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OUR TEAM Meet the passionate and skilled team behind the success of St Brigid's School. Led by our headteacher and deputy, each department is headed by experienced professionals who are dedicated to the education and wellbeing of every student Administration Telephone: 01745 815 228 E-mail: stbrigidsadmin@denbighshire.gov.uk Mrs. L. Crimes Headteacher Headteacher of St. Brigid's School Mail Dr. P. Humberstone Deputy Headteacher Deputy Head Teacher, leading curriculum manager and manager of school data. Mail Ms. H. Parry-Hughes Head of Upper School Head of Sixth Form & Upper School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for pupils in Years 10- 13. Mail Ms. G. Newnham Head of Middle School Head of Middle School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for Years 6 - 9 Mail Miss. H. McMurray Head of Lower School Head of Lower School, pastoral and safeguarding lead for Nursery - Year 5 Mail TEACHING AND LEARNING LEADERS Ms. E. Bamber Mathematics and Numeracy Our mathematics curriculum manager is responsible for designing and implementing our numeracy curriculum. They work with the teaching staff to ensure that our program aligns with national standards and is up-to-date with current trends in education. They are dedicated to ensuring that our students receive a strong foundation in mathematics, which will set them up for future academic success. Miss. K. Voice Humanities Our humanities curriculum manager, is a passionate educator dedicated to providing our students with an enriching and comprehensive education. Her expertise in designing and delivering innovative humanities programs has helped us create a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth. Mrs. L. Smith ALNCo Our primary goal is to provide students with an exceptional education that prepares them for their future. We focus on the individual needs of each student, ensuring they have the tools and resources to succeed academically and personally. Our additional learning needs coordinator plays a vital role in supporting students who require additional assistance, developing individualized programs that meet each student's unique needs. Mrs. E. Adams Languages and Literacy At St Brigid’s School, we provide students with a first-class education designed to help them grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our English and Languages Curriculum Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that our students receive a well-rounded education that includes a strong grasp of language and communication skills. Mrs. S. Livingstone Expressive Arts Teachers at St Brigid's prioritize the development of well-rounded students. That's why we have an expressive arts curriculum manager on staff, who is responsible for overseeing and implementing programs in art, music and drama. This allows our students to tap into their creative side and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts. Mrs. E. Williams Science and Technology We believe in the importance of a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive STEM curriculum. Our Science and Technology Curriculum Manager is dedicated to designing and implementing engaging and innovative lessons that empower our students to become the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. Miss. D. Pender Health, Fitness and Well-being At St Brigid’s School, we believe that focusing on health and wellness is important for not just academic success, but also for personal growth and development. That's why we have a dedicated health and well-being manager on staff, who works with students to ensure that they have the resources and support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Form Teachers Miss. H. McMurray - Reception/Nursery Mrs E. O'Donnell- Y1/Y2 Miss. B. Worthington - Y3 Miss. L. Parry - Y4 Mr. S. Hughes - Y5 Ms. G. Newnham/Miss Dovey-Evans - Y6 Mrs. N. Roberts - 7G Miss. J. Lloyd - 7R Mr. E. Snyman/Mr. I. Spurgin - 8G Mr. P. Roberts - 8R Mr. N. Brearley - 9G Mrs. M. Davies - 9R Mr. B. Humphries- 10G Mrs. M. Nelson- 10R Miss. S. Jones - 11G Mr. R. Bell - 11R Mr. A. Tranmer - Sixth Form Mrs. C. Dixon - Sixth Form Dr. S. Roberts - Sixth Form Mrs. M. Gadd - Sixth Form Ms. K. Voice - Sixth Form Subject Teachers Sr. E. Adams - Spanish Mrs. E. Bamber - Further Mathematics/Mathematics Mr. R. Bell - Mathematics Mr. N. Brearley - BTEC Sport/P.E Mrs. A. Bunn - Geography / CCF Miss. E. Davies - SWEET Mrs. M. Davies - Music/RVE Mrs. C. Dixon - RVE Mrs. M. Gadd - Biology/ Health & Social Miss. R. Hall - English Dr. P. Humberstone - Chemistry Mr. B. Humphreys - Physics Miss. S. Jones - Mathematics Mrs. S. Livingstone - PE/Performing Arts/Spanish Miss. J. Lloyd- Cymraeg/Welsh Baccalaureate Mrs. L. Smith- ALNCo Mrs. M. Nelson - English Ms. H. Parry-Hughes - English Ms. D. Pender - Health & Wellbeing/ /Welsh Baccalaureate Mrs. N. Roberts - Music/RVE/Cymraeg Mr. P. Roberts - Computer Science/ICT/Public Services Dr. S. Roberts - Criminology/Art/Psychology/Welsh Baccalaureate Mrs. E. Sargent - Business Studies Mr . E. Snyman - Art/Design Technology/Product Design Mr. I. Spurgin - Biology/Chemistry Mr. A. Tranmer - Drama Ms. K. Voice - History Mrs. E. Williams - Chemistry

