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WILLIAM SHOWS A WAY TO ACCESS HWB WITHOUT A LAPTOP AHEAD OF REMOTE LEARNING.
Should a pupil not have access to a laptop at home, there is an alternative. William drew up step-by-step instructions helping pupils use HWB through a PS4 or and XBOX. Well done!
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Adam should have been performing this speech in the Welsh regional final of the ESU Shakespeare competition today. He has worked hard and wanted to show you a preview of his wonderful performance, which is now on hold until autumn. We are so proud of you Adam!
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🥳🥳CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS AT BIRCHGROVE🥳🥳
It was this time 30 years ago that we opened our doors for the first time ever as BIRCHGROVE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL! Together we stand proud and continue ‘Taking Pride in Achievement’ 30 years on!
👏🎉🎈🎊
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WHAT A GREAT END OF YEAR FOR BIRCHGROVE'S FANTASTIC HEADTEACHER, MR OWEN!
Our OUTSTANDING Headteacher. Mr. Owen has successfully been nominated for the HEADTEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD. This prestigious award would be well-deserved as recognition for making our school amazing! 🎉
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Please follow our William in Year 10 instructions to access school work through your games console. You've helped thousands maybe even millions of people William - Well done, we are so so proud of you!
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Massive Congratulations to our former Pupil, Adam Beard, Welsh International Rugby Player! The whole school and the whole of Wales are behind you for tomorrow's game......We're all hoping for a GRAND SLAM! Cymru Am Byth!!!!!! 🏉🏴
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🎊🎉OUR BEST RESULTS EVER!🎉🎊
BIRCHGROVE CELEBRATING GCSE SUCCESS! 😃👏
We are absolutely delighted to share some photos taken during today's GCSE results day. A very emotional day so far as we celebrate the best GCSE results ever! We are totally blown away. Well done all.
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From Mr. Owen "As Headteacher it is with great pride I thank staff, teachers and parents who attended this evening's Celebration evening. It was wonderful to see the range of talent and potential for the future amongst years 7 to 11".
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STAND WITH UKRAINE UPDATE! Swansea Schools total so far raised is £9,150 for the British Red Cross. Not all schools had reported their totals when this number was reported to us, therefore the final amount raised will be in excess of £10,000.
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BIRCHGROVE SUPPORTING WALES IN THE WORLD CUP!
Our pupils singing Calon Lan in preparation of the Rugby World Cup, where we'll be supporting the nations biggest sporting event watching a match in school🏉🏴
@WelshRugbyUnion
@rugbyworldcup
@adambeard7
@964thewave
@WalesOnline
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CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Evie Aitchison who has been chosen to represent Wales in not one but 2 events! We wish year 11 pupil Evie all the luck in the world as she heads off to Scotland next week to compete in the 300m hurdles and the Javelin.
@Birchgrove_PE
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🥳MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS MRS GUTTERIDGE FOR BEING SELECTED BY MICROSOFT AS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR EXPERT🥳
So proud of you for working so hard with dedication and commitment, you definitely deserve huge recognition for your achievement!
Rwyt ti wedi wneud un dda iawn! 👌
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A little late with our news, but definitely had to share!
Our lovely Niamh in Year 7 was the winner of the Welsh Floor Gymnastic Championship title. The competition was held in North Wales. You're doing so well, please keep us posted on further success, we are so proud of you! 🤸♀️
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WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
We're extremely saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr Kenwin Thomas ex Biology teacher/Head of Year at Birchgrove. Kenwin was one of a kind, the best kind. Kenwin will be truly missed by all who knew him and has left many fond memories with us.
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We are delighted that Evie in Year 7 successfully won a gold medal for javelin at the Welsh Junior championship during the weekend in Wrexham. Congratulations Evie we're very proud of you! 🥇👏
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A special message from some of our lovely students in 7L explaining a little about UNICEF and all they do. They particularly would like
@michaelsheen
to take a look and give it a share if possible
#UNICEF
#poverty
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BIRCHGROVE ARRIVE AT BROMIO, 1ST DAY AT THE SKIING RESORT AND THEY'RE ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT
Some wonderful photos of our amazing pupils and staff enjoying their first day in Italy. After delays and a longer journey than expected, they've all arrived safely and are enjoying ❄️⛷🇮🇹
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Congratulations to the Birchgrove Class of 2021 who have collected their results this morning. We are extremely proud of all your achievements. Results will be posted to all pupils unable to collect them this morning. (More pics in thread)
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BIG NEWS!
We're identified as outstanding in supporting all learners. The local authority selected our school to promote the excellent standards of care, support, guidance & well-being that learners in the authority receive.
Check Rhian & Ryan's story!
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Yellow ribbons are tied to doors to spread the message that pupils can talk to any member of staff if they feel low. We have trained Exchange Service Counselors who attend school weekly. If pupils need info. about mental health issues for young people Young Minds website is great
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*WINNERS OF THE SWANSEA SCHOOL'S RUGBY PLATE*
Humongous Congratulations to our fabulous Year 8 Rugby Team for winning the title by beating Bryntawe 19-12, after reaching the finals by beating Cefn Hengoed 34-0. We have a very strong team and are very proud! Jj Coulter was MOTM
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Congratulations to all pupils in the Year 11 class of 2019. GCSE results awarded to pupils this August represent the best outcomes ever achieved at Birchgrove Comprehensive.
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Another 2 sessions nearly done! Some downtime to follow before bed.. rumours have it that there’s a projector set up for our pupils to watch I’m a celeb here
@ManorAdventure
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LEE TRUNDLE VISITS BIRCHGROVE! - GRAND OPENING of our garden, kindly transformed by
@edenstonehomes
& their contractors.
@LeeTrundle10
made a guest appearance & wowed us with footballing skills & wonderful way he engaged with our pupils
@community
@SwanseaCityFC_
@WalesOnline
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What better way to start December off with, than listening to these two treasures singing Lilly Allen's - Somewhere Only We Know? Sadie and Twyla even gave Miss Jones and their singing coach goosebumps. Such gorgeous vocals girls. We are so very proud of you both!
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OUR TALENTED MORGAN PLAYS QUEEN'S MOST ICONIC SONG 'BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY' ACCOMPANIED BY OUR AMAZING DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, MR LEAR ON DRUMS AND LEGEND MUSICIAN MR REES ON THE GUITAR.
Totally blown away by this wonderful performance and just had to share with you all.......enjoy peeps!
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SENIOR LEADERS 10K SUCCESS 🏃♂️👟🏅
Today while most of us were still fast asleep, Mr Owen, our Headteacher along with Mr Tucker and Mr Kelleher our Senior Leaders, successfully completed a 10K run at Worms Head in Rhossili. We'd like to congratulate them all on today's achievement
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A MASSIVE WELCOME TO OUR YEAR 7 PUPILS
We are really looking forward to greeting our lovely Year 7 pupils as a whole year group, for the first time tomorrow. It is totally normal to feel a little nervous but we are all here to reassure you, to guide you and to help you!
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Our last full day here
@ManorAdventure
has seen lots of lovely food, activities and team building. It also brings fatigue after 2 1/2 days of adrenaline pumping through the veins and the need to pack! A meeting was held and pupils have been given plenty of information on leaving.
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🎊🎉GCSE RESULTS DAY!🎉🎊
Well the day has arrived, you should all be proud of everything that you did to reach this point in your education. Never doubt your abilities for a moment in life, you are all on to bigger and better things and we wish you all the luck in the world!
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Mid morning activities went well, as did lunch! Little bit of downtime before the commencement of the afternoon sessions
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OPEN EVENING TONIGHT 6 p.m.-.8 p.m.
We are opening our doors to the public this evening, who have children in Year 5 and 6. You can expect a very warm welcome from our supportive, professional staff and our wonderful, respectful and talented pupils. Pop along!
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Well.. here it is! We hope you enjoy,but more importantly, we hope THEY’VE enjoyed! Please remember,our well-being team are here for you should you need them, Mrs Williams (head of year) and Mrs Rees for any year 7/ks3 discussions. We sent out their contacts in the summer letter
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Transition Visit 1
Birchgrove Primary Year 6 pupils enjoyed their transition visit and we loved meeting them! They met their Form Tutors and took part in a variety of transition activities. We can’t wait to see you again in September!
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FOOD BANK DONATIONS KINDLY RECEIVED FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Miss Davies, Head of Geography kindly organised a food bank donation at school which has proved to be a huge success! Donations have been delivered today to our local Community Centre and will help many families.
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MEALS BEING PREPARED AT BIRCHGROVE COMPREHENSIVE HUB....
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PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR RE-OPEN OF BIRCHGROVE.
In readiness for June 29th, work areas have been prepared with social distancing marked out and hand sanitisers available for all. Areas equipped with laptops and an individual feedback area which uses a visualiser.
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A MASSIVE thanks to all who attended our Open Evening! Well it was a full house here at Birchgrove last night - A very successful evening! We were delighted to meet with so many prospective new pupils and their lovely families. Here are some photos of the night........
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Our year 7’s are enjoying spending time in their form classes this morning. They are learning expectations and how to use their planners. They’ve had a year group assembly and will soon be enjoying break :)
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CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS 😀👏🏃♀️👏🏃♂️😀
We would like to congratulate all of our cross country runners for taking part in the County Cross Country Championships. Big congratulations to Nia in Year 11 and Evie in Year 8 for being selected for the County Team! 👟🏅👟🏅
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BORMIO 2020
A photo that you have all been waiting for...... What a wonderful experience for our pupils. This pic says it all
#birchgroveontour
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DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?
FORMER PUPIL, ACTING SENSATION CRAIG GALLIVAN LANDS LEAD ROLE IN WEST END'S FROZEN.
Craig Gallivan has successfully gained the lead role as OLAF the snowman in London West End's Show 2021.
We are delighted for you! Well done!
☃️😀🎬☃️😀🎬☃️
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Congratulations to our beautiful/wonderful Prom King and Queen of 2023
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A massive congratulations to Tya and Sofia for supporting a very good cause today at school, by putting on a fantastic cake stall. A lot of money was raised in aid of the Brain Tumour Charity and we are super proud of you both 👏
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HAPPY NEW YEAR - MAY 2021 BE AN AMAZING YEAR FOR US ALL!!!!!!
A Happy New Year to all our pupils, staff, their families and to our governors. May 2021 be a much better year for us all and may we continue contributing to the success of Birchgrove. Let's always spread the kindness!
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PUPIL SUCCESS! We are very proud of all of our pupils here at Birchgrove, but delight in sharing success stories! Huge congratulations to two of our current year 10 pupils!
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All set up here for the STEM day involving 60 of our pupils across years 7,8 and 9
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OUTSTANDING NEWS - WHAT A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT BIRCHGROVE!!!!
We are delighted to announce that our inspection report will be available on the 23rd December, 2019. We also look forward to sharing the outcome of our recent visit from the Local Authority with you in the New Year!
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Evening activities completed ✅ pupils are now having some downtime before bed where they will be switching their phones off and giving them to their heads of year so they hopefully get up rested and ready for a full day of activities tomorrow :)
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BIRCHGROVE'S OUTSTANDING ESTYN INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE TODAY. It gives us great pleasure to share our report which gives you a true flavour of what Birchgrove is all about. Providing highest pupil care, support, guidance and well-being. Pay us a visit!
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Congratulations to our pupils who made the squad in last nights thrilling match in the Dewar Shield! Swansea Schools thankfully took the win comfortably in the end when they played Aberavon Schoolboys at St Helens. Da iawn bois!