Ysgol Brynrefail

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The purpose of this handbook is to present parents with an outline of the school's organization, policies, and activities. Most of the content has been arranged in alphabetical order, (numbers adjacent to the headings refer to the corresponding numbers in the Welsh version). The comprehensive information within it may raise questions, therefore, please contact me directly should you require further explanations. Even though the information in the handbook is correct at the time of publication, it should not be assumed that there will be no change affecting the relevant arrangements before the start of or during the school year or about subsequent years.
Every pupil who transfers from one of the catchment's primary schools will during the year be allowed to visit Ysgol Brynrefail on at least two occasions, in the Autumn and Summer Terms. An open evening will be arranged in school during the prior Autumn Term for the parents of new pupils to see the school environment and to meet some of the staff. we believe that it is very important to build strong links between the school and parents, therefore, we encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity to strengthen these links through formal or informal occasions during the year. If any parent wishes to make an appointment to see me, or the relevant Head of Year, to discuss any aspect of the school, you are welcome to call us to discuss or to arrange a meeting.
Ysgol Brynrefail is a medium-sized rural community comprehensive school located at the center of the primary school catchment at the foot of Snowdon. These schools include Bethel, Cwm y Glo, Waunfawr, Deiniolen, Llanberis, Llanrug, and Penisarwaun. At present 694 pupils attend the school ensuring that it is not too large for everyone to get to know one another in a friendly and homely atmosphere. Therefore, transferring to Ysgol Brynrefail from one of the primary schools is not a frightening experience and new pupils soon settle down. Indeed frequent visitors and strangers alike comment on the warm, courteous, Welsh atmosphere as being one of the school's main features. New pupils should not be concerned. However, if a problem does crop up your child can immediately ask for help from any member of staff.

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