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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

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.

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

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".

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

Llywodraethwyr Mae'r corff llywodraethu yn chwarae rhan hanfodol yn llwyddiant unrhyw ysgol, gan ddarparu arweiniad strategol, monitro perfformiad a gweithredu fel 'ffrind beirniadol' i'r pennaeth a'r staff. Llywodraethwyr ysgol yw'r heddlu gwirfoddol mwyaf yn y DU. Gall y rhai sydd â diddordeb mewn llywodraethu ysgolion yng Nghymru ddarganfod mwy ar wefan ragorol Llywodraethwyr Cymru. Mae Santes Ffraid yn ffodus o fwynhau cefnogaeth corff llywodraethu bywiog, lleisiol a gweithgar sy'n awyddus i symud yr ysgol yn ei blaen wrth gynnal yr amlygiadau gorau o'n traddodiadau a'n credoau. Rhestr o Lywodraethwyr Cadeirydd: Mr Tony Hannigan Is-gadeirydd: Mrs Mariah Hammersley Llywodraethwyr Sylfaen: Mr Kevin Roberts, Mr Paul Quirk, Dr Markus Hesseling, Mrs Jane Wood, Mr Mick Kumwenda, a Mr Jon Rosser. Llywodraethwyr Cymunedol: Catherine Jones. Llywodraethwr Awdurdod Lleol: Mr Darren Millar. Rhieni-lywodraethwyr: Mrs Theresa Millington a Mr Glenn Cavill. Pennaeth: Troseddau Mrs Leah Llywodraethwyr Staff: Ms Hannah McMurray, Dr Sally Roberts a Mr Barry Shinn. Clerc y Llywodraethwyr: Ms Samantha Wheeler. Neges gan Riant-lywodraethwyr Annwyl Rieni / Gwarcheidwaid, Fel rhiant-lywodraethwyr ein rôl yw cynrychioli barn a barn y rhieni yn St Brigid's yng Nghorff Llywodraethol yr Ysgol. I'r rhai ohonoch nad ydyn nhw'n hollol siŵr beth mae'r Corff Llywodraethol yn ei wneud, mae i fod i fod y grŵp o bobl sydd â'r cyfrifoldeb eithaf am yr ysgol. Mae hynny'n golygu bod yn rhaid i'r corff llywodraethu drafod a chymeradwyo unrhyw newidiadau mawr mewn ymarfer a chyfeiriad. Os ydych chi eisiau gwybod beth a drafodwyd yn ddiweddar, edrychwch ar y cofnodion diweddar trwy glicio ar gofnodion Cyfarfod y Llywodraethwyr isod. Mae'n bwysig iawn bod rhieni'n cael eu cynrychioli'n dda ac er bod gan y ddau ohonom ein barn ein hunain yn amlwg, dim ond os ydym yn cael adborth ganddynt y gallwn gynrychioli rhieni'n dda. Felly os ydych chi am i ni fynd i'r afael ag unrhyw beth neu os oes gennych gwestiwn i ni, anfonwch e-bost atom. Glenn Cavill: glenncavill.gov@st-brigids.denbighshire.sch.uk Theresa Millington: jandtmillington@aol.com

BREAKFAST CLUB Children attending our school can have a free breakfast at school, if you request it. Our breakfast club opens 8:00 a.m. each week day and is managed by dedicated staff to support the children. Breakfast is served until 8:40 a.m. each day at which point the younger pupils are supervised by teaching staff on the playground prior to the start of the school day at 8:50 a.m. Feel free to read the document below for more information. More What food is available? Cereal with no added sugar such as: Whole-wheat cereals. Cornflakes. Rice-based cereals. Shredded wholegrain wheat cereals. Malted wheat squares. Bran flakes. Porridge Milk Yoghurts. Semi-skimmed or skimmed milk. Bread A variety of breads with thinly spread toppings such as margarine, jam, marmalade and honey. Fruit chopped fresh fruit or dried fruit to add to cereals. Canned fruit in natural juice. Unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices.

