I last wrote to you in December 2021 indicating that all schools in Swansea would be in a very high-risk level from January 2022. I need to tell you that our schools are still operating within the very high-risk level. Schools will use the highest control measures possible until 18 February, at least. Wales is at alert level zero, our schools are not. During January we saw the rate of Covid cases across Swansea schools increase on…
In Y5 and thinking of coming Morriston Comp but you don’t attend one of our feeder primaries?
Why not drop in and see us on Wednesday December 8th at 5pm to find out more. The Headteacher is delighted to invite you to visit the school and take a look around our facilities . Follow the EventBrite link below to book your family’s place.
This letter is to inform you of the current situation in Morriston Comprehensive School relating to the pandemic.
As you are aware, the Covid case rate is high locally and this has, as was inevitable, impacted adversely on staffing
levels at our school as well as upon pupil absence rates.
Most schools throughout the Local Authority are now in the position where the numbers of pupils testing positive for
Covid within the first half term exceeded or even doubled the number that had done so across the whole of the last
academic year. The same is true, in many of our schools, of the teaching and support staff
Become a member of the Welsh Youth Parliament (WYP)
Elections are being held to choose the next young people to lead discussions on the issues which matter to them.
The first Welsh Youth Parliament elections were held in 2018 and following a further consultation with young people, and passionate speeches by all WYPMs in the Senedd Chamber. Littering and Plastic Waste, Life Skills in the Curriculum and Emotional and Mental Health Support were chosen as the three main topics the WYP would focus on. During their two year term WYPMs have successfully championed the voice of young people on these and several other issues on a national platform. You can read more about the forming of the WYP and the work done by its first elected members by visiting www.youthparliament.wales
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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:
Us Girls Multi-skills (8-14 years old)
Tuesday 1st 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 2nd 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 3rd 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