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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

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 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

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.

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

Croeso i'r Adran Addysg Gorfforol Yn ôl at bob Pwnc Athrawon: Mr N Brearley a Mr R Williams Yma yn St Brigid's rydym yn anelu at wneud eich profiad AG yn un da. Rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o chwaraeon o fewn gwersi, gan hyrwyddo llawer o rinweddau y mae chwaraeon yn eu cynnig fel Arweinyddiaeth, Chwaraeon, Gwaith Tîm ac ymddygiadau moesol. Mae pawb yn meddwl am yr elfennau ymarferol ar unwaith, ond a ydych erioed wedi ystyried pa mor aml y trafodir materion chwaraeon? Wrth i chi symud ymlaen trwy'r ysgol rydym yn cynnig Gwobr WJEC mewn Addysg Gorfforol a BTEC Lefel 3 mewn Chwaraeon yn CA5. Yn ystod y cyrsiau hyn rydym yn dal i gynnig rhai elfennau ymarferol, ond rydym yn darganfod yr ystod eang o theori chwaraeon, megis Anatomeg a Ffisioleg, Caffael Sgiliau, Seicoleg Chwaraeon a Materion Cyfoes. I ffwrdd o'r ystafell ddosbarth ein nod yw cynnig llawer o gyfleoedd gyda chwaraeon allgyrsiol, gyda chlybiau amser cinio a'r cyfle i gynrychioli'r ysgol yn erbyn eraill mewn cystadleuaeth. Mae'n ffordd wahanol i ddisgleirio yn yr ysgol! Pam dewis AG a phobl enwog sydd wedi llwyddo gyda'r pwnc Mae'r diwydiant chwaraeon a hamdden yn parhau i fod yn un o'r diwydiannau sy'n tyfu gyflymaf yn y byd ac mae'r ystod o gyfleoedd yn y maes hwn yn amrywiol iawn. P'un a ydych chi'n ffansi ffisiotherapi, cyfryngau chwaraeon, datblygu technoleg chwaraeon, addysgu, hyfforddi neu'n perfformio yn syml, mae cefndir cymhwyster cadarn yn y maes pwnc hwn yn fanteisiol. Ymhlith Sêr Chwaraeon enwog Gogledd Cymru mae Rower y Fedalydd Arian Olympaidd Victoria Thornley o St Asaph, y Fedalydd Aur Jade Jones a’r pêl-droediwr Neil Taylor a chwaraeodd i Ddosbarth Ysgol Sir Ddinbych cyn ei wneud yn bêl-droediwr Pro. Daw straeon llwyddiant eraill gan rai fel Adam Owen sy'n Hyfforddwr Ffitrwydd Chwaraeon sy'n gweithio gyda'r Seattle Sounders ar hyn o bryd ac a oedd gyda thîm Cenedlaethol Cymru. Bachgen lleol arall sydd wedi gwneud yn dda. Ble alla i symud ymlaen gyda'r pwnc hwn a dyfyniadau enwog Yn y pen draw, gallwch chi fynd lle rydych chi am fynd gyda chymwysterau chwaraeon, mae'n dibynnu ym mha faes rydych chi am arbenigo. Mae yna amryw o gyrsiau Prifysgol, ond hefyd llwybrau galwedigaethol. Mae chwaraeon yn datblygu'n gyson ac mae gennych gyfle i gyflawni'ch nodau a defnyddio'ch potensial. Hyd yn oed os nad dyna'r ffordd rydych chi am i'ch bywyd fynd, mae parhad bod yn ffit ac yn iach yn un rheswm pam mae chwaraeon mor bwysig yn eich bywyd. Mae corff iach yn cyfateb i feddwl iach. Dylai chwaraeon chwarae rhan yn eich bywyd bob amser. Dyfyniadau Enwog "Peidiwch â bod ofn cael breuddwydion" Chris Coleman "Mae'n anhygoel cael un Aur Olympaidd, ond mae'n rhaid i chi fod yn chwedl i gael dwy, a dyma fy nod yn bendant". Jade Jones "Rydych chi cystal â'ch gêm nesaf, nid eich un olaf, felly canolbwyntiwch ar hynny". Alyn Wyn Jones

