School Day
A guide to the school day at Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed. Here you'll find everything pupils, parents, and carers need to stay informed and prepared throughout the term.
Timetable
Cyfnod | Amser | Hyd |
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Cofestru | 08:30 - 08:50 | 0.20 |
Gwers 1 | 08:50 - 09:50 | 1.00 |
Gwers 2 | 09:50 - 10:50 | 1.00 |
Egwyl | 10:50 - 11:10 | 0.20 |
Gwers 3 | 11:10 - 12:10 | 1.00 |
Gwers 4 | 12:10 - 13:10 | 1.00 |
Cinio / Gwers 5 | 13:10 - 13:50 | 0.40 |
Gwers 6 | 13:50 - 14:50 | 1.00 |
Pieriod | Time | Length |
|---|---|---|
Registration | 08:30 - 08:50 | 0:20 |
Lesson 1 | 08:50 - 09:50 | 1:00 |
Lesson 2 | 09:50 - 10:50 | 1:00 |
Break | 10:50 - 11:10 | 0:20 |
Lesson 3 | 11:10 - 12:10 | 1:00 |
Lesson 4 | 12:10 - 13:10 | 1:00 |
Lunch / Lesson 5 | 13:10 - 13:50 | 0:40 |
Lesson 6 | 13:50 - 14:50 | 1:00 |
Uniform
Following a consultation with all stakeholders we have ensured that the uniform conforms with the principles of the Welsh Government guidance on school uniform;
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Flexible
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Comfortable
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Practical
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Affordable
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Inclusive
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Identity
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White shirt - long or short sleeve
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School tie - bespoke school design
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Trousers/skirt (kneelength)/tailored shorts - mid grey
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Blazer/jumper/cardigan/ sweatshirt or hoodie with school logo - mid grey
Shoes: Black. Shoes should be practical for school wear and be suitable for all weathers. Ankle boots and trainers with discrete logos are acceptable. Shoes should be flat. No heels.
Physical Education
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T-Shirt or rugby shirt or hockey top: Black with red trim and school logo
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Shorts or skort: Black with red trim
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Optional: Black leggings may be worn
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Rugby / hockey socks should be red
Additional Items
● Coat: Black or dark grey.
● Head scarf: Black, light grey or dark grey
● Tights: Black or grey
● Socks: Black or grey
The school's catering provider is Chartwells.
Below you can find all menus that Chartwells offer at Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed.
All of Chartwells menus are developed in line with the Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measures, which means that you can be guaranteed that your child will receive a nutritionally balanced and healthy meal at break time and lunchtime.
As part of our ongoing drive to help parents stay informed of what’s happening at school, we are using ‘Classcharts’ – a website and smartphone app. The new, free, smartphone app for parents is now available for download called ‘Classcharts Parents’ for Apple and Android. Classcharts should be used to report all pupil absences and appointments.
Click here to see how to report an absence in Class Charts.
If your child has to leave school early due to an appointment, parents/carers must inform the school by telephoning on 01633 851614 and choosing option 1. You can also upload evidence of the appointment on gwent.iscoed@ysgolioncasnewydd.cymru.
Students should go to the Main Reception to sign out and then meet their parents outside. They must then sign back in on their return.
If your child is going to be late, parents/carers must inform the school by telephoning on 01633 851614 and choosing option 1. The student must go to the Main Reception to sign in on their arrival.
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