Page(s)
Staff List
2- 3
School Governors
4
Parent/Teachers’ Association
4
The School Day
5
School Calendar
6
Examination Results
7
Attendance
7
Option Choices
8
School Uniform
9
Policies
10
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CONTENTS
ACTING HEADTEACHER:
Miss T. Gibbs
ACTING DEPUTY HEADTEACHER:
Mr. L. Lewis
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER:
Vacant
ALENCO
Mrs. D. Watson
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 7
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 8
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 9
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 10
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 11
Progress & Guidance Manager Year 12/13
Mrs. H. W. East
Mrs. R. J. Davies
Miss J. Hosking
Mr. G. H. Roberts
Mr. A. T. Morgan
Mrs. S. J. Bosher
HEADS OF SUBJECT/ASPECTS: Art
Biology
Drama
English
Geography
History
ICT/Media/Business Studies
Literacy Co-ordinator
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Numeracy Co-ordinator
Physical Education
Physics
PSE/Welsh Baccalaureate
Co-ordinator
Religious Ed.
Technology
Welsh 1st Language
Welsh 2nd Language
Mrs. K. Thomas
Mrs. S. Workman
Mrs H. East
Mrs. M. Watts
Mrs. R. Carpenter
Mr. J. Bryant
Mr. G. Gillard
Mrs. L. A. Jones
Mr. N. Young
Miss. J. Daniels
Mr. N. Bell
Mr. M. F. Humphries
Mrs. A. Stephens
Mr. M. Hirst
Miss C. Huggins
Mrs. R. J. Davies
Mr. R. Wyatt
Mrs. N. Williams-Pike
Mrs. H. L. Davies
FULL TIME TEACHING STAFF:
Miss L. Acreman
Miss J. Clark
Miss L Cross
Ms. J. Dover
Mr. O. Ap Gwyn
Mr. D. Hopkins-Williams
Miss J. Hosking
Mr. M. Humphries
Mrs. L. A. Jones
Miss N. Lane
Mrs. H. Lewis
Mr. A. Morgan
Mrs. D. Morgan
Mr. G.H. Roberts
Miss K. Simmons
Mr. J. Williams
History
Ms. T Holmes
ICT
English
Welsh
Science
Welsh (Temporary)
W/M Maths
English
Business Studies, W/M Geography, History
German, French
Learning Support
Technology, Mathematics, Geography
Physical Education
Geography, Physical Education
Music
English
Technology
PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF
Community Sports
Development Officer (5/60)
Ms. J. Alderson
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TEACHING STAFF - BRECON HIGH SCHOOL 2014-15
Business Manager:
P.A. to SLT
Office Manager:
Admin. Assistant
Admin. Assistant:
Admin. Assistant:
ICT Manager
Data Assessment/Exams Officer
Mr. A. Canning
Miss M. Coleman
Ms. A. Hughes
Mrs. E. Boyde
Mrs. C. Short
Mrs. H. Woodock
Mr. A. James
Mr. P. Owen
Higher Level Teaching Assistants
Mrs. J. McLennan
Mrs. R. Owen
Ms. C. Potter
Mrs. P. Rees
Learning Support Assistants:
Mrs. R. Adams
Mrs. R. Berrow
Mrs. C. Davies
Mrs. M Dennis
Mrs. R. Dixon
Mrs. J. Hyatt
Mrs. F. Jenkins
Mrs. E. Jones
Mrs. A. Nicholas
Mrs. D. Roberts
Mrs. R. Wyatt
Technicians:
Senior Science Technician
Science Technician
Technology Technician
Learning Resource Centre Technician
Mrs. S. Sutton
Mrs. B. Yhnell
Mrs. W. Medd
Mrs. R. Bartlett-Webb
Social Inclusion Coordinator:
Social Inclusion Support
Mrs. N Chilvers
Ms. C. Olivant
Cover Supervisors:
Mrs. T. Andrew
Mrs. M. Hopkins
Mr. M. Felton (Temporary)
EDUCATION WELFARE OFFICER:
Mr. D. Evans
CAREERS OFFICER:
Ms. C. Probert
COOK-IN-CHARGE:
Mrs. S. Jones
SITE FACILITATOR:
Mr. P. Spiller
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NON-TEACHING STAFF
BRECON HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNORS 2014/15
LEA Representatives
Mrs. J. Brown, The Coach House, Battle, Brecon
Mrs. D.M.J. James, Dolfa, 1 Y Scethrog, Scethrog, Brecon
Mr. R. Lewis, 11 Priory Hill, Brecon
Cllr. D. Meredith, Cilmery, The Avenue, Brecon
Cllr. E. T. Morgan, Bailea, Maescar, Sennybridge,
Mrs. S Cooper, 5 Ffrwdgrech, Llanfaes, Brecon
Mr. J. Edwards, 2 Gwynfe Terrace, The Avenue, Brecon
Mr. T. John, Upper House, Garthbrengy, Brecon
Mrs. C. North, 11 Trenewydd, Llanfaes, Brecon
Mrs. J. Smith, 23 Cradoc Road, Brecon
Mr. K. Smith, 36 Newgate Street, Brecon
Teacher Governors
Mrs. H. East, Brecon High School
Mr. R. Wyatt, Brecon High School
Staff Member
Mrs. T. Andrew, Brecon High School
Community Governors
Dr. A. Davies, Glasfryn, Alexandra Road, Brecon
Mrs. A. Phillips, Swn-yr-Awel, 22 Penyfan Close, Libanus, Brecon
Mr. P.O.J. Rowlands, Tretower, 8 Cradoc Road, Brecon
Mrs. H. Starkey, Pentwyn, Cartref, Brecon
Mr. R. Jones, Hen Dderw, 3 Maes y Capten, Llanfrynach, Aberhonddu
Student
J. Byrne
Miss A. Thomas
Clerk to the Governors
Miss M. Coleman
PARENT/TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
Chair:
Andrea Howe
Vice Char:
Helen Lewis
Secretary:
Kate Lowles
Treasurer:
Ruth Stephens
200 Club
Ruth Hobbs
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Parent Governors
8.50 – 9.15 a.m.
