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Transition 2018/19 Mi Ddylwn, Mi Allaf, Mi Fynnaf I Should, I Can, I Shall NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP GOWERTON SCHOOL

What do parents want to know about secondary ry school? GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

We aim to enable your child to be: - Happy - Supported - Encouraged to develop as an individual - Able to learn to the best of their ability GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

At Gowerton we aim to enable our pupils to have a broad education that prepares them for life long learning. GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

ESTYN IN INSPECTION - 2017 2017 • Our most recent Estyn Inspection report says : “Standards of wellbeing are exceptional and contribute significantly to the high standards that pupils achieve”, “The standard of pupils’ behaviour is exemplary”. GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

Welsh Government Categorization For the last 5 years Gowerton has achieved the highest categorization, Green 1A , from the Welsh Government. This recognises Gowerton as a school that is ‘highly effective’ and has a ‘track record in sustaining a high level of outcomes’. It has the ‘capacity to lead and to contribute to support’ other schools. GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

Jennifer Choo. 6A*. 4A. B Kiera Harries 6 A* A 4B William Arnold 5A* 3A 2B Shaun Lloyd 5 A* 2 A 3B Thomas Davies 5A* 2A 3B C Adam Maher 5 A* 2 A 3C GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

PROGRESS IN IN GCSE Level 2 including English and Maths : • Gowerton School 70% • Wales average last year 55% • Swansea average this year 60% GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

OUTSTANDING GCSE RESULTS Robert Frew. 9A* 3A (Best results in Gowerton School) Ffion Eaton-Brown 9A* 2A Aaquil Favas 9A* 2A B 7A* 4A Caitlin Way GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

And some more examples of ‘outstanding GCSE results Megan Nicholson 6A* 5A Eloise Denny 5A* 5A B 5A* 6A Rebecca Aazem Jack Griffiths 5A* A 5B Luc Jones 4A* 5A 2B Josie Eales-Davies. 4A*3A 3B C GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

Outstanding results achieved at A level in 2018 Lucy Jones A* A* A* A* ( Head Girl) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Geography Going to study Biology at Exeter University Shaun Swain A* A* A A A (Deputy Head Boy) Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Welsh Bacc Going to study at Bath University Catrin Jones A* A* A* A Cardiff RWCMD History, RE, WB, English GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

More examples of outstanding results achieved in 2018 Emily Rees A* A A B Cardiff University Welsh Bacc, History Maths Biology Emily Tucker A A A A Southampton University Maths, Geography, Chemistry , Welsh Bacc Sam Nicholson A* A A B Loughborough University Welsh Bacc, Chemistry, Maths, Physics Adam Fielding A A B B Exeter University Maths, Welsh Bacc, Biology, Chemistry GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

PROGRESSION FROM GOWERTON SIXTH FORM Applications to University 2018: Of the pupils that applied to University - 100% have gained places. - 95% to their 1 st / 2 nd choice. - University courses gained include: Medicine, English , Biomedical Studies , Physics, Accounting, Geography, Chemistry, GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

HOW? • Focus on learning and teaching • Coursework workshops • Mentoring and target groups • Weekend seminars • Exam preparation lessons • Expectations - working with parents • After school revision clubs GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

We have recently been awarded our Gold Level Rights Respecting School Award. GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

Gofal – An area dedicated to caring for pupils Gowerton – First Aid, Attendance and Listening GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES? Application is made online. You can complete the online application form between 8 th October and 30 th November After you have completed the application form you will be notified of your child’s placement on March 1 st 2019 GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

Pupils can look forward to 4 TRANSITION DAYS IN JULY Yr 6 Pupils visit Gowerton school for a team building day, Cymanfa Ganu and taster lessons GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

TASTER LESSONS GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP

We look forward to welcoming the Year 7 of 2019 THANK YOU. GOWERTON SCHOOL NORTH GOWER PARTNERSHIP