Information Booklets

Welcome to Tre-Gib

It is my pleasure to introduce the latest edition of the school prospectus, which provides an insight into the life of the school.

Ysgol Tre-Gib is a close-knit community where every effort is made to ensure that pupils feel known, and valued, as individuals. It is a naturally bilingual school with an ethos that reflects the surrounding area in terms of language and culture. Both Welsh and English play an important part in the life of the school and members of staff and pupils are encouraged to communicate bilingually in as many formal and informal situations as possible.

We have high expectations in terms of work, achievement and conduct. The ultimate aim is that all students become discerning and independent learners, possessing the skills required to take an active and successful role in their communities in the 21st century.

Achieving this aim requires a realisation that young people will need different skills to those acquired by their parents during their formal education. Curriculum innovation is essential, and we believe that the recent introduction of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification for all students in the Sixth Form, and subsequently for all pupils aged 14-16, will prove invaluable in acquiring the skills required in the future. Indeed, Tre-Gib is very proud to have been the first school in Carmarthenshire to offer the Welsh Baccalaureate.

In order to meet these educational challenges, we are continuously updating and improving the facilities available for pupils and students. Recently, the Library has been extensively refurbished and converted into a multi media learning centre with 20 computers. A Hair and Beauty Salon has been installed to extend our vocational provision, and the building of a full size Astro Turf pitch has boosted facilities in the PE Department.

Extra curricular activities are an important part of each child’s development and pupils are encouraged to take an active part in them. A very wide range of opportunities exist, and considerable success has been enjoyed at local, regional and national levels in many areas, including sporting and cultural activities, and in the worlds of business, law and technology.

I hope you will find this prospectus informative. If you require additional information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact me.

J. D. Griffiths

Headteacher

School Governors (2007-2008)

L.E.A. Representatives:

Cllr. D. R. Davies, Mr. D. T. Davies, Cllr. I. G. Jones (Chairperson), Cllr. A. W. Jones, Mr. N. G. Haines

Parent Representatives:

Mrs. G. Jones, Mr. K. Turner, Dr. S. Davies, Mr. M. Smith, Mr. G. M. Martin, Mrs. T. Winn

Community Members:

Mr. S. Griffith, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. M. Presdee-Jones, Mr. R. J. Bound, Mr. W. K. Griffiths

Staff Representatives: Mr. P. M. Williams, Mrs. O. Jones, Mr. A. Morgan

Student/Pupil Representatives: Sion Wells, Billie Rimmer

Headteacher:

Mrs. J. D. Griffiths

The Chairman of the Governors may be contacted through the school

Admissions

Under normal circumstances pupils from the following primary schools transfer at 11+ to Ysgol Tre-Gib.

Blaenau C.P. Llanfynydd V.A.P.

Court Henry C.P. Llansawel C.P.

Cwmifor C.P. Nantygroes C.P.

Ffairfach C.P. Penygroes C.P.

Llandeilo C.P. Talley C.P.

Llandybie C.P. Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant

Parents of pupils who are currently attending other primary schools, and wish their child to begin at Tre-Gib at 11+, should contact the Headteacher for details of the necessary procedures.

The L.E.A.’s Published Admissions Limit (Sept. 2007) was 160. It is the desire of the school to accept pupils whose parents have expressed a positive preference for Ysgol Tre-Gib.

Induction Programme

Transfer from Primary to Secondary School means quite a dramatic change for most pupils. To aid transition, a comprehensive Induction Programme is prepared.

Induction Programme – Year 7 Pupils

December/January Issue of School Prospectus.

April/May Visit by Head of Year to

Primary Schools.

Mini Induction Day at Tre-Gib for pupils from small primary schools.

June/July Induction Evening – for parents of new intake.

Mid July Two full Induction Days for all new intake at Ysgol Tre-Gib.

Parents wishing their child/children to be admitted at other stages in their school careers should contact the school directly to arrange an interview with the Headteacher and a guided tour of the school.

