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Our Curriculum
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students study subjects included within the framework of the National Curriculum. The 30 lessons are divided as follows:
Students are regularly assessed through the three
years of this key stage with Statutory Teacher
Assessments in subjects towards the end of Year 9.
On entry to the school students are placed in mixed
ability forms. During the year key stage setting is
introduced in most subjects to enable students to
progress at a rate appropriate to their ability.
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Key Stage 3
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In Years 10 and 11 students follow a balanced curriculum
that includes Statutory National Curriculum subjects and a
choice of optional Learning Pathways. There is an
opportunity for students to choose courses of study that
suit their individual interests and aptitudes without closing
too many avenues of future learning pathways.
Throughout Year 9 students are guided, supported and
advised about the 14‐19 Learning Pathways available and
there is full consultation with parents during the process.
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Information about specific learning pathways is
available in a special booklet produced for year 9
students and their parents in the Spring Term.
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Key Stage 4
Our CurriculumThe Sixth Form at Ysgol John Bright offers valuable and wide ranging educational opportunities. There is a high expectation of students to adopt a mature pattern of behaviour and attitude,to transmit this by example to younger students, and to contribute to the school and its values.
Students have the opportunity of being taught in specialist groups and each student in the Sixth Form is guided, supported and monitored from the outset of his or her course right throughuntil the time he or she enters a career or is accepted onto a university/college course.
There is a wide range of learning pathways available and information about specific courses is
available in a special booklet produced for Year 11 students and
their parents in the Spring Term.All year 12 students will follow the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate qualification alongside other A
level subjects. The current courses on offer are:
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The majority of courses are taught at Ysgol John Bright but some
courses are delivered at partner
institutions with which we have very good collaborative arrangements.
SubjectsEnglish Language Mathematics History Art Law
English Literature Physics Geography Music Media
Welsh Chemistry RE PE Retail
French Biology Business Studies(Single + Double)
Health + Social
Care (Single +
Double)
Performing Arts
Spanish Applied Science Geology Design +
TechnologyPsychology
Applied ICT Sociology Textiles Photography
Btec PE Hospitality
Public Services
Travel +
Tourism
Key Stage 5
Autumn Term 2011 ‐
2012Provisional dates to be confirmed
Staff Training Day
1st
September 2011Term starts
2nd
September 2011Half Term –
school closes
21st
October 2011Term starts
31st
October 2011Staff Training Day
7th
October 2011End of Term
16th
December 2011
Staff Training Day
3rd
January 2012Term starts
4th
January 2012Half Term
10th
February 2012Term starts
20th
February 2012End of Term
30th
March 2012
Staff Training Day
16th
April 2012Term starts
17th
April 2012May Day
7th
May 2012Half Term
25th
May 2012Term starts
4th
June 2012End of Term
22nd
July 2012
Our CurriculumWarning Bell
8.45Form Time
8.50
to
9.15 Lesson 1
9.15
to
10.05Lesson 2
10.05
to
10.55Break
10.55
to
11.10Lesson 3
11.10
to
12.00Lesson 4
12.00
to
12.50Lunch
12.50
to
1.30Lesson 5
1.30
to
2.20Lesson 6
2.20
to
3.10
Extra Curricular Activities
School Day
School Term
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UniformUniform for Years 7 – 11 comprises of :Sportswear International Navy v‐necked jumper (bearing updated YJB
logo)Light blue shirt (must have a top button that can be fastened)School tieBlack trousers (for boys and girls, if preferred)Black knee length skirtPlain socks – black or grey for boys and black or white for girlsBlack shoes (not more than 2cm heel, no boots, no trainers, velcro
fastenings, ‘leisure’
shoes or prominent sports logos). Further guidance
on footwear can be found on the YJB website
www.johnbright.conwy.sch.uk
.School Coats must be dark in colour. Denim, leather jackets, tracksuit
styles or hoodies
are unacceptable.Religious headwear should be black
The Sixth Form uniform
comprises of a white shirt and black v‐
necked jumper with updated YJB logo.
