Maesteg Comprehensive School
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| Maesteg Comprehensive School | |
| Motto | The best education is learning to live! |
| Religious affiliation | Multi-cultural |
| Headteacher | A Carhart |
| Location | Llangynwyd Maesteg Bridgend CF34 9RW Wales |
| LEA | Bridgend |
| Ofsted number | 401791 |
| Ages | 11 (year 7) to 19 (year13/14) |
| Houses | Raglan, Cennen, Harlech, Pembroke |
| School colours | Black and Amber |
| Website | http://maestegcs.bridgend.sch.uk/ |
| Coordinates: | |
Maesteg Comprehensive School (Welsh: Ysgol Gyfun Maesteg) is a comprehensive school situated in the town of Maesteg in the South Wales Valleys of south-eastern Wales.
Ms. A. Carhart is the current Headteacher.
It is currently split into two campuses. One named lower school and one upper school. In September 2008 the school will be moving into a combined campus with a newly developed school costing £17,000,000.
In December 2005, Sarah Bryant, a Drama teacher at the school died on her way home due to a car accident. Her former students still attend the school.
The schools GCSE success rate is 40% achieving A*-C grades.
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[edit] Curriculum
Foreign Languages: Spanish language, Welsh language or French language. Core: Welsh, Maths, English and Science. Humanities: History, Geography, Religious Studies and Psychology. Creative Subjects: Drama, Art, Music and Performing Arts. Technology: ICT, Resistant Materials, Catering, Textiles, Engineering, Construction and Graphic products.
School Officials,2007/08 year
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Headteacher, | Ms. Anne Carhart |
| Dep. Headteacher, | Mr. Jarvis |
| Dep. Headteacher, | Mr. Ford |
| Head of Maths, | Mr Carruthers |
| Head Of English, | Ms Ellias |
| Head of Science, | Mr Tony Cook |
| Head of Modern Languages, | Ms Tania Hill |
| Head of ICT & Buisness | Mr Clarke |
| Head of Physical Education | Mrs Heatley |
| Head of Creative Arts | Ms James |
| Head of Design Technology | Mr Griffiths |
| Leader Of Learning,Religious Education Department. | Mr Herbert Evans |
| Leader Of Learning, History Department. | Mr Thomas |
| Leader of Learning, Geography Department. | Mr Roe |
[edit] Day-to-Day layout
School Timetable Template: 2007/2008 Please note: as from September 2008 the current timetable will be overhauled and a new, more efficient timetable will be used.
| Type | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Meeting | 8.30-8.44 | All teaching staff attend. |
| Lesson One | 8.45-9.44 | This is the first lesson prior to the morning staff meetings, here the first of the six daily registers will take place. This ensures there is an up to date register of all pupils on the property hourly. Students who may not be timetabled or who are absent for this,must sign in via Pupil reception. |
| Lesson Two | 9.45-10.44 | Second Registration during the lesson. |
| Break | 10.45 -11.04 | |
| Lesson Three | 11.05 -12.04 | Third Registration during the lesson. |
| Lesson Four | 12.05 - 12.59 | Fourth registration takes place |
| Lunch Break | 1.00-1.44 | |
| Lesson Five | 1.45 -2.44 | Fith registration takes place |
| Registration | 2.45 - 3.15 | All pupils return to their form groups, mark the final registration. Each form group will have an individual assembly, or a collective year assembley. |
[edit] Feeder Schools
- Plasnewydd Primary
- Blaencaerau Primary
- Garth Primary
- Cwmfelin Primary
- Nantyfyllon Primary
- Llangynwyd Primary
[edit] Notable alumni
Sian Lloyd, Weather lady.
[edit] External links
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