St. Brigid's School is a 3-19 voluntry aided school. Located just outside Denbigh within the Vale of Clwyd. ST. BRIGID'S SCHOOL St Brigid's is a co-educational 3-19 through school, nestled in the Clwydian Range, just outside Denbigh in North Wales. and 20240612_113637426_iOS 1_edited 20240619_180338075_iOS IMG_0225_edited 20240612_113637426_iOS 1_edited 1/6 be News & Events Apply To Inspire Inspired Our aim at St Brigid’s School is to provide an excellent Christian Education which will enable each individual pupil to develop their talents to the full and produce the qualities of character, both spiritual and academic which will lead them naturally into responsible adult life. At ST. BRIGIDS we are BRIGIDINE! OUR AIM AND VALUES COME AND VISIT Contact us to book a personal tour of our school. Or come visit us during our open day, which takes place in September each year. Our admissions team are happy to make an appointment for you and your child to visit. Contact ADMISSIONS Our school offers new places to pupils in Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7 each year. Or you can put your child's name on our waiting list if you are looking for a mid term place. Apply A CURRICULUM BUILT ON FAITH Here at St Brigid's we offer a wide and varied curriculum to cater for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on the developments that we offer to all and the fact that this can be a meaningful journey all the way from Nursery to Sixth Form. Covering all the progression steps in the new Welsh curriculum. As a through school we offer many transitional periods throughout our Key Stages. Please click the department links below and explore the areas that are specific to you. St Brigid’s provides an environment within which the values of the Catholic church are of prime importance. EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED Learn More DISCOVER EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES Learn More A 3-19 SCHOOL: WHERE LEARNING NEVER STOPS Learn More Information AMDANOM NI Mae Ysgol Santes Ffraid yn ysgol lwyddiannus sydd â hanes o bobl. Wedi'i osod wrth droed Bryniau hardd Clwyd. Rydym yn ysgol ofalgar, sy'n meithrin sy'n gwerthfawrogi sut y gall lleoliad mor wych gael effaith gadarnhaol ar addysg unigolyn. Gan briodi hynny â staff addysgu cryf sy'n gwerthfawrogi pob un fel unigolyn, Santes Ffraid yw'r lle i fod. "Ysgol sydd ar flaen y gad yn y gymuned" Cliciwch isod i gael mwy o Hanes ein hysgol. A Message from the Headteacher About Us OUR FAITH Mae Ysgol Santes Ffraid yn ysgol lwyddiannus sydd â hanes o bobl. Wedi'i osod wrth droed Bryniau hardd Clwyd. Rydym yn ysgol ofalgar, sy'n meithrin sy'n gwerthfawrogi sut y gall lleoliad mor wych gael effaith gadarnhaol ar addysg unigolyn. Gan briodi hynny â staff addysgu cryf sy'n gwerthfawrogi pob un fel unigolyn, Santes Ffraid yw'r lle i fod. "Ysgol sydd ar flaen y gad yn y gymuned" Cliciwch isod i gael mwy o Hanes ein hysgol. Chapliancy INSPIRED LEARNING We are thrilled to offer our students an incredible learning experience at our school! Our amazing teachers are passionate about their subjects and go above and beyond to create a fun and engaging learning environment. Our pupils are given exciting challenges that inspire them to learn and grow, and they absolutely love coming to school every day! We are crucial to their educational journey and can't wait to see what they will achieve in the future! Discover what our pupils take part in and enjoy about St Brigid's School. On their Brigidine journey, to become knowledge seekers, truth tellers, joy bringers and game changers . More Stories “Send your child to St. Brigid's, so you can be part of an all phase school.” Year 9 Pupil SCHOOL NEWS No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. More Stories Events Calendar Calendar Calendar CYSYLLTWCH Â NI MRS. L. CRIMES, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, NPQH, MCCT, FRSA PENNAETH/HEADTEACHER ST. BRIGIDS SCHOOL PLAS-YN-GREEN, MOLD ROAD, DENBIGH DENBIGHSHIRE LL16 4BH TEL/FFON: 01745 815 228 EMAIL/EBOST: STBRIGIDSADMIN@DENBIGHSHIRE.GOV.UK St Brigid's is a voluntary aided 3-19 through school situated on the outskirts of Denbigh with beautiful views of Clwydian range. Rhowch Eich Enw Rhowch Eich E-bost Rhowch Eich Pwnc Cyflwyno Diolch am gyflwyno! Calendar Calendar Calendar contact

