A combined group of pupils from the LRB and a Year 11 ASDAN class battled through tough winds as they walked up to the top of Skirrid Fawr Hill on April 22nd. This was a strenuous activity that was enjoyed by all of the pupils as part of their ‘keep fit’ campaign and ASDAN.Read More
The English department have introduced a new bi-weekly homework scheme for our KS3 pupils. All pupils in Year 7 – 9 have been provided with a book to take home for independent reading homework. Every other week parents are asked to sign that 20 pages minimum have been read. It is fantastic to see some...Read More
As part of Ebbw Fawr Learning Community’s commitment to strengthening community links, we will be launching a weekly drop-in session at the Learning Action Centre, James Street, Ebbw Vale, every Friday from 29th April 2016 between 1pm-3pm. This will give you, as parents/carers, an opportunity to meet with staff in a convenient location and at...Read More
Thank you for your cooperation today regarding the partial closure caused by a problem with the secondary phase site’s water. The decision to shut the school for any period of time is never taken lightly, however the health and safety of our pupils and staff must always come first and in this instance it was...Read More
The following pupils represented the school team in the Gala Nofio. Blwyddyn 7 Madison Lovell Alex Gummer Mia Jones Tahnee Jones Eleanor James Robyn Newbrook Blwyddyn 9 Kian O’Connell They all did exceptionally well, especially Kian O’Connell who finished first place in both the breast stroke and the individual medley races, qualifying for the National Finals...Read More
Llongyfarchidau/ Congratulations to Molly Ball & Tahnee Jones who have been selected to compete for South East Wales Schools in the Welsh Schools National Cross Country Championships, at Brecon, on Wednesday 10th February 2016. RESERVES: Robyn Newbrook (yr7) and Amelia Hill (yr10) Pob Lwc Ferched!!Read More
[prettyfilelink size=”847 kB” src=”https://www.ebbwfawr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/male_prefects_ebbw_fawr_l.png” type=”img”]View Full Sized Image (Male Prefects) >>[/prettyfilelink][prettyfilelink size=”1,019 kB” src=”https://www.ebbwfawr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/female_prefects_ebbw_fawr_l.png” type=”img”]View Full Sized Image (Female Prefects) >>[/prettyfilelink] We are pleased to announce the appointment of 42 Year 10 Senior Prefects. The main responsibility of the prefect is to be a positive role model for other learners in the community, and with...Read More
Estyn have notified us that the school will be inspected between the 1st – 5th February 2016. This will be the first inspection of an All Through School undertaken in Wales. Parents can contribute to the inspection in two ways: Attendance at the parents “Meet the Inspectors” meeting to be held on Monday 1st February...Read More
[prettyfilelink size=”2 MB” src=”https://www.ebbwfawr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Year_8_Welsh_Cup_Regional.jpeg” type=”jpg”]View Full Sized Image >>[/prettyfilelink] The Year 8 football team have progressed into the national stages of the Welsh Cup Schools Football competition after winning through their regional final with a dominant display against Oakdale. After victories in previous rounds over Blackwood, Brynmawr and Tredegar the team were drawn against Oakdale...Read More
Well done to all the primary phase pupils who achieved 100% attendance in 2014-15. They were a credit to the school at the awards ceremony in Abertillery last night. Keep up the great attendance!Read More
