Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• BCBC School Meals letter

  Fri 09 Feb 2024
  

• WIzz information for parents

  Mon 06 Nov 2023

• Wizz information for parents

  Mon 06 Nov 2023
  

• Bridgend Attendance Campaign

  Wed 11 Oct 2023

  https://youtu.be/1usZS0DHYqo

  

• Industrial Action - Letter from Headteacher

  Fri 10 Mar 2023

  10th March 2023

   

  Dear Parents and Carers, Following previous correspondence about the industrial action in schools, I can confirm that the school have received confirmation of planned industrial action on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16 th March 2023.

   

  Ysgol Bryn Castell have considered the school’s individual context and completed a thorough risk assessment, which has included discussion with a number of colleagues both within and beyond the school. Unfortunately, it has been determined that Ysgol Bryn Castell will be closed to all pupils on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023.

   

  Our understanding is that pupils who are in receipt of Free School Meals will receive a voucher and we will confirm information as soon as it becomes available to the school.

   

  Each pupil will also be offered activities which will provide some tasks which they can complete during the school closure days if they wish. These activities are not compulsory and are not designed to replace teaching and learning activities but may help support your child/ren during the period of school closure.

  Our website also includes lots of hyperlinks to activities which can be accessed at: https://www.ysgolbryncastell.co.uk/general-links-1/

   

  This decision to close to pupils has not been taken lightly. In coming to a decision of this nature, the school has worked closely with Human Resources and Education officers from the local authority, taken advice from other professional associations and consulted with other schools.

   

  I would like to make clear that the planned industrial action continues to be as a result of a national dispute as opposed to any issues relating to our school. Our primary consideration is the health and safety implications of potentially having a significant number of our staff population absent from work.

   

  The school will continue to review the situation and update you of any changes. Ysgol Bryn Castell’s priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff, and we will continue to act in the best interests of your children as we move forward, together.

   

  Thank you for your support, encouragement, and feedback.

   

  Helen Ridout (Headteacher

• YBC School Closed Wednesday 8th March 2023 due to Adverse Weather Conditions

  Wed 08 Mar 2023

  YBC School Closed Wednesday 8th March 2023 due to Adverse Weather Conditions

• Industrial Action - Letter from Headteacher

  Mon 27 Feb 2023

  27th February 2023

  
  Dear Parents and Carers,

  
  Following previous correspondence about the intended and then postponed industrial action in schools on
  14th February 2023, I can confirm that the school have received confirmation of planned industrial action on
  Thursday 2nd March 2023.

  
  Ysgol Bryn Castell have considered the school’s individual context and completed a thorough risk
  assessment, which has included discussion with a number of colleagues both within and beyond the
  school. Unfortunately, it has been determined that Ysgol Bryn Castell will be closed to all pupils on
  Thursday 2nd March 2023.

  
  Packed lunches will be sent home with transport providers for those pupils who are in school on the day
  before the industrial action (Wednesday 1st March) and who are in receipt of Free School Meals. If you do
  not receive a packed lunch, or have any queries then please do not hesitate to make contact directly with
  the school.

  
  Each pupil will also be offered an activity sheet which provides some tasks which they can complete during
  the school closure day if they wish. These activities are not compulsory and are not designed to replace
  teaching and learning activities, but may help support your child/ren during the day of the industrial action.
  Our website also includes lots of hyperlinks to activities which can be accessed at:
  https://www.ysgolbryncastell.co.uk/general-links-1/

  
  This decision to close to pupils has not been taken lightly. In coming to a decision of this nature, the school
  has worked closely with both Human Resources and Education Officers from the local authority, taken advice
  from other professional associations and consulted with other schools.

  
  I would like to make clear that the planned industrial action continues to be as a result of a national dispute
  as opposed to any issues relating to our school. Our primary consideration is the health and safety
  implications of potentially having a significant number of our staff population absent from work.
  The school will review the situation and update you of our intentions as soon as possible in advance of the
  other proposed industrial action dates (Wednesday 15th March and Thursday 16th March 2023).