CCF Santes Ffraid Mae Tystysgrif Teilyngdod Gwynedd am ei gwasanaeth i'r CCF, a Rhingyll Hedfan Cadetiaid Harriet Gaskin ym Mlwyddyn 12 wedi cael ei dewis yn un o Arglwydd Raglaw Cadetiaid Clwyd ar gyfer 2021. Ar ben y cyfan, Arglwydd Raglaw Cadet Clwyd y llynedd ar gyfer 2020 , cadarnhawyd bod ein Prif Fachgen, Swyddog Gwarant Cadetiaid Llyon Morgan-Read yn cwblhau ei flwyddyn o wasanaeth. Dechreuodd Capten Bunn ei gyrfa CCF yn SW England yn 2002, gan ymuno ag Ysgol St Brigid yn 2009 ac mae wedi bod yn ffigwr canolog ym mhopeth ers hynny. Hi yw arweinydd cynllunio Cyngor Sir Dinbych, gan sicrhau cydymffurfiad â'r fframwaith cyfreithiol gweithgaredd anturus. Hi yw rheolwr rhaglen Dug Caeredin, ar ôl cefnogi dros 350 o gyfranogwyr i gyflawni dros 450 o wobrau, gan gynnwys 35 ar y lefel aur uchaf. Ar ôl i’r awdurdod addysg lleol dynnu’r holl gefnogaeth yn ôl, bu’n allweddol wrth gael trwydded Awdurdod Gweithredol, sy’n caniatáu inni barhau i gyflwyno Gwobr Dug Caeredin. Am gyfnod byr fel Hyfforddwr Staff Ysgol stand-yp, hi hefyd oedd y prif swyddog cynllunio ar gyfer yr holl weithgareddau Wrth Gefn. Y tu allan i'r swyddfa, fodd bynnag, yw'r Capten Bunn sydd orau. Yn weithgar ar bron bob un o'n digwyddiadau, mae hi wedi mynychu pob gwersyll haf yn y Fyddin er 2009, pob cystadleuaeth ddringo'r Frigâd ers 2010 a llawer o gyfarfodydd sgiliau arfau, Patroliaid Cambrian a diwrnodau maes eraill. Mae hi wedi goruchwylio ar dros ugain sesiwn dringo diwrnod llawn ac wedi mynd â llawer o grwpiau i fyny'r Wyddfa. Mae hi wedi bod ar dros 50 o alldeithiau yn y DU (ar Ynys Môn, y Clwydiaid, Eryri a Rhanbarth Llynnoedd Lloegr), ac ar ddwy alldaith dramor, i Kenya yn 2014 a De Affrica yn 2016. Mae ganddi gymwysterau hyfforddi mewn merlota mynydd a dan do. dringo, ac mae'n Asesydd Alldaith Lefel Aur Dug Caeredin. Mae hi wedi bod yn oruchwyliwr cwrs rhwystrau ac yn oruchwyliwr twr dringo symudol ac mae'n Athro Nofio ASA. Mae Rhingyll Hedfan Cadetiaid Harriet Gaskin (Blwyddyn 12) wedi bod yn Adran yr RAF ers mis Medi 2017, ac mae'n cymryd rhan ym mron pob gweithgaredd. Mae hi wedi mynychu gwersylloedd yn RAF Wittering (yn ne ddwyrain Lloegr) a Chanolfan Hyfforddi Cadetiaid yn Inskip (ger Preston). Mae hi wedi hedfan bedair gwaith, gan gwblhau ei hyfforddiant tir hedfan yn 2018 i fod yn gymwys ar gyfer ei Adenydd Glas. Am dair blynedd yn olynol, bu yng ngharfan lwyddiannus y Cynghrair yng nghystadleuaeth hyfforddi daear flynyddol y cadetiaid awyr, Tlws y Sgwadron Awyr, yn cynrychioli Cymru yn y rowndiau terfynol Cenedlaethol. Roedd hi'n rhan o'r tîm saethu a enillodd wobr gyffredinol y tîm, ar draws holl Adrannau RAF y DU, am ddwy flynedd yn olynol. Pasiodd gwrs Dulliau Cyfarwyddo ym mis Ebrill 2019, gan ddod yn Gadét Hyfforddwr, ac mae bellach yn dysgu pob agwedd ar faes llafur y cadetiaid awyr i bob grŵp blwyddyn. Mae hi wedi cwblhau Gwobrau Efydd ac Arian Dug Caeredin, gydag alldeithiau ar Ynys Môn, y Clwydiaid ac Eryri, ac mae'n gweithio tuag at ei Gwobr Aur. Mae ganddi gymwysterau mewn cymorth cyntaf a dringo dan do, ac mae wedi bod yn rhan o'r tîm dringo wrth gefn mewn tair Cystadleuaeth Dringo Cadetiaid ledled Cymru. Da ceart i'r hawl Arglwydd Raglaw Gogledd Cymru yw cynrychiolydd y Frenhines, ar achlysuron dinesig a Brenhinol. Maent yn apwyntiad hynafol, a ddechreuwyd gyntaf gan Harri VIII, i ymrestru i'r milisia lleol ar adegau o argyfwng. Bellach yn benodiad anrhydeddus, mae Arglwyddi Raglaw Gwynedd a Clwyd yn gweinyddu dros yr ardaloedd a gwmpesir gan yr 'hen' siroedd wrth gefn, a ddisodlwyd ym 1996. Bob blwyddyn, mae pob Arglwydd Raglaw yn cynnal seremoni wobrwyo, i gydnabod y rhai ymhlith y Lluoedd Wrth Gefn a'r Cadetiaid, sydd wedi cyfrannu fwyaf at eu cymunedau penodol. O ran Cadetiaid yr Arglwydd Raglaw, mae pob unigolyn wedi cyfrannu llawer at eu llu cadetiaid eu hunain ac yn cael eu dewis i helpu'r Arglwydd Raglaw i gyflawni eu dyletswyddau trwy gydol y flwyddyn.

