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Adroddiad Estyn I grynhoi, canfu Estyn fod cryfderau yn St Brigid yn gorbwyso meysydd i'w gwella (yn nhermau Estyn - Digonol). Cydnabu'r Corff Llywodraethol fod y tîm Arolygu o'r farn bod llawer o agweddau ar yr ysgol yn 'dda' ac yn cydnabod y cynnydd a wnaed ers yr arolygiad diwethaf. Yn yr adroddiad mae'r Uwch Dîm Arweinyddiaeth a'r Corff Llywodraethol eisoes wedi nodi rhai meysydd clir i'w gwella er mwyn parhau i symud yr ysgol yn ei blaen ac edrychwn ymlaen at weithio gyda'r holl bartïon perthnasol gan gynnwys ein disgyblion a'n teuluoedd yn y flwyddyn sydd i ddod i gyflawni'r rheini. Diolch yn fawr am eich cefnogaeth barhaus. Tony Hannigan Cadeirydd y Llywodraethwyr ESTYN Report "Mae ansawdd yr addysgu yn cefnogi disgyblion i wneud cynnydd cryf". "Mae disgyblion iau yn gweddïo dros ddisgyblion hŷn sy'n sefyll eu harholiadau. Mae disgyblion hŷn yn gweithio'n effeithiol gyda disgyblion iau ac yn eu helpu i ddatblygu eu sgiliau llythrennedd a rhifedd". "Mae yna ystod eang o weithgareddau cerddorol a phwnc allgyrsiol a fynychir yn dda. Mae'r rhain yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ddatblygu diddordebau ac agweddau disgyblion tuag at ddysgu". Overall, many pupils develop secure reading skills over time. The youngest pupils use their knowledge of phonics successfully. They develop a secure understanding that texts carry meaning from an early age. The reading skills of pupils in Years 4-6 are developing particularly well. Nearly all can find information and ideas from web pages confidently, using different search methods, considering which are the most efficient. More able pupils distinguish between facts, theories and opinions and can compare the viewpoint of different writers on the same topic. As they move up the school, most pupils develop secure retrieval skills. "Mae gofal bugeiliol a'r ystod eang o weithgareddau allgyrsiol wedi datblygu ymdeimlad cryf o gymuned yn yr ysgol".

Polisïau a Gweithdrefnau Please find below all of our school policy documents. If you would like a printed copy of any of our policies, please contact: stbrigidsadmin@denbighshire.gov.uk or telephone 01745 815228

Arholiadau Mae'r wefan hon yn cael ei chynllunio i helpu myfyrwyr / rhieni a gofalwyr dros y blynyddoedd arholiad hynod o straen. Rydym wedi ceisio dod o hyd i wybodaeth o wahanol feysydd i'ch helpu gyda'ch dealltwriaeth tuag at y weithdrefn arholi a darparu amrywiaeth o ddogfennau a dolenni i chi. Yn Ysgol Santes Ffraid rydym yn sefyll arholiadau yn: Blwyddyn 10: modiwlau TGAU / BAC WELSH Blwyddyn 11: modiwlau terfynol TGAU / BAC WELSH Blwyddyn 12: modiwlau UG / / BTEC / WELSH BAC Blwyddyn 13: modiwlau A2 / / BTEC / WELSH BAC Arholiadau Cyswllt: Ar gyfer pob ymholiad Arholiad, cysylltwch â: Louise Bollard Swyddog Arholiadau Mrs Louise Bollard - Swyddog Arholiadau Ysgol Santes Ffraid Plas Yn Wyrdd Dinbych LL16 4BH Ffôn: 01745 817916 E-bost: stbrigidsexamofficer@denbighshire.gov.uk Exam Information A/S & A Level Exam Timetable Mock GCSE Exam Timetable Exam Appeals Policy Exam Checklist Tips for Exam Success Diwrnod Canlyniadau Lefel A - Dydd Iau 13eg Awst 2020. TGAU - Dydd Iau 20fed Awst 2020. Bydd y Swyddfa Weinyddol flaen ar agor i fyfyrwyr rhwng 9am a 12pm. Gall unrhyw ddisgybl nad yw'n gallu casglu ei ganlyniadau arholiad naill ai gael e-bost, ei godi gan berson awdurdodedig neu ei anfon yn uniongyrchol i'w gyfeiriad cartref. Rhaid rhoi amlen â chyfeiriad wedi'i stampio i Mrs Bollard, cyn eu harholiad diwethaf. Dim ond ar Ddiwrnodau Canlyniadau y bydd Ysgol DS ar agor Ymholiadau am Ganlyniadau Llungopïau â Blaenoriaeth TAW YN UNIG Mae gan ymgeiswyr hawl i gael mynediad i'w sgriptiau wedi'u marcio yn dilyn canlyniadau'r arholiadau. Os ydych am weld sgript i benderfynu a ddylid adolygu ei farc ai peidio, yna gallwch ofyn am lungopi blaenoriaeth o'r sgript. Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn Awst 21ain fan bellaf - gofynnwch i Mrs Bollard am ffurflen gais. Mynediad at Sgriptiau TAG a TGAU Cais am lungopïau o sgriptiau - cost oddeutu. £ 14 Dim ond ar Ddiwrnodau Canlyniadau y bydd Ysgol DS ar agor. Anfonir y llungopïau i'r ganolfan erbyn Medi 10fed fan bellaf fel y gallwch benderfynu a ddylech gyflwyno ymholiad ai peidio. Y dyddiad diweddaraf i gyflwyno ymholiad yw Medi 20fed. Sgriptiau Gwreiddiol Mae gan ymgeiswyr hawl i gael mynediad i'w sgriptiau wedi'u marcio yn dilyn canlyniadau'r arholiadau. Mae hwn ar gael ar gyfer TGAU a TAG Ceisiadau am sgriptiau gwreiddiol - cost oddeutu. £ 12 Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn Hydref 4ydd - gweler Mrs Bollard am ffurflenni cais. Dylai sgriptiau gyrraedd yr ysgol rhwng Medi 21ain a Tachwedd 22ain. Ni fydd y sgriptiau hyn yn gymwys ar gyfer ymholiadau am ganlyniadau ond maent er budd cyffredinol neu i lywio dysgu yn y dyfodol. Dylid gwneud pob taliad ar-lein trwy Parent Pay www.parentpay.com neu mewn manwerthwr Pwynt Talu

Addysg Grefyddol Yn ôl at bob Pwnc Mae Astudiaethau Crefyddol yn rhoi cyfle i chi astudio materion a chwestiynau sy'n bwysig: Beth yw ystyr a phwrpas bywyd? Pa gredoau fyddwch chi'n byw gyda nhw? Pa wahanol syniadau am Dduw a bywyd ar ôl marwolaeth sydd? Beth sy'n gwneud gweithred yn anghywir? Pam mae pobl yn dioddef? Wrth astudio crefydd byddwch yn gallu datblygu eich meddyliau a'ch syniadau eich hun am faterion moesol a moesegol a chwestiynau cred. Dyma pam mae rhai pobl yn galw RS yn 'wyddoniaeth bywyd'. Beth fydda i'n ei ddysgu? Byddwch yn astudio Uned 1: Crefydd a Themâu Athronyddol ym Mlwyddyn 10. Mae'r cwrs yn cwmpasu'r pedwar pwnc canlynol: * Cristnogaeth - credoau, dysgeidiaeth ac arferion craidd. * Iddewiaeth - credoau, dysgeidiaeth ac arferion craidd. * Materion Bywyd a Marwolaeth sy'n delio ag agweddau tuag at greu'r byd; stiwardiaeth a chyfrifoldeb amgylcheddol; sancteiddrwydd bywyd a chredoau am farwolaeth a'r ôl-fywyd. * Materion Da a Drygioni, sy'n delio ag agweddau at droseddu a chosb, heddwch a gwrthdaro, maddeuant a phroblem drygioni a dioddefaint. Ym Mlwyddyn 11 Byddwch yn astudio Uned 2: Crefydd a Materion Moesegol: * Cristnogaeth - credoau, dysgeidiaeth ac arferion craidd. * Iddewiaeth - credoau, dysgeidiaeth ac arferion craidd. * Materion Perthynas sy'n delio ag agweddau tuag at y teulu; natur a phwrpas priodas; ysgariad, gwahanu ac ailbriodi. * Materion Hawliau Dynol sy'n delio ag agweddau at gyfiawnder cymdeithasol ac urddas bywyd dynol; rhagfarn a gwahaniaethu; cyfoeth a thlodi. Sut y byddaf yn cael fy asesu? Y bwrdd arholi yw CBAC. Er mwyn bod yn gymwys ar gyfer TGAU Cwrs Llawn byddwch yn sefyll dau arholiad, un ar ddiwedd Blwyddyn 10 a'r llall ar ddiwedd Blwyddyn 11. Asesir eich gwybodaeth a'ch dealltwriaeth yn ogystal â'ch gallu i werthuso gwahanol ymatebion i grefyddol a materion moesol. Beth nesaf ar ôl y cwrs a chyfleoedd cyflogaeth yn y dyfodol Mae llawer o'n myfyrwyr yn mynd ymlaen i astudio Astudiaethau Crefyddol ar UG a Safon Uwch. Heb os, bydd Astudiaethau Crefyddol yn ddefnyddiol mewn nifer o yrfaoedd: addysgu, teithio, yr heddlu, meddygaeth, nyrsio, y gyfraith, newyddiaduraeth, y cyfryngau a gwaith cymdeithasol i enwi ond ychydig.