SCHOOL SAFETY Safeguarding St Brigid's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. To ensure prompt communication between staff, we use CPOMS; an online system that allows us to monitor safeguarding, well-being and pastoral issues. this enable swift communication between all parties in a secure way. We follow the procedures set out by the Denbighshire County Council with regards to Safeguarding Children and take account of all guidance issued by the Department for Education for Wales. Safeguarding Team Designated Safeguarding Persons (DSPs): Mrs. L. Crimes (Headteacher) Dr. P. Humberstone (Deputy Headteacher) Ms. H. Parry Hughes (Assistant Headteacher - Upper School) Mrs. G. Newnham (Assistant Headteacher - Middle School) Miss. H. McMurray (Assistant Headteacher - Lower School) Safeguarding Governor: Dr. M. Kumwenda Chair of Governors: Mrs. Maria Hammersley Online Safety Lead: Mr. N. Brearley CEOP Causes for Concern Our first priority is of course your child’s welfare and school is required to take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. However there may be occasions when we have reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill-treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse. We will ensure that our concerns about a child are discussed with his/her parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. In this case school is obliged to follow the Child Protection procedures established by Denbighshire County Council Safeguarding Committee and inform the Social Services of the concern. If you are worried about a child's safety please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Crimes or one of our Safeguarding Team. Our Aims To work to families' strengths... ...especially those of parents / carers and to take time to understand their needs fully. To focus on preventing problems... ...before they occur and try to offer flexible, responsive support when and where it's required. To base all we do on evidence… ...of both what is needed and of what works and be brave enough to stop things that are wrong. Successful Early Help Will Mean: Children: are physically and emotionally healthy are resilient and able to learn well are supported by their families, community and (when necessary) professionals in order to thrive live in safe environments Parents and Carers: support one another in the community know where to get help if needed have trusted relationships with school, community, other parents are well informed about how best to help their child develop and motivated to make great choices.

