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A letter from Miss Hopkins to parents/carers
(March 9th, 2021)
You can download a copy of the letter here.
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(Friday March 5th, 2021)
You can download a copy of the letter here.
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A letter from Miss Hopkins to parents/carers
(March 1st, 2021)
You can download a pdf copy here.
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(February 24th, 2021).
You can download a copy of this letter here.
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Welsh Government schools update
Welsh Government Education Minister Kirsty Williams today (February 22) confirmed that if conditions continue to improve over the next three weeks all primary aged children can start to return to their classrooms from March 15.
At the same time, learners in years 11 and 13, and those doing similar qualifications in colleges, will be able to return to face-to-face learning in a safe and flexible way.
Where possible, they also want to give some flexibility around other learners, such as Year 12 and those in Year 10 who may also have been entered for qualifications this summer. Unfortunately, this won’t necessarily be a return to full-time on-site learning.
She also confirmed that twice-weekly testing would be extended to older learners in years 11 to 13 and those in Further Education settings, as well as education staff. Testing will be done through lateral flow devices, which means they can be done from learners’ homes which will assist with the planned return of older pupils from March 15.
The situation for other learners will be confirmed before the Easter holidays, but it is hoped to get all learners back in school after that break.
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(February 12th, 2021).
You can download a copy of the letter here.
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(February 11th, 2021)
You can download a copy of the letter here.
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Remember you can visit Carmarthenshire County Council website for more information regarding Education:
https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/education-schools/
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(February 5th, 2021)
You can download a pdf copy of the letter here.
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A letter to parents/carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children's Services
(January 29th, 2021)
You can download a pdf copy of the letter here.
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As part of Children's Mental Health Week we will be sharing ideas for your children and yourselves, as it is important to look after yourself as a parent or carer too. Don't forget we have our weekly Parent/Carer Catch Up on Wednesdays, where you can chat and meet other parents with a few of the staff and see friendly faces.
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Dear Parent/Carer,
Applications are invited for 2 Parent Governors at the school from parents/carers with a child/children registered at the school in order to fill 2 vacancies on the Governing Body.
In the event of the receipt of more than 2 applications, an election will be conducted during the term involving parents of pupils registered at the school.
Application papers, together with the limitation provisions on people’s eligibility to be governors, are attached and should be returned to governance@carmarthenshire.gov.uk by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 27th January 2021.
The successful Parent Governors will serve for a period of 4 years and will NOT be required to cease to hold office when his/her children leave the school.
Regards,
Tanja Neumayer-James
Principal School Governance Officer
Department for Education and Children
Tel: 01267 246448
Email: TNeumayer-James@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Download the application form here.
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A letter to Parents/Carers about Blended Learning.
You can download a copy of the letter here.
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Here's a link regarding the proposal to increase capacity at and relocate the school to a new site. Diolch.
https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-democracy/public-notices/proposal-to-relocate-ysgol-heol-goffa-to-a-new-site-and-increase-its-capacity-from-75-to-120/?fbclid=IwAR0GfXn06NFlT5UFJmun54aLHId52AoRu80Tn9cjfd7-4gb_DqI-MlIenUg
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A letter from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education & Children's Services.
Llythyr wrth Gareth Morgans, Cyfarwyddwr Addysg & Gwasanaethau Plant.
You can download a copy of the letter here in English and here in Welsh.
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Here is a statement from Mr. Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Mr. Glynog Davies, Executive Board Member for Education, regarding the closure of schools until at least January 18th 2021. We will be in touch shortly with further information about provision at Ysgol Heol Goffa. Stay safe.
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A letter from Owen Jenkins, Chair of Governors.
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A letter from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education & Children's Services:
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We would like to thank these kind local businesses who generously donated to our school raffle to help us raise funds for the PTA.
Hoffwn roi diolch enfawr i'r cwmnïoedd lleol yma am helpu ni godi arian i'r ysgol.
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Download a copy of the letter here.
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We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded
the Platinum+ Award by Eco-Schools Wales.
Thank you to all that have helped with the fantastic good practice in school and at home. This is a huge achievement & all our hard work has been recognised. Diolch enfawr i bawb!