Transport to and from School

Carmarthenshire County Council arranges free transport for pupils who live more than three miles from the school. The council’s Transport Department issues a bus pass to all these pupils, which they are required to show on every journey. On receipt of the bus pass, you will also receive the Transport Department’s Code of Conduct with which parents and pupils are required to comply. The telephone number of the Council’s Transport Department is 01267 231 817.

Early School Closure

Severe weather conditions such as snow and ice sometimes require the early closure of the school, and school transport will be summoned to return pupils home. In these circumstances, pupils can contact their parents by telephone before they leave the school premises. Please note the following:

In the event of early closure, it is essential that pupils know the phone numbers to contact, and the arrangements in place. It is recommended that parents ensure these numbers and arrangements are written into their child’s contact book, and it is stressed that it is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their child(ren) is/are familiar with these arrangements.

In cases where buses are unable to complete the journey, the school is not responsible for the pupils’ return home.

In the case of an emergency following early closure, a senior member of staff can be contacted on the following number: 077835 310 310.

The School Day

A fortnightly cycle of 50 one hour lessons is used for Timetabling purposes.

9.05 - 9.10 Registration

9.10 - 9.30 Assembly/

Pastoral Work

9.30 - 10.30 Period 1

10.30 - 10.45 Break

10.45 - 11.45 Period 2

11.45 - 12.45 Period 3

12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

13.45 - 13.50 Registration

13.50 - 14.50 Period 4

14.50 - 15.50 Period 5

At lunchtime a cafeteria system is available to pupils. A wide variety of healthy foods are provided to suit every taste. A ‘daily special’ hot meal and drink can be purchased for £1.70. Snacks are available at breaktime.

ALL PUPILS REMAIN ON SITE DURING THE LUNCH HOUR and a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities are offered. (See page 11.) There are extensive grounds for play.

Academic Organisation

The school’s Curriculum aims to:

1. Provide a structure that values all pupils equally.

2. Provide a framework for a balanced programme of study throughout Years 7-11, incorporating, for every pupil as far as possible the same areas of experience and meeting the criteria laid down by the National Curriculum.

3. Offer to each pupil an equal opportunity in terms of provision, experiences relating to their preparation for future life and their development as an individual.

4. To provide each pupil with realistic choices in terms of courses on offer.

5. To prepare all pupils to achieve appropriate qualifications and a standard of basic skills appropriate to their later lives as citizens.

6. Reflect the changes taking place in society.

7. To encourage pupils returning to the Sixth Form in the development of maturity, independence, self-discipline and self-confidence.

YEARS 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3)

All pupils study ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, WELSH, SCIENCE, FRENCH, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, design AND TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MUSIC, ART, DRAMA and PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

For Year 7 pupils, the teaching programme in Welsh is a progression of that undertaken by the pupils in K.S. 2 as determined by their primary school categorisation. Those pupils following a Welsh First Language course will also study Drama, Music, French, Design and Technology and PE in a bilingual programme.

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES and MATHS are also available through the medium of Welsh.

In Years 8 and 9 SPANISH is offered as a Second Modern Foreign Language.

The emphasis is on providing a broad base for later External Examination courses.

A number of classes in YEAR 7 are taught in mixed ability groups but setting is the dominant organisational form used throughout the Key Stage. All Year 7 pupils receive English, Welsh and French dictionaries for use during their school careers.

YEARS 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4)

All pupils follow external examination courses in the Core Subjects of ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, WELSH and SCIENCE. Additional courses are selected from an option arrangement consisting of National Curriculum ‘Foundation’ subjects together with others such as Business Studies, Sociology, Technology, Information Systems and Separate Sciences. A wide choice is available. Pupils receive tuition in RELIGIOUS and PHYSICAL EDUCATION and can pursue these courses to examination level. HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, DRAMA and MATHEMATICS are available through the medium of Welsh, and FRENCH, BUSINESS STUDIES and TECHNOLOGY are taught bilingually. See page 4.