Llywodraethwyr Mae'r corff llywodraethu yn chwarae rhan hanfodol yn llwyddiant unrhyw ysgol, gan ddarparu arweiniad strategol, monitro perfformiad a gweithredu fel 'ffrind beirniadol' i'r pennaeth a'r staff. Llywodraethwyr ysgol yw'r heddlu gwirfoddol mwyaf yn y DU. Gall y rhai sydd â diddordeb mewn llywodraethu ysgolion yng Nghymru ddarganfod mwy ar wefan ragorol Llywodraethwyr Cymru. Mae Santes Ffraid yn ffodus o fwynhau cefnogaeth corff llywodraethu bywiog, lleisiol a gweithgar sy'n awyddus i symud yr ysgol yn ei blaen wrth gynnal yr amlygiadau gorau o'n traddodiadau a'n credoau. Rhestr o Lywodraethwyr Cadeirydd: Mr Tony Hannigan Is-gadeirydd: Mrs Mariah Hammersley Llywodraethwyr Sylfaen: Mr Kevin Roberts, Mr Paul Quirk, Dr Markus Hesseling, Mrs Jane Wood, Mr Mick Kumwenda, a Mr Jon Rosser. Llywodraethwyr Cymunedol: Catherine Jones. Llywodraethwr Awdurdod Lleol: Mr Darren Millar. Rhieni-lywodraethwyr: Mrs Theresa Millington a Mr Glenn Cavill. Pennaeth: Troseddau Mrs Leah Llywodraethwyr Staff: Ms Hannah McMurray, Dr Sally Roberts a Mr Barry Shinn. Clerc y Llywodraethwyr: Ms Samantha Wheeler. Neges gan Riant-lywodraethwyr Annwyl Rieni / Gwarcheidwaid, Fel rhiant-lywodraethwyr ein rôl yw cynrychioli barn a barn y rhieni yn St Brigid's yng Nghorff Llywodraethol yr Ysgol. I'r rhai ohonoch nad ydyn nhw'n hollol siŵr beth mae'r Corff Llywodraethol yn ei wneud, mae i fod i fod y grŵp o bobl sydd â'r cyfrifoldeb eithaf am yr ysgol. Mae hynny'n golygu bod yn rhaid i'r corff llywodraethu drafod a chymeradwyo unrhyw newidiadau mawr mewn ymarfer a chyfeiriad. Os ydych chi eisiau gwybod beth a drafodwyd yn ddiweddar, edrychwch ar y cofnodion diweddar trwy glicio ar gofnodion Cyfarfod y Llywodraethwyr isod. Mae'n bwysig iawn bod rhieni'n cael eu cynrychioli'n dda ac er bod gan y ddau ohonom ein barn ein hunain yn amlwg, dim ond os ydym yn cael adborth ganddynt y gallwn gynrychioli rhieni'n dda. Felly os ydych chi am i ni fynd i'r afael ag unrhyw beth neu os oes gennych gwestiwn i ni, anfonwch e-bost atom. Glenn Cavill: glenncavill.gov@st-brigids.denbighshire.sch.uk Theresa Millington: jandtmillington@aol.com

VISIT US Want to have a look around our school? Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery, and talk to the friendly staff and pupils. You can drop into our reception area via our historic Victorian entrance. View our beautifully renovated chapel before you begin a tour of the school facilities. We offer dedicated science labs, music studio and computing suites. Explore the stunning grounds offered to our learners. You can book a personal tour of our school by contacting the admissions department. We can provide bespoke visits to the school for you and your child. Contact our Admissions Officer to book a visit today. Book Now Visitors can park at our dedicated roundabout. The main entrance is at the front of the main building. 3 School Sections 180° Stunning panoramic views 80 Year Old Chapel <28 Pupil Class Sizes Open Day We offer an open day each year at the end of September. This day is tailored for aspiring admissions to our school. Parents and children can explore our grounds, get more information about the school and meet some of the teachers here. Check our social feeds for specific dates. VISIT US EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL Lower School Classroom Music Studio Science Labs Chapel Playground School Hall Lower School Building Entrance Roundabout Main Building Computer Room

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES Below you will find information about the extra curricular opportunities enjoyed by our pupils; whether it’s sport, music, drama or communication and interpersonal skills there is something for everyone to get involved in. Section Title Combined Cadet Force Our CCF takes place weekly for pupils in secondary school. Offering them a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. Our aim is to enable the development of personal responsibility, leadership and self-discipline. More Sports We offer after school football, cricket sessions for pupils age 7 - 11. Small group sizes enable pupils to build confidence in a sport they enjoy, foster teamwork and develop physical skills. We want pupils to enjoy sporting activities whilst improving their physical and metal fitness. Music Music is enjoyable to children of all ages. St Brigid's school is fortunate to have a devoted music studio. Music has always been of importance at our school. We offer peripatetic music lessons to pupils of all ages. Including guitar, piano, singing and others. Pupils can also join the school choir or orchestra to take part in music workshops. Drama Drama is a part of St Brigid's history. The annual school performances each year have always been a great success. The whole school gets involved providing pupils opportunities to practise their preforming skills in front of an audience. Academic Societies Learners can visit the Young Writers Society, Art & Design club, Science club and the Truth Seekers: Bible Study & Discussion Group. That run during lunch times at school. We also offer several exam preparation groups during lunch time breaks too.