REGISTRATION/ASSEMBLY
9.15 – 10.15 a.m.
LESSON 1
10.15 – 11.15 a.m.
LESSON 2
11.15 – 11.30 a.m.
BREAK
11.30 – 12.30 p.m.
LESSON 3
12.30 – 1.30 p.m.
LESSON 4
1.30 – 2.20 p.m.
LUNCH
2.20 – 2.30 p.m.
REGISTRATION
2.30 – 3.30 p.m.
LESSON 5
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THE SCHOOL DAY
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014/15
AUTUMN TERM 2014
No. of School Days
Wednesday, 3rd September
to
Friday, 24th October
38
Monday, 3rd November
to
Friday, 19th December
35
Monday, 27th October to Friday, 31st October
SPRING TERM 2015
No. of School Days
Tuesday, 6th January
to
Friday, 13th February
29
Monday, 23rd February
to
Thursday, 26th March
24
Pupil Half Term Holiday:
Non-Pupil Days
Monday, 5th January
Friday, 27th March
Monday, 16th February – Friday, 20th February
SUMMER TERM 2015
No. of School Days
Monday, 13th April
to
Friday, 22nd May
29
Monday, 1st June
to
Friday, 17th July
35
Non-Pupil Days
Pupil Half Term Holiday:
Tuesday, 25th May to Friday, 29th May
Good Friday:
Friday, 3rdh April, 2015
Easter Monday:
Monday, 6th April, 2015
May Day Bank Holiday:
Monday, 4th May, 2015
Spring Bank Holiday:
Monday, 25th May, 2015
Royal Welsh Show:
Monday, 20th July to Thursday, 23rd July 2015
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Pupil Half Term Holiday:
Non-Pupil Days
Monday, 1st September
Tuesday, 2nd September
BRECON HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS 2014
KEY STAGE 3
Core Subjects: Percentage Level 5+
English
Cymraeg
Maths
Science
Brecon
Powys
Wales
94.1%
90.3%
85.9%
100%
94.2%
90.1%
94.1%
89.8%
86.5%
97.8%
94.4%
90.4%
Core Subject
Indicator
91.1%
86.5%
81%
Non-Core Subjects: Percentage Level 5+
School
Name
Art
Design
Tech.
Geog.
History
ICT
Modern
Langs.
Music
P.E.
Brecon
Powys
Wales
98.5%
94.3%
91%
97.8%
94%
90.8%
97%
92.3%
87.7%
98.5%
92.5%
87.5%
97.8%
95.8%
91.2%
88.1%
86.7%
82.2%
98.5%
93.9%
90.4%
94.8%
93.1%
89.4%
GCSE
A* - C
%
A* - G %
Brecon High School
69.9%
99.7%
Powys
71.9%
99.6%
Wales
66.6%
98.5%
A - LEVEL
A* - C
%
A* - E
%
Brecon High School
77.4%
96.5%
Powys
77.8%
98.1%
Wales
75.2%
97.5%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 2013/14 (YEARS 7-11 ONLY)
2013-14
Unauthorised absence – 1.1%
Authorised absence - 4.1%
Total absence – 5.2%
Attendance – 94.8%
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Welsh
2nd
Lang.
