Cynefin

A beautiful Welsh word meaning belonging of mind, body and spirit. Connected to the land, heritage and essence of a place.

This term a group of pupils from year 8 have been working with their English Teacher, Mrs Jenkins and the Arts Council of Wales to look at what this concept means to us here in Morriston.  Do we all belong? if not, why not? who or what is stopping us?  Through the project, the pupils gave very honest and open accounts of the things that they believe, have heard, seen and done through their lives and experiences so far.  They shared their thoughts and feelings and challenged their unconscious biases.  What followed has blown us away.

The pupils have created a book – yes, a whole book, full of their thoughts and voices.  We have published this book: here’s the cover and introduction to tell you more:

The book is full of poems, lyrics, information and shorts from the pupils.

The pupils have also made a film that is going to be used Nationally to highlight the issues and promote Wales’s desire to create ‘ethically informed citizens of the future’.  All we know is, if 8×1 are the future, then it’s in safe hands.

We were fortunate enough to be joined by ReWise Learning last Thursday. Some of our Year 7 and 8 pupils took part in a ‘Learn Thru Music’ course.

The pupils had the opportunity to compose, write, perform AND record a song! This related to their Covid experiences and ‘Life after Lockdown.’

This was a fantastic experience and all pupils felt it was enjoyable, confidence building and increased their self-belief in these challenging times.

Great fun was had by all, watch this space for our budding superstars!

Amazing effort from our MCS Digital Leaders who have now completed Module 6 of their training on the ChildNet Digital Leaders Programme. Our MCS Digital Leaders have gained first position on the UK Digital Leader Leaderboard! We are looking forward to the team educating their peers about online safety next academic year.

After weeks of trials and very hard work, Year 8 pupil Gracie has been offered a place in the FAW Girls Welsh Football Academy!! Gracie has worked extremely hard with hours of dedicated training and fantastic talent she has been invited to join the Academy. We wish her every success going forward and look forward to undoubtedly hearing about her future achievements!! Congratulations Gracie!!!

Dear Parent / Carer,

I hope you and your family are well. As we enter the second half of this term I want to write to update you about some changes and updates that will affect you and your child.

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Dear Parent/Guardian,

I have been passed on some information from ‘Us Girls’ regarding some fun activities taking place for free over May Half Term. If you are interested at all, please follow the links for more information or to sign up.

Us Girls Camps

We are excited to be able to deliver our popular Us Girls programme over the May Half term. During the sessions we will welcome participants to a fun session filled with the same energy as our traditional Us Girls camps.

All sessions are weather dependent, we will aim to notify you as soon as possible in the event of a cancellation.

By booking you declare that the participant/s have not had in the last 2 weeks:

• a new, continuous cough
• a high temperature
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
• been in contact with anyone who has had symptoms or has tested positive
• are subject to any requirements to quarantine eg return from abroad

Us Girls Multi-skills (8-14 years old)

Tuesday 1^st June at Ravenhill Park (Bowling Green)
The session is 10am-12pm (Arrive from 9:45 & pick up is at 12pm). The activities will be Football with Charlie & our Young Ambassador, Fitness with Phil from SoFit and Squash with coaches from Swansea Squash Club. Our staff will enable us to safely follow government guidelines so that you can feel confident in returning to sport and physical activity. Then there will be short breaks where they can have a drink and snack if needed. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.
Book on via: http://bit.ly/parklives20

Us Girls Paddle Sports (11-14 years old)

Wednesday 2^nd June (Swansea Canal, Coed Gwylium Park)

Our session is 1:30pm-3pm (Arrive from 1:15 & pick up is 3pm). Our session will be an introduction to paddle sports, where you can choose one of the following; SUP, Kayak or Canoe. (Please be aware that due to covid we cannot swap over equipment and there is a short supply of some equipment e.g SUP. Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and shoes with grip that you don’t mind getting a bit wet. As you will be active doing paddlesport, please bring a drink for hydration and suncream to avoid sunburn.  Helmets, buoyancy aids will be provided.

Book on via: https://canoewales.azolve.com/workbench/public/events?ref=6A5B51F881777421DE5AD0412044B0E6CC7F213D

Us Girls Multi-skills (8-14 years old)

Thursday 3^rd June at Cwmdonkin Park (Bowling Green & Tennis Courts)
Our session is 10am-12pm (Arrive from 9:45 & pick up is at 12pm). The activities will be basketball with Storm Basketball, Tennis with Swansea Tennis Centre and Fun & Games with our own sport & health coach.  Our staff will enable us to safely follow government guidelines so that you can feel confident in returning to sport and physical activity. Then there will be short breaks where they can have a drink and snack if needed. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.
Book on via: http://bit.ly/parklives20

Kind Regards,

Mrs James

Head of Physical Education

EISTEDDFOD 2021 RESULTS VIDEOS

Centre Policy on Assessment and Quality Assurance Processes

for the Summer 2021 Alternative Arrangements

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Morriston Comprehensive Centre Policy

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Dear Parent / Carer,
Following Mr Franklin’s letter last week regarding the return to school, I want to give you more detail about the return of Years 9, 8 and 7.

As stated by the Welsh Government, Key Stage 3 pupils will have the opportunity to attend school for a ‘catch up’ day before the Easter holidays. It is vitally important the children attend
this day as it will provide an opportunity for us to gauge their wellbeing, provide support to those who need it and it will provide a sense of normality for the children. Therefore each year
group in Key Stage 3 has been allocated the following days on which to attend school:

Click the link below to read more. . .

Following my letter on the 5th March regarding the return of some year groups, I want to give you more detail about the return of Year 10 and Year 12 this week.

It is important to state at the outset that the precautions and rules we have in Morriston are not replacing any Welsh government public health guidance. It is vital that if your child or any member of your household show any Covid symptoms you all self-isolate immediately and keep your child home, book a test and notify the school. This will protect the school population and ensure we keep transmission rates low to avoid further lockdowns.

Click on the letter below to read more…