All pupils in Years 10 and 11 study for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification at Foundation or Intermediate level. This incorporates features such as Key Skills, Personal and Social Education, Work Related Education and a Mentoring scheme.

Careers Wales West, in conjunction with the school, organises and supervises a one week’s Work Experience Placement for all pupils in Year 10 in a vocational area of their choice.

Pupils are generally entered for the G.C.S.E. examinations though alternative Level 1 and Entry Level Qualifications are available in a number of subjects.

Full details of choices, courses and examination levels are given in the ‘Year 10/11 Option Booklet’ given to each pupil in February of Year 9. Great care is taken in helping pupils select the most appropriate courses.

The Sixth Form

The school has an ‘Open’ Sixth Form offering students a choice of academic or Applied ‘A’ Levels or a combination of both.

Students wishing to follow ‘A’ Level courses study a number of ‘AS’ courses during their first year in the Sixth Form and may then extend these into full ‘A’ Levels in the second year by following A2 courses in the same subjects.

‘AS’, A2 and Applied ‘A’ Levels may be combined to form a very individual and wide ranging programme of study.

Ysgol Tre-Gib offers the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) in Year 12. This course allows students to choose AS level subjects from five option blocks, whilst also completing a ‘core’ curriculum consisting of:

Personal and Social Education.

Wales, Europe and the World.

Key Skills, namely Communication, Numeracy, ICT, Working with Others, Problem Solving and Improving Own Learning and Performance.

Work Related Education.

All students will be assigned a personal tutor who will guide them, help set targets and monitor progress.

In addition to the grades achieved in the optional subjects, successful completion of the WBQ equates to an A grade at A level.

The full range of ‘AS’/‘A’ Level courses available are indicated below:

‘AS’/‘A’ Level

ENGLISH, WELSH (First and Second Language), FRENCH, GERMAN, GEOGRAPHY, ART and DESIGN, HISTORY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ECONOMICS, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SOCIOLOGY, COMPUTING, MUSIC AND PSYCHOLOGY.

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY and RELIGIOUS STUDIES are also available through the medium of Welsh.

AFTER HOURS PROSPECTUS

• AS/A PERFORMING ARTS

• AS/A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY

• AS LAW

• GCSE SPANISH

• GCSE ITALIAN

APPLIED ‘A’ LEVELS

Available as a Single

or Double Award

6 or 12 units over two years

(6 units = Single Award)

(12 units = Double Award)

• ART AND DESIGN

• BUSINESS

• HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

• INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

A one year Intermediate course is offered to students wishing to return to the Sixth Form but not pursuing Advanced Level courses.

Home – School Agreement

A Home School Agreement has been introduced for students in the Sixth Form

Full details of all Sixth Form Courses including the Home – School Agreement are contained in the Sixth Form Booklet published in February. Students interested in returning to, or joining the Sixth Form are asked in February/March to make a provisional selection of subjects/courses. Each student is then interviewed by the Headteacher/Assistant Headteacher. A final decision is agreed after publication of External Examination results in August.

Ysgol Tre-Gib is an accredited Key Skills Centre, with staff trained as assessors.

Special Education

The school provides additional support for pupils with learning difficulties; a specialist resource centre for pupils with severe learning difficulties was established in 2002, and a Speech and Language base was established in 2005. It is, however, the school’s aim to ensure as much integration as possible. The support programme provided varies from child to child according to identified need and takes the form of:

attendance at a ‘learning surgery’ during assembly/registration time

temporary withdrawal from certain subjects for small group tuition with specialist staff

additional staff support in lessons

a structured 15 weeks reading/spelling programme for Years 7 and 8 pupils whose reading/spelling ages are three years behind their chronological age.

Specially trained teachers, together with other qualified staff provide the necessary support in these situations. No pupil is totally withdrawn from the mainstream and all pupils are registered in mixed ability groups.

In 2005 a new kitchen was installed to provide life skills education for pupils with severe learning difficulties.

At present there are 140 pupils on the Special Needs Code of Practice.

