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Ysgol Bryn Alyn Prospectus 2018/19 Ysgol Bryn Alyn Prospectus 2018/19 Dream. Reach. Achieve. Ysgol Bryn Alyn Where students realise their dreams Welcome to Ysgol Bryn Alyn: a school where students are given Ysgol Bryn Alyn aims to build a community of articulate the tools to achieve their dreams. Students are given a secure, and resilient learners who are fully prepared for future caring and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature life. intellectually, physically and morally. Success is a journey and not a goal. Welcome to the first Our school enables students of all abilities to flourish, and devel- step of your journey. op a lifelong love of learning. Our dedicated team of staff work hard to create an insipiring learning environment that encompasses all students and encour- ages diversity. Our students are given the opportunities to develop both inside and outside of the classroom through extensive extra-curricular opportunities offered here at Ysgol Bryn Alyn. Adele Slinn - Headteacher “You will never find a more caring set of staff” “The teachers encourage us to do the best Year 7 Student we can.” Year 11 Student Ensuring A Our Reach Values We aim to; • To know our pupils as individuals with strengths, Smooth Transition weaknesses, interests and ambitions. Resilience It can be a worrying time moving up This gives Year 6 pupils the opportunity to • To have an orderly, caring and purposeful environ- from junior school to a high school with meet current Ysgol Bryn Alyn pupils and find ment, and a sense of responsibility within it. over 700 students. We aim to make this out more about life at high school. On entry Effort • To make sure that there is courteous behaviour and students will be placed in one of 5 tutor groups. respect for the individual in the way that pupils be- transition as smooth, exciting and worry We ensure that there is a balance in terms of have. free as possible. gender and ability. We also ensure that a num- Aspiration • To value each pupil equally and to provide for all our Care for our pupils begins in the primary ber of pupils from the same school are placed schools. It is very possible that if your son or in each group to make sure every student is pupils an entitlement to a broad and balanced curric- with someone they feel comfortable with. daughter attends one of our feeder primary Cooperation ulum. schools they will already know quite a bit about • To encourage pupils to reach the highest possible Ysgol Bryn Alyn. They may well have met some Our annual fun filled taster day for Year 6 standard in all that thet do. pupils ensures all questions are answered and of our staff and students, or even taken part in Honour • To encourage high quality teaching, which stimulates one of the tranisition activities we have run. students feel relaxed about the move up to high school. Year 6 students meet their tutors and the individual, and to promote the highest standard In addition to this our Year 7 Achievement experience a range of exciting transition activ- of teacher development. To help prepare our pupils Coordinator, Mrs L. Jones, visits the primary/ ities across a range of curriculum areas. Every for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life. junior schools attended by each pupil who will new Year 7 student will feel part of our school • To help foster a sense of individual worth and to give transfer to the school. community by the time the new term begins. “I like being in the school council because we get a say in what is being done at the school” Year 8 Student Working Together for Success Our success as a school is based on the A variety of teaching groups are used, but setting development, and subsequent mainte- is the most frequently employed method. nance, of an effective partnership be- To be truly successful students need to understand their own strengths and weaknesses and how they tween pupils, their parents and staff. can improve. A number of strategies have been developed to Carefully planned half termly assessments support this partnership, including the provi- throughout the year allow us to celebrate suc- sion of newsletters and regular opportunities cess and quickly identify when further support is for parents to visit the school to fulfil their role needed. as co-educators. Our Behaviour Monitor System allows us to Parents and carers are most welcome to contact the We also place great emphasis on the use of the challenge students to be the very best they can be. Personal Organiser, which provides a means of school at any time to arrange an appointment to dis- Their efforts are rewarded in celebration assem- cuss their son or daughter’s progress. monitoring pupils’ progress and communicat- blies throughout the year. ing with home. At Ysgol