ST BRIGID'S LOWER SCHOOL Ages 3 - 10 Welcome to St Brigid's Lower School page! As your child begins their educational journey at St. Brigid's we aim to nurture and guide them every step along the way. We want to inspire them to be the best they can be and to ensure that they thrive throughout their time at St Brigid's and for the rest of their lives. St Brigid's Lower School department caters specifically for children between the ages of 3 and 10 years old and covers the first seven years of schooling from Nursery up to Year 5. We aim to give children the very best possible start to their education, in a holistic way that enables the whole child to flourish. We recognise the importance of early education and the impact this can have upon children as they progress through St. Brigid’s School and their lives. We aim to provide the very best educational and spiritual experiences possible through delivering a thorough, broad, and balanced curriculum. LEARNING In designing our curriculum, we recognise that the needs of our children are ever changing and that we must adapt to meet those needs, as such, pupil voice plays an important part in our curriculum design. We aim to provide an immerse experience where children are surrounded by opportunities to develop within our Brigidine Learner Profile. We are, knowledge seekers, truth tellers, joy bringers and game changers! From September 2022 we will be following the New Curriculum for Wales, this comprises of six Areas of Learning and Experiences: Languages, Literacy and Communications, Mathematics and Numeracy, Health and Well-being, Science and Technology, Expressive Arts and Humanities. It also encompasses three cross-curricular strands: Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competency. Our curriculum enables us to join up our vision and values and ensure that our learners are ethical and healthy citizens, ambitious and enterprising in line with the Four Purposes. We aim to ensure our curriculum provides appropriate progression for learners of different ages, abilities and aptitudes. We use a variety of assessment methods to ensure that all children are making progress at a rate that is appropriate, but also ensures that our children are stretched and challenged. Our Learning Journey During Lower School we have six overarching themes around which each class plans and delivers their learning these are; People, Together, Fact and Fantasy, Growth, Our World and Change. A TYPICAL DAY A Typical Day: The school day starts at 8.50am with registration. Registration period is used for assemblies on some days, which might be spiritual form time or whole school assemblies. Clubs and activities take place at lunch time and after school. Here is an example of a timetable for a Lower School student. Nursery - Year 2 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 9:00 - 10:30 Lesson 1 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:45 Lesson 2 11:30 Nursery - End of Day 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 1:55 Lesson 3 1:55 - 2:05 Break 2:05 - 3:00 Lesson 4 3:00 End of Day Years 3 - 6 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 9:00 - 9:30 Reading and Spelling Activities 9:30 - 10:30 Lesson 1 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 12:00 Lesson 2 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 1:55 Lesson 3 1:55 - 2:05 Break 2:05 - 3:00 Lesson 4 3:00 End of Day Equipment and Belongings: We remind pupils that they are responsible for their own belongings. Please make sure all of these re labelled with your child's name. Stationary is generally available at school; however, your child should bring their own personal equipment if they are in Year 3/4. An example pencil case for a typical Year 3- 5 child would include: Small regular pencil case HB pencils Blue handwriting pen (No biros) Small ruler Eraser Dry wipe whiteboard pen Selection of colouring pencils Small pencil sharpener with shavings catcher (no larger winding sharpeners please) Glue stick Highlighter pen Please ensure all items can fit inside a small pencil case. This ensures they cannot be lost while at school or when transporting to and from school. Pupils in Year 3 - 6 also take part in swimming lessons and will be asked to provide a single piece swimming costume/trunks and towel. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ALL THE EXTRAS Our pupils take part is a large variety of events each year. Look at our annual learning journey below for an example of some of the activities learners take part in.

Croeso i Sector Uwchradd Santes Ffraid Curriculum for Wales 2022 Croeso i Sector Uwchradd Santes Ffraid. Wrth i chi ymuno â Chyfnod Allweddol 3 byddwch chi'n dysgu mewn gwahanol ystafelloedd dosbarth, yn cwrdd ag athrawon newydd a phynciau newydd. Beth am glicio ar y wybodaeth pwnc isod i gael mwy o fanylion? Cyfadrannau a Gwybodaeth Pwnc Santes Ffraid Ieithoedd, llythrennedd a chyfathrebu mathemateg a rhifedd DYNOLIAETHAU GWYDDONIAETH A THECHNOLEG Celfyddydau llawn teimlad BACCALAUREATE WELSH, PSE / WELL BEING A GOFALWYR Saesneg MFL Cymraeg ail iaith Mathemateg Hanes Addysg Grefyddol Daearyddiaeth Gwyddoniaeth TGCh Technoleg Dylunio Drama Celf Her Sgiliau Bac Cymru Addysg Gorfforol Cerddoriaeth Seicoleg Year 9 Learning Pathways Booklet Learning Pathways Anchor 1