Hair Boys hair should NOT be cropped, patterned, shaved less than
grade 3, dyed an unnatural colour or longer than collar length.Girls hair should NOT be braided or dyed an unnatural colour and
should be tied back for practical activities.Failure to abide by this expectation may result in exclusion from
lessons.
Jewellery
For Health and Safety reasons the only acceptable items of
jewellery are: A wristwatchOne pair of small plain stud type earrings (to be worn one in each lobe)
One plain signet ringGirls in Years 10 and 11 are allowed a discreet amount of make up.
(Staff will direct students to remove it if necessary.)Nail varnish should not be wornNo tattoos or body piercings are allowed
Physical Education KitSportswear International Polo Shirt with YJB logo, Shorts and navy Sports Socks. If your child
wishes to wear a fleece or tracksuit trousers, they must be Sportswear International but these are
not obligatoryTrack shoesFootball boots (obligatory for boys/optional for girls)
SuppliersJumpers and PE kit can be purchased through school, from ‘Boppers Boutique’
in Colwyn
Bay, or in
Llandudno from UKCK in Oxford Road or ‘School Talk’
within Clifton House Newsagents. Ties can
be purchased through school or from Boppers. Reversible Coats bearing the YJB logo will also be
available through Boppers.
Parents will be free to purchase shirts, trousers and skirts etc. from High Street retailers, but
please note that only Sportswear International school jumpers with the updated logo will be
permitted.
We expect our
students to take
pride in
themselves and
the School by
wearing the full
uniform.We ask that
parents take the
responsibility for
ensuring that
their son/
daughter is in
correct uniform
each day.
Students who do
arrive in
unsuitable
clothing may be
sent home to
change.
We accept up to 240 students into Year 7.
The school’s current admissions policy is operated by the Conwy Local Education Authority (LEA) and
full details of the Policy can be obtained by phoning the LEA on
01492 575031 or via their website at
www.conwy.gov.uk
.
If there are more applications for places than allowed in our admission number, preference will be
given to children according to the following criteria in the order in which they are listed:Residence in the catchment areaSibling connectionProximity of home address to schoolMedical circumstances or Statement of Special Educational Needs
Parents and carers with children, at any age, in any primary school wanting to discuss admission, or to
visit, are invited to contact the School on 01492 864200.
Primary Feeder Schools
We enjoy excellent links with our feeder primary schools:
Parents and carers of children at all other primary schools may choose to send their child to us in
accordance with the admissions policy.
Admissions toYsgol John Bright
Feeder Schools
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Admissions
Process
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Our CurriculumWe enjoy a close relationship with each of our feeder primaries and value their support in
helping to make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth as possible.
Our Director of Studies (Transition) – Mr T Parry – regularly visits our feeder primaries to begin
contact with our future students. Our teaching staff also meet their primary colleagues to
discuss and plan effectively for the arrival of new students, and we make extra provision for
children with additional learning needs.
Those Year 6 students expected to join us in the September visit
the School for an induction day
during the Summer Term and further information is provided to parents at a special open
evening held in the July.
Class ArrangementsDepending on the number of students admitted to Year 7, they are
divided into 8, sometimes 9,
Forms of between 22 and 26 students, with each Form given the following initial(s) for
identification:
Form Tutors will use the ‘pastoral time’
each morning to check that students are prepared for
the day ahead. Form time (between 8.50 and 9.15am) is used for the statutory act of collective
worship, to ensure students are coping with all aspects of school life, and through a carefully planned programme – to encourage students to reach their full potential. All of these
arrangements are intended to provide expert guidance and support
to our students as they progress through the School – we pride ourselves on the level of care offered.
Transition
Y J B R I G H T
‘Transition arrangements with partner primary
schools are outstanding. They ensure that
students, including those with identified learning
needs are well known to the school before their
arrival.’Estyn
Inspection Report March 2009
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is a significant strength of the
school. Relationships between students and staff are exemplary. Students consider the staff to be
supportive and approachable.”
The first person parents or carers should contact with any enquiries or concerns is the Form Tutor.
This can be done by note, letter or by writing in a student’s Planner.