60.6%
81.8%
77.8%
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School Name
OPTION CHOICES 2014/15
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Option E
Biology
Geography
Chemistry
Mathematics
English
History
Music
Technology
Design &
Technology
Religious
Studies
Physics
-
Business
Studies
-
Drama
-
OPTION CHOICES 2014/15
YEAR 9
CORE DELIVERY
OPTION A
 English
 Mathematics
 Science
 Welsh 1st & 2nd
Language
 IT
 RS
 PE
 PSE
 Welsh
Baccalaureate
 Essential/Wider
Key Skills
 Art & Design
(GCSE)
 ICT
 Geography
(GCSE)
 Drama (GCSE)
 Design &
Technology
(GCSE)
 History - Welsh
Medium (GCSE)
OPTION B
 Business Studies
(GCSE)
 French (GCSE)
 Design &
Technology
(GCSE)
 BTEC Sport
 History (GCSE)
 Music (GCSE)
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OPTION C
 History (GCSE)
 Media Studies
(BTEC)
 Geography (GCSE)
 PE (GCSE)
 German (GCSE)
 BTEC Sport
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YEAR 12
School Uniform
Bag
A strong rucksack or holdall
Jewellery
1 wristwatch. 1 plain ear stud in each ear. 1 dress ring.
The school cannot accept responsibility for jewellery worn to school
Hair
This must be a natural colour and of an acceptable style/length. No beards or
moustaches.
Autumn/Spring terms
Sweater (Boys & Girls)
Blouse/Shirt
Skirt (Girls only)
Trousers (Boys & Girls)
Tie
Footwear
Outer Coats
Summer term
Polo shirt
Plain black, knitted, v-neck.
Plain white with collar suitable for use with a tie
Plain black, knee length
Plain black, tailored (no jeans, canvas or leggings)
Design specific to Year Group
Plain black, with sensible heels (no boots, trainers or canvas pumps)
Sensible, plain black
Must have school logo. Colour specific to Year Group.
Uniform is being reviewed this academic year and consultation with all stakeholders is currently
ongoing.
P.E. Kit
Girls
Boys
White polo shirt with logo
Rugby Top
Black Shorts
Black Shorts
Black Skort
White Polo with logo
White Shorts
Black Joggers
Green Hoodie with Logo (strongly recommended)
Green Hoodie with Logo
Hoop Socks Green/Yellow/Black
Rugby Socks hoop
Games top green/gold
Black Joggers
Trainers
Trainers
White Socks
(bold - compulsory items)
In the event of any disagreement regarding uniform, the Head and Deputies are the final arbiters.
Valuables
Expensive items or large sums of money must not be brought to school. During PE lessons, wallets and
jewellery should be put into the PE valuable box and collected at the end of the lesson. If mobile phones and
personal entertainment equipment are brought to school, they will be confiscated if used during lessons and
returned to the pupil in line with school procedures.
Lost Property
Lost property should be handed in to reception without delay. If you lose something please check at reception
and if the item has not already been handed in you should tell your Form Tutor. It is important that items are
marked clearly so that if they are found they can be returned to you as soon as possible.
Lunchtime and Breaks
All students must stay on the school premises during break and lunchtime. Food may only be eaten in the
Main Hall. Please put litter in the bins provided.
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Students are ambassadors of the school and are expected to dress and behave in a way that reflects the
standards we seek to achieve. The uniform should be smart with all items clearly marked. If students are unable
to wear the uniform for any reason the school must be notified in writing by the parents.
Policies
All policies can be found on the school's website: www.brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk
The Additional Learning Needs Policy has full regard to the Special Educational Needs Code
of Practice for Wales 2002, the Disability Act 2001 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005
(DDA 2005). The policy addresses the seventeen areas specified in the Education (Special
Educational Needs)(Information)(Wales) Regulations 1999. It has as a basic principle that
the needs of all pupils who may have Additional Learning Needs (ALN), either throughout or
at anytime during their school career, must be addressed. It is recognised that there is a
continuum of needs and that children with ALN have the right to the greatest possible access
to the broad and balanced education set by the National Curriculum.
The policy outlines its objectives, arrangements for co-ordinating provision of education for
pupils with ALN, roles and responsibilities, special facilities and resources. A summary of
any special arrangements for the admission of disabled pupils and for enabling such pupils
to have access to any part of the school premises, together with particulars of any steps
which have been taken to prevent disabled pupils from being treated less favourably than
pupils who are not disabled can also be found within this policy.
Details of promoting educational achievement of looked after children can be found within
our Pupil Discipline & Good Behaviour Policy.
Arrangements for making Complaints re the National Curriculum, collective worship,
religious education and the curriculum in general can be found within our Complaints
Procedures.
Organisation of Sex Education can be found within our Sex and Relationship Education
Policy.
Charging and Remissions Policy which sets out what charges can and cannot be made for
activities in Brecon High School can be found on the school's website.
The Equal Opportunities Policy forms part of our Strategic Equality Plan and can be found
on our website.
The security and health and safety arrangements for pupils, staff and school premises can
be found within our Health & Safety Policy.
Provisions contained within the Home School Agreement can be found within that policy.
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Details at which age pupils are admitted to the school and specific arrangements for parents
who are considering sending their child to the school can be found in the Admissions Policy.