KEEP IN TOUCH We believe effective communication between parents, carers, and schools is crucial for the success of a child's journey at St Brigid' School. At our school, we keep in touch with parents through the SIMS app. We also provide regular newsletters, emails, and parent-teacher conferences. Parents can also contact the school through phone, email, or by scheduling an appointment with the teacher via the school office. We believe that open communication and collaboration between all parties involved is key to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. You can also keep up to date by reading out regular St Brigid's newsletter here Click below to read the latest edition. Newsletter Our teachers and staff are happy to talk and should be your first port of contact at school. If you wish to contact us about your child please telephone the school office on 01745 815 228 or email stbrigidsadmin@denbighshire.gov.uk. Phone Mail ABSENCE Parents are asked to telephone the St Brigid's absence line on 01745 815 228 and choose option 1 to report a pupil absence. This is an automated line and parents should leave the name of their child, child’s form group or class and the reason for absence. Alternatively, parents can email ContactF5@Hwbcymru.net with the same information. Please contact the school as early as possible and not later than 9.00a.m., if a pupil cannot attend school because of illness. Please check Public Health Wales for a guide to how long your child should be out of school with illness. Mail SIMS App. Click here to download the SIMS parent app. You can use this to keep up to date about your children directly from the teacher. Including messages, attendance, awards and behaviour incidents. PARENT PAY At St Brigid's we use ParentPay to allow parents to pay for school meals, trips and other activities. This is a secure cashless method of payment. Please contact school for an activation letter to open an account. How to activate your account: How to pay for items: PARENT'S EVENINGS We have regular parent's evenings for pupils. This provides parents the opportunity to speak directly with the teachers at our school. Please check your messages or our calendar for the dates of the next sessions. Click the link below to book a slot for your next meeting. REPORTS Reports are sent out throughout the academic year to parents. Please find this year's schedule of dates for parent's evenings and school reports below. Pupil Report Schedule

OUR TEAM Meet the passionate and skilled team behind the success of St Brigid's School. Led by our headteacher and deputy, each department is headed by experienced professionals who are dedicated to the education and wellbeing of every student Administration Telephone: 01745 815 228 E-mail: stbrigidsadmin@denbighshire.gov.uk Mrs. L. Crimes Headteacher Headteacher of St. Brigid's School Mail Dr. P. Humberstone Deputy Headteacher Deputy Head Teacher, leading curriculum manager and manager of school data. Mail Ms. H. Parry-Hughes Head of Upper School Head of Sixth Form & Upper School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for pupils in Years 10- 13. Mail Ms. G. Newnham Head of Middle School Head of Middle School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for Years 6 - 9 Mail Miss. H. McMurray Head of Lower School Head of Lower School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for Nursery - Year 5 Mail TEACHING AND LEARNING LEADERS Ms. E. Bamber Mathematics and Numeracy Our mathematics curriculum manager is responsible for designing and implementing our numeracy curriculum. They work with the teaching staff to ensure that our program aligns with national standards and is up-to-date with current trends in education. They are dedicated to ensuring that our students receive a strong foundation in mathematics, which will set them up for future academic success. Miss. K. Voice Humanities Our humanities curriculum manager, is a passionate educator dedicated to providing our students with an enriching and comprehensive education. Her expertise in designing and delivering innovative humanities programs has helped us create a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth. Mrs. J. Morris ALNCo Our primary goal is to provide students with an exceptional education that prepares them for their future. We focus on the individual needs of each student, ensuring they have the tools and resources to succeed academically and personally. Our additional learning needs coordinator plays a vital role in supporting students who require additional assistance, developing individualized programs that meet each student's unique needs. Mrs. C. Harmsworth Languages and Literacy At St Brigid’s School, we provide students with a first-class education designed to help them grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our English and Languages Curriculum Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that