Physically Handicapped Pupils

Ysgol Tre-Gib has made significant progress in catering for pupils who are physically handicapped. All areas on the ground floor can be accessed along ramped pathways, and the Special Needs area has additional toilet and washing facilities.

Religious Affiliation

As demanded by Law:

(a) each day will involve a corporate

act of non-denominational worship.

(b) each child up to the age of eighteen

receives a programme of Religious

Education.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from these arrangements. Such requests must be furnished in writing, preferably after discussion with the Headteacher.

Sex Education

The 1993 Education Act now makes it statutory for all secondary schools to offer its pupils a programme of health education, including sex education.

The programme at Tre-Gib has been approved both at LEA level and by the school governing body. The structured course seeks to ensure the following: that pupils have access to accurate information about issues that affect their health and well-being; they are prepared for modern day pressures, emotional, physical and social; they have the skills to take control of their own futures in a responsible manner; they learn to live as useful members of society, living a healthy lifestyle and developing constructive relationships with other people at home, at work and at leisure.

The opportunity exists for parents to view all teaching materials for themselves before they are used in the classroom. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the programme. Such requests need to be furnished in writing after initial consultation with the Headteacher.

Charging Policy

Where the school organises extra-curricular or extension activities related to programmes of study during the school day, no charge will be made. Where such activities extend significantly beyond the normal school day a charge will be levied or parents asked for a contribution towards costs. The school attempts to ensure that no child is necessarily prevented from attending such activities through financial or transport difficulties and considers each case on merit.

The Library – a multimedia learning centre

The Library uses a fully computerized lending and stock control system. Books can be borrowed by pupils at morning break and during the lunch hour. The library has extended its stock of reference and audio visual material. It now includes 20 computers with links to the school network. Parents must sign an agreement with the school before pupils are allowed to use the Internet both in the Library and other I.T. rooms.

Discipline – What is Expected of Pupils?

Discipline is fair and firm. Pupils are expected to be

co-operative and courteous at all times. Tre-Gib prides itself on being a caring community where the individual is respected and valued. A number of basic rules are set out in the School’s Code of Conduct which is displayed and made known to pupils. Failure to co-operate in this common sense approach leads to correction, e.g. explanation of what is expected – appropriate warnings – detention at lunchtimes – to a Headteacher’s detention on a Wednesday evening. Parents would, of course, be informed by letter should this latter sanction be necessary. Parents of pupils reaching this stage in the disciplinary process should regard it as very serious. Pupils find Tre-Gib a school in which they can contribute to the full, to their own, and to the community’s benefit. Positive encouragement and the allocation of time to individual problems are an essential part of the pastoral role of the school.

The use of mobile phones during the school day is strictly prohibited. Inappropriate use of mobile phones, such as taking photographs or recording video footage of others without their consent, or bullying by texting or calling could lead to the severest of sanctions.

The school operates a zero tolerance policy on the mis-use of illegal substances. Failure to comply with this policy could lead to permanent exclusion.

Pastoral Care

The school’s pastoral system is designed to care for each child’s welfare in the many aspects of school life. It is arranged on a year basis under the guidance of a Head of Year. Heads of Year meet pupils regularly and oversee their academic and social development.

Each year group has a weekly year assembly and is involved in a pastoral programme during registration on two mornings each week.

A number of whole-school activities are also organised on a Year basis.

Illness

When a pupil is absent from school parents are encouraged to phone the school between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. on 01558 825939. It is essential that parents provide their son/daughter with a note of explanation on returning to school. If there is to be a prolonged absence, parents are urged to notify the school at the earliest opportunity so that arrangements can be made for work to be sent home.

Pupils taken ill during the day

Where a pupil is taken ill after arriving at school, every effort is made to ensure that he/she is well cared for. If it is in the pupil’s best interest to be at home, every attempt is made to contact parents and if necessary request that the pupil be taken home. The school requires a day-time contact telephone number in case of such occurrences.

