Llangatwg Transition Brochure

Ysgol Gymunedol

Llangatwg

Community School
























Llangatwg Community School
Main Road, Cadoxton
Neath, SA10 8DB

Tel: 01639 634700
Email: [email protected] Transition Brochure
Web: www.llangatwgcommunityschool.org.uk
2020/21

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CHANGING ALL WEATHER
ROOMS
PITCH

SPORTS FIELD
PUPIL SUPPORT
CENTRE
NEW WELSH & TECHNOLOGY
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SCIENCE




YOUTH GYMNASIUM SCIENCE MAIN HALL &
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SWIMMING POOL


RECEPTION




TENNIS
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ENTRANCE

Welcome to Llangatwg

We’re delighted to welcome you to Llangatwg Community School.
Transition arrangements have changed somewhat this year due to the Covid
19 crisis, but rest assured, we will do all that we can to make your experience
a really positive one leading up to you joining us in September 2021.

You are probably feeling excited and a little bit nervous but don’t worry, we will
all be here to support you whilst you settle in. This handbook will attempt to
answer some of the questions that you might have on your mind.

The most important thing to remember is that if you have a problem, or you are
not sure about what to do, or where to go, ASK SOMEOME!
Remember you are not the only one who is new to the school and we want to
be sure that you feel at home so that you can enjoy your time with us.

The term starts for you on Friday 3rd September 2021.
Click on the
hotspots to view We hope that you find this interactive booklet useful.
a video! You will see links throughout the booklet which will help you take a
virtual tour as well as meet some staff and senior prefects.


We can’t wait to see you join us in September 2021!



What am I allowed to wear? Appearance

· Plain white polo shirt with the school badge No other sweaters, hoodies or polo shirts should be
· Green crew neck or V neck jumper with the worn. This also includes items such as cardigans,
school badge. zippers, training tops, jumpers, sweaters etc. Leggings
· Plain black trousers. Girls may wear plain black or any other stretched material trousers are not
skirts (just above knee height) if they wish. allowed.
· Plain black school shoes. No trainers.
Jewellery, makeup and hair colour
Gymnastics:
Llangatwg pupils should not wear any items of facial or
Girls - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black body jewellery e.g. eye or nose studs / rings / bars etc.
sports leggings. You may wish to wear one earing (stud or small ring) in
Boys - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts. each ear and one ring on a finger on each hand.
Jewellery items should be removed before PE / Games
Swimming: lessons and handed to teachers for safe keeping.

Costume and towel. You should not wear facial makeup and hair colour “Llangatwg Community
should be natural in appearance. School provides a caring
Games: and nurturing learning
If there is a reason why you cannot wear the experience for
Girls - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black correct uniform, (e.g. for religious/medical all pupils.”
sports leggings, Trainers. grounds), please bring a note, as this must be
Boys - Green PE Rugby shirt, Black school shorts. agreed with the Pastoral Team. Estyn 2018
Trainers, football / rugby boots should be
worn when required.

What am I allowed to wear? Appearance

· Plain white polo shirt with the school badge No other sweaters, hoodies or polo shirts should be
· Green crew neck or V neck jumper with the worn. This also includes items such as cardigans,
school badge. zippers, training tops, jumpers, sweaters etc. Leggings
· Plain black trousers. Girls may wear plain black or any other stretched material trousers are not
skirts (just above knee height) if they wish. allowed.
· Plain black school shoes. No trainers.
Jewellery, makeup and hair colour
Gymnastics:
Llangatwg pupils should not wear any items of facial or
Girls - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black body jewellery e.g. eye or nose studs / rings / bars etc.
sports leggings. You may wish to wear one earing (stud or small ring) in
Boys - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts. each ear and one ring on a finger on each hand.
Jewellery items should be removed before PE / Games
Swimming: lessons and handed to teachers for safe keeping.

Costume and towel. You should not wear facial makeup and hair colour “Llangatwg Community
should be natural in appearance. School provides a caring
Games: and nurturing learning
If there is a reason why you cannot wear the experience for
Girls - Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black correct uniform, (e.g. for religious/medical all pupils.”
sports leggings, Trainers. grounds), please bring a note, as this must be
Boys - Green PE Rugby shirt, Black school shorts. agreed with the Pastoral Team. Estyn 2018
Trainers, football / rugby boots should be
worn when required.

