We are working to develop a website for Ysgol Bro Idris which will enable us to provide you with regular news. The website address will be www.ysgolbroidrisschool.org. It is anticipated that the website will be ‘live’ early in the New Year.

We will also be creating a ‘facebook’ page for the school in order to update you on any relevant developments.

Newsletters We will also continue to issue regular newsletters to update you on the work of establishing Ysgol Bro Idris.

YSGOL BRO IDRIS

Newsletter - Christmas

2016

By now the excitement of Christmas activities in schools is nearly over, with everyone having enjoyed

their Christmas lunch and party, performing in the Christmas concert, hosting a Christmas Fair and,

perhaps, seeing a pantomime. I’m sure every pupil and member of staff is ready for a holiday!

I would like to thank the staff and pupils of each school for their warm welcome and ready co-

operation during this term and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

During this term a number of

staff have been appointed to

Ysgol Bro Idris, and it is a

pleasure to present them to you.

Mr Gareth Roberts has been

appointed as the School’s

Deputy head. Gareth is

currently the Headteacher at

Ysgol Maenofferen and hails

from Blaenau Ffestiniog. I’m

sure he will be an active and enthusiastic member of the

team and that he is ready for the challenge of working

together to develop the innovative Bro Idris school.

To complete the school Senior Management Team, three

Assistant Phase Headteachers have been appointed:

Assistant Headteacher Phase 1

Nia W Thomas-Pearson

Assistant Headteacher Phase 2

Nia Sian Davies

Assistant Headteacher Phase 3

Mr Aled Williams

The Headteacher said: “I would like to congratulate them

all and warmly welcome them as members of the Ysgol

Bro Idris team. I look forward to working with each one to

prepare and develop innovative ideas for Ysgol Bro Idris.

These appointments allow us to move forward to appoint

the remainder of the teaching staff, teaching assistants,

administrative and ancilliary staff in the

New Year”.

Appointments Update

Time capsule

On the 29th of November 2016, Cai and Garin visited the

building which is being upgraded on the Ysgol Gynradd

Dolgellau site to place a time

capsule. It has been

positioned by the new door

between the main building and

one of the new classrooms at

the back.

The pupils decided to place a

time capsule in the building

because Ysgol Gynradd

Dolgellau is coming to an end

and a new school is on the

horizon. The capsule contains

Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau’s

logo, coins from today, pictures of the three classes -

Meirion, Wnion and Idris with each pupil’s name, the latest

copy of the local paper “Y Dydd” and a letter from the

School Council.

Website and social media

You can contact the Head directly by e-mailing

JanoOwen@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

or phoning 07989152968.

Pupils We will continue to discuss relevant matters associated with establishing the school with the pupils through meeting the School Council which includes a representation of pupils from all primary and secondary schools in the catchment.

Here’s what members of the School Council have to say

about their work:

“Being a member of the first Bro Idris School Council is an

honour and a very important job as it gives the

Headteacher, Mrs. Owen, an opportunity to listen to our

voice as children and young people of the school.

We have had very good experiences from going to the

archives to look for historical names for the sites, having

informal talks with teachers who have applied for new

posts in the school and seen samples of the new school

uniform. We have suggested that Phase 1 pupils wear a t-

shirt and jumper with Phase 2 and 3 pupils wearing a shirt,

tie and a jumper and we will be sending our ideas to the

Governors.

We have all enjoyed having the opportunity to express our

opinion on Ysgol Bro Idris and look forward to discussing

activities to ensure that Ysgol Bro Idris is one happy school

in the Spring and Summer term meetings.”

Lillie, Swyn, Mari, Glesni, Lia and Daisy.

“During this term, we have held several meetings to

provide Mrs Owen with an opportunity to listen to our ideas

for Ysgol Bro Idris. We went to the archives looking for

possible names for the sites, we have met with the

teachers to have a chat with them and also discussed the

school uniform.

Next term we will discuss activities to bring pupils together

so that Ysgol Bro Idris becomes one school and discussing

the school uniform further. However, our main work will be

to ensure that the voice of all pupils is heard through

creating questionnaires etc.”

Cai, Jack, Gweltaz, Moc and Dyfan.

Engaging with parents Following recent consultation sessions, which provided an opportunity to listen to the issues raised by parents, the Shadow Governing Body is keen to continue a dialogue with parents on matters relating to establishment of the new school. This will be done either through the Parent Forum meetings or by events arranged for all parents of the catchment. These events will provide an opportunity for parents to meet the staff of the new school as they are appointed and with members of the Shadow Governing Body. There will also be an opportunity for you to provide an input to plans and discuss any concerns.

The next Parent Forum will be held early in the New Year. The Parent Forum consists of a representative from each of the curent schools. You can contact your school to find out who is your school representative.

We will be working to arrange an event for all parents of the catchment for the beginning of February. We will contact you once a definite date has been confirmed.

Staffing matters Following the appointment of the Senior Management Team we will now proceed with appointing the remainder of the staff for the new school.

Teaching posts will be advertised in January and classroom assistants before half term.

You are welcome to contact the Head should you wish to discuss any issues.

Support also continues to be available to staff from the Council’s Human Resources Advisory Service and they will continue to provide sessions to offer support and guidance to staff.

Staff are welcome to contact Sandra Evans on 01286 679862 for any advice or guidance.