In urgent cases the school may decide to summon medical advice to the school or to take the pupil to the local surgery in Llandeilo. In emergencies, where hospital treatment is recommended an ambulance will be called and parents will be informed as soon as is possible. If hospital or surgery treatment is necessary, every effort will be made to ensure that, wherever possible, parents accompany the child.

It is important that any medical condition, or particular personal circumstance which could have a bearing on the well being and educational development of a child is notified to the school at the time of admission or as conditions/situations develop. This record will be kept centrally on the School Datebase and a summary will be given to paramedics/doctor attending the pupil.

Pupils’ Medication

No pupil should bring medicines to school, apart from carrying asthma pumps and no medicine will routinely be administered by the school staff. In exceptional circumstances parents should contact the school for advice.

Leaving the school site during the day

Pupils who need to leave the school premises during the day must have permission from an Assistant Headteacher or their Head of Year. A note from parents should accompany such a request.

Absences

An absence is classified as unauthorised when a pupil is away without the authority of the school. An authorised absence includes those where the pupil is unable to attend school on account of for example, illness, family bereavement or religious observance.

During Academic Year 2006/2007 unauthorised absences accounted for 0.01% of total absences. The average attendance of all pupils in Years 7-11 was 90.52%. Our target for 2007/2008 is 92%.

Personal Property

The school cannot be held liable for the loss of, or damage to personal property. Parents are reminded that neither the school nor the LEA takes out insurance for items such as musical instruments, clothing, calculators, etc. Though every effort will be made to find items lost or mislaid, parents are advised that such items should be insured separately probably under a home contents policy. Parents should also ensure:

(1) all items of clothing are clearly marked with the pupil’s name

(2) that all items of clothing are brought home daily

(3) that pupils do not bring expensive pens,

equipment, watches, jewellry or other valuable

items, such as mobile phones, to school.

If a pupil brings a large sum of money to school, then this must be handed in for safe keeping. In such cases, the amount must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope containing the money. The contents will be checked against the amount indicated prior to being accepted.

Visitors to the school

It is the school’s policy that all visitors must report initially to reception. A CCTV system supports our efforts to make the school a secure environment for pupils and staff alike.

Homework Policy

The school has a clear policy on homework. The main purposes of homework/independent study are seen to be:

(a) Encouragement of a self-disciplined and self- motivating attitude to study.

(b) Consolidation and completion of work begun with teachers in class.

A HOMEWORK TIMETABLE IS GIVEN TO

ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 7-11

All members of staff set homework according to the homework timetable, and return work, marked, as quickly as possible. An accurate record of marks/ grades awarded are kept, as these are used for internal and external moderation for reports and examinations.

With the changing demands of the curriculum, homework can take any of the following forms:

(a) Writing essays.

(b) Practice in mathematical and scientific problems.

(d) Multiple choice questions.

(e) Data response questions.

(f) Projects and coursework.

(g) Analytical, creative and descriptive writing.

(h) Research work in preparation for a tape/project.

(i) Revision for a module test, oral examination or a full examination.

Parents are asked to ensure that their children complete their homework to the best of their ability, and by the date allocated.

A system of lunchtime work sessions has been introduced in order to ensure more immediate and effective action following recognition of pupil underachievement.

External Examinations

All pupils follow courses which lead to external examinations.

The entry policy of the school reflects the encouragement given to all pupils to be entered for all subjects, and achieve a high level of success in their examinations.

The following criteria are stated in the policy:

(a) That a pupil has made a consistent effort throughout the course.

(b) That coursework/project work has been completed to the best of the pupil’s ability, by the deadline date.

(d) Pupils/students missing an examination for which they have been entered without a valid reason will be charged the relevant examination fee.

Cultural and Sporting Activities

Eisteddfod

A school eisteddfod is held annually to celebrate St. David’s Day. Inter-house competitions are organised for individuals and groups in reciting, singing, folk dancing and off stage competitions are arranged in various subject areas.

Progression to local, County and National Urdd Eisteddfodau often takes place.

