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Comments from Pencoedtre High School Parliament…
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“I recently bought some lovely items from The Welsh Bacc fair, organised by year 10 pupils. It was great to see everyone working and selling things to raise money for charity.” Ashleigh Watkins “Today I went to the Duke of Edinburgh meeting in school – we had loads of fun and it is great that […]
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Pencoedtre School Parliament Litter Pick
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Pencoedtre School Parliament have been setting a good example to other pupils and contributing to their school community by doing a litter pick around the school site. They have been learning about article 24 of the UNCRC Children’s rights – the right to a clean environment.

PSE Day for Year 7 Pupils
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Year 7 Pencoedtre High pupils enjoyed watching a lively drama production called ‘Smashed’ in PSE today, about the issues of underage drinking. It was very thought provoking.

Recycling School Uniform
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Pupils at Pencoedtre High school have set up a recycled school uniform shop. They are recycling lost property and selling uniform very cheap at a parent events in the school. This will feed into the Children’s Commissioner for Wales mission the Revolve Project. More information can be found here.

PUPILS in Pencoedtre High School, Barry, have celebrated a “phenomenal set” of GCSE results.
PUPILS in Pencoedtre High School, Barry, have celebrated a “phenomenal set” of GCSE results. avatar

The school was delighted with its 16-year-olds who this year achieved superb results across the board with 72 per cent its pupils getting at least a C-grade in English; 62 per cent getting at least a C-grade in mathematics/numeracy; and 68 per cent of its pupils getting at least a C-grade in science. Additionally, 59 […]
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Pencoedtre Eco Schools
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Personal Social Education Pupils in year 7 and 8 have been discussing climate change and reflecting on personal decisions about lifestyle choices that affect the environment. Pupils were asked to design a poster to raise awareness. Lots of great entries and winners will receive prizes in assembly. Pupild are continuing to take part in litter […]
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BTEC Dance Couse at Pencoedtre High, Barry 6th Form
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“Barry Sixth Form BTEC Dance course at Pencoedtre High” Get in touch with Mrs Roach for more details rroach.phs@valelearning.com

Pencoedtre High Dance Show
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“Pencoedtre High Dance Show – Thursday 4th April 5.30pm £2 per ticket”

Pencoedtre High Parliament Cyber Bullying Display
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Pencoedtre High School Parliament have been busy working on Sally Holland’s Mission Statement for this term. They have created a “Stop / Start” display that is hanging up in the school canteen to tackle the issues around cyber bullying. You can find out more about this terms current Mission Statement by visiting the Children’s Commissioner […]
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Messages from Pencoedtre High School Pupils – March 2019
Messages from Pencoedtre High School Pupils – March 2019 avatar

I really enjoy the assemblies that we have in school. Everyone of them is completely different and I learn a lot from them” (Louise Yr8) “Great team spirit in Year 11! We won’t let the stress get to us! Plenty of revision and guidance for the coming exams and a plethora of opportunities” (Ina Yr11) […]
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Messages from Pencoedtre High Pupils
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February 2019 “My favourite thing in Pencoedtre High is all the teachers and how you make new friends every day.” (Amy Yr7)   “I have really enjoyed the Llangranog trip. We did many activities like zip-lining, trampolining, swimming and much more. It was really fun to go on a trip with my friends.” (Louise Yr8) […]
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Pupils Create New Classroom Rules
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Pencoedtre High School Parliament pupils have been getting creative designing a new ‘classroom rules’ poster for each classroom in school – the Head Teacher set them the challenge to create the poster to encompass what they felt were the keys to a successful lesson. Their responses focused around being polite, prepared, productive and positive, which […]
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