Cwricwlwm Mae'r llywodraethwyr a'r staff yn gwerthfawrogi ac yn parchu plant a phobl ifanc Santes Ffraid, yn eu cefnogi i ddatblygu eu potensial llawn ac yn dathlu eu llwyddiant fel dysgwyr. Mae cwricwlwm perthnasol o ansawdd uchel yn ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn ac mae'n cynnwys yr holl brofiadau dysgu a phrofiadau eraill y mae ysgolion yn eu cynllunio ar gyfer plant a phobl ifanc. Rydym am sicrhau, wrth gyflwyno'r cwricwlwm gyda phrif addysgwyr y disgyblion gartref, fod pwrpas proffesiynol craidd yr ysgol, sef 'ysbrydoli a chael ein hysbrydoli' yn y canol, ac yn caniatáu inni gyflawni ein hegwyddorion 'cariad' , ffydd, gwirionedd, parch a rhagoriaeth. ' Fel ysgol Gatholig mae'n hanfodol bod yr ethos Cristnogol wedi'i ymgorffori yn y cwricwlwm a bod nid yn unig yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei ddysgu, ond y ffordd rydyn ni'n ei ddysgu, yn adlewyrchu dysgeidiaeth Iesu Grist. Ein Ethos Cristnogol Bydd cwricwlwm effeithiol yn ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn, yn enwedig pan fydd: Yn seiliedig ar gydweithrediad â phrif addysgwyr disgyblion gartref ac o fewn a rhwng ysgolion, y gymuned ac ystod o bartneriaid Yn hyrwyddo dysgu gydol oes o ansawdd uchel Yn cynyddu cyfranogiad ac yn codi cyflawniad, gan greu cyfle a llwyddiant i bawb Yn gynhwysol ac yn gwerthfawrogi ac yn gwobrwyo cyfraniad yr holl blant a phobl ifanc Yn cefnogi adfywio economaidd, agenda Cymru, ac yn cyfrannu at ddarparu cyfleoedd diwylliannol ac ysbrydol ac at wella iechyd, lles ac ansawdd bywyd. Yn adlewyrchu 7 nod allweddol 'Hawl Plant i Weithredu' Hyrwyddo datblygiad ysbrydol, moesol, diwylliannol, meddyliol a chorfforol disgyblion yn yr ysgol a chymdeithas, a; Paratoi disgyblion ar gyfer cyfleoedd, cyfrifoldebau a phrofiadau diweddarach mewn bywyd. Mwynhewch ddysgu gydol oes Mae Santes Ffraid hefyd yn datblygu disgyblion yn gymdeithasol, yn ysbrydol ac yn emosiynol, yn unol â'i ethos Cristnogol. Rydyn ni'n rhoi dysgwyr wrth galon yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei wneud o fewn diwylliant o ddisgwyliad uchel. Mae disgyblion yn ymfalchïo yn eu cyflawniadau a thrwy asesiad effeithiol, maent yn adeiladu'n llwyddiannus ar yr hyn y maent wedi'i ddysgu o'r blaen ac yn galluogi trosglwyddo effeithiol o flwyddyn neu gyfnod allweddol i'r flwyddyn nesaf. Ein nod yw sicrhau datblygiad cynyddol o wybodaeth, sgiliau a dealltwriaeth mewn cydweithrediad ag ysgolion eraill, rhieni / gwarcheidwaid, yr eglwys a'r gymuned. Mae gennym ethos cadarnhaol ac mae'r rhai sy'n ymweld â ni yn cydnabod ein hunaniaeth unigryw a chwricwlwm eang, cytbwys ond arloesol a chyffrous yw'r ffordd fwyaf pwerus yr ydym yn anelu at fynegi ein cymeriad unigryw a chyflawni ein pwrpas proffesiynol craidd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ymgorffori ein hegwyddorion 'cariad, ffydd, gwirionedd, parch a rhagoriaeth' ac o'r herwydd, mae'r cwricwlwm yn seiliedig ar anghenion y dysgwr, yr ymgyrch i hyrwyddo ymarfer cynhwysol a threfniadaeth effeithiol ac effeithlon y profiad dysgu, fel bod pawb yn profi 'rhagoriaeth'. Rydym yn diwallu anghenion ein dysgwyr Mae ein Cwricwlwm yn paratoi disgyblion ar gyfer bywyd Bydd y cwricwlwm yn cwrdd â gofynion statudol, gan gynnwys darpariaeth ar gyfer addysg grefyddol ac addoli ar y cyd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ymatebol i anghenion newidiol disgyblion a chymdeithas a dylai fod yn destun adolygiad a datblygiad pellach; dylai ystyried arfer arloesol. Bydd sgiliau allweddol yn cael eu hyrwyddo a'u cymhwyso ar draws y cwricwlwm, gan gynnwys: cyfathrebu mewn sawl ffurf, cymhwyso rhif, defnyddio technoleg gwybodaeth, y gallu i weithio gydag eraill, a datrys problemau. Bydd sgiliau meddwl yn cael eu datblygu, i hyrwyddo dychymyg, rhesymu, ymholi a gwerthuso. Bydd dysgu cysylltiedig â gwaith yn rhan o brofiad wedi'i gynllunio i alluogi dealltwriaeth o amrywiaeth a gofynion y gweithle. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn gydlynol, gan gwmpasu'r holl elfennau a phynciau gofynnol mewn ffordd sy'n berthnasol i ddisgyblion. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo dilyniant a pharhad mewn dysgu ac yn paratoi disgyblion yn effeithiol ar gyfer camau addysg dilynol. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn adlewyrchu ein Pwrpas a'n hegwyddorion Proffesiynol Craidd a bydd yn cefnogi addysgu a dysgu llwyddiannus (gweler y polisi Addysgu a Dysgu) Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo cyflawniad uchel ac yn cael ei drefnu'n ddychmygus i ddarparu profiadau cysylltiedig y mae disgyblion yn eu cydnabod. Bydd cwricwlwm cyfoethog ac amrywiol fel y gall disgyblion gaffael a chymhwyso ystod eang o wybodaeth, dealltwriaeth a sgiliau, gyda chyfle i gyfoethogi gan gynnwys dysgu y tu allan i'r diwrnod ysgol a chymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon a'r celfyddydau. Bydd cyfle i ddatblygu sgiliau corfforol ac i gydnabod pwysigrwydd dilyn ffordd iach o fyw, gan gynnwys addysg perthnasoedd a sylw at ddefnyddio a chamddefnyddio alcohol a chyffuriau. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn annog gwerthfawrogiad o ddyhead a chyflawniad dynol mewn meysydd cymdeithasol, esthetig, gwyddonol a thechnolegol. Byddwn yn hyrwyddo llesiant y disgyblion unigol ac yn darparu ar gyfer diddordebau, tueddfrydau ac anghenion penodol pob disgybl fel y gall pawb gyflawni llwyddiant. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn datblygu mwynhad ac ymrwymiad i ddysgu ac yn galluogi disgyblion i weithio'n annibynnol ac ar y cyd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn galluogi'r unigolyn i ddatblygu hunanhyder, hunan-barch ac agwedd gadarnhaol. Bydd y disgyblion yn gallu meddwl yn feirniadol ac yn greadigol a gwerthfawrogi creadigrwydd eraill. Bydd disgyblion yn datblygu fel dinasyddion, yn gallu byw mewn cymuned, arfer cyfrifoldeb a herio gwahaniaethu, gyda dealltwriaeth glir o'r ffydd Gristnogol a moesau. Byddwn yn arfogi unigolion i fodloni gofynion y byd sy'n newid yn gyflym y byddant yn byw ac yn gweithio ynddo, yn enwedig o ran yr economi fyd-eang, ehangu technoleg gyfathrebu, a'r angen am ddatblygu cynaliadwy. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ystyried arddulliau dysgu disgyblion fel eu bod yn cymryd rhan yn eu dysgu. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn gynhwysol ac yn darparu mynediad a chyfle cyfartal i'r holl ddisgyblion fel y gallant ddysgu a chyflawni. Dylai'r cwricwlwm ddarparu'n effeithiol ar gyfer y rheini ag anghenion ychwanegol a / neu rwystrau i ddysgu. Dylid cydnabod a darparu ar gyfer anghenion disgyblion sy'n fwy abl neu sydd ag anrhegion a thalentau penodol fel eu bod yn cael eu herio'n addas. Dylai strwythurau cwricwlaidd, grwpiau dosbarth a staffio'r ysgol sicrhau bod pob disgybl yn cael y cyfleoedd gorau i ddysgu. Byddwn yn gweithio ar y cyd â'n gilydd a chyda'r teulu a'r gymuned. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth gref o'r ffydd Babyddol, ei haddysgu, ei harfer a'i thraddodiad. Addysgir credoau a diwylliannau eraill sy'n rhan o gymdeithas fodern gyda dealltwriaeth a sensitifrwydd. Bydd y disgyblion yn datblygu'n bersonol, ac yn gwerthfawrogi eu hunain, teulu, perthnasoedd ehangach ac amrywiaeth cymdeithas. Bydd pob disgybl yn cael cyfle i brofi llwyddiant wrth ddysgu a chyflawni cystal â phosib. Bydd y cwricwlwm a gynlluniwyd yn gosod disgwyliadau uchel ac yn darparu ar gyfer pob disgybl i'w gyflawni; bydd yn cydnabod amrywiaeth y profiad y mae disgyblion yn ei gynnig i'w dysgu. Nid ysgol yn unig yw Santes Ffraid, mae'n etifeddiaeth Yn St Brigid's, rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu profiad cydlynol o ansawdd uchel i'r holl ddisgyblion. Bydd y cwricwlwm cynradd yn cynnwys darpariaeth ar gyfer yr holl feysydd dysgu yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen fel bod y plant ieuengaf yn cael cyfle i ddatblygu meddyliau ymchwilgar, chwilfrydedd a chariad at ddysgu a dealltwriaeth o'u ffydd, a thrwy hynny sicrhau eu bod yn cael y dechrau gorau posibl. Bydd cwricwlwm cynradd cytbwys, wrth sicrhau sylfaen gadarn mewn llythrennedd a rhifedd fel allweddi i fyd ehangach o ddysgu, hefyd yn gwneud dysgu'n fyw, yn real ac yn ystyrlon. Bydd y cwricwlwm uwchradd hefyd yn cwmpasu opsiynau galwedigaethol, a chyfle ar gyfer dysgu llwyddiannus sy'n gysylltiedig â gwaith a menter. Bydd fframwaith cymwysterau unedig ac eang gyda gweithgareddau dysgu amrywiol ar gael i bob person 14-19 oed, yn unol â'r Mesur 14-19. O fewn y fframwaith hwn, ar gyfer pobl ifanc 14-16 oed, bydd Saesneg, Gwyddoniaeth Mathemateg, AG a Chymraeg yn parhau i fod yn orfodol, yn yr un modd â TGCh, er y bydd yn cael ei ddysgu fwyfwy trwy bynciau eraill. Bydd gan bob dysgwr hawl i astudio iaith arall, pwnc dyniaethau, pwnc celfyddydol a dylunio a thechnoleg. Bydd pob un yn parhau i gael ei ddysgu dinasyddiaeth, addysg rhyw, addysg gorfforol ac addysg gyrfaoedd, ond gan ddefnyddio'r potensial ar gyfer cyflwyno trawsgwricwlwm. Bydd disgyblion yn derbyn arweiniad amserol sydd wedi'i integreiddio'n dda i wneud dewisiadau gwybodus a pherthnasol. Mae'r weledigaeth ar gyfer Santes Ffraid yn un o ddyhead uchel ac ysbrydoliaeth ysbeidiol, ond bydd hefyd yn hyrwyddo mwynhad o ddysgu, o fewn diwylliant cynhwysol, lle mae pob dysgwr yn cael cyfle i gyflawni ei orau

