Category Archives: Latest News
Morriston Comprehensive School Centre Policy
Centre Policy on Assessment and Quality Assurance Processes
for the Summer 2021 Alternative Arrangements
Click on the document below to view…
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. . .
Private File - Access Forbidden
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…
Private File - Access Forbidden
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…
Private File - Access Forbidden
Important Updates from Director of Education & Headteacher
Private File - Access Forbidden
Private File - Access Forbidden
Private File - Access Forbidden
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.
Thank you from Morriston Hospital
Thank you from Morriston Hospital
Sixth form students took Selection boxes to the pupils in Morriston Hospital Children’s Ward at the end of the term and this is the thank you card and letter that we have had.