Music

Tre-Gib has excellent facilities for Music. Equipment includes a class set of electronic keyboards, five Computers, a sound generator, a drum machine, four track multi-recording equipment, and a 46-string Pedal Harp.

The school has an orchestra and pupils are encouraged to perform in public. Our pupils also become members of local musical ensembles such as the Dinefwr String Orchestra, Dinefwr Schools Brass Band, Carmarthen Area Youth Orchestra and Carmarthen Area Symphonic Wind Band. Pupils are also entered for the practical and theory examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Seven peripatetic teachers serve the school offering tuition in a wide variety of orchestral instruments as well as vocal tuition. Last year 235 pupils received such peripatetic tuition.

School Productions

The School has over the years produced a number of major theatrical/musical productions in both Welsh and English. The most recent, ‘Guys and Dolls’, involved over 300 pupils and a large number of staff.

The confidence gained from performing in public, and the skills developed in staging the productions have benefited a large number of pupils over the years.

Sport

The Physical Education programme aims to provide pupils and students with a balanced range of activities structured in such a way as to encourage progression and a sense of achievement. Both Team and individual games are used as vehicles to encourage pupils/students to participate and to develop those skills conducive to involvement in an active and healthy lifestyle. Safety is important and all parents are issued with an information sheet on required personal protection equipment for each activity.

Gymnasium Grass Hockey Pitch

Superb Sports Hall Netball and Tennis Courts

Athletics Track (Indoor and Outdoor)

Rugby Pitches (2) Synthetic Cricket Wicket

Football Pitch Fitness Room

Astro Turf Pitch

All pupils take part in the Physical Education and Games programme. Where a pupil has a serious injury/illness or is not medically fit to take part, contact should be made with the Headteacher/Sports teacher.

School teams take part in a large number of sporting activities with other schools, some on a league basis. Individual pupils have also had considerable success in gaining county, national and international honours in a number of sports.

Parents are informed of all fixtures together with times of return to school (away fixtures) or end of game (home fixtures) if after the time of depature of the school buses. A parental consent form is required for all pupils taking part in such fixtures.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The School offers a large and varied programme appealing to pupils of all ages and aptitudes. With all pupils remaining on site at lunchtimes and with so many travelling by school transport, most activities take place during the lunch hour. Examples are shown below:

Art Club

Computer Club

Creative Writing Club

Circle of Friends

Orchestra

Gardening Club

Duke of Edinburgh

Scheme

Chess Club

Horrible Histories Club

Young Enterprise Club

Weight Training Club

Eco School Club

Rugby

Cross Country Club

Italian Conversation Club

Law Competition Club

Celtic Exchange Club

DireXion

Clwb yr Urdd

Magazine Club

Hockey

Geography Club

Inde/Rock Music Club

Welsh Learners

Music Club

Language Games Club

Wind Band

Choir – Senior/Junior

Athletics

Coursework Clubs

Football Club

Brass Ensemble

Harp Ensemble

Cricket Club

Home-School Links

Communication between school and home is essential if pupils are to benefit fully from the co-operative partnership between parent and teacher.

Parents Evenings

Annual Parents Evenings are arranged when you can discuss the progress of your child with all teaching staff.

These are usually arranged on Thursday’s from 4.15 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.

These dates are published in the School Calendar and parents are informed by newsletter and by invitation.

Reporting

Comprehensive Reports:

INTERIM REPORT – FEBRUARY:

Years 7, 8, 9, 10

FULL REPORT – FEBRUARY:

Year 11, Year 12

FULL REPORT – SUMMER TERM

Years 7, 8, 9 & 10

The full report gives detailed comments on all aspects of work during the year, including progress in the National Curriculum programmes of work, and targets for further improvement.

Progress Files

A Progress File is a personalised, bilingual working file in which pupils keep records and evidence of their academic and extra-curricular achievements. Currently issued in Years 9 and 10, Progress Files will be extended to the whole school in future.

