Here are the prom bus times:
17:30hrs Croeserw (Croeserw Hotel)
17:45hrs Blaengwynfi (on the square)
18:00hrs Glyncorrwg (on the square)
18:15hrs Cymmer (entrance to swimming pool)
Leave Aberafan Hotel Hotel 23:00hrs
Drop offs
23:30hrs Cymmer (swimming pool)
23:45hrs Glyncorrwg (on the square)
00:00hrs Blaengwynfi (on the square)
00:15hrs Croeserw (Croeserw Hotel)
Please could we make everyone aware that the next phase of the consultation process will take place on the 20th of June in the Civic Centre starting at 9:00am.
Anybody wishing to show their support is more then welcome to attend and take their place in the public veiwing gallery. A selection of pupils from the Comprehensive will also be in attendance, along with staff from the school on the day.
Please also read the article published by Wales Online:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/education/closure-cymer-afan-comprehensive-would-14753953
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Please find the schools updated policies in our policy documentation area on this website, link below:
Post moved 18.05.2018:
To the Community of the Upper Afan Valley and beyond,
We would like to thank you for your support and hard work in the fight to stop proposals to close Cymer Afan Comprehensive School. This letter explains what is happening, see below.
Latest consultation documentation. Monday 11th December 2017.
Please find below a link to the most recent consultation documents released by NPTCBC, this is an external link and will take you to the NPT website.
As many of you will be aware, the school has recently been given the news from the local council that Cymer Afan Comprehensive is under consultation for closure. This has come as a huge shock to anyone and everyone involved with, not only the school, but the federation and valley as a whole. The full proposed plans can be found through the following council link below.
The consultation process will run from November 8th 2017 to February 14th 2018, after which the evidence will be assessed and an outcome is likely sometime in March 2018. We feel that it is imperative that we explore every possible avenue in order to keep the school, federation and valley alive and we extend our sincerest gratitude to all the members of the community that have come out in support of the federation since news of this proposal broke. Please check back regularly for updates on the situation and keep yourself apprised of future developments. Should you wish for any further information please contact the school though one of the designate channels found on the homepage.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Thank you for your support with your child. During the final part of this year every Year 11 is expected to attend timetabled lessons unless there is an exam or a targeted revision session. All Year 11 pupils have been given a copy of the examination and revision timetables and you will find a copy below.
letter to Y11 parents re exams
NPTC College Open Evenings 2018-9
| College/Campus Open Evenings | Date |
| Afan College | Wed 26 Sept, 2018 – Year 11 only
Wed 16 Jan, 2019 – Open to all |
| Neath College | Thurs 27 Sept 2018 – Year 11 only
Thurs 17 Jan, 2019 – Open to all |
| Llandarcy Academy of Sport | Tues 15 Jan, 2019 – Open to all |
| Pontardawe College | Tues 15 Jan, 2019 – Open to all |
| Swansea Campus | Tues 15 Jan, 2019 – Open to all |
Dear Parent/ Carer,
I am writing to inform you that your son/daughter will be sitting National Reading and Numeracy tests later this month; this is a statutory requirement for all pupils in Wales. These assessments will take place in school under examination conditions. Currently, all pupils are preparing for these assessments with sample materials being used in lessons. Assessment dates are in the attached document.
For all the pupils that took the option of Food and Nutrition, yesterday mark the day of their practical examination.
Each pupil had to research food intolerances and allergies and then select 3 dishes plus accompaniments that were suitable for their chosen food intolerance/allergy. The pupils made every element of each dish from scratch by themselves including bread (leavened and unleavened), pasta, noodles, etc.
I think you will agree from the photos taken of the pupils’ hard work, that they have really out done themselves and shown what a talented group of pupils we have.
Congratulations to everyone involved and a big thank you to Mrs. Philips and Mrs. Poulton-Rogers who support the children throughout the day.
All schools are open as normal on Monday the 5th March 2018.