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

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.

Arholiadau Mae'r wefan hon yn cael ei chynllunio i helpu myfyrwyr / rhieni a gofalwyr dros y blynyddoedd arholiad hynod o straen. Rydym wedi ceisio dod o hyd i wybodaeth o wahanol feysydd i'ch helpu gyda'ch dealltwriaeth tuag at y weithdrefn arholi a darparu amrywiaeth o ddogfennau a dolenni i chi. Yn Ysgol Santes Ffraid rydym yn sefyll arholiadau yn: Blwyddyn 10: modiwlau TGAU / BAC WELSH Blwyddyn 11: modiwlau terfynol TGAU / BAC WELSH Blwyddyn 12: modiwlau UG / / BTEC / WELSH BAC Blwyddyn 13: modiwlau A2 / / BTEC / WELSH BAC Arholiadau Cyswllt: Ar gyfer pob ymholiad Arholiad, cysylltwch â: Louise Bollard Swyddog Arholiadau Mrs Louise Bollard - Swyddog Arholiadau Ysgol Santes Ffraid Plas Yn Wyrdd Dinbych LL16 4BH Ffôn: 01745 817916 E-bost: stbrigidsexamofficer@denbighshire.gov.uk Exam Information A/S & A Level Exam Timetable Mock GCSE Exam Timetable Exam Appeals Policy Exam Checklist Tips for Exam Success Diwrnod Canlyniadau Lefel A - Dydd Iau 13eg Awst 2020. TGAU - Dydd Iau 20fed Awst 2020. Bydd y Swyddfa Weinyddol flaen ar agor i fyfyrwyr rhwng 9am a 12pm. Gall unrhyw ddisgybl nad yw'n gallu casglu ei ganlyniadau arholiad naill ai gael e-bost, ei godi gan berson awdurdodedig neu ei anfon yn uniongyrchol i'w gyfeiriad cartref. Rhaid rhoi amlen â chyfeiriad wedi'i stampio i Mrs Bollard, cyn eu harholiad diwethaf. Dim ond ar Ddiwrnodau Canlyniadau y bydd Ysgol DS ar agor Ymholiadau am Ganlyniadau Llungopïau â Blaenoriaeth TAW YN UNIG Mae gan ymgeiswyr hawl i gael mynediad i'w sgriptiau wedi'u marcio yn dilyn canlyniadau'r arholiadau. Os ydych am weld sgript i benderfynu a ddylid adolygu ei farc ai peidio, yna gallwch ofyn am lungopi blaenoriaeth o'r sgript. Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn Awst 21ain fan bellaf - gofynnwch i Mrs Bollard am ffurflen gais. Mynediad at Sgriptiau TAG a TGAU Cais am lungopïau o sgriptiau - cost oddeutu. £ 14 Dim ond ar Ddiwrnodau Canlyniadau y bydd Ysgol DS ar agor. Anfonir y llungopïau i'r ganolfan erbyn Medi 10fed fan bellaf fel y gallwch benderfynu a ddylech gyflwyno ymholiad ai peidio. Y dyddiad diweddaraf i gyflwyno ymholiad yw Medi 20fed. Sgriptiau Gwreiddiol Mae gan ymgeiswyr hawl i gael mynediad i'w sgriptiau wedi'u marcio yn dilyn canlyniadau'r arholiadau. Mae hwn ar gael ar gyfer TGAU a TAG Ceisiadau am sgriptiau gwreiddiol - cost oddeutu. £ 12 Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn Hydref 4ydd - gweler Mrs Bollard am ffurflenni cais. Dylai sgriptiau gyrraedd yr ysgol rhwng Medi 21ain a Tachwedd 22ain. Ni fydd y sgriptiau hyn yn gymwys ar gyfer ymholiadau am ganlyniadau ond maent er budd cyffredinol neu i lywio dysgu yn y dyfodol. Dylid gwneud pob taliad ar-lein trwy Parent Pay www.parentpay.com neu mewn manwerthwr Pwynt Talu