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You are invited to participate in a study for the Welsh Government to determine the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19 on children’s mental health, well-being and physical activity levels.. It involves completing an online survey and some children will be asked to wear a monitor (like a FitBit) on their wrist for a week. The study will give the Welsh government insight into how COVID-19 has affected children’s physical activity levels and their mental health and wellbeing. It will provide the government with important information on how to deal with COVID-19 for children going forward. Information about the study can be found here. The information sheet provides details of the study, data protection, anonymity, confidentiality as well as our contact details in case you have any questions. If you agree for your child to take part in our study, please click on the survey link: https://swansea.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-effects-of-covid-19-on-childlren
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To downlad a copy of this letter, click here.
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A letter to Parents/Carers/Guardians from Mr Glynog Davies, Executive Board Member for Education and Mr Gareth Morgans, Director of Education and Children’s Services.
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Click here to download the Proposal to relocate Ysgol Heol Goffa to a new site and increase its capacity from 75 to 120 – Consultation Report.
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As you may be aware there are new rules in place for wearing of masks in and around education settings.
Pupils in Key Stage 3 (age 11) and higher are now being encouraged to wear masks outside of the classroom, in communal areas such as corridors, play grounds and where they are not able to socially distance.
We will be providing each pupil with a set of 2 reusable masks from today and we will be encouraging them to wear them when needed. For the safety of our pupils, staff and all our families we would ask that you support this. If there is a situation where a pupil is unable to wear a mask for a reason then please contact your child’s class teacher directly.
Thank you for your support as we work together to try and make sure everyone has a safe and healthy Christmas that they can share with their loved ones.
Kind regards,
Miss Hopkins
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Here's a link to an article about our school on Wales Online:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/llanelli-special-school-education-news-19338461
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We are pleased to announce that we have a new school Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Ysgol-Heol-Goffa-Llanelli-104620284823216
This will be a page to communicate with you, share information and events and to celebrate many of the wonderful things that happen here at our very special school.
We encourage you to communicate too but ask that any issues, concerns or questions are sent directly to the school via the email, telephone (or where appropriate Class Dojo) channels rather on here.
We look forward to building our school community and letting people know all about us.
We hope you enjoy.
Stay safe,
Miss Ceri Hopkins (Headteacher)
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Here is an update on face coverings from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education & Children's Services.
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Dear Parent/Carer,
Applications are invited for 2 Parent Governors at the school from parents with a child/children registered at the school in order to fill 2 vacancies on the Governing Body.
In the event of the receipt of more than 2 applications, an election will be conducted during the term involving parents of pupils registered at the school.
Application papers, together with the limitation provisions on people’s eligibility to be governors, are attached and should be returned to governance@carmarthenshire.gov.uk by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th November 2020.
The successful Parent Governors will serve for a period of 4 years and will NOT be required to cease to hold office when his/her children leave the school.
Ceri Hopkins
Headteacher
Ysgol Heol Goffa
Download the application form here.
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Click here to download a letter to Parents and Carers from Gareth Morgans, Director of Education, Carmarthenshire.
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A message from Carmarthenshire’s Chief Executive: Wendy Walters
As you’ll no doubt be aware, the Welsh Government has today announced that a new set of ‘fire-break’ measures will come into force at 6pm on Friday October 23, until the start of Monday November 9, in efforts to control the spread of Covid-19.
This will mean the return of many restrictions, which will impact on some of our services. We are currently working through the detail of this, and you will shortly hear from your management team with information relevant to your service area. We appreciate you will have questions and may be feeling concerned - please be assured that we will do everything we can to support you.
We are currently updating our website and intranet with information about how the fire-break will affect services in Carmarthenshire. Please check regularly for updates.
There is also plenty of information and a list of frequently asked questions on the Welsh Government website:
As a team, we have worked exceptionally since March to support our communities in extremely challenging circumstances - what I have seen is remarkable team spirit, and of that we can all be proud. I am fully confident that with your continued commitment we will rise to the challenge yet again.
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On Thursday October 15th, we will be wearing yellow to raise awareness of young people’s mental health.
In assembly, classes will be sharing ideas of how to make people feel better if they are sad, scared, worried etc.
Join us in wearing yellow for this worthy cause. 💛💛💛
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Click here to download the pdf.
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Tempest Photography are coming to school on Friday to take photographs of the pupils. A letter of consent has been sent home. Click here to download a copy.
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Carmarthenshire County Council have reviewed the dates for the Autumn Term 2020. A letter has been sent home. Click here to download a copy.
