Message from the Headteacher

Mrs Helen O'Sullivan - Headteacher

Last Monday Sophie Evans performed for our Uganda Appeal. The event was fantastic and £3,000 was raised to support staff and friends of the College who leave to work with our link school in Mbale. Many thanks to all who supported the evening provided raffle and auction prizes and joined us on that event.
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Congratulations to Sophie Evans who has been announced as the full time lead in ‘Over the Rainbow’ from mid-February – Well done Sophie.

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Year 11 Reports

All Year 11 Reports will be finalised and distributed before Friday. This is the last written report for students as we move to external exams. The last sheet offers both Parents and students an opportunity to respond and provide feedback to us on the report, we are very interested in your views. Mrs K. Crothers will also be contacting a sample of parents and reporting back on Parents views on reports from the College.

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On Wednesday 25th January we have a Collapsed Day. Attendance is vital on this day as aspects of the arrange of visitors assist us in addressing Key Skills and wider aspects of the curriculum – wellbeing.

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As always if you have any issues or concerns please contact me at the College on 01443 436171.

Helen O’Sullivan
Headteacher

Ugandan Fundraising Evening – 16/1/2012

On the evening of Monday January 16th a fantastic evening took place at Ystrad Sports Centre in aid of The Ugandan Building Fund. For the past three years Tonypandy Community College has been linked to a school in Mable that is in great need of help and support. A team of staff and community members are visiting the school in February to help improve the facilities and so this evening was a brilliant way to raise some extra funds! As the people started to arrive and take their seats the importance of the evening hit home as photos of the link ...

Youth Speaks

Students from The College were highly commended in the Annual Youth Speaks Competition last week. Hannah Smith, Hannah David and Alex Flook debated the controversial topic " Should schools spend more time on academic subjects and less time on sport." The competition was held in the College and was a great success. The college and the team wish Ysgol Gyfun Cymer every success in the next round. We look forward to next years competition!

Fundraising Event on Monday January 16th at Ystrad Sports Centre

We are holding a Fundraising Event on Monday January 16th at Ystrad Sports Centre and we would really appreciate your support! The Spectacular Evening will include a 3 Course Meal, Auction, Disco and Performance from Sophie Evans. Sophie is an ex-pupil of Tonypandy Community College who rose to fame on the BBC Programme “Over the Rainbow”. She is currently starring as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" on the West End. Tickets are £20.00 each with all profits going to the Ugandan School Building Fund. We have been working with our link school in Mbale for the past five years and they ...

College Open Monday

On Thursday afternoon (5th January) the very high winds caused damage to part of a roof in the College which resulted in an early closure. This closure was precautionary and carried out to ensure the safety of students and staff. The College remained closed today ( Friday 6th January) to assess and repair the damage. . The College will re-open for all staff and students on Monday 9th January.

5×60 KS4 Basketball Tournament.

Wednesday 7th December saw six Year 11 boys from Tonypandy Community College set off to Tylorstown Sports Centre for a 5x60 KS4 Basketball tournament. The team of John Plenderleith, Conor Edwards, Jarrad Morrissey, Sam Lee, Ryan Jones and Jay Shallish were excited at the thought of playing some familiar teams from last year’s tournament. The boys were going into this tournament not having played any opposition since last year’s 5x60 competition however they were feeling confident as they had great success last time out. The first game against Y Pant saw the boys play brilliantly but narrowly lost by 1 point. They won ...