What equipment will I need for School?


To achieve your very best in school, you will need to be
properly equipped and prepared for learning. You will
be moving around the school much more than you
have been used to, and you will need to carry your
books and equipment with you. Pack your bags the
night before by checking the timetable in your planner.

The essential equipment you will need will be:

• School Bag
• Books for the day
• Pupil Planner
• Pens
• Pencils
“When I moved to Llangatwg, • Ruler
I always knew who to talk to • Pair of compasses
if I was ever having any issues • Eraser
or feeling unhappy.” • Sharpener
Anya • Calculator
• PE kit if you have PE on that day

What equipment will I need for School?


To achieve your very best in school, you will need to be
properly equipped and prepared for learning. You will
be moving around the school much more than you
have been used to, and you will need to carry your
books and equipment with you. Pack your bags the
night before by checking the timetable in your planner.

The essential equipment you will need will be:

• School Bag
• Books for the day
• Pupil Planner
• Pens
• Pencils
“When I moved to Llangatwg, • Ruler
I always knew who to talk to • Pair of compasses
if I was ever having any issues • Eraser
or feeling unhappy.” • Sharpener
Anya • Calculator
• PE kit if you have PE on that day

What if I am late? What if I need to go to the toilet? Will I get homework?


If you arrive in school before the end of registration in Pupil toilets are in located all teaching blocks. Homework is given to all pupils at Llangatwg and you
the morning or afternoon, go straight to your Form These may be used before and after school, during will find that you will have lots of different activities to
Tutor in your Form Room. If you arrive after registration mid-morning break and at lunchtime. You are not organise. It will be very important that you plan your
you must go straight to main office to sign in. allowed to use the toilet facilities during lesson time. work carefully, so that you hand it in on time. School
However, if it is an emergency, then you may ask a staff will record all of your homework in your planner.
If you are away from school for any reason, make sure member of staff for permission to go to the toilet. You will be given this planner on your first day to help
your parents phone to let us know. When you come You must obtain a toilet pass from your teacher, as with your organisation.
back to school you must bring a note explaining why you could be asked by any member of staff for
you have been away. You can use your school planner. a reason why you are out of lessons. Some use tips for doing homework are:

If you have to leave school early, then you must bring If you have go to the dentist or doctor, you must bring 1. Make sure you know exactly what to do
a note from your parents. NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL a note, or the appointment card to show your Form 2. Do it as soon as possible
WITHOUT PERMISSION. ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR Teacher, the day before you go. 3. Do your homework before going out
YEAR LEADER FIRST. 4. Take your time and do not rush
5. Hand in all homework on time

Some of your homework will be placed online
using Google Classrooms. Your teachers will
show you how to use this excellent platform
when you start with us.

What if I am late? What if I need to go to the toilet? Will I get homework?


If you arrive in school before the end of registration in Pupil toilets are in located all teaching blocks. Homework is given to all pupils at Llangatwg and you
the morning or afternoon, go straight to your Form These may be used before and after school, during will find that you will have lots of different activities to
Tutor in your Form Room. If you arrive after registration mid-morning break and at lunchtime. You are not organise. It will be very important that you plan your
you must go straight to main office to sign in. allowed to use the toilet facilities during lesson time. work carefully, so that you hand it in on time. School
However, if it is an emergency, then you may ask a staff will record all of your homework in your planner.
If you are away from school for any reason, make sure member of staff for permission to go to the toilet. You will be given this planner on your first day to help
your parents phone to let us know. When you come You must obtain a toilet pass from your teacher, as with your organisation.
back to school you must bring a note explaining why you could be asked by any member of staff for
you have been away. You can use your school planner. a reason why you are out of lessons. Some use tips for doing homework are:

If you have to leave school early, then you must bring If you have go to the dentist or doctor, you must bring 1. Make sure you know exactly what to do
a note from your parents. NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL a note, or the appointment card to show your Form 2. Do it as soon as possible
WITHOUT PERMISSION. ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR Teacher, the day before you go. 3. Do your homework before going out
YEAR LEADER FIRST. 4. Take your time and do not rush
5. Hand in all homework on time

Some of your homework will be placed online
using Google Classrooms. Your teachers will
show you how to use this excellent platform
when you start with us.

