The Welsh Government has just published an update for schools on Covid 19. Learners are no longer obliged to test themselves. If they have symptoms and are ill, like any other virus, they are advised to stay at home from school until they feel better.

However, if they choose to test and the result is positive, they are should self-isolate for 5 days minimum. They should then test again twice, to get two negative results before they return to school. On the tenth day they can return to school regardless of the result.

WG Update: Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 | GOV.WALES

GCSE and A Level Art & Photography pupils attended a visit to the Tate Modern Gallery London on 2nd December 2022 to gather reference images and experience first-hand artist resources from many of the great artists of the 20th and 21st century.

An excellent day to enrich their studies with some great experiences had by all. Pupils should be commended for the way they conducted themselves in a busy city. Well done all!

GCSE Results day – Thursday 25th August 2022

Morriston Comprehensive School will be open to pupils to collect their results from 9.00am.

Results will be available to collect from the “HWB” area in the school.

Pupils need to collect their own results.

For results to be collected on behalf of a pupil, a letter of authorisation and proof of ID of the person collecting will be required. Results will not be given without this information.

We are very pleased to share how successful our Year 13 students have been in this year’s A level and BTEC awards.  These students have faced external exams for the first time in their education and we are very proud of the way in which they conducted themselves in rising to this challenge.

We are delighted that nearly all of our students have gained the university placement, work placement or apprenticeship of choice and we were surrounded with many smiling, happy faces on results day.  Of particular note, and huge congratulations go to:

• Mackenzie Hopkins with A*, A*, A, A who embarks on a gap year before deciding on her university major
• Kallum Doyle with A*, A,  and Distinction who starts at Swansea University to study Software Engineering.
• Abby Willimer-Scott with A*, A, A who will go on to Swansea University to study Psychology.
• Sam Church with A,  A,  and Distinction who will start his Civil Engineering Apprenticeship in Sept.
• Freya Jones with A*,A, A, B who will start studying Psychology in Swansea.
• Lewis Morgan with A*, Distinction, B, C who will now go on to Cardiff Met to study Product Design.

Best wishes to our outgoing Head Boy Isaac Batty who leaves to study Criminology and Policing at the University of West London and also to our outgoing Head Girl Charlotte Howells who is travelling to Exeter University to study Geography.

Dear Parent / carer of Year 11 students,

Following a request from Year 11 students to bring the year group event forward from the original date (22nd June) , we have decided to now hold a short celebration event on Friday June 10.th from 11.00 am in the central hub area. We have chosen this date as there are no GCSE examinations in the afternoon.

We will provide refreshments and cake and give students the opportunity to enjoy some time with their year group and sign shirts if they want.

We would remind Year 11 that they will need to be in school uniform for all their GCSE examinations and would need to have a spare shirt if they want to have them signed. Year 11 will be allowed to leave at lunch time if they do not have a lesson in the afternoon.

Apologies if you inadvertently received information about this Friday, but this date is not possible as there is a Computing examination in the afternoon.

Thank you in advance for your support

Regards
Martin Franklin
Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers of year 12,

How does the university application process work? Can we afford it? What financial support is available? What are the alternatives to university? Is it worth it?

If these are questions that you have pondered, then please join us at an in-person talk about all things university on June 23rd between 6 and 7pm in our Theatre.

We will aim to give you a complete outline of the UCAS university application process and how you can be better informed to help your child navigate the choices presented to them post 18.

We will also outline the support and guidance that we will be providing in school for the whole of year 12 and how you can help them keep on track through the summer of year 12 after their AS exams and into starting year 13 A level courses.

The talk will be led by Miss Richmond, our Deputy Headteacher who will also share contact details of our Careers advisor, Mr R. Anderson to answer any wider questions you may have.

Relationships and Sexuality Education Community Consultation

Please take a moment to offer your views and opinions on what you feel we should STOP, START, and CONTINUE in relation to Relationships and Sexuality Education at Morriston Comprehensive School.

Please click the link to view the results of the recent parent survey. Make sure you have your volume turned up.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

It’s almost time for Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2022, an unforgettable day of fun and fundraising. The school has entered this race for a number of years and had tremendous fun.

This year Cancer Research UK is hoping for their biggest and best event yet – and our school could help make it happen. We need as many teachers and pupils as possible to join together and walk, jog or run 5K to help raise money and save lives.

The work Cancer Research UK undertake to beat cancer and develop life-saving treatments is funded entirely by people like you. So, the more fabulous girls who join Race for Life, the better – and we’d love your daughter to be there this year.

Our school will be taking part in Race for Life in Llanelli – Festival Fields, Millennium Coastal Park on Sunday 12^th June. The school will provide transport for you daughter to and from the venue.

The cost of entry and transport will be £10.

Pupils are to meet staff at the school at 9am. We will travel to the Coastal Park and take part in the event, returning to school by 2.00pm approximately.

Pupils will need to wear trainers and predominantly pink sports clothing. We are ordering pink personalised t shirts. If you would like to purchase one the cost will be £10.00.

Money and forms need to be completed and returned via Parent Mail to school ASAP but no later than 26^th May to secure your place.

 Thank you. I look forward to seeing you on the day.

PE Department

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