Bryn Alyn we believe that all young people All pupils will recieve an annual full written re- should be involved in their own learning and be en- It is important that each pupil feels a sense of port. This report will reflect your son or daughter’s belonging. The school is divided into five year ganged in the decision making process of their school attendance, attainment and behaviour. A Parents’ and community. Our school Council and numerous groups. Each is led by an Achievement Coor- Evening is also provided for each year group. dinator who works closely with a team of form other pupil voice activities allows all students to help tutors to monitor attendance, behaviour and develop our school into the best it can be. achievement. Only The Best Timings of the School Day Registration 8.50 - 9.00 a.m. Ysgol Bryn Alyn is a co-educational com- Pupils can visit the library during morning break Lesson 1 9.00 - 9.50 a.m. Lesson 2 9.50 - 10.40 a.m. munity comprehensive day school of over and lunchtimes. New Year 7 pupils will be invited to 700 students and teaches through the a library induction session at the start of term where they can learn all about their library and what it can Morning Break 10.40 - 11.00 a.m. medium of English. offer them. Pupils of all ages are encouraged to join various book clubs, quiz teams and often get to meet Lesson 3 11.00 - 11.50 a.m. The school occupies purpose built accommoda- with visiting children’s authors. Lesson 4 11.50 - 12.40 p.m. tion with specialist provision for science, design and technology, P.E., music, information technol- The school has extensive sporting facilities includ- Registration KS4 12.40 - 1.00 p.m. ogy and modern languages. ing the Gwyn Evans Sports Hall, swimming pool, Lunch KS4 1.00 - 1.40 p.m. gymnasium, rugby and football playing fields and a Lunch KS3 12.40 -1.20 p.m. Our school canteen offers a vast array of healthy floodlit Multi Use Games Area. Registration KS3 1.20 - 1.40 p.m. options encouraging students to make lifelong healthy choices. During lunchtime students may Lesson 5 1.40 - 2.30 p.m. choose to eat in our school canteen or bring a Lesson 6 2.30 - 3.20 p.m. packed lunch and dine in one of our many picnic areas. The school library aims to provide a comfortable working environment conducive to research, reading and quiet study. The library contains an “I like all lessons because we learn up to date stock of books to support both curric- ulum needs and leisure reading. There is also a more each day” variety of popular magazines and newspapers. Year10 Student Extra Curricular Opportunities Ysgol Bryn Alyn believes in developing the whole child and is committed to providing outstanding Theatre visits to: Theatr Clwyd, Ellesmere Port, Neptune Theatre extra curricular activities to suit every student. - Liverpool, Liverpool Playhouse, The Lowry Centre, Manches- ter Opera House Our 5 x 60 Programme allows pupils to see sport beyond the school curriculum and develop not only new skills History and Geography Field Trips to: Bersham Ironworks, through other activities but encourages them to take on Krakow - Poland, Berlin - Germany, Caernarfon Castle, Styal other roles within sport. Past pupils have developed their Mill, The Black Country Museum, The Imperial War Museum - leadership skills as well as coaching roles through the London, Llandudno opportunity that 5x60 has offered. Outdoor Activities : Dry Slope Skiing, Football Coaching, Ten- Here at Ysgol Bryn Alyn we encourage pupils to take part nis Clinics, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, in competitive team games for example Football, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and Netball. The school also Trips Abroad: Skiing in Andorra, Lingustic and cultural activi- promotes participation in other sporting activities such ties in Normandy as Gymnastics and Athletics. Many of the pupils who compete in these activities have the opportunity to also Language Courses at Glanllyn represent Wrexham, North East Wales and Wales. Science visits to: Dinorwig Power Station, Catalyst at Widnes, Instrumental lessons are delivered by peripatetic staff London Natural History Museum, Blue Planet Aquarium, Tech- from Wrexham Music Cooperative. and pupils are en- niquest couraged to take part in school ensembles. These include choir, a school Samba band and drum/ guitar and key- Art Visits to: Tate Modern Gallery, Lady Lever Gallery, Chester board club. Pupils are also encouraged to take part in Zoo school concerts and the annual Eisteddfod. “ I really enjoy the Samba and Keyboard club.It makes Music fun and I’ve met loads of friends through it.” Key Stage 4 “There are lots of opportunities to do different courses Year 10 and 11 Students sit examinations at GCSE level and at Entry Level.
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