Any more serious issue, which may affect your son/daughter’s learning, should be brought to the
attention of the Director of Studies for your child’s Year. Teaching commitments mean that,
unfortunately, it is not possible to see parents without an appointment –
please contact the School
because all our Directors of Studies have time set aside for any
such meetings.
The School also has an extensive support system, involving outside agencies if required, to ensure
that the academic and social needs of students are being met. The School has key personnel to
offer advice, guidance and individual support and close links with – for example – Social Services,
Child and Family Services, Educational Psychiatric Service and Social Health Services.
The School follows All‐Wales Child Protection Procedures. The designated Child Protection Officers
are the Headteacher and Mrs E Hughes, Student Advisory Link.
Support
Network
Members of our Senior Management Team share responsibility for overseeing the work of the Form
Tutors and Directors of Studies as follows: Mrs S Lewis Jones (Year 7), Dr S Hulme
(Years 8 and 9), Mr M
P Vickery (Years 10 and 11) and Mr D V Williams (Years 12 and 13). They will become involved should
concerns continue or escalate.
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Our CurriculumThe School has an impressive range of specialist areas and all teaching rooms have data projectors
and every subject area has at least one interactive whiteboard :
A Science block with 12 laboratories.
A wide range of modern classrooms arranged in faculty areas.
1 large, purpose‐built Library offering a comprehensive book and multi‐media learning resources.
Expressive Arts Centre with keyboard and Apple Mac equipped music rooms, drama studio, practice
rooms and classroom provision.
Technology suite which includes provision for Computer Applications, workshops, specialist textile
rooms and commercial standard catering provision, Art/Design areas, pottery, kiln and dark room.
Modern dining room and cafeteria plus a fast‐food snack bar.
Full provision for Information and Communication Technology in five Networked Computer suites
allowing access to school and county networks as well as the internet. Each faculty, including the
6th
Form area benefits from a laptop trolley containing 26 laptops.
A large mall which provides a meeting and sitting area for students.
Study areas and lounge areas for Sixth Form students.
Seating areas throughout the school for use in inclement weather.
Picnic area with picnic tables and benches.
Full provision for Sports and Recreation – the Sports Hall and Gymnasium offer facilities for squash,
badminton, indoor tennis, table tennis, basketball with a fully equipped fitness/weight training
room. In addition there are 2 demountable squash courts which also serve as a dance studio.The school also has some 20 acres of playing fields with hockey,
football, rugby, cricket pitches,
athletics track, hard play areas for tennis and netball and 2 floodlit Astroturf pitches (to National
Hockey standards).
Provision for the DisabledThe school meets all requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. A lift enables access to all parts of the building which also has colour schemes to assist with those with visual impairments.
Facilities
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Up to 20% of all children have special educational needs at some
time during their school life. The Code
of Practice provides a structured approach to addressing these needs and is incorporated into our
Special Educational Needs Policy. Children carrying statements have extra provision built‐in to these.
For other children whose needs are on “School Action”
or “School Action Plus”, we organise a range of
provision such as in‐class support, short‐term withdrawal, extraction for particular skills, specialist help
or simplification of the curriculum to enhance basic studies.
Each year one form in Year 7 is kept smaller and a classroom assistant is allocated. Students in this form
are identified from primary school as needing extra help. This support continues in Years 8 and 9 with
students moving into and out of the form as the need arises.
Paired reading supported by Sixth Form students and a spelling programme negotiated with parents aim
to raise standards. Handwriting and spelling guidelines are also prepared by our specialist staff. All
subject areas prepare individual educational plans for students assessed as having difficulties. Regular
monitoring of progress is then shared with students and parents.
The school also has a resource base provision for children with assessed Moderate Learning difficulties.
Entry to this unit is a shared decision between the LEA and the Headteacher.
In our Learning Support Department students can access extra help or have space and support with
homework after school.
Additional Learning Needs
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The school actively endorses Conwy’s policy on bi‐linguism. Whenever possible parents receive
communications bi‐lingually and school policy documents, handbooks and administrative guidelines are
available in both English and Welsh.
