In order for your child to receive the flu nasal vaccination at school you must complete the following questionnaire via this link. https://forms.office.com/e/zV0bjq9QNm

The immunization will take place on the 17^th + 18^th October. If you have not completed the form your child will not be vaccinated at school. Thanks

                                                

                                                                                                              10^th September 2024

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am delighted to announce that we are holding an open evening for Year 6 pupils and their families on Monday 30^th September 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The evening is an opportunity for you to gain an insight into the amazing educational, extra-curricular and wellbeing opportunities we offer at Ysgol Bae Baglan.

There will be no formal tour as such but our pupils will be on hand to escort you around upon your arrival in the main reception area. There will be pupils and staff within each department area to answer any questions you may have regarding the transition process. Our Senior Leadership Team will also be available on each wing of the school to answer any questions/queries. Our Head of Middle School, Mr Morgan, Transition Co-ordinator, Mrs Harries and our Year 7 2025/26 Wellbeing Director Mrs Jenkins will also be available in the atrium.

Our school prospectus is available to view on our school website. Several transition activities take place throughout the academic year.

Transition Activities 2024/25:

• Operation Bang, Halloween Fireworks awareness production.
• Visits from Ysgol Bae Baglan Headteacher, Head of Middle School and Year 7 Wellbeing Director.
• Transition Sporting Events/Bae Baglan Cup.
• Cluster Eisteddfod in February 2025.
• Cluster activities at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Margam Park May half-term 2025.
• Reaching wider activities in association with Swansea University.
• Scholar’s programme for the more able and talented.
• Transition week 30^th June – 4^th July 2025.
• Summer Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP).

If you are unable to attend we will endeavour to provide you with an alternative time for you to visit. Please contact the school on 01639 508540 if this is required. Please note that the staff car park at the rear of the school will be available for parking in addition to the car park at the front of school.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child on 30^th September 2024.

Yours faithfully,

Richard Rees

Headteacher/Prifathro

Signalong provides training and resources to assist those with communication difficulties and English as an additional language.

Signalong is a key word sign-supported communication system based on British sign language and is used in spoken word order. It uses speech, sign, body language, facial expression and voice tone to reference the link between sign and word.

Who is it for?

For parents and carers of children who are supported by NPT Support for Learning Team

What is it about?

A three-week Workshop, learning Signalong to support your child.

There will be no cost for the workshops.

The Signalong book can be loaned but preferably you could purchase your own copy to take away and use at home.  

(£20.00 cost price so we can replenish)

Books and more information can be found – Signalong – The Communication Charity

Where is it?

ALN Playroom

Vernon Place Community Hub, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2JJ

When are they?

Week 1: Tuesday September 24^th 9.30- 10.30am

Week 2: Tuesday October 1^st 9:30-10:30am

Week 3: Tuesday October 8^th 9:30-10:30am