Behaviour


The ethos of Llangatwg is a caring one, characterised In order to guide you, we have three simple school
by a calm consistency. We think of our school like a rules that everybody is expected to follow.
large family. People in a family are expected to care
for one another. Pupils at Llangatwg Community Be Ready
School will be expected to behave in respectful and
safe manner towards each other, creating a positive, Be Respectful
supportive and secure environment. Be Safe

At Llangatwg Community School, we create an
exciting, appropriate, challenging and well-planned
curriculum in the belief that the quality of its content,
its delivery and its teaching methods are important
influences on pupil behaviour. Good behaviour at our
school is considered essential in order for effective
teaching and learning to take place.

At Llangatwg Community School our aim is to “I feel safe in Llangatwg
reinforce good behaviour and foster positive attitudes
so that, everyone will: because there is always
someone you can ask
• behave in a reasonable manner at all times for help.”
• show consideration, courtesy and respect for others Luke
• demonstrate self-discipline
• demonstrate a respect for their environment

Behaviour


The ethos of Llangatwg is a caring one, characterised In order to guide you, we have three simple school
by a calm consistency. We think of our school like a rules that everybody is expected to follow.
large family. People in a family are expected to care
for one another. Pupils at Llangatwg Community Be Ready
School will be expected to behave in respectful and
safe manner towards each other, creating a positive, Be Respectful
supportive and secure environment. Be Safe

At Llangatwg Community School, we create an
exciting, appropriate, challenging and well-planned
curriculum in the belief that the quality of its content,
its delivery and its teaching methods are important
influences on pupil behaviour. Good behaviour at our
school is considered essential in order for effective
teaching and learning to take place.

At Llangatwg Community School our aim is to “I feel safe in Llangatwg
reinforce good behaviour and foster positive attitudes
so that, everyone will: because there is always
someone you can ask
• behave in a reasonable manner at all times for help.”
• show consideration, courtesy and respect for others Luke
• demonstrate self-discipline
• demonstrate a respect for their environment

What subjects will I study?


You will study 50 lessons over a period of a fortnight
and each lesson will be for one hour. As each week
on your timetable will be slightly different we will call
them Week 1 and Week 2. You will have to check very
carefully that you know which week it is, so that you
bring the correct books to school.

You will have different teachers for these subjects and
you will go to different rooms to have your lessons.
For example, when you have Science you will have
to go to a laboratory.


Get to know your way around as quickly as possible.

• English • Information Technology
• Music • Personal and Social Education
• Maths • Physical Education
• Science • Religious Education
• Art • Design Technology
• Geography • History
• Welsh • French/German/Spanish



What should I do if I lose something? What can I do for lunch?


Make everything that you bring to school with your All pupils remain on site for their lunch break and can
name. Keep your bag with you at all times and don’t either have a school meal in the school canteen or or
leave it lying around. If you do and something gets bring sandwiches from home.
damaged or stolen, it will be your responsibility.
Don’t bring valuable items to school or large amounts We have a cashless till system which your parents /
of money. If there is a reason why you have to bring carers can top up with money online so you won’t need
something expensive to school, then ask your Form to worry about money. If you have free school meals,
Tutor or Year Leader to look after it for you. the school will know and will provide you with a meal
each day.
If you do lose something, let your Form Tutor know
and try to retrace your steps to find it. Ask at the Main There is also hot food available during morning break:
Office in case it has been handed in or check with the Bacon rolls, teacakes, toast, as well as fruit and fruit
Year Leader. Remember you will have a better chance juices, water and other soft drinks.
of getting it back if you have your name on it.
“I was nervous when I came
up to Llangatwg but I made WARNING!
loads of friends here.
The teachers are lovely and Mobile phones are discouraged. If brought to school
if you have problems, the Year please make sure that your phone is kept out of sight
and switched off or on silent during the school day.
Leader will help you It is your responsibility and if you do not use it sensibly
through them.” it will be confiscated! The school will not take
Magi responsibility for the loss or damage to these items.