our students receive a well-rounded education that includes a strong grasp of language and communication skills. Mrs. S. Livingstone Expressive Arts Teachers at St Brigid's prioritize the development of well-rounded students. That's why we have an expressive arts curriculum manager on staff, who is responsible for overseeing and implementing programs in art, music and drama. This allows our students to tap into their creative side and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts. Mrs. E. Williams Science and Technology We believe in the importance of a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive STEM curriculum. Our Science and Technology Curriculum Manager is dedicated to designing and implementing engaging and innovative lessons that empower our students to become the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. Miss. D. Pender Health, Fitness and Well-being At St Brigid’s School, we believe that focusing on health and wellness is important for not just academic success, but also for personal growth and development. That's why we have a dedicated health and well-being manager on staff, who works with students to ensure that they have the resources and support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Form Teachers Miss. H. McMurray - Reception/Nursery Miss. L. Dovey-Evans - Y1/Y2 Miss. B. Worthington - Y3 Miss. L. Parry - Y4 Mr. S. Hughes - Y5 Ms. G. Newnham - Y6 Miss. J. Lloyd - 7G Mr. P. Roberts - 7R Mr. N. Brearley - 8G Mrs. M. Davies - 8R Mrs N. Roberts - 9G Mr. B. Humphreys - 9R Mr. R. Bell - 10G Miss. S. Jones - 10R Mrs. M. Nelson - 11G Mr. E. Snyman & Mr. I. Spurgin - 11R Mr. N. Brearley - Y12 Mr. A. Tranmer - Y12 Mrs. C. Dixon- Y12 Dr. S. Roberts - Y13 Mrs. M. Gadd - Y13 Subject Teachers Sr. E. Adams - Spanish Mrs. E. Bamber - Further Mathematics/Mathematics Mr. R. Bell - Mathematics Mr. N. Brearley - BTEC Sport/P.E Mrs. A. Bunn - Geography / CCF Miss. E. Davies - SWEET Mrs. M. Davies - Music/RVE Mrs. C. Dixon - RVE Mrs. M. Gadd - Biology/ Health & Social Mrs. C. Harmsworth - English Dr. P. Humberstone - Chemistry Mr. B. Humphreys - Physics Miss. S. Jones - Mathematics Mrs. S. Livingstone - PE/Performing Arts/Spanish Miss. J. Lloyd- Cymraeg/Welsh Baccalaureate Mrs. J. Morris - ALNCo Mrs. M. Nelson - English Ms. H. Parry-Hughes - English Ms. D. Pender - Health & Wellbeing/ /Welsh Baccalaureate Ms. H. Roberts - Cymraeg Mrs. N. Roberts - Music/RVE/Cymraeg Mr. P. Roberts - Computer Science/ICT/Public Services Dr. S. Roberts - Criminology/Art/Psychology/Welsh Baccalaureate Mrs. E. Sargent - Business Studies Mr . E. Snyman - Art/Design Technology/Product Design Mr. I. Spurgin - Biology/Chemistry Mr. A. Tranmer - Drama Ms. K. Voice - History Mrs. E. Williams - Chemistry

DINING SERVICES School meals are provided by Denbighshire catering services. There is a 3 weekly rota for meals. Please see below for the menu. If you are in receipt of certain benefits and have a household income which does not exceed the current Government threshold, you could be entitled to free schools meals for your child. Click below to find out more. Denbighshire Meals

Croeso i'r 6ed Dosbarth yn St Brigid's Sixth Form Option Evening Information - Click Here Bywyd y 6ed Dosbarth Prif Fachgen Gwybodaeth am y Consortiwm Fideo 6ed Dosbarth HYSBYSFWRDD News Ein nod yn St Brigid yw darparu profiad chweched dosbarth cefnogol a chyffrous, sy'n rhoi cyfle i fyfyrwyr ddilyn diddordebau academaidd wrth gael eu tywys gan dîm o athrawon arbenigol rhagorol. Mae ethos cyfeillgar a chadarnhaol ein hysgol yn galluogi pobl ifanc i dyfu i fod yn oedolion yn hyderus, wrth gadarnhau cyfeillgarwch. Mae'r Chweched Dosbarth yn St. Brigid's yn amser i fyfyrwyr ddatblygu ymwybyddiaeth a dealltwriaeth ehangach o'r byd o'u cwmpas a sut maen nhw'n chwarae rhan wrth ei lunio. Fel ysgol sydd â ffydd, traddodiad ac ethos cryf, mae gennym barch mawr at y cysyniad o wasanaeth ac rydym wedi ymrwymo'n ddwfn i helpu ein myfyrwyr i ddod yn arweinwyr tosturiol a gwydn. Credwn fod gan bobl ifanc y potensial i sicrhau newid cadarnhaol yn y gymuned leol a byd-eang. Mae ein chweched dosbarth yn fodelau rôl ar gyfer gweddill yr ysgol ac agwedd arbennig o werth chweil ar hyn yw eu rhyngweithio â'r disgyblion iau, gan ddatblygu ymhellach ymdeimlad cryf St. Brigid o gymuned. Ms H Parry Hughes Pennaeth Cynorthwyol Mae grwpiau addysgu bach yn golygu bod myfyrwyr yn dysgu gwrando a chyflwyno eu syniadau gyda meddwl a chydlyniant, gan eu paratoi ar gyfer dysgu prifysgol. Mae gan athrawon hyblygrwydd hefyd i bersonoli dysgu, wrth feithrin diddordebau unigol myfyrwyr o fewn awyrgylch o gefnogaeth a her. Rydym yn mwynhau traddodiad academaidd, gyda'n myfyrwyr yn cyrchu prifysgolion o safon uchel yn rheolaidd fel Rhydychen a Chaergrawnt a'r sefydliadau o fewn Grŵp hynod gystadleuol Russell. Ochr yn ochr â hyn, mae gennym hefyd ddiwylliant cryf o greadigrwydd ac ymholi, yn ogystal