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5x60 Climbing Day

22/02/2012 00:00:00

5X60 Climbing Day at Abersychan School

On Friday January 27th Torfaen 5X60 workers visited Abersychan School supplying the PE department with a portable climbing wall for the whole day. Pupils across KS3, KS4 and the school’s SNRB had the opportunity during PE lessons to try something new and exciting with the help and support of friendly, experienced and qualified climbing instructors from the Newport Climbing Centre. The pupils learnt a great deal from the experience and the instructors commented on how well behaved and mature the pupils of Abersychan are. Once again they were a credit to themselves, their families and the school. Feedback from the pupils was extremely positive and more dates are being planned for later in the year. Well done to all involved.

GCSE Timetable for March 2012

10/02/2012 00:00:00

March-2012-timetable-for-website.xls

Holocaust Memorial Day

07/02/2012 00:00:00

R.E/Welsh Baccalaureate Departments Commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day

On Friday 27th January 2012, 13 pupils from Year 10 represented Abersychan School at a multi-faith service of commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day.

The service took place at St Gabriel's Church, Cwmbran at 10.00am. The theme of the service was 'Speak Up, Speak Out' and consisted of prayers, hymns and readings in memory of victims of the holocaust and other more recent genocides. Prayers were led by Canon Brian Pippen (Rector of Pontypool), Father Tony Turner (Rectorial Benefice of Cwmbran) along with a traditional Hebrew Memorial Prayer read by Rabbi Francis Berry of Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation. Blessings were led by the Bishop of Monmouth.

The service also consisted of guest speakers and music provided by Greater Gwent Strings Orchestra.

It was an extremely moving service and the pupils were a real credit to the school.

Mrs DeCruz, Head of R.E

Only Men Aloud

06/02/2012 00:00:00

Six members of 'Only Men Aloud' came to the school on Thursday 2nd February 2012 and took a workshop with approx 50/60 year 9, 10 and 11 boys. 'Only Men Aloud' sang to the boys (which was was outstanding), the boys sang with them and they took part in serveral confidence building/musical games which were run by 'Only Men Aloud' themselves.

The Abersychan boys throughly enjoyed this experience and as a result many pupils are now going to join 'Only Boys Aloud'.

If any other pupils would like to join the boy group 'Only Boys Aloud' they can see the Performing Arts Department' for more info.

The school would like to thank 'Only Men Aloud' for coming in again as it was an enjoyable experience that we will never forget.