What should I do if I lose something? What can I do for lunch?


Make everything that you bring to school with your All pupils remain on site for their lunch break and can
name. Keep your bag with you at all times and don’t either have a school meal in the school canteen or or
leave it lying around. If you do and something gets bring sandwiches from home.
damaged or stolen, it will be your responsibility.
Don’t bring valuable items to school or large amounts We have a cashless till system which your parents /
of money. If there is a reason why you have to bring carers can top up with money online so you won’t need
something expensive to school, then ask your Form to worry about money. If you have free school meals,
Tutor or Year Leader to look after it for you. the school will know and will provide you with a meal
each day.
If you do lose something, let your Form Tutor know
and try to retrace your steps to find it. Ask at the Main There is also hot food available during morning break:
Office in case it has been handed in or check with the Bacon rolls, teacakes, toast, as well as fruit and fruit
Year Leader. Remember you will have a better chance juices, water and other soft drinks.
of getting it back if you have your name on it.
“I was nervous when I came
up to Llangatwg but I made WARNING!
loads of friends here.
The teachers are lovely and Mobile phones are discouraged. If brought to school
if you have problems, the Year please make sure that your phone is kept out of sight
and switched off or on silent during the school day.
Leader will help you It is your responsibility and if you do not use it sensibly
through them.” it will be confiscated! The school will not take
Magi responsibility for the loss or damage to these items.



What clubs and activities are

available?

There are a large range of clubs and activities that you What should I do if I’m unhappy or
can get involved in. The pupils who make the most of unwell?
these opportunities are usually the ones who enjoy
school the most, so get involved! Don’t suffer in silence! Seek help from your Form Tutor,

Year Leader or Deputy Head teacher. They may not be
The library is open 3 days a week, and on these days it able to speak to you immediately but a time will be
will be open at break and lunchtime too. There are arranged when you can discuss what is wrong.
lots of books to choose from and we hope that all Year
7 pupils will join the library and continue to improve PROBLEMS CANNOT BE RESOLVED IF YOU DON’T
their reading. TELL SOMEONE!


Most departments hold clubs at lunchtime and after BULLYING IS NOT ALLOWED at Llangatwg Community
school for revision, catch-up and coursework. School. Everyone has the right to a peaceful and
The school also has an extensive 5x60 programme enjoyable time in school. The only way to beat the bullies
of physical activities that are held at lunchtimes and is to tell someone about the problems you are having.
after school, such as table tennis, surfing, mountain
biking and horse riding. The school also has a WRU The bully must not be allowed to get away with it.
rugby development officer who will help you develop
your rugby skills. Remember that bullies will be punished for their actions.


In addition, there is a free late bus home for all pupils
taking part in after school activities every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday.

A Small Test

Q5. What should you do if you are being bullied?
Don’t worry, it’s only a little test – just to see how
carefully you read the book. If you don’t know the ……………………………………………………………
answer, make sure you look it up in the book so that
you know what to do when you start in September.
Q6. How many lessons of Science will you have over a
period of a fortnight?

Q1. What time does school begin in the morning? ……………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………
Q7. If you cannot be P.E. because you are injured, what
should you do?
Q2. Who is the Learning Leader for Year 7?
…………………………………………………………… “When I first came to this
…………………………………………………………
school, I felt nervous and I
Q8. What days are the late buses available on? thought I would get lost every
Q3. What should you do if you arrive late to school
after Registration has finished? day but it was really easy to get
…………………………………………………………… used to the school. The teachers
………………………………………………………… were nice. There is nothing
Q9. Where should you ask if you have lost something?
to worry about, I think you will
Q4. What can I do for lunch? do just fine in this school.”
…………………………………………………………… Kyle
…………………………………………………………
Q10. What should you do if you are unhappy?

……………………………………………………………



Ysgol Gymunedol

Llangatwg

Community School
























Llangatwg Community School
Main Road, Cadoxton
Neath, SA10 8DB

Tel: 01639 634700
Email: [email protected] Transition Brochure
Web: www.llangatwgcommunityschool.org.uk
2019/20