â hanes o ddatblygu myfyrwyr fel dysgwyr annibynnol ac fel arweinwyr. Mae llawer o'n myfyrwyr yn mynd ymlaen i ddilyn gyrfaoedd yn y celfyddydau creadigol ac yn mynychu cyrsiau uchel eu parch, yn fwy diweddar yn yr Ysgol Ganolog Lleferydd a Drama ac Ysgol Addysg y Celfyddydau, Llundain, er enghraifft. Mae pob myfyriwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi yn Santes Ffraid ac rydym yn falch o'n holl fyfyrwyr yn meithrin awyrgylch lle mae pawb yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi am eu cryfderau a'u doniau unigol. Yn St. Brigid's, mae gennym ein Llu Cadetiaid Cyfun ein hunain ar y safle, sy'n caniatáu i fyfyrwyr yn yr ysgol hŷn gael mynediad at ystod o brofiadau ac ennill cymwysterau gwerth chweil ychwanegol o ddringo a chanŵio i farcio a hedfan. Mae ein myfyrwyr chweched dosbarth yn dangos arweinyddiaeth a menter yn rheolaidd trwy eu profiadau CCF, tra hefyd yn datblygu sgiliau gweithio mewn tîm sylweddol. Mae Cynllun Gwobr Dug Caeredin hefyd yn cael ei redeg gan ein staff ymroddedig ac mae hyn yn galluogi myfyrwyr i ddangos eu hymrwymiad i wirfoddoli a dysgu gydol oes, trwy gaffael sgiliau newydd, ynghyd â phenderfyniad wrth gwblhau eu halldeithiau. Fel rhan o Gonsortiwm Dinbych, rydym yn gweithio'n agos gyda'n cymdogion, Ysgol Uwchradd Dinbych yn benodol, yn ogystal â Choleg Llandrillo a Choleg Llysfasi. Mae hon yn agwedd hynod gadarnhaol ar ein profiad chweched dosbarth gan ei bod yn galluogi myfyrwyr i gael mynediad at gynnig cwricwlwm ehangach yn ogystal â gwneud ffrindiau newydd. Mae ein myfyrwyr yn mwynhau'r cyfle i astudio mewn canolfan arall ac mae hwn yn gam delfrydol tuag at baratoi ar gyfer Addysg Uwch. Rwy'n falch iawn o'ch cyflwyno i'r chweched dosbarth yn Ysgol Santes Ffraid. Edrychwch ar ein prosbectws i gael mwy o wybodaeth a pheidiwch ag oedi cyn cysylltu â mi os ydych chi am drafod unrhyw beth neu i drefnu ymweliad. Helen Parry-Hughes, BA (Anrh), TAR, MA Pennaeth Cynorthwyol Pontio 6ed Dosbarth Cyrsiau Cwricwlwm Ychwanegol 6ed Dosbarth Prosbectws Cefnogi Cyflawniad

ST BRIGID'S UPPER SCHOOL Ages 14 - 19 Welcome to the Upper School information page. In Year 10 and 11 the GCSE courses begin and pupils have opportunity to seek careers advice and to focus on the choices available to them post 16, whether that be returning to sixth form or looking at possible college courses. Historically St Brigid’s GCSE results have been the best in the area, these excellent results are attained through first class teaching and the good working relationships that the school fosters between pupils and their teachers. At St. Brigid’s we also aim to provide a supportive and exciting sixth form experience, which gives students the opportunity to pursue academic interests whilst being guided by a team of excellent specialist teachers. Our school’s friendly and positive ethos enables young people to grow into adulthood with confidence and whilst cementing friendships. The Sixth Form at St. Brigid’s is a time for students to develop a broader awareness and understanding of the world around them and how they play a part in shaping it. As a school with a strong faith tradition and ethos, we hold the concept of service in high regard and are deeply committed to helping our students to become compassionate and resilient leaders; we believe that young people have the potential to bring about positive change both within the local and global community. Our sixth formers are role models for the rest of the school and a particularly rewarding aspect of this is interacting with the younger pupils, further developing St. Brigid’s strong sense of community. GCSE LEARNING Students at St Brigid’s can study up to 12 subjects at GCSE. In designing the curriculum, the school aims to foster a broad and balanced choice of subjects to give our students the best possible range of qualifications at GCSE. Year 9 is where learners begin to make decisions about their future. They are asked to select from a range of subject options that they wish to pursue. These learning pathways allow students to specify areas of learning that interest them and may be important for their future careers. Click the Learning Pathways tab to find out about what we offer out pupils. EXAMINATIONS We aim to offer comprehensive support to your child with examinations. Click the links to download our revision guides and tips for those pupils taking exams. Take a look at the presentations delivered at our Parents and Carers Workshop 'Help your child prepare for their exams' in April 2023. Curriculum & Learning Pathways Revision Planning Revision Techniques Parents Exam Workshop ST BRIGIDS SIXTH FORM Small teaching groups mean students learn to listen and present their ideas with thought and coherence, preparing them for university learning. Teachers also have flexibility to personalise learning, whilst nurturing students’ individual interests within an atmosphere of support and