn Tawe you wish to apply for: https://bit.ly/DosbPYD-FSMSdelivery .
If you already receive packs from us, you do not need to complete the questionnaire again.
22/04/2020, Simon Davies