US Girls

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 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

 

Return to school letter – 18-03-21

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. . .

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Parental letter for Y10 Y12 March 18th

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…

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Uniform Grant

The Welsh Government have announced that a school uniform grant is available to assist families on low income.

To be eligible in the school year September 2020 to July 2021, the child must be:

  • In Reception, Year 1, Year 3, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 or Year 11*; and
  • Currently entitled to free school meals**

Only eligible parents will be able to apply, and they will receive an email from the council to confirm that they are eligible. The application process closes on 30 June 2021.

If you have any further queries, please contact [email protected]

Year 11 / Year 13 Letter to Parents – March 11

Dear Parent / Carer,
Following my letter last Friday regarding the return of some year groups, I want to give you more detail about the return of Year 11 and Year 13 next
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 document below to read more…

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Welsh Government Law Change regarding smoke-free spaces

From 1st March 2021, all school grounds in Wales will become smoke-free spaces. Wales becomes the first country in the UK to extend its smoking ban to certain outdoor areas. Smoking in smoke-free spaces – which not only includes school grounds but also public playgrounds, outdoor day-care and child-minding settings as well as hospital grounds – from 1st March could result in a £100 fine.

As a school we acknowledge the important role we play in protecting everyone from harmful second-hand smoke and we especially recognise the important role that adults have in influencing the attitudes and smoking behaviour of children and young people. Banning smoking in places where children and young people spend their time will de-normalise smoking and reduce the chances of children and young people starting smoking in the first place– ultimately saving lives.

Please be assured we deal swiftly and appropriately when, on the exceedingly rare occasions, pupils have brought cigarettes/lighters into school in the past. We view such actions as a profoundly serious violation of the school code of conduct, we are therefore pleased to learn that the Welsh Government has reinforced this view in a legal sense.

I look forward to having your support to ensure we all play our part in building a healthier future. Those looking for help to stop smoking can access Wales’ free NHS support service Help Me Quit on 0800 085 2219 or visit www.helpmequit.wales for help and support, including access to free stop smoking medication.

Kind regards

Mrs Nicola Altman

Assistant Headteacher

Rugby Success

It is wonderful to see Niamh Terry an ex-Morriston Comprehensive school pupil achieving such success. Morriston is very lucky to have a large number of very successful sports men and women on the national and international stage, including Gwen Crabb and Ross Morarity on the rugby pitch.

Well done Niamh, we are all very proud of you.