School Uniform

BOYS

Black or Dark Grey Trousers

(No Jeans or Corduroy)

Plain Grey or White Shirt

Plain Black ‘V’ Neck Pullover

(No Motif)

School Regulation Tie

Black Shoes

Summer P.E. Kit

Red Shorts and Red Vests.

White Gym shoes/trainers with non-marking soles

Winter P.E. Kit

Black Shorts, Plain Red Reversible Jersey

(White Band), Red Socks

Rugby Boots

GIRLS

Plain Mid Grey Skirt ‘A’ style or plain front and/or pleated front straight leg trousers. As with the ‘A’ line skirt variations will not be allowed,

e.g. track suit bottoms, jeans, bootleg, lycra, combat trousers.

Plain White Blouse

Plain Post Box Red ‘V’ Neck Jumper (No Motif)

School Regulation Tie

White or Grey Knee Length Socks

White Ankle Socks (Summer)

– not trainer socks

Black Tights in Christmas/Spring Terms

Plain Black Shoes – Low Heel

P.E. Kit:

Red Polo Shirt, Navy Shorts

White Plimsolls or Training Shoes

with non-marking soles and Hockey Boots

* Boys and Girls are allowed to wear a single stud earing in each ear should they wish and in the lobe area only.

Outdoor clothing should be plain and dark in colour, e.g. black or navy (no denim or leather).

SUPPLIERS

Mercia Stuart, College Street, Ammanford; Isis, Ammanford; Cwpwrdd Plant, Llandeilo; Evans and Wilkins, Hall Street, Carmarthen.

SIXTH FORM UNIFORM

The uniform is shown above. Year 12/13 students wear a Sixth Form Tie with a Navy Blue Pullover with a school badge. These items can be purchased through the school.

Contact Book

– Published homework timetable

– Two-way communication at all times

– Targets set, management of progress and time

– Regular checks made, signed each week by parents and form teachers.

Information Booklets

Primary – Secondary – Induction Booklet. Detailed information on courses available.

– YEARS 7, 8 & 9 BOOKLETS –

indicating how parents can help their children with their studies.

– YEAR 10 OPTION BOOKLET –

published February.

– YEARS 12/13 COURSES –

published late January/early February.

A pupil who persists in either failing to do homework or in providing substandard work is referred to the Head of Year, who will deal with the problem and will be in a position to see if problems occur in more than one subject area. If the problem persists, the Head of Year will contact the parents.

Further Links

– PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

– ANNUAL OPEN EVENING

– PRIZE EVENING INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION OF COMMEN?DA?TION CERTIFICATES

– ANNUAL GOVERNORS MEETING FOR PARENTS.

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THEIR CHILD’S HEAD OF YEAR OR ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER TO DISCUSS THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Parent-Teacher Association

Letter from the Chairperson, Mr. Martin Smith:

Dear Parent,

Ysgol Tre-Gib has a strong P.T.A. and actively constructs links between parents, teachers and the school itself. Our aims are straightforward. They are:

to be aware of the needs of the school and to provide necessary support

to represent the catchment area and ensure that strong community links are established with the school

to help parents become aware of the changes in education

to raise funds to enhance the opportunities available for all pupils at the school.

The Association organises social as well as fund raising events. In recent years it has contributed towards the purchase of computing and video equipment as well as funding major developments in the School Library, the Music and Media Studies Suites, the Art & Design Studio and the Science Laboratories. Last year we funded developments in Modern Foreign Languages.

We hope you will join us in our activities.

Yours sincerely,

MARTIN SMITH

Documentation

Parents may view copies of all documentation specified in the 1986 Education Act by contacting the school.

This includes the L.E.A. Policy on Curriculum, Welsh Office Circulars, Estyn Reports on the school, The Governing Body’s Instruments and Articles of Government and Current Schemes of Work and Syllabuses. A charge is payable where copies are required.

Complaints about the curriculum etc. should be addressed initially to the Headteacher.

The following booklets are provided for your information

Year 10 Options.doc (size 1.5 MB)

Year 12 Options.doc (size 1.5 MB)