  
  Ysgol Bryn Castell’s priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff, and we will
  continue to act in the best interests of your children as we move forward, together.

  
  Thank you for your support, encouragement, and feedback.

   

  Helen Ridout (Headteacher)

• Headteacher Letter

  Wed 08 Feb 2023

   

  8^th February 2023

   

  Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  Following previous correspondence about the intended industrial action in schools on Tuesday 14^th February 2023, I can confirm that Ysgol Bryn Castell have considered the school’s individual context and completed a thorough risk assessment.

   

  Through discussion with a number of colleagues both within and beyond the school, it has been determined that unfortunately Ysgol Bryn Castell will be closed to all pupils on Tuesday 14^th February 2023.

   

  Packed lunches will be sent home with transport providers for those pupils who are in school on the day before the industrial action (Monday 13/02/2023) and who are in receipt of Free School Meals. If you do not receive a packed lunch or have any queries then please do not hesitate to make contact directly with the school.

   

  Each pupil will also be offered an activity sheet which provides some tasks which they can complete during the school closure day if they wish. These activities are not compulsory and are not designed to replace teaching and learning activities, but may help support your child/ren during the day of the industrial action. Our website also includes lots of hyperlinks to activities which can be accessed at:

  https://www.ysgolbryncastell.co.uk/general-links-1/

   

  This decision to close to pupils has not been taken lightly. In coming to a decision of this nature, the school has worked closely with Human Resources and Education officers from the local authority, taken advice from other professional associations and consulted with other schools.

   

  I would like to make clear that the planned industrial action continues to be as a result of a national dispute as opposed to any issues relating to our school. Our primary consideration is the health and safety implications of potentially having a significant number of our staff population absent from work.

   

  The school will review the situation and update you of our intentions as soon as possible in advance of the other proposed industrial action dates (Wednesday 15^th March and Thursday 16^th March 2023).

   

  Ysgol Bryn Castell’s priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff, and we will continue to act in the best interests of your children as we move forward, together.

   

  Thank you for your support, encouragement, and feedback.

   

   

   

  Helen Ridout (Headteacher)

• Headteacher Letter 31-1-23

  Tue 31 Jan 2023

  31st January 2023

   

  Dear Parents and Carers, Following the letter which was sent on Thursday 26th January, I am writing to confirm further details regarding the industrial action which has resulted in a school closure at Ysgol Bryn Castell on Wednesday 1st February 2023.

   

  Packed lunches have been sent home with transport providers for those pupils who were in school today (31/01/2023) and who are in receipt of Free School Meals. If you have not received a packed lunch or have any queries then please do not hesitate to make contact directly with the school tomorrow.

   

  Each pupil has also been offered an activity sheet which provides some tasks which they can complete during the school closure day if they wish. These activities are not compulsory and are not designed to replace teaching and learning activities, but may help support your child/ren during the day tomorrow. Our website also includes lots of hyperlinks to activities which can be accessed at: https://www.ysgolbryncastell.co.uk/general-links-1/

   

  Ysgol Bryn Castell’s priority continues to be the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff and we will continue to act in the best interests of your children as we move forward, together. Thank you for your support, encouragement and feedback.

   

  Helen Ridout (Headteacher

• Industrial Action Activities

  Tue 31 Jan 2023

  Wednesday 1^st February

   

   

  Language, Literacy and Communication   Acrostic poem of your name Write a story as if you have just landed in Bridgend from space and send a report back to your planet Describe or draw your favourite character from a book or film	Maths and Numeracy   Record yourself counting as high as you can in Welsh Find out how much it would cost to cook a roast dinner for your family Find numbers around your house and add them up to make the biggest number you can	Science and Technology   Make a model of something you love   Find a recipe for your favourite meal Make a smoothie
  Humanities   Name the countries in the rugby six nations. Who do you think will win? List the 5 largest mountains in Wales Write about or draw a place that you have visited	Health and Wellbeing   Exercise for 20 minutes Mindfulness colouring Create a logo for your favourite sports team	Expressive Arts   Make a photo-collage of local landmarks Spell your name using outdoor materials like leaves and twigs Draw or collage a self-portrait