Dear Parent / Carer,
As your child nears the end of year 10 we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some key points. Next year is a crucial time as we will be finishing controlled assessment (coursework) in most subjects, and preparing for GCSE examinations.  With this in mind we have arranged for a series of mock exams to take place in English and Mathematics on the 18 and 19 June.

Congratulations to our Sixth Form footballers who are through to the Gwent Cup Finals. The matches have now been postponed until 3rd June at Risca Welfare.

A reminder to all Year 11 learners - you are expected to attend normal lessons in between examinations, until half-term. Following this you will be advised of specific revision sessions which you will be expected to attend alongside the examinations.

Last Friday lunch time 78 very excited Year 8 and 9 learners left Cwmcarn for Osmington Bay in Weymouth, Dorset. Along with 6 staff, the learners spent the weekend at a PGL adventure centre where they enjoyed many exciting activities. As well as archery, rock climbing and a find the flag hunt all of the learners enjoyed abseiling, zip wire, aero ball and the very popular giant swing!

Former learner, Owen Emmanuel, will perform at the Glastonbury Festival. Owen's mother told us that Owen 'first took an interest in music in Cwmcarn' and she is very proud of his success. Owen is the drummer in the band called Rusty Shackle and they also have a US tour to look forward to.

Examination timetable for years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Download a copy of the Examination timetable and make sure you know your exam dates, start times and any equipment you need to bring.

2014 Examination Timetable

Dear Parents / Guardians,

All learners in Year 11 were issued with this document several weeks prior to Easter, and a modified version was available on email request prior to their mock examinations. In the document is some advice for revision, as well as timetables for them to plan their revision and worksheets to breakdown each subject into topics to assist their revision planning.

1. The deadline for accepting university offers is tomorrow, 7 May 2014.

Year 9 Options Evening

Tuesday 6th May 2014

School Canteen

6-8 PM

On Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May, ALL year 7,8 and 9 learners will be sitting their Literacy and Numeracy tests. 

Please ensure that you ALL attend EVERY test.

  Each learner will complete THREE tests

1. Literacy Test
2. Numeracy test
3. Numerical Reasoning Test

Dear all,

I want to reiterate and support the letter that Mrs Peplinski released yesterday. I can confirm that the concerns were also reported to the Governing Body and we are delighted with the way in which everyone responded ‘swiftly’. There are clear measures, policies and protocols in place to ensure that everyone is safe and everyone knows how to report any concerns.

2nd May 2014

Dear parents/carers,

You may be aware that concerns were raised about a pupil in the school yesterday.

Please be assured that that the concerns were dealt with swiftly. There was no risk to any staff or learner and the relevant support services were contacted as a precautionary measure.

Message for Year 12 from Mr. Fowler. English Revision week 1 now between 09:00 and 12:00

Gemma and Ellie Jump for Ty Hafan.

Friday’s Skydive Fundraiser...
Tomorrow’s the big day… “The Jump” where Gemma and I will complete our charity skydive for Ty Hafan…

All of our hard work has paid off: we have raised an incredible £1,541.23. Our target was £1000 and this we have exceeded but it’s all down to the amazing support we have had from you all. On Friday 4th April we held a mufti and fun day. It was an excellent success and we raised £488.97!

**Updated Timetable** 

• New: Home Economics – Tuesday, week 1, AM

A reminder for Easter revision classes / parents / carers:

Whole School Numeracy

“Numeracy skills are essential in order for young people to reach their potential”

learning.wales.gov.uk 2014

Are you starting a full-time course at university or college in autumn 2014? You need to apply for student finance online now at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk . You don’t need to have accepted a place at university or college to apply for student finance.

On Thursday 27th March, Cardiff City hosted a School Football Festival at House of Sport, Cardiff. The festival ran in conjunction with Cardiff City FC Community & Education Foundation. The Community Foundation targets four different areas where they can look to improve the numbers of people taking part in football. Those different areas are School Participation, Social Inclusion, Football For All and Coach Education.

Year 7 made their pizza’s including the dough from scratch, baked them and washed up – all in the space of 1 hour! Mum’s and Dad’s – now you know!!!