AM EIN YSGOL Our school is dedicated to achieving our improvement objectives with confidence and determination. We aim to enhance student learning outcomes, improve teacher effectiveness, and foster a positive school culture through the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices, professional development opportunities for our staff, and extracurricular activities that promote student engagement. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the academic and personal growth of all our students. These are our current improvement objectives: School Improvement Objectives 01 Objective 1 To create an outstanding curriculum at St. Brigid’s School, grou nded in our Brigidine Learner Profile, and bringing the facets of the Curriculum for Wales and ALN Reform to life for the benefit of every learner. (Curriculum). To consistently deliver our outstanding curriculum to the best possible standard. (Teaching & Learning, Pedagogy) 02 Objective 2 To engender a positive culture of kindness, respect for all, and positive beh aviour for learning. 03 Objective 3 To develop every member of staff, and create a culture of coaching, improvement, autonomy and research-based delivery. Professional Development and Standards) 04 Objective 4 To consistently use effective tracking and monitoring to plan next steps and interventions at every level in the school organisation. (Assessment, Standards, T & L, Leadership) 05 Objective 5 To improve learner and staff emotional health and wellbeing. (Wellbeing, Standards, Leadership) 06 Objective 6 To follow agreed SIFD protocols to continue to manage the budget deficit.

VISIT US Want to have a look around our school? Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery, and talk to the friendly staff and pupils. You can drop into our reception area via our historic Victorian entrance. View our beautifully renovated chapel before you begin a tour of the school facilities. We offer dedicated science labs, music studio and computing suites. Explore the stunning grounds offered to our learners. You can book a personal tour of our school by contacting the admissions department. We can provide bespoke visits to the school for you and your child. Contact our Admissions Officer to book a visit today. Book Now Visitors can park at our dedicated roundabout. The main entrance is at the front of the main building. 3 School Sections 180° Stunning panoramic views 80 Year Old Chapel <28 Pupil Class Sizes Open Day We offer an open day each year at the end of September. This day is tailored for aspiring admissions to our school. Parents and children can explore our grounds, get more information about the school and meet some of the teachers here. Check our social feeds for specific dates. VISIT US EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL Lower School Classroom Music Studio Science Labs Chapel Playground School Hall Lower School Building Entrance Roundabout Main Building Computer Room