ST BRIGID'S UPPER SCHOOL Ages 14 - 19 Welcome to the Upper School information page. In Year 10 and 11 the GCSE courses begin and pupils have opportunity to seek careers advice and to focus on the choices available to them post 16, whether that be returning to sixth form or looking at possible college courses. Historically St Brigid’s GCSE results have been the best in the area, these excellent results are attained through first class teaching and the good working relationships that the school fosters between pupils and their teachers. At St. Brigid’s we also aim to provide a supportive and exciting sixth form experience, which gives students the opportunity to pursue academic interests whilst being guided by a team of excellent specialist teachers. Our school’s friendly and positive ethos enables young people to grow into adulthood with confidence and whilst cementing friendships. The Sixth Form at St. Brigid’s is a time for students to develop a broader awareness and understanding of the world around them and how they play a part in shaping it. As a school with a strong faith tradition and ethos, we hold the concept of service in high regard and are deeply committed to helping our students to become compassionate and resilient leaders; we believe that young people have the potential to bring about positive change both within the local and global community. Our sixth formers are role models for the rest of the school and a particularly rewarding aspect of this is interacting with the younger pupils, further developing St. Brigid’s strong sense of community. GCSE LEARNING Students at St Brigid’s can study up to 12 subjects at GCSE. In designing the curriculum, the school aims to foster a broad and balanced choice of subjects to give our students the best possible range of qualifications at GCSE. Year 9 is where learners begin to make decisions about their future. They are asked to select from a range of subject options that they wish to pursue. These learning pathways allow students to specify areas of learning that interest them and may be important for their future careers. Click the Learning Pathways tab to find out about what we offer out pupils. EXAMINATIONS We aim to offer comprehensive support to your child with examinations. Click the links to download our revision guides and tips for those pupils taking exams. Take a look at the presentations delivered at our Parents and Carers Workshop 'Help your child prepare for their exams' in April 2023. Curriculum & Learning Pathways Revision Planning Revision Techniques Parents Exam Workshop ST BRIGIDS SIXTH FORM Small teaching groups mean students learn to listen and present their ideas with thought and coherence, preparing them for university learning. Teachers also have flexibility to personalise learning, whilst nurturing students’ individual interests within an atmosphere of support and challenge. We enjoy an academic tradition, with our students regularly accessing high calibre universities such as Oxford and Cambridge and the institutions within the highly competitive Russell Group. Alongside this, we also have a strong culture of creativity and enquiry, as well as a track-record of developing students as independent learners and as leaders. Many of our students go on to pursue careers in the creative arts and attend highly regarded courses, more recently at The Central School of Speech and Drama and The Arts Educational School, London, for example. All students are valued at St. Brigid’s and we are proud of all of our students fostering an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their individual strengths and talents. This is celebrated at the end of every year with our annual Prizegiving ceremonies. As part of the Denbigh Consortium, we work closely with our neighbours, Denbigh High School in particular, as well as Coleg Llandrillo and Coleg Llysfasi. This is an extremely positive aspect of our sixth form experience as it enables students to access a broader curriculum offer as well as to make new friends. Our students enjoy the opportunity to take a subject at another centre and this is an ideal step towards preparing for Higher Education. 6th Form Consortium Guide Options A TYPICAL DAY A Typical Day: The school day starts at 8.50am with registration. Registration period is used for assemblies on some days, which might be spiritual form time or whole school assemblies. Clubs and activities take place at lunch time and after school. Here is an example of a timetable for a Upper School student. Years 7 - 11 Time Activity 8:50 Start of School Day 8:50 - 9:15 Registration 9:15 - 10:15 Lesson 1 10:20 - 11:20 Lesson 2 10:20 - 11:35 Break 11:35 - 12:35 Lesson 3 12:35 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 2:15 Lesson 4 2:15 - 3:20 Lesson 5 3:20 End of Day Sixth Form Activity Time Registration 8:50 - 9:15 Travel Time/ Self Study 9:15 - 9:45 Lesson 1 9:45 - 11:20 Registration 8:50 - 9:15 Break/Travel Time 11:20 -11:35 Lesson 2 11:35 - 12:35 Lunch/Travel Time 12:35 - 1:20 Lesson 4 1:20 - 2:20 Lesson 5 2:20 - 3:20 End of Day 3:20 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ALL THE EXTRAS All pupils in Upper School are given opportunity if they choose to join the Combined Cadet Force and through this they can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Learners can have music and singing lessons delivered by specialist teachers and often have leading roles in the annual school production. There is an annual end of term trip in the summer term which is a reward for good behaviour and effort throughout the school day. The Upper School have opportunity to take part in the School Sport’s day. At St. Brigid’s we aim to provide a supportive and exciting sixth form experience, which gives students the opportunity to pursue academic interests whilst being guided by a team of excellent specialist teachers. Our school’s friendly and positive ethos enables young people to grow into adulthood with confidence and whilst cementing friendships.The Sixth Form at St. Brigid’s is a time for