Whilst Ysgol John Bright is an English Medium School, the Welsh culture is central throughout the
school. The Welsh Department plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of the Curriculum Cymreig
through its teaching provision but also promotes the language and culture in a number of extra‐
curricular activities. These include the Urdd Jamboree, trips to Glan Llyn Language Centre, participation
in the Urdd Eisteddfod and theatre visits.
The Welsh language is developing and is used in assemblies and as part of the day‐to‐day
communication within the school. The Curriculum Cymreig is an integral part of subject specific
schemes of work throughout the school with emphasis placed wherever possible on Welsh history,
Welsh culture and Welsh life. The school has introduced a Welsh
form class where Welsh is the
primary means of spoken communication and all students are encouraged to develop their Welsh
spoken skills as part of their continuing education for lifelong
learning.
Cwricwlwm Cymreig
Our CurriculumThe school’s policy regarding Sex Education has been approved by the
Governing Body and follows the Framework Guidance laid down by the
Curriculum Council for Wales. It is part of the programme of Personal and
Social Education timetabled for every year group. The content is delivered
by specialist staff augmented by visiting experts where it is felt necessary.
All lessons lay emphasis on the importance of moral values within the
context of family life.
In outline, Year 7 deals with puberty and conception; Year 8 with
relationships and responsible parenthood; Year 9 with family life; Year 10
with dilemmas, contraception and AIDs and Year 11 with making significant
choices and decisions.
Sex Education
Statutory RE and Collective
Worship
We value the opportunity to come together as a community within
school and assemblies take place on a daily rota. Year groups or
combinations of years participate in an act of collective worship
broadly of a Christian character. Senior staff lead assemblies but
individual forms and senior students also contribute and some visitors
join us for our services. When not in a formal assembly studentsstill have an opportunity to reflect together in form time. In addition to timetabled RE in Key Stage 3, students Years 10 and 11 follow RE modules within Personal and Social Education. Sixth Form also study RE within their General Studies.
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Work within the Physical Education Department is designed to support, contribute to and
complement the objectives of the school. We aim to provide an enjoyable, satisfying and balanced
programme with opportunities for all students to develop physically, socially, emotionally and
cognitively. We encourage active involvement by all as performers, observers and officials.
Students plan, practise and improve their performance so that they can enjoy being able to perform
consistently well. Students will take part in activities that become technically more demanding. They
will learn the benefits of working with others and understand that engaging in activity is beneficial to
health and fitness.
These processes are achieved in Curriculum time through experience and development in Games
(striking and fielding, net and invasion games) Swimming (year 8 only), Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics
and Outdoor and Adventure Activities.
Many students achieve district, county and national honours, both individually and in teams.
In PE we help students to understand and make allowances for the capabilities of others and recognise their own limitations. Personal skills are enhanced such as co‐operation, self‐reliance, self discipline, sharing and leadership. Physical Education in Ysgol John Bright Includes students listening, observing ,communicatingand learning to make decisions with confidence.
Physical
Education
•1 x 50 minute lessons per week and an
additional
practical course of PSE focusing on Health, fitness and
wellbeing. This will lead to a First Certificate in Sport
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SecurityHealth and Safety
Complaints
In the first instance, parents are expected to contact the Headteacher to discuss any complaints.
Any unresolved matter can be referred on to the Chair of Governors, Mr D Rowley through the
school or, in exceptional circumstances, the Local Education Authority, which has an established
procedure. This procedure is outlined in a bilingual document, available at the school.
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Our CurriculumA comprehensive programme of careers education is available to all students throughout the
school. The programme is delivered through tutor time, personal
and social education, together
with special events. Examples of the areas covered are :
Careers Guidance interviews and a range of software programmes
enable students to carry out independent research into a wide
variety of careers and further/higher education courses. Careers
Wales, colleges of further and higher education together with other
training providers, provide the school with additional expertise and
help to ensure successful transition into the world of further and
higher education.
Careers
Education
A highly successful programme of work experience has been long
established at Ysgol John Bright.
Students in Years 10 and 12 carry out a period of career based placements. In addition, students
have the opportunity to participate in a range of exercises and activities that are designed to
enhance the knowledge and understanding of the world of work.
The school has established very good links with local and national employees who make valuable
contributions to our students’
experiences.