challenge. We enjoy an academic tradition, with our students regularly accessing high calibre universities such as Oxford and Cambridge and the institutions within the highly competitive Russell Group. Alongside this, we also have a strong culture of creativity and enquiry, as well as a track-record of developing students as independent learners and as leaders. Many of our students go on to pursue careers in the creative arts and attend highly regarded courses, more recently at The Central School of Speech and Drama and The Arts Educational School, London, for example. All students are valued at St. Brigid’s and we are proud of all of our students fostering an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their individual strengths and talents. This is celebrated at the end of every year with our annual Prizegiving ceremonies. As part of the Denbigh Consortium, we work closely with our neighbours, Denbigh High School in particular, as well as Coleg Llandrillo and Coleg Llysfasi. This is an extremely positive aspect of our sixth form experience as it enables students to access a broader curriculum offer as well as to make new friends. Our students enjoy the opportunity to take a subject at another centre and this is an ideal step towards preparing for Higher Education. 6th Form Consortium Guide Options A TYPICAL DAY A Typical Day: The school day starts at 8.50am with registration. Registration period is used for assemblies on some days, which might be spiritual form time or whole school assemblies. Clubs and activities take place at lunch time and after school. Here is an example of a timetable for a Upper School student. Years 7 - 11 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 8:50 - 9:15 Registration 9:15 - 10:15 Lesson 1 10:20 - 11:20 Lesson 2 10:20 - 11:35 Break 11:35 - 12:35 Lesson 3 12:35 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 2:15 Lesson 4 2:15 - 3:20 Lesson 5 3:20 End of Day Sixth Form Activity Time Registration 8:50 - 9:15 Travel Time/ Self Study 9:15 - 9:45 Lesson 1 9:45 - 11:20 Registration 8:50 - 9:15 Break/Travel Time 11:20 -11:35 Lesson 2 11:35 - 12:35 Lunch/Travel Time 12:35 - 1:20 Lesson 4 1:20 - 2:20 Lesson 5 2:20 - 3:20 End of Day 3:20 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ALL THE EXTRAS All pupils in Upper School are given opportunity if they choose to join the Combined Cadet Force and through this they can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Learners can have music and singing lessons delivered by specialist teachers and often have leading roles in the annual school production. There is an annual end of term trip in the summer term which is a reward for good behaviour and effort throughout the school day. The Upper School have opportunity to take part in the School Sport’s day. At St. Brigid’s we aim to provide a supportive and exciting sixth form experience, which gives students the opportunity to pursue academic interests whilst being guided by a team of excellent specialist teachers. Our school’s friendly and positive ethos enables young people to grow into adulthood with confidence and whilst cementing friendships.The Sixth Form at St. Brigid’s is a time for students to develop a broader awareness and understanding of the world around them and how they play a part in shaping it. As a school with a strong faith tradition and ethos, we hold the concept of service in high regard and are deeply committed to helping our students to become compassionate and resilient leaders; we believe that young people have the potential to bring about positive change both within the local and global community. Our sixth formers are role models for the rest of the school and a particularly rewarding aspect of this is interacting with the younger pupils, further developing St. Brigid’s strong sense of community. APPLY Applications for September 2024 from students in at St Brigid’s School or Denbigh High School will be made via the students’ current school. For any prospective candidates wishing to apply from other schools, they should do so through the school that hosts the majority of their preferred option subjects above (i.e. If two of the three chosen options from columns A to D are taught at St. Brigid’s School, the application should be made through St. Brigid’s School and vice versa.) All initial applications or declarations of interest must be submitted for initial planning by the end of Friday 24th March 2023. ** Level 3 Public Services Double Award - This Subject must be chosen in both columns A and B. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi - A Small number of full-time land based qualifications are available as part of the consortium. Please contact Coleg Llysfasi directly for details. All candidates must choose 3 options from columns A to D, with the core-studies (Skills Challenge Certificate) representing the fourth AS level subject. Candidates wishing to study four options would only be able to do so if they achieved exceptional GCSE grades and with the agreement of the Senior Leadership Team. This is in the interest of student wellbeing and due to the significant workload this would present. Under normal circumstances candidates must attain a B grade at GCSE in the subject that they wish to study in the 6th form. In the case of subjects that may not have a preceding GCSE or Level 2 qualification (e.g. Psychology), candidates would be expected to have attained a B grade in GCSE English and a C grade in GCSE Mathematics. Options Application Form

