SCHOOLS

from SEASIDE NEWS: October 2022 issue

LEGAL

BRYNTIRION COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

On behalf of everyone, we would like to congratulate pupils in Years 10 – 13 on their fantastic results this year! Despite the disruption and the uncertainty, pupils persevered and excelled, and we are immensely proud of you all! To those pupils moving on, we wish you all well for the future and look forward to hearing all about your successes! It was a busy end to the academic year, with rewards trips to Oakwood and the phenomenal school show, West Side Story. It was a pleasure and a privilege to see such talent on display here at Bryntirion. A huge thank you to all who came to see the show and for all your support. A group of pupils in Year 10 visited Cefn Glas Infants School to collaborate with the pupils to create a beautiful mural, celebrating their school with an Eco-themed sunflower design. With pupils’ handprints as petals, it will be part of the history of Cefn Glas for years to come. We would like to extend a warm welcome to parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils to visit the school during our Open Evening on October 6th at 5.30pm. Jesus College Oxford came in to dispel myths about Oxbridge, answer questions on the application process, give tips on writing a personal statement and he also modelled some interviewstyle critical thinking questions. The masterclass was a huge success, thanks to Matt for giving us all a deeper insight into the Oxbridge application process - and best of luck to all our Year 13 students as they complete their UCAS applications.

Andrew Slade, Head Teacher

PORTHCAWL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

In preparation for the New Curriculum starting in September 2023, all the Year 7 pupils participated in an Expressive Arts workshop in the Jubilee Theatre on their first day at PCS. Pupils were introduced to the theme of African Culture and the importance of self-expression, which will be an overarching focus across Art, Drama, Music and Textiles in Term 1, culminating in a performance in the Jubilee Theatre in December. Pupils experienced a ‘flavour’ of the term as they undertook some rhythm exercises and confidence building tasks. Pupils were also informed of the fantastic enrichment opportunities provided at PCS. On Wednesday 14th September, Dr Matthew Williams from

When contacting advertisers, please say you saw them in the SEASIDE NEWS

ST CLARE’S SCHOOL

How wonderful to welcome everyone back for a brand-new term packed with inspiring lessons, exciting extra-curricular activities, fixtures and trips! St Clare’s provides an exceptional education from 2 ½ to 18, combining academic excellence with unrivalled pastoral care and a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme. Our Prep School and Nursery enjoy weekly Forest School and learn both Spanish and French. Pupils benefit from enviable sporting facilities and eleven acres of idyllic grounds to focus on play, exploration and discovery. We know that high-quality early education provision is essential to children’s development. Deliberately smaller classes ensure teachers can give children the time, individual attention, academic support and stretch to achieve their full potential. St Clare’s offers a traditional academic education with inspirational teaching leading to excellent results. Our GCSE options now include Business and Triple Maths. In the top 5% of top-performing schools for A-Level performance since 2018, A-Level results this year were 45% A*, 75% A*/A and 90% A*/B with many students securing first-choice universities to read competitive subjects such as Medicine, Mechanical Engineering or exciting apprenticeships in Engineering. Important dates: Moo Music (Nursery) 5-Oct; Senior Discovery Day & Assessment/Scholarship Day 9 & 10-Nov; Application deadline 26-Nov. Call 01656-789966 or visit www.stclares-school.co.uk