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Please click here to read the letter regarding the Proposal to relocate Ysgol Heol Goffa to a new site and increase its capacity from 75 to 120 – Consultation Process
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Advice regarding 'Fever' after a Flu Vaccine
Following a number of queries from Schools and Families, Public Health Wales have provided the following advice regarding possible fever following a flu vaccination.
Advice regarding fever after a vaccine:
Any vaccine may cause a mild fever (normally less than 38°C) which usually resolves within 24-48 hours for most vaccines. This includes flu vaccines. As post vaccination fever is a common and expected reaction, isolation and COVID-19 testing is not usually required unless other symptoms mean COVID-19 is suspected.
A FAQ has now been posted on this page http://www.immunisation.wales.nhs.uk/faqs-covid-19 and contains further information.
2020 Child flu vaccine animations have also been created:
The animated flu vaccine video, originally launched at the 2020 Annual Influenza Programme Meeting, has now been updated to include references to COVID-19.
You may wish to show these videos to pupils prior to them having their planned flu vaccination. Although the video is aimed at primary school pupils, it is also a useful tool to share with parents as they may wish to watch the video with their child.
- 2020 Animated flu vaccine video for primary school aged children English / Welsh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZVtKDb1Yy4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3MQBH827zg
- 2020 Animated flu vaccine video for primary school aged children (subtitles) English / Welsh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KU5s1So9o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdIKa2K0ecw
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Click here to open a letter for parents/carers from Carmarthenshire County Council.
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Click here to open a document from Carmarthenshire County Council on how you can play your part to stop the spread.
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Please click here for a copy of our Updated Acceptable Use Policy
for you to read, sign and return to school ASAP.
Many thanks.
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**IMPORTANT LETTER TO PARENTS/CARERS**
Please read this letter as it contains important information. Many thanks.
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Here's some important information for Parents/Carers if your child becomes unwell with Covid-19 symptoms.
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The Government's guidelines for parents and carers on early years providers, schools and colleges in the Autumn term is now available in more languages.
Click here to navigate to the Government's Website.
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Click here to access a copy of the Public Health Wales document: Recommended Time to Keep Individuals Away from Settings because of Common Infections (July 2020)
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Here's Carmarthenshire's Autumn Menu 2020 for your information:
Click here to access the pdf for you to download and keep.
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Click here to see the Letter to Parents (10/09/2020) from Gareth Morgans, Director for Education and Children's Services.
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Our New Headteacher
The Governing Body is delighted to announce the appointment of Miss Ceri Hopkins as our new headteacher. This follows a comprehensive selection process from a strong field of candidates. Ceri will take over from Nikki Symmons in November, after the Autumn half term break. Ceri is currently deputy headteacher in Ysgol Pen-y-bryn Special school in Swansea and she will be responsible for leading Ysgol Heol Goffa through another exciting chapter in our history. Plans and designs are progressing for the new school and the public consultation process will continue at the beginning of the Autumn term after being disrupted by the Coronovirus pandemic. Chair of Governors Owen Jenkins said: "Ceri brings with her a wealth of experience in special education and the whole school community looks forward to working with her to build on the exceptional standards and provision set by Nikki and the whole staff."
Ceri Hopkins said: " I have heard many wonderful things about the pupils, staff and community of Heol Goffa and I am looking forward to developing relationships with you all and building on the excellent practice that already exists. I will continue to drive Heol Goffa forward as a school that is known not just locally but across Wales and further afield as a centre of excellence where every single pupil is given the very best learning experiences, opportunities and skills to equip them to lead as happy, healthy and independent a life as possible."
The Governing body would also like to take this opportunity to once again thank the whole staff for the dedication, commitment and resilience they have shown and are still showing during the pandemic to support our children and their families whilst operating as a hub and when we opened towards the end of term. May we also thank all our wonderful parents and families for the support they have given not only for their children but also for the staff during this difficult period. Now that the new term is upon us , I'm sure there will be further challenges ahead. Our thanks and appreciation go to Nikki for delaying her retirement to provide us with the crucial transition and experience which will be vital for everyone to settle in to the new term.
Here is a copy of our Home School Agreement document.
Please sign and return to school ASAP. Many thanks.
