The governing body would like to congratulate Mr Richard Rees on his appointment to Headteacher of Ysgol Bae Baglan. He will begin this role in September.
Following updated advice from the local authority Ysgol Bae Baglan will remain closed on Friday 2nd March. We expect with improved weather to be open Monday but will update communication channels as early as possible Sunday afternoon. Thank you for continued support.
From Sept 2019 Mr Tate will be taking up a new role as Assistant Director for Education for Cardiff. The school is currently going through the process of appointing a new head teacher. We will inform you when the new head has been appointed.
We are continuing to follow the advice of Public Health Wales. Guidance is updated every day:
We are in contact with the Local Authority and Public Health Wales to monitor the situation in Wales, and will update if there are any changes to advice.
Immensely proud of all the children who have received their results today. Pupils have shown great resilience coming through challenging circumstances and achieved well deserved results. We wish our Year 11 learners all the best for their futures.
Many of you will already be aware of the Education Minister's announcement that schools will close and our last day will be Friday.
We will be open tomorrow and Friday.
We will continue over the next few days to provide work over showmyhomework. 1/2
We welcome the announcement that all pupils will be returning to school in September and are awaiting further guidance from Welsh Government that will be released next week.
Increasing prevalence of COVID with more cases in other local schools. Masks are essential to reduce close contacts. Extra vigilance required from all right now. Let's get through to the holidays without having to self isolate!
Due to the hot weather forecast for the next two days, pupils may wear full pe kit or full school uniform. This is for the next two days only as next week is not forecast so hot. Please ensure full pe kit or normal school uniform.
Huge congratulations to Year 11 pupils who received their results today. We are really proud of you for working so hard in challenging circumstances. You have shown tremendous resilience and determination. All at YBB wish you the best of luck for the future.
Photographs 📸 of classrooms set up ready for the pupils, corridor set up, drop off points, etc. will be posted tomorrow. 🌈 Hopefully this will help to reassure pupils and parents before returning next week. 👍
There has been a local outbreak of Novovirus which is affecting many schools in the area. Can we remind all parents that after vomiting or diarrhoea pupils should remain at home for 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent the infection of others. Many thanks.
Mr Rees and the rest of the staff would like to thank all pupils in Years 7-11 for their cooperation in the new Face Mask requirement. Good to see so many children following the new rules. Over 200 masks given out today, so please remember them tomorrow!
Many thanks to everyone today for a very positive day with the rest of primary and Years 10 and 11 in. Looking forward tomorrow to Year 7 joining us and welcoming them back. Please remember your masks.
Two confirmed cases of COVID19 in YBB today in Years 3/4 and Year 11. All affected pupils have been contacted. Pupils in other year groups are not affected and school remains open.
We want to make a special video and would appreciate any photos of pupils holding their rainbow pictures to be part of our thank you message. Please post
#YBBRainbows
All pupils can access this:
We will also be texting all parents as the Welsh Government wants to be able to provide some services to key workers. Please only reply to the text if you work in the NHS, a blue light service or within social care. 2/2
Today the fire alarm sounded and the fire service attended. Thanks to all the pupils who waited patiently for the alarms to be silenced. School as normal tomorrow.
We have a confirmed case of COVID19 in Year 8 and the SLD class. Pupils from these groups will need to self isolate. Other Year groups are not affected and school remains open. Dates confirmed in letters to parents on our website.
Congratulations to all Year 10 & 11 pupils for their results today under difficult circumstances, really proud of their achievements. We wish them all success in the future!
NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of a confirmed case of COVID-19 of a member of secondary phase staff in YBB
This positive test does not impact on pupils attending and continuing to be safe in school. More info...
We recognise that in Year 7, 8 and 9 the social bubbles that pupils are placed in mean that some children spend no time with their friends, and this can be tough. We are considering a change to our plan which would allow children in these year groups to change...
Congratulations to all GCSE pupils who have received results today. We are very proud of the hard work from pupils, staff and families in supporting our pupils to achieve these results.
We would like to thank all parents and pupils for a very successful day. We will continue to make small changes to our daily planning in response to your feedback and our experience in school and will publish these as an updated plan in 2 weeks.
Our hot weather uniform policy allows for PE Kit to be worn when the temperature is persistently hot.
After reviewing the three day forecast we are allowing pupils to wear PE Kit for the rest of this week. It is important that pupils wear PE Kit and not general sportswear.
Congratulations to Year 11, exams are at an end! To celebrate Year 11s' achievements and say a last goodbye, we would like to invite all Year 11 pupils to come to leavers assembly tomorrow from 8.30 to 10.15 Arrive as normal to registration class in full uniform at 8.30
Following updates from the local authority and MET office Ysgol Bae Baglan will be open as normal to all staff and pupils. It will also be open to the community in the evening. Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last few days.
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Just a reminder that NO children must be sent to school tomorrow unless you have completed the application for childcare provision below and have been ACCEPTED and received text and email confirmation. We cannot staff for children we are not aware of.
Llangrannog - Due to severe weather tomorrow the children will be picked up this evening. The bus should be leaving at approx 7p.m. and we will text arrival time later.
Another great day with the return of Year 7 today. Thanks for all parent and pupil support. Ready to Welcome Year 8 tomorrow. Please remember all pupils should be wearing school uniform.
Just a reminder that tomorrow we will be welcoming back pupils up to Year 8 and those in our Learning Support Centre. Year 9, 10 and 11 return in one week and should be studying at home this week; work will be on Satchel One.
A reminder that the LEA and school expect parents / carers and other visitors to wear face coverings on the
school site (whether entering the building or otherwise), including at drop-off and pick-up times.
Have you got old uniform in good condition? Outgrown but still plenty of wear? Year 11 Leavers? We are collecting again next week for our Uniform Bank for those parents struggling with fast growing kids. Please consider donating used uniform, all next week in reception. Thanks.
Uniform Bank
Do you have good quality uniform or PE Kit - perhaps children have outgrown, to donate to school? These be handed into to reception over the following week. We know that everyone struggles with fast growing children so we're creating a uniform bank to help.
Very proud of these boys who planted 399 trees today. And Mr Davies who planted one! Well done all and thanks to
@WoodlandTrust
for supplying the trees.
Pupils witnessed by the public today crossing the motorway bridge on the wrong side of the barrier, please speak to your children if they walk over the motorway bridge. Very dangerous behaviour. Police have been informed.
A reminder that Friday 12th is a school INSET day. Work for remote learning will not be set on this day and our School Hub will be closed. Our staff will be taking part in training activities.
We are currently reviewing Breakfast Club Provision for Reception through to Year 6. If you require a place, please use the link below to indicate interest.