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES Below you will find information about the extra curricular opportunities enjoyed by our pupils; whether it’s sport, music, drama or communication and interpersonal skills there is something for everyone to get involved in. Section Title Combined Cadet Force Our CCF takes place weekly for pupils in secondary school. Offering them a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. Our aim is to enable the development of personal responsibility, leadership and self-discipline. More Sports We offer after school football, cricket sessions for pupils age 7 - 11. Small group sizes enable pupils to build confidence in a sport they enjoy, foster teamwork and develop physical skills. We want pupils to enjoy sporting activities whilst improving their physical and metal fitness. Music Music is enjoyable to children of all ages. St Brigid's school is fortunate to have a devoted music studio. Music has always been of importance at our school. We offer peripatetic music lessons to pupils of all ages. Including guitar, piano, singing and others. Pupils can also join the school choir or orchestra to take part in music workshops. Drama Drama is a part of St Brigid's history. The annual school performances each year have always been a great success. The whole school gets involved providing pupils opportunities to practise their preforming skills in front of an audience. Academic Societies Learners can visit the Young Writers Society, Art & Design club, Science club and the Truth Seekers: Bible Study & Discussion Group. That run during lunch times at school. We also offer several exam preparation groups during lunch time breaks too.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Children are required to wear full school uniform every day. The uniform changes depending on the time of year. St Brigid’s School is takes pride of our uniform and appearance of pupils. All school uniform is available from: Forrester by Monkhouse 14-16 New Street Mold Flintshire CH7 1NZ Tel: 01352 756636 Buy Online Monkhouse Parent Information PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL UNIFORM IS LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND CLASS -many items of clothing are lost each year; it is your child’s responsibility to look after their uniform and belongings. Winter Uniform September - Easter --- St Brigid’s School blazer with logo St Brigid’s School tie St Brigid’s School jumper with logo White shirt/blouse (No rever collar) St Brigid’s skirt/grey school trousers Green tights/grey socks Black school shoes (No heels or trainer style) Plain black or green coat. St Brigid’s scarf/accessories. (Nursery children may wear a red sweatshirt and green jogging pants) Summer Uniform Easter - End of Year --- St Brigid’s School blazer with logo St Brigid’s School tie White shirt/blouse (With rever collar) St Brigid’s skirt/grey school shorts White ankle socks/grey socks Black school shoes (no heels) St Brigid’s accessories. (Nursery children may wear a green polo shirt and green jogging pants) 6th Form Uniform --- St Brigid’s School navy blazer with logo St Brigid’s School green tie St Brigid’s School navy jumper with logo White shirt/blouse (No rever collar) St Brigid’s navy skirt/grey school trousers Green tights/grey socks Black school shoes (no heels) Navy coat St Brigid’s scarf/accessories. Pecyn Addysg Gorfforol P.E takes place both indoors and outdoors each week. A full P.E kit is required to take part in physical activity at school. We suggest children bring a labelled drawstring bag with the following items. Nursery - Year 2 Red t-shirt. Black shorts. Red socks. Black plimsols. Year 3 + Black St Brigid’s P.E polo shirt/t-shirt. Black St Brigid’s P.E skirt/shorts. Red socks. Black plimsols (inside). Trainers (outside). Also available: St Brigid’s hooded pullover. St Brigid’s girls leggings. Personal Appearance Long hair is expected to be tied up for both boys and girls. Hair accessories should be in school colours and plain in style. Hair is expected to look respectful. (No gradings with patterns please). Hair gel, mousse and temporary tattoos should not be worn to school. No jewellery or make-up is allowed in school. Pierced ears must only have a small plain stud. A small watch may be worn if your child can tell the time.