students to develop a broader awareness and understanding of the world around them and how they play a part in shaping it. As a school with a strong faith tradition and ethos, we hold the concept of service in high regard and are deeply committed to helping our students to become compassionate and resilient leaders; we believe that young people have the potential to bring about positive change both within the local and global community. Our sixth formers are role models for the rest of the school and a particularly rewarding aspect of this is interacting with the younger pupils, further developing St. Brigid’s strong sense of community. APPLY Applications for September 2024 from students in at St Brigid’s School or Denbigh High School will be made via the students’ current school. For any prospective candidates wishing to apply from other schools, they should do so through the school that hosts the majority of their preferred option subjects above (i.e. If two of the three chosen options from columns A to D are taught at St. Brigid’s School, the application should be made through St. Brigid’s School and vice versa.) All initial applications or declarations of interest must be submitted for initial planning by the end of Friday 24th March 2023. ** Level 3 Public Services Double Award - This Subject must be chosen in both columns A and B. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi - A Small number of full-time land based qualifications are available as part of the consortium. Please contact Coleg Llysfasi directly for details. All candidates must choose 3 options from columns A to D, with the core-studies (Skills Challenge Certificate) representing the fourth AS level subject. Candidates wishing to study four options would only be able to do so if they achieved exceptional GCSE grades and with the agreement of the Senior Leadership Team. This is in the interest of student wellbeing and due to the significant workload this would present. Under normal circumstances candidates must attain a B grade at GCSE in the subject that they wish to study in the 6th form. In the case of subjects that may not have a preceding GCSE or Level 2 qualification (e.g. Psychology), candidates would be expected to have attained a B grade in GCSE English and a C grade in GCSE Mathematics. Options Application Form

Cwricwlwm Mae'r llywodraethwyr a'r staff yn gwerthfawrogi ac yn parchu plant a phobl ifanc Santes Ffraid, yn eu cefnogi i ddatblygu eu potensial llawn ac yn dathlu eu llwyddiant fel dysgwyr. Mae cwricwlwm perthnasol o ansawdd uchel yn ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn ac mae'n cynnwys yr holl brofiadau dysgu a phrofiadau eraill y mae ysgolion yn eu cynllunio ar gyfer plant a phobl ifanc. Rydym am sicrhau, wrth gyflwyno'r cwricwlwm gyda phrif addysgwyr y disgyblion gartref, fod pwrpas proffesiynol craidd yr ysgol, sef 'ysbrydoli a chael ein hysbrydoli' yn y canol, ac yn caniatáu inni gyflawni ein hegwyddorion 'cariad' , ffydd, gwirionedd, parch a rhagoriaeth. ' Fel ysgol Gatholig mae'n hanfodol bod yr ethos Cristnogol wedi'i ymgorffori yn y cwricwlwm a bod nid yn unig yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei ddysgu, ond y ffordd rydyn ni'n ei ddysgu, yn adlewyrchu dysgeidiaeth Iesu Grist. Ein Ethos Cristnogol Bydd cwricwlwm effeithiol yn ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn, yn enwedig pan fydd: Yn seiliedig ar gydweithrediad â phrif addysgwyr disgyblion gartref ac o fewn a rhwng ysgolion, y gymuned ac ystod o bartneriaid Yn hyrwyddo dysgu gydol oes o ansawdd uchel Yn cynyddu cyfranogiad ac yn codi cyflawniad, gan greu cyfle a llwyddiant i bawb Yn gynhwysol ac yn gwerthfawrogi ac yn gwobrwyo cyfraniad yr holl blant a phobl ifanc Yn cefnogi adfywio economaidd, agenda Cymru, ac yn cyfrannu at ddarparu cyfleoedd diwylliannol ac ysbrydol ac at wella iechyd, lles ac ansawdd bywyd. Yn adlewyrchu 7 nod allweddol 'Hawl Plant i Weithredu' Hyrwyddo datblygiad ysbrydol, moesol, diwylliannol, meddyliol a chorfforol disgyblion yn yr ysgol a chymdeithas, a; Paratoi disgyblion ar gyfer cyfleoedd, cyfrifoldebau a phrofiadau diweddarach mewn bywyd. Mwynhewch ddysgu gydol oes Mae Santes Ffraid hefyd yn datblygu disgyblion yn gymdeithasol, yn ysbrydol ac yn emosiynol, yn unol â'i ethos Cristnogol. Rydyn ni'n rhoi dysgwyr wrth galon yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei wneud o fewn diwylliant o ddisgwyliad uchel. Mae disgyblion yn ymfalchïo yn eu cyflawniadau a thrwy asesiad effeithiol, maent yn adeiladu'n llwyddiannus ar yr hyn y maent wedi'i ddysgu o'r blaen ac yn galluogi trosglwyddo effeithiol o flwyddyn neu gyfnod allweddol i'r flwyddyn nesaf. Ein nod yw sicrhau datblygiad cynyddol o wybodaeth, sgiliau a dealltwriaeth mewn cydweithrediad ag ysgolion eraill, rhieni / gwarcheidwaid, yr eglwys a'r gymuned. Mae gennym ethos cadarnhaol ac mae'r rhai sy'n ymweld â ni yn cydnabod ein hunaniaeth unigryw a chwricwlwm eang, cytbwys ond arloesol a chyffrous yw'r ffordd fwyaf pwerus yr ydym yn anelu at fynegi ein cymeriad unigryw a chyflawni ein pwrpas proffesiynol craidd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ymgorffori ein hegwyddorion 'cariad, ffydd, gwirionedd, parch a rhagoriaeth' ac o'r herwydd, mae'r cwricwlwm yn seiliedig ar anghenion y dysgwr, yr ymgyrch i hyrwyddo ymarfer cynhwysol a threfniadaeth effeithiol ac effeithlon y profiad dysgu, fel bod pawb yn profi 'rhagoriaeth'. Rydym yn diwallu anghenion ein dysgwyr Mae ein Cwricwlwm yn paratoi disgyblion ar gyfer bywyd Bydd y cwricwlwm yn cwrdd â gofynion statudol, gan gynnwys darpariaeth ar gyfer addysg grefyddol ac addoli ar y cyd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ymatebol i anghenion newidiol disgyblion a chymdeithas a dylai fod yn destun adolygiad a datblygiad pellach; dylai ystyried arfer arloesol. Bydd sgiliau allweddol yn cael eu hyrwyddo a'u cymhwyso ar draws y cwricwlwm, gan gynnwys: cyfathrebu mewn sawl ffurf, cymhwyso rhif, defnyddio technoleg gwybodaeth, y gallu i weithio gydag eraill, a datrys problemau. Bydd sgiliau meddwl yn cael eu datblygu, i hyrwyddo dychymyg, rhesymu, ymholi a gwerthuso. Bydd dysgu cysylltiedig â gwaith yn rhan o brofiad wedi'i gynllunio i alluogi dealltwriaeth o amrywiaeth a gofynion y gweithle. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn gydlynol, gan gwmpasu'r holl elfennau a phynciau gofynnol mewn ffordd sy'n berthnasol i ddisgyblion. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo dilyniant a pharhad mewn dysgu ac yn paratoi disgyblion yn effeithiol ar gyfer camau addysg dilynol. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn adlewyrchu ein Pwrpas a'n hegwyddorion Proffesiynol Craidd a bydd yn cefnogi addysgu a dysgu llwyddiannus (gweler y polisi Addysgu a Dysgu) Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo cyflawniad uchel ac yn cael ei drefnu'n ddychmygus i ddarparu profiadau cysylltiedig y mae disgyblion yn eu cydnabod. Bydd cwricwlwm cyfoethog ac amrywiol fel y gall disgyblion gaffael a chymhwyso ystod eang o wybodaeth, dealltwriaeth a sgiliau, gyda chyfle i gyfoethogi gan gynnwys dysgu y tu allan i'r diwrnod ysgol a chymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon a'r celfyddydau. Bydd cyfle i ddatblygu sgiliau corfforol ac i gydnabod pwysigrwydd dilyn ffordd iach o fyw, gan gynnwys addysg perthnasoedd a sylw at ddefnyddio a chamddefnyddio alcohol a chyffuriau. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn annog gwerthfawrogiad o ddyhead a chyflawniad dynol mewn meysydd cymdeithasol, esthetig, gwyddonol a thechnolegol. Byddwn yn hyrwyddo llesiant y disgyblion unigol ac yn darparu ar gyfer diddordebau, tueddfrydau ac anghenion penodol pob disgybl fel y gall pawb gyflawni llwyddiant. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn datblygu mwynhad ac ymrwymiad i ddysgu ac yn galluogi disgyblion i weithio'n annibynnol ac ar y cyd. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn galluogi'r unigolyn i ddatblygu hunanhyder, hunan-barch ac agwedd gadarnhaol. Bydd y disgyblion yn gallu meddwl yn feirniadol ac yn greadigol a gwerthfawrogi creadigrwydd eraill. Bydd disgyblion yn datblygu fel dinasyddion, yn gallu byw mewn cymuned, arfer cyfrifoldeb a herio gwahaniaethu, gyda dealltwriaeth glir o'r ffydd Gristnogol a moesau. Byddwn yn arfogi unigolion i fodloni gofynion y byd sy'n newid yn gyflym y byddant yn byw ac yn gweithio ynddo, yn enwedig o ran yr economi fyd-eang, ehangu technoleg gyfathrebu, a'r angen am ddatblygu cynaliadwy. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn ystyried arddulliau dysgu disgyblion fel eu bod yn cymryd rhan yn eu dysgu. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn gynhwysol ac yn darparu mynediad a chyfle cyfartal i'r holl ddisgyblion fel y gallant ddysgu a chyflawni. Dylai'r cwricwlwm ddarparu'n effeithiol ar gyfer y rheini ag anghenion ychwanegol a / neu rwystrau i ddysgu. Dylid cydnabod a darparu ar gyfer anghenion disgyblion sy'n fwy abl neu sydd ag anrhegion a thalentau penodol fel eu bod yn cael eu herio'n addas. Dylai strwythurau cwricwlaidd, grwpiau dosbarth a staffio'r ysgol sicrhau bod pob disgybl yn cael y cyfleoedd gorau i ddysgu. Byddwn yn gweithio ar y cyd â'n gilydd a chyda'r teulu a'r gymuned. Bydd y cwricwlwm yn hyrwyddo gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth gref o'r ffydd Babyddol, ei haddysgu, ei harfer a'i thraddodiad. Addysgir credoau a diwylliannau eraill sy'n rhan o gymdeithas fodern gyda dealltwriaeth a sensitifrwydd. Bydd y disgyblion yn datblygu'n bersonol, ac yn gwerthfawrogi eu hunain, teulu, perthnasoedd ehangach ac amrywiaeth cymdeithas. Bydd pob disgybl yn cael cyfle i brofi llwyddiant wrth ddysgu a chyflawni cystal â phosib. Bydd y cwricwlwm a gynlluniwyd yn gosod disgwyliadau uchel ac yn darparu ar gyfer pob disgybl i'w gyflawni; bydd yn cydnabod amrywiaeth y profiad y mae disgyblion yn ei gynnig i'w dysgu. Nid ysgol yn unig yw Santes Ffraid, mae'n etifeddiaeth Yn St Brigid's, rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu profiad cydlynol o ansawdd uchel i'r holl ddisgyblion. Bydd y cwricwlwm cynradd yn cynnwys darpariaeth ar gyfer yr holl feysydd dysgu yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen fel bod y plant ieuengaf yn cael cyfle i ddatblygu meddyliau ymchwilgar, chwilfrydedd a chariad at ddysgu a dealltwriaeth o'u ffydd, a thrwy hynny sicrhau eu bod yn cael y dechrau gorau posibl. Bydd cwricwlwm cynradd cytbwys, wrth sicrhau sylfaen gadarn mewn llythrennedd a rhifedd fel allweddi i fyd ehangach o ddysgu, hefyd yn gwneud dysgu'n fyw, yn real ac yn ystyrlon. Bydd y cwricwlwm uwchradd hefyd yn cwmpasu opsiynau galwedigaethol, a chyfle ar gyfer dysgu llwyddiannus sy'n gysylltiedig â gwaith a menter. Bydd fframwaith cymwysterau unedig ac eang gyda gweithgareddau dysgu amrywiol ar gael i bob person 14-19 oed, yn unol â'r Mesur 14-19. O fewn y fframwaith hwn, ar gyfer pobl ifanc 14-16 oed, bydd Saesneg, Gwyddoniaeth Mathemateg, AG a Chymraeg yn parhau i fod yn orfodol, yn yr un modd â TGCh, er y bydd yn cael ei ddysgu fwyfwy trwy bynciau eraill. Bydd gan bob dysgwr hawl i astudio iaith arall, pwnc dyniaethau, pwnc celfyddydol a dylunio a thechnoleg. Bydd pob un yn parhau i gael ei ddysgu dinasyddiaeth, addysg rhyw, addysg gorfforol ac addysg gyrfaoedd, ond gan ddefnyddio'r potensial ar gyfer cyflwyno trawsgwricwlwm. Bydd disgyblion yn derbyn arweiniad amserol sydd wedi'i integreiddio'n dda i wneud dewisiadau gwybodus a pherthnasol. Mae'r weledigaeth ar gyfer Santes Ffraid yn un o ddyhead uchel ac ysbrydoliaeth ysbeidiol, ond bydd hefyd yn hyrwyddo mwynhad o ddysgu, o fewn diwylliant cynhwysol, lle mae pob dysgwr yn cael cyfle i gyflawni ei orau