Industry Links/Work
Experience
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Education Department
Chair of GovernorsLocal Education Authority
Mr D RowleyConwy County Borough CouncilChief of Education Services, Education DepartmentDinerth
Road, Rhos
on Sea, Colwyn
Bay,LL28 4ULTEL : 01492 575061
Contact
2009 –
2010
Attendance
The Governors have drawn up an agreed policy available from school. Activities after school and
during holidays are undertaken on a voluntary basis. Consequently the cost of
transport/accommodation is passed on to students. Activities during school time are partly
supported by voluntary contributions from parents and partly from school funds but no student will
be excluded from taking part when a contribution cannot be made.
However, if support is not
sufficient to support the cost of an activity, the school reserves the right to cancel it. No charge is
made for examination entries proposed by the school, but where students fail to attend an
examination with no medical justification, parents will be expected to pay the entry fee.
Charging Policy
Year 13 DestinationsHigher education 69%
Further Education 12%
GAP Year 17%
Employment 1%
Return to School 1%
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F O R O F F I C E U S E Admission No. UPN Number
Ysgol John Bright
Admissions Form Year Form
Surname :
Forenames : Male Female
Date of Birth : Home Tel No : Mobile No :
Address
Post Code :
P e r s o n s w i t h P a r e n t a l R e s p o n s i b i l i t y Surname :
Forename :
Address Postcode Tel No. Mobile Relationship to child E‐mail
Surname :
Forename :
Address Postcode Tel No. Mobile Relationship to child E‐mail
Previous School Address Post Code Tel No. Mobile
Name of Doctor :
Surgery :
Address
Does your child suffer from any medical condition you wish the school to be aware of Yes No
Do e s y o u r c h i l d h a v e a n y Add i t i o n a l L e a r n i n g Ne e d s ? School Action School Action +
Statement
Do e s y o u r c h i l d h a v e a n y b r o t h e r s / s i s t e r s a t Y s g o l J o h n B r i g h t Name : Year : Name : Year :
L u n c h A r r a n g eme n t s Free School Meal School Lunch Sandwiches at school
T r a v e l A r r a n g emen t s Bicycle Car Rail Taxi Walk Bus
O t h e r I n f o rm a t i o n First Language Other Languages Home Language Religion Ethnic Origin
Fluency in Welsh V Good Good Fair None
DEFNYDD SWYDDFA Rhif derbyn: Rhif UPN:
Ysgol John Bright Ffurflen derbyn Blwyddyn Dosbarth
Cyfenw
Enw(au) cyntaf Bachgen Merch
Dyddiad geni : Rhif ffôn cartref : Rhif ffôn symudol :
Cyfeiriad
Côd post : C y sw l l t â ’ r r h i e n i / C y sw l l t b r y s Cyfenw
Enw(au) cyntaf
Cyfeiriad Côd post Rhif ffôn Rhif ffôn symudol: Perthynas E‐bost Cyfenw
Enw(au) cyntaf
Cyfeiriad Côd post Rhif ffôn Rhif ffôn symudol: Perthynas E‐bost Ysgol blaenorol Cyfeiriad : Enw meddyg Cyfeiriad y feddygfa Cyfeiriad Yw eich plentyn yn dioddef o unrhyw broblemau meddygol? Y N
Oe s g a n e i c h p l e n t y n u n r h yw a n g h e n i o n a d d y s g o l a r b e n n i g ? Gweithredu gan yr ysgol Gweithredu gan yr ysgol a mwy
Datganiad
Oe s g a n e i c h p l e n t y n u n r h yw f r o d y r n e u c hw i o r y d d y n Y s g o l J o h n B r i g h t ? Enw Blwyddyn T r e f n i a d a u c i n i o
Cinio ysgol am ddim Cinio ysgol Brechdanau T r e f n i a d a u t e i t h i o Beic Car Trên Tacsi Cerdded Bws
Gwy bo d a e t h a r a l l Mamiaith Ieithoedd eraill Iaith y cartref Crefydd Tarddiad ethnig
Rhuglder yn y Gymraeg Da iawn Da Gweddol Dim