Operation Encompass - poster and letters from the Head Teacher, click here
Letter from Director of Education,
10th July 2020 - click here
Active Transport Consultation Survey,
please click here
School Closure - end of term, click here
School re-opening 29th June 2020 -
Letter from the Head Teacher 17th June
Click here
Letter from C.C.C. Director of Education,
Gareth Morgans - 4th June 2020
click here
COVID-19 Impact Survey
(C.C.C. 2nd June 2020)
click here
Welcome to our Rainbow! Click here
Area 43 Counselling Service update,
click here
Hwb - Additional services for EVERY learner: click on this link...
https://hwb.gov.wales/news/articles/76979aea-3819-42e9-9c10-121e907ef922
COVID-19 - C.C.C. Statement re:
"Care provision for children of key workers"
http://newsroom.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/2020/03/providing-care-for-children-of-key-workers/
Issued at 10 p.m. 22nd March 2020
COVID-19 - Advice Sheets, click here
SCHOOL CLOSURE 18-03-2020
COVID-19 C.C.C. Statement to Parents
English translation follows Welsh statement.
Academic Year 2019-2020
"Twinkl" - offer to Parents etc., click here
Class 3 - Miss Ritchie - Class theme, click here
Class 6 - Miss Hunter - Class theme, click here
Class 7 - Mrs Johnston - Class theme, click here
School Walkaround - March 2020, click here
Class 3 - Mrs Williams - Class theme, click here
Christmas jumper event delayed, click here
Christmas Fayre 2019, click here
Class 9 - Mr Clarke - Class theme, click here
New Prospectus 2019-20, click here
Winter school meals menu, click here
Summer 2019 Newsletter - Did you miss it at the end of last term? Well here it is! Click here.
Current Governing Body list, click here
Class 7 - Mrs Johnson, Class Theme, click here
Class 5 - Miss Bunyan - Class Theme, click here
Class 2 - Miss Ritchie - Class Theme, click here
Class 6 - Miss Hunter - Class Theme, click here
Class 8 - Mrs Ley - Class Theme, click here
Wales online news update
for Ysgol Heol Goffa:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/llanelli-education-needs-special-school-17092485
(amendment to news item, the school currently caters for 101 pupils)
The prospectus for 2019-20 is being prepared for publication. The old prospectus has been removed due to Data Protection Regulations concerning former pupils.
The new version will be uploaded as soon as it has been verified for publication.
Thank you for your patience.
9th October 2019
Academic Year 2018-2019
Inset Days 2018-2019, click here
New Ser Y Byd photos, click here
New Criw Cool photos, click here
New Dates for your Diary, click here
Duke of Edinburgh - Gold - click here
School Walkaround - some new corridor displays
click here
Virgin Media Garden Project, click here
Eco-School latest news, including
photos, click here
School Walkaround, click here
Health & Wellbeing - click here
School Classes - updates to pages
Class 2 - click here
Class 6 - click here
Class 7 - click here
Class 10 - click here
Class 11 - click here
Criw Cool - what's that? Click here
Christmas Fayre 2018, for photos, click here
If interested, please contact:
James Etheridge,
Specialist Autism Support Worker,
West Wales Integrated Autism Service.
07580-551274
...and...
Transition Roadshow Day
photos and news, click here
DoE Silver Award at QEHS
and new photos
click here
Class 3 - Dosbarth Manorbier - Class update
click here
Class 2 - Dosbarth Cydweli - Class update
click here
Transition Roadshow 2018 -
Wednesday 17th October - 10am to 1pm
Gold medal Gymnast Visit - click here
Ser Y Byd Netball trip - click here
Dosbarth Manorbier, new term theme
click here.
Dosbarth Caerdydd, class theme, click here
News article from Snowsport Cymru - click here
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, click here
Zoolab visit photos, click here
Rotary "Young Photographer" Competition,
click here
New School Dinner Menu commences 8-5-18
click here for details.
Work experience photos, click here
Club Hywl photos, click here
Wales Online news-link video
click here
Welsh Heritage Display - click here
Spring Newsletter published - click here!
Dosbarth Dinefwr - new photos and information
click here
Dosbarth Caerdydd - new photos and information
click here
Dosbarth Manorbier - new photos and information
click here
Dosbarth Cydweli - new photos and information, click here
"Changes" - a message from the Head Teacher
February 2018
click here
Christmas Fayre 2017 photos are here
Thank you to everyone who helped to make this our best Christmas Fayre to date :)
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Date - Sunday 17th December 2017
Venue: Carmarthen Athletic Barn
Time: 1-2 p.m. SEN Tag session.
2-3 p.m. Llanelli Warriors playing a match.
Pupils can just turn up.