ST BRIGID'S LOWER SCHOOL Ages 3 - 10 Welcome to St Brigid's Lower School page! As your child begins their educational journey at St. Brigid's we aim to nurture and guide them every step along the way. We want to inspire them to be the best they can be and to ensure that they thrive throughout their time at St Brigid's and for the rest of their lives. St Brigid's Lower School department caters specifically for children between the ages of 3 and 10 years old and covers the first seven years of schooling from Nursery up to Year 5. We aim to give children the very best possible start to their education, in a holistic way that enables the whole child to flourish. We recognise the importance of early education and the impact this can have upon children as they progress through St. Brigid’s School and their lives. We aim to provide the very best educational and spiritual experiences possible through delivering a thorough, broad, and balanced curriculum. LEARNING In designing our curriculum, we recognise that the needs of our children are ever changing and that we must adapt to meet those needs, as such, pupil voice plays an important part in our curriculum design. We aim to provide an immerse experience where children are surrounded by opportunities to develop within our Brigidine Learner Profile. We are, knowledge seekers, truth tellers, joy bringers and game changers! From September 2022 we will be following the New Curriculum for Wales, this comprises of six Areas of Learning and Experiences: Languages, Literacy and Communications, Mathematics and Numeracy, Health and Well-being, Science and Technology, Expressive Arts and Humanities. It also encompasses three cross-curricular strands: Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competency. Our curriculum enables us to join up our vision and values and ensure that our learners are ethical and healthy citizens, ambitious and enterprising in line with the Four Purposes. We aim to ensure our curriculum provides appropriate progression for learners of different ages, abilities and aptitudes. We use a variety of assessment methods to ensure that all children are making progress at a rate that is appropriate, but also ensures that our children are stretched and challenged. Our Learning Journey During Lower School we have six overarching themes around which each class plans and delivers their learning these are; People, Together, Fact and Fantasy, Growth, Our World and Change. A TYPICAL DAY A Typical Day: The school day starts at 8.50am with registration. Registration period is used for assemblies on some days, which might be spiritual form time or whole school assemblies. Clubs and activities take place at lunch time and after school. Here is an example of a timetable for a Lower School student. Nursery - Year 2 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 9:00 - 10:30 Lesson 1 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:45 Lesson 2 11:30 Nursery - End of Day 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 1:55 Lesson 3 1:55 - 2:05 Break 2:05 - 3:00 Lesson 4 3:00 End of Day Years 3 - 6 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 9:00 - 9:30 Reading and Spelling Activities 9:30 - 10:30 Lesson 1 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 12:00 Lesson 2 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 1:55 Lesson 3 1:55 - 2:05 Break 2:05 - 3:00 Lesson 4 3:00 End of Day Equipment and Belongings: We remind pupils that they are responsible for their own belongings. Please make sure all of these re labelled with your child's name. Stationary is generally available at school; however, your child should bring their own personal equipment if they are in Year 3/4. An example pencil case for a typical Year 3- 5 child would include: Small regular pencil case HB pencils Blue handwriting pen (No biros) Small ruler Eraser Dry wipe whiteboard pen Selection of colouring pencils Small pencil sharpener with shavings catcher (no larger winding sharpeners please) Glue stick Highlighter pen Please ensure all items can fit inside a small pencil case. This ensures they cannot be lost while at school or when transporting to and from school. Pupils in Year 3 - 6 also take part in swimming lessons and will be asked to provide a single piece swimming costume/trunks and towel. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ALL THE EXTRAS Our pupils take part is a large variety of events each year. Look at our annual learning journey below for an example of some of the activities learners take part in.