Polisïau a Gweithdrefnau Please find below all of our school policy documents. If you would like a printed copy of any of our policies, please contact: stbrigidsadmin@denbighshire.gov.uk or telephone 01745 815228

SCHOOL UNIFORM Children are required to wear full school uniform every day. The uniform changes depending on the time of year. St Brigid’s School is takes pride of our uniform and appearance of pupils. All school uniform is available from: Forrester by Monkhouse 14-16 New Street Mold Flintshire CH7 1NZ Tel: 01352 756636 Buy Online Monkhouse Parent Information PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL UNIFORM IS LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND CLASS -many items of clothing are lost each year; it is your child’s responsibility to look after their uniform and belongings. Winter Uniform September - Easter --- St Brigid’s School blazer with logo St Brigid’s School tie St Brigid’s School jumper with logo White shirt/blouse (No rever collar) St Brigid’s skirt/grey school trousers Green tights/grey socks Black school shoes (No heels or trainer style) Plain black or green coat. St Brigid’s scarf/accessories. (Nursery children may wear a red sweatshirt and green jogging pants) Summer Uniform Easter - End of Year --- St Brigid’s School blazer with logo St Brigid’s School tie White shirt/blouse (With rever collar) St Brigid’s skirt/grey school shorts White ankle socks/grey socks Black school shoes (no heels) St Brigid’s accessories. (Nursery children may wear a green polo shirt and green jogging pants) 6th Form Uniform --- St Brigid’s School navy blazer with logo St Brigid’s School green tie St Brigid’s School navy jumper with logo White shirt/blouse (No rever collar) St Brigid’s navy skirt/grey school trousers Green tights/grey socks Black school shoes (no heels) Navy coat St Brigid’s scarf/accessories. Pecyn Addysg Gorfforol P.E takes place both indoors and outdoors each week. A full P.E kit is required to take part in physical activity at school. We suggest children bring a labelled drawstring bag with the following items. Nursery - Year 2 Red t-shirt. Black shorts. Red socks. Black plimsols. Year 3 + Black St Brigid’s P.E polo shirt/t-shirt. Black St Brigid’s P.E skirt/shorts. Red socks. Black plimsols (inside). Trainers (outside). Also available: St Brigid’s hooded pullover. St Brigid’s girls leggings. Personal Appearance Long hair is expected to be tied up for both boys and girls. Hair accessories should be in school colours and plain in style. Hair is expected to look respectful. (No gradings with patterns please). Hair gel, mousse and temporary tattoos should not be worn to school. No jewellery or make-up is allowed in school. Pierced ears must only have a small plain stud. A small watch may be worn if your child can tell the time.

SCHOOL SAFETY Safeguarding St Brigid's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. To ensure prompt communication between staff, we use CPOMS; an online system that allows us to monitor safeguarding, well-being and pastoral issues. this enable swift communication between all parties in a secure way. We follow the procedures set out by the Denbighshire County Council with regards to Safeguarding Children and take account of all guidance issued by the Department for Education for Wales. Safeguarding Team Designated Safeguarding Persons (DSPs): Mrs. L. Crimes (Headteacher) Dr. P. Humberstone (Deputy Headteacher) Ms. H. Parry Hughes (Assistant Headteacher - Upper School) Mrs. G. Newnham (Assistant Headteacher - Middle School) Miss. H. McMurray (Assistant Headteacher - Lower School) Safeguarding Governor: Dr. M. Kumwenda Chair of Governors: Mrs. Maria Hammersley Online Safety Lead: Mr. N. Brearley CEOP Causes for Concern Our first priority is of course your child’s welfare and school is required to take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. However there may be occasions when we have reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill-treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse. We will ensure that our concerns about a child are discussed with his/her parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. In this case school is obliged to follow the Child Protection procedures established by Denbighshire County Council Safeguarding Committee and inform the Social Services of the concern. If you are worried about a child's safety please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Crimes or one of our Safeguarding Team. Our Aims To work to families' strengths... ...especially those of parents / carers and to take time to understand their needs fully. To focus on preventing problems... ...before they occur and try to offer flexible, responsive support when and where it's required. To base all we do on evidence… ...of both what is needed and of what works and be brave enough to stop things that are wrong. Successful Early Help Will Mean: Children: are physically and emotionally healthy are resilient and able to learn well are supported by their families, community and (when necessary) professionals in order to thrive live in safe environments Parents and Carers: support one another in the community know where to get help if needed have trusted relationships with school, community, other parents are well informed about how best to help their child develop and motivated to make great choices.