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We hope that you are all having a good summer break.
This page should give you all the information you need to return to school in September.
Other useful pages on our website include:
You should also check that you are logged into the SIMs Parent App.
If you need help with your login please contact the main office: admin@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru or (01656) 740294 - the phones are not manned during the school holidays.
School Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform & PE Kit
If you need help with the cost of uniform you may be eligible for the School Essentials Grant: Link
Or the Distinctive School Clothing Grant: Link
Or you can get in touch with us directly and discreetly at getintouch@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru
Hairstyles
Hairstyles
Hairstyles must be appropriate for school. No tram lines, completely or partial shaven heads and braiding are not allowed. Mixes of natural hair colour are permitted but unnatural hair colours e.g. blue, red, silver, green, pink etc. are not allowed. Dip dyed hair is not allowed.
Jewellery & Piercings
Jewellery & Piercings
Jewellery is restricted to a single pair of stud earrings, one plain ring, and a watch. Facial or tongue piercings are not permitted. In the interest of personal safety both boys and girls must remove all jewellery during P.E. and Games lessons.
Outdoor clothing
Outdoor clothing
Coats and other outdoor clothing may not be worn in lessons. All pupils are expected to wear our school uniform, as detailed below:
Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (Key Stage 3 & 4)
Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (Key Stage 3 & 4)
Autumn and Spring Term Uniform:
Autumn and Spring Term Uniform:
Navy V- necked cardigan / jumper with school badge.
Pale blue shirt with school tie.
Plain black skirt (not tight or short) or plain black trousers (not denim, canvas, cord or linen).
No ankle tight or skinny style.
No legging style trousers or canvas shoes.
Black / navy socks or tights.
Flat black, leather type school shoes or all black trainers only (Canvas shoes are not acceptable).
Dark outdoor jacket (hoodies or tracksuit tops are not allowed at any time).
Summer Term Uniform:
Summer Term Uniform:
White polo t-shirt with school badge or pale blue shirt with school tie.
PE Kit (Girls):
PE Kit (Girls):
Navy games skirt, white polo t shirt, dark leggings / tracksuit bottoms, navy athletic shorts, trainers.
PE Kit (Boys):
PE Kit (Boys):
White shorts, t shirt and socks, rugby / soccer boots, Trainers, Rugby shirt and socks – navy and sky blue reversible; Rugby shorts – black, Rugby socks – navy and sky blue hoops.
Dinner Money - Cashless Canteen
Dinner Money - Cashless Canteen
Cynffig now uses a Cashless Canteen. Parents required to top up the account online at least 24 hours in advance.
Access your child's account to top up here: Link
If you need the access code for your child's account you can request this from the school office team: admin@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru or (01656) 740294 - the phones are not manned during the school holidays.
For pupils using Free School Meals their accounts are topped up each day automatically.
Free School Meals
Free School Meals
You can check your eligibility and apply for Free School Meals here: Link
You may also be eligible for the School Essentials Grant to help with Uniform and other school equipment costs: Link
Or the Distinctive School Clothing Grant: Link
If you need support with any of these grants you can get in touch with us directly and discreetly at getintouch@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru
School Transport
School Transport
School transport is organised and managed by Bridgend County Borough Council. Eligible pupils should have been informed automatically.
More information about routes and pickup times can be found here: Link
If you have any questions about School Transport please contact the team at: schooltransport@bridgend.gov.uk
Stationery
Stationery
Pupils are expected to bring at least the essential eqiupment to school with them. This would include at least one writing pen and a pencil.
At this time of year most supermarkets have good offers on pens, pencils and pencil cases.
If possible it is also useful if your child could bring:
Colouring pencils
A rubber
A pencil sharpener
A ruler
A highlighter
A drywipe pen for mini whiteboards
A calculator
If you need help providing school equipment please see the links above for the School Essentials Grant or contact us at: getintouch@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru
The School Day
The School Day
8:30-8:45am - Pupils arrive on site
8:50am - Challenge Time (Morning Registration)
9:10am - Lesson 1
10:10am - Lesson 2
11:10am - Break Time
11:30am - Lesson 3
12:30pm - Lesson 4
1:30pm - Lunch Time
2:10pm - Lesson 5 (Afternoon Registration)
3:10pm - End of Lessons / Start of After School Clubs
Water Bottles
Water Bottles
As part of our Healthy Schools and Eco Schools committments we have installed water coolers around the school for pupils to refill their drinking bottles.
For the past few years Pyle Community Council have kindly provided funding for all year 7 pupils to receive a free refillable bottle.
Pupil Information
Pupil Information
It is really important that pupil information is kept up-to-date including:
Address
Contact telephone numbers
Contact email addresses
Medical Information
Any other change of circumstance
admin@cynffigcs.bridgend.cymru
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