Info from Mr J Clarke - Class 5
NEW SCHOOL!
http://llanellionline.news/2017/11/29/heol-goffa-school-set-new-home/
or
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42169302
Children in Need Day 2017 photos
Click here
Class 7 - Autumn classroom theme
and new photos.
Click here
Class 5 - Autumn term classroom theme information.
Click here
Class 4 - Autumn Term classroom theme
and new photos.
Click here
School Council - New information for 2017 plus sponsored walk photos.
Click here
MSU - New information for 2017
and new photos.
Click here
Class 9 - New information and photo.
Click here
Class 8 - Autumn Term classroom theme
and new photos!
Click here
Class 6 - Autumn Term classroom theme
and new photos!
Click here
Class 3 - Autumn Term classroom theme
and new photos!
Click here
Class 2 - Autumn Term classroom theme, and now new photos!
Click here
Carms C.C. Term dates, click here
Calendar of Events/Dates for your Diary
& Inset Days updated. Click here
Ysgol Heol Goffa 50th Anniversary
click here
50th Anniversary - Former Staff and
Pupils photos - Click here
Dosbarth Coch - Summer 2017
click here
Working Together Crew,
click here
School Meals - new Summer Menu
click here
World Book Day 2017 photos
click here
Platinum Eco Schools award for YHG
click here
Special Winter Olympic Games 2017,
Gold and Bronze Medal Winners, click here
School Meals - revised prices,
click here
Red Nose Day photos
click here
New school Walkabout photos,
click here
Talkabout - new photos
click here
Rebound Therapy, new info and photos
click here
Erasmus Project information,
click here
Dosbarth Manorbier, this term's theme
click here
Painting Competition 2017, click here
St David's Day photos, click here
Duke of Edinburgh Award Presentation,
click here
Work Experience photos, click here
Youth Support Service, click here
Calendar of Events updated,
click here
Wales - v - New Zealand Netball match,
click here
Sporting Events, dates for your diary
click here
Dosbarth Coch (MSU), Spring Term,
click here
Dosbarth Carew (Class 8), Spring Term, click here
Latest skiing trip news from Austria,
click here
New netball video, click here
PTSA next meeting, click here
Revised Child Protection policy, click here
Safeguarding, click here
Llanelli A.M. Lee Waters visits school
click here
Autumn Newsletter 2016 - click here
Carol Concert and Nativity photos
click here
Christmas Fayre photos have arrived!
Click here
Christmas Fayre - Tuesday 6th December from 5.30 p.m. Entry 50p
(don't forget to bring lots of change!)
Carol Concert, Friday 9th December between 10.30 am and 11.30 am
St Mary's Church, Burry Port.
School Walkaround Gallery -
new content, click here
CCC School Meals Newsletter -
Autumn 2016, click here
Transition Roadshow 2016, click here
E-Safety information for parents...
click here and go to Parents Zone.
What's happening when? click here
Netball update, click here
Dosbarth Llansteffan - new information
click here
Winter 2016 School Dinner Menu,
click here
Dosbarth Caerdydd - new photos,
click here
Dosbarth Dinefwr - new information,
click here
Dosbarth Manorbier - new information,
click here
Dosbarth Coch - new information,
click here
Transition Roadshow 2016! Click here
The Gardening Club ...click here
Dosbarth Caerdydd - 'Helen Elliott Art' corridor board...click here
Class re-naming...Castle theme...click here
Goodbye...and Hello!.....click here
------ New Autumn 2016 term -----
Prize Giving Day...click here
Dan Biggar visits YHG! Click here
Bluestone 2016 - new slideshow and gallery - click here
West Wales Ski Club -
Schools Competition 2016 Gold Medal
click here
Summer Fayre - Saturday 16th July
New 'Playtime' section - click here
New 'Dance' section - click here
National bomb hoaxes CCC info...click here
School photographs...click here
New Class photos...click here
Zoolab visit - click here
School Walkaround - updated content - click here
Summer Club - Important news - click here
Lead Creative Schools - click here
Pupil Deprivation Grant 2016-17 click here
(Welsh version - cliciwch yma)
Ser Y Byd Netball Club - click here
New School Dinner Menu - 2016 click here
CCC Leader visit to YHG - click here
Special Olympics - March 2016 - click here
(now with Llanelli Star photos!)
International School Award 2016
- click here
2016 School Prospectus - view here
Christmas Fayre - Final total here
Fireworks! Advice from Fire Brigade here
Class 7 - Happiness Poem added. Click here