Adroddiad Estyn I grynhoi, canfu Estyn fod cryfderau yn St Brigid yn gorbwyso meysydd i'w gwella (yn nhermau Estyn - Digonol). Cydnabu'r Corff Llywodraethol fod y tîm Arolygu o'r farn bod llawer o agweddau ar yr ysgol yn 'dda' ac yn cydnabod y cynnydd a wnaed ers yr arolygiad diwethaf. Yn yr adroddiad mae'r Uwch Dîm Arweinyddiaeth a'r Corff Llywodraethol eisoes wedi nodi rhai meysydd clir i'w gwella er mwyn parhau i symud yr ysgol yn ei blaen ac edrychwn ymlaen at weithio gyda'r holl bartïon perthnasol gan gynnwys ein disgyblion a'n teuluoedd yn y flwyddyn sydd i ddod i gyflawni'r rheini. Diolch yn fawr am eich cefnogaeth barhaus. Tony Hannigan Cadeirydd y Llywodraethwyr ESTYN Report "Mae ansawdd yr addysgu yn cefnogi disgyblion i wneud cynnydd cryf". "Mae disgyblion iau yn gweddïo dros ddisgyblion hŷn sy'n sefyll eu harholiadau. Mae disgyblion hŷn yn gweithio'n effeithiol gyda disgyblion iau ac yn eu helpu i ddatblygu eu sgiliau llythrennedd a rhifedd". "Mae yna ystod eang o weithgareddau cerddorol a phwnc allgyrsiol a fynychir yn dda. Mae'r rhain yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ddatblygu diddordebau ac agweddau disgyblion tuag at ddysgu". Overall, many pupils develop secure reading skills over time. The youngest pupils use their knowledge of phonics successfully. They develop a secure understanding that texts carry meaning from an early age. The reading skills of pupils in Years 4-6 are developing particularly well. Nearly all can find information and ideas from web pages confidently, using different search methods, considering which are the most efficient. More able pupils distinguish between facts, theories and opinions and can compare the viewpoint of different writers on the same topic. As they move up the school, most pupils develop secure retrieval skills. "Mae gofal bugeiliol a'r ystod eang o weithgareddau allgyrsiol wedi datblygu ymdeimlad cryf o gymuned yn yr ysgol".

ST BRIGID'S MIDDLE SCHOOL Ages 10 - 14 The aim of our Middle School is to promote the safety, success, development and happiness of all learners at St. Brigid’s. Our pastoral system is developed in tiers, which ensures that your children receive the best possible nurture and help throughout their school life at St. Brigid’s; from Form Tutors to senior leaders, to outside agencies, your children are supported at every stage. Every day, pupils have form time where they can check in with their Tutor. Time is spent taking part in welfare checks; collective worship; discussions around current affairs; global issues; reading; ‘This day in History’ to name a few. This is a time for learners to prepare everything they need for the day and share experiences or concerns. Our supportive team talk about the children and any additional support that may be needed. The pastoral head is always available and pupils can be referred for pastoral check ins and 1-1 sessions where necessary. We closely monitor attendance, punctuality and learner engagement at all times to ensure your children have the best possible access to the curriculum throughout each academic year. Where necessary we will liaise with excellent outside agencies that we collaborate with ensuring pupils with specific issues have their needs met. This includes us working with youth services, school-based counsellors, police liaison, behaviour support services and other fantastic external providers. LEARNING The education, care, support and guidance of the pupils is firmly based around our Brigidine Learner Profile which has been adapted and developed to cross reference with the Curriculum for Wales Four Purposes. We aim to develop young people who are: Ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives Enterprising creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work. Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world. Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society. Curriculum for Wales 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 Middle School student. 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 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 Equipment and Belongings: We remind pupils that they are responsible for their own belongings. Your child should bring their own personal equipment to use during the day. An example pencil case for a typical child would include: Small regular pencil case HB pencils Blue handwriting pen 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 Collective worship is integral to our daily life. We have a dedicated Chaplaincy team. All the children can visit our beautiful chapel, a safe place to sit, reflect and pray. The team, led by Mrs. Bollard are always on hand to provide a listening ear. As a school we have collective worship gatherings throughout the week where we come together to celebrate the teachings of Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church. Throughout the year alongside the daily curriculum there are many additional themed days. For example, mental health and well-being days; antibullying sessions; health and fitness and sports days and STEM science projects, all contributing to developing your children’s experiences, knowledge and skills. Our aim is to develop pupils into independent, resilient, kind and caring individuals, ready to learn and prepared for life in our ever-changing world and community. As Head of Middle School, I am responsible for the pastoral care of your children. My role is to promote the safety, success, development and happiness of all learners at St. Brigid’s school. Please look at our prospectus for further information and do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss anything. Georgina Newnham, BA (Hons), QTS, NPQH Head of Middle School