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Prospectus 2015-2016 Prosbectws 2015-2016 A Tradition of Excellence... Traddodiad o Ragoriaeth... Contents / Cynnwys General Aims of the School School Priorities Admissions Uniform Code School Governors Contact Details Staff The Curriculum: Learning at Bassaleg Curriculum Key Stages 3 & 4 Curriculum Post 16 Pupil Support The Welsh Language Department Physical Education Religious Worship and Religious Studies Sex and Relationships Education Additional Educational Needs Careers Education & Advice Pupil Destinations “What I’ve enjoyed about Bassaleg so far...” General Information School Term Dates Meetings with Parents Key Stage 3 Comparative Reports Target Settings & Performance Indicators Key Skills Examination Graphs Summary of Secondary Performance Summary Report of Achievements Complaints Procedure Message from the Headteacher Bassaleg is a large thriving comprehensive school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. Learning in its widest form is at the heart of all that we do. Through our academic curriculum, the extensive range of enrichment activities and our pastoral support system, we aim to develop in pupils an enthusiasm for learning as well as the necessary skills to enable them to fulfil their academic potential to become good citizens as well as thoughtful and responsible individuals. Bassaleg is an English medium, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school. The catchment area is that covered by the High Cross, Marshfield, Mount Pleasant, Pentrepoeth and Rogerstone Primary Schools.The number of pupils on roll is approximately 1750, of whom 450 are in the Sixth Form. Education is essentially a partnership between a number of interested parties and we particularly value the role that you as parents can play in this relationship. I encourage you to contact the school if you have any concerns and I trust that this prospectus will provide you with relevant information that will help you to come to an informed decision about the next stage of your child’s education. Mrs E Thomas Headteacher “We strive for excellence in all aspects of school life” “Ymdrechwn ni am ragoriaeth ym mhob agwedd o fywyd yr ysgol” Bassaleg is a large thriving comprehensive school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. Learning in its widest form is at the heart of all that we do. Through our academic curriculum, the extensive range of enrichment activities and our pastoral support system, we aim to develop in pupils an enthusiasm for learning as well as the necessary skills to enable them to fulfil their academic potential to become good citizens as well as thoughtful and responsible individuals. Bassaleg is an English medium, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school. The catchment area is that covered by the High Cross, Marshfield, Mount Pleasant, Pentrepoeth and Rogerstone Primary Schools.The number of pupils on roll is approximately 1750, of whom 450 are in the Sixth Form. Education is essentially a partnership between a number of interested parties and we particularly value the role that you as parents can play in this relationship. I encourage you to contact the school if you have any concerns and I trust that this prospectus will provide you with relevant information that will help you to come to an informed decision about the next stage of your child’s education. Mrs E Thomas Headteacher “We strive for excellence in all aspects of school life” “Ymdrechwn ni am ragoriaeth ym mhob agwedd o fywyd yr ysgol” General Aims of the School / School Priorities 2015-2016 / Amcanion Cyffredinol yr Ysgol Blaenoriaethau’r Ysgol 2015-2016 The general aims of Bassaleg are that the school: • will be a happy and caring community where there is • To embed the Literacy and Numeracy Frameworks. encouragement and opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential, where they feel valued as individuals and • To embed Welsh Baccalaureate across Key Stages 4 & 5. learn to co-operate with one another; • shall be an ordered and disciplined place, where the • To maintain and continue to improve the high standards students know that they will find the guidance and support achieved by pupils and students. they need; • recognise all the needs of the students – intellectual, spiritual, social and physical—and endeavours to meet Admissions 2014 / Derbyniadau 2014 those needs in a manner suited to the individual; • make sure that the students are recognised as individuals and are cared for as individuals; Pupil admission to the school is the responsibility of • continue to strengthen the links which have been developed with the community which it serves and of which its students Newport LEA. In September 2014 the agreed admission are a part. number was 270 places in Year 7. Pupil percentages from Primary Schools September 2014 were: Uniform Code / Côd Gwisg Ysgol BOYS Plain black trousers • To embed the Literacy and Numeracy Frameworks. Black blazer with School Badge Pale blue shirt (short sleeve permitted in Summer Term) • To embed Welsh Baccalaureate across Key Stages 4 & 5. School Tie (clip on) Black / Grey V-Neck pullover (optional) Dark grey/black socks • To maintain and continue to improve the high standards All black sensible shoes, leather (or patent leather), no achieved by pupils and students. canvas material, no trainers GIRLS Navy blue pleated skirt (available from Trutex, of appropriate Admissions 2014 / Derbyniadau 2014 length) Navy blue trousers (tailored- not skinny jeans style) Navy blue tailored blazer (available from Trutex) Pale blue blouse (short sleeve permitted in Summer Term) Pupil admission to the school is the responsibility of School Tie (clip on) Newport LEA. In September 2014 the agreed admission Navy blue V-Neck pullover with School Crest (optional) number was 270 places in Year 7. Pupil percentages from Navy blue socks or tights (short socks permitted in Summer Primary Schools September 2014 were: Term, black tights are only to be worn by Sixth Form Girls) All black sensible shoes, leather (or patent leather), no canvas material, no trainers Outdoor coats should be of a predominantly dark colour i.e. navy or black. No sweatshirts, hoodies, leather or denim jackets / coats. The wearing of uniform is a way of presenting yourself to the public with pride in your school. Here are some tips that pupils should follow: 1. Take off outside coats as soon as you go inside 2. Tuck in your shirt / blouse. 3. Fasten the top button of your shirt / blouse. 4. One small plain stud in the lower lobe of each ear. No other jewellery is allowed except watches. 5. Make-up is not allowed. 6. No form of bizarre hairstyle/hair colour is allowed. Bassaleg School / Ysgol Basaleg Headteacher Mrs E Thomas, BA School Address Bassaleg School, Forge Lane, Newport, South Wales, NP10 8NF Tel: 01633 892191 Fax: 01633 894699 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bassalegschool.com Twitter: @BassalegSchool1 Facebook: Bassaleg School Official Local Education Authority Newport City Council, Civic Centre, Newport, South Wales, NP20 4UR Tel: 01633 656656 School Governors / Llywodraethwyr yr Ysgol As a result of the ‘School Standards and Framework Act 1998’, the instrument of Government provides for a total of 20 Governors to serve on the Governing Body of Bassaleg School, made up as follows: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Teachers’ Representatives: Staff Representative: Councillor Mr D WIlliams Mrs A Huckle Miss R Murray, Miss T Hill Mr T Lewis Appointed by Local Government: Community Members: Parents’ Representatives: Councillor Mrs M Cornelious Mrs P Halsall Mr A Evans Councillor Mr C Evans Mrs A Huckle Mr A Fox-Smith Councillor Mr R White Mr J Knight Mrs M Jennings Councillor Mr D Williams Mr F Mansour Mrs E Kenward Councillor Mr T Bond Mr G Watkins GOVERNORS’ ANNUAL REPORT Legislation requires the Governing Body to issue a summary Annual Report to be sent to all parents. A full copy of the Governors’ Report to Parents can be found on the school website www.bassalegschool.com. Correspondence should be sent to: Councillor Mr D Williams, Chair of Governors, c/o Governors’ Desk, Bassaleg School, Forge Lane, Newport, NP10 8NF Staff / Athrawon Senior Leadership Team Mathematics Welsh Inclusion/Pastoral Support Mrs E Thomas, Headteacher Mrs K Lloyd-Hughes Mrs B Davies Mr H Davidson Mrs L Picton, Deputy Headteacher Mrs D Harding Mrs L Powell Mr I Ally Miss V Lambe, Deputy Headteacher Mr A Lambert Miss K Greentree Miss M Dyckhoff Mr M Batten, Assistant Headteacher Mr T Hall Miss E Thomas Mr O Young Mrs E Wilson, Assistant Headteacher Mr M Strange Mrs C Beer, Assistant Headteacher Mrs F Jones Religious Studies Cover Supervisors Mr M Maughan, Assistant Heateacher Miss R Powell Miss T Hill Miss J Berryman Mr M Reasons Mrs C Shaw Mrs D Morgan Art & Design Mr D Ashton Miss C Innocent Mr I Kelly Mrs K Hockridge Miss K Jenkins Mrs L Pattimore Miss R Jones Mr J Baker Mrs J Hosgood Mrs V Pickering Miss R Thomas Science Miss S Lester Miss B Pretty Mr M Faulkner Dr A Jones Support Staff Business & Social Sciences Mr M Salacinski Mrs P Colebrook Mrs N Adams Mrs B M Greenall Mr T Scott Mr A Pearce Mrs V Adams Mrs S E Jeffreys Mrs T Clapham Mrs M Beard Miss R Murray Modern Foreign Languages Mr R S Singh Dr R Bucknall Mrs M Brunnock Mrs H Greenway Mrs J Villis Mrs D Campbell Mr R Williams Dr M Stark Mrs L Compton Miss C Browning Mrs C Singh Mr P Pullen Mr R Lloyd Mr M Davies Mrs J Forbes Mrs L Ciccione ICT Mr B Lane Mrs J Hawkins Mrs R Burridge Miss S Shafi Miss A Hortin Mr R Eaton Mrs K L Lewis Miss R Pritchard Mrs C Hunt Mr B Bennett Mrs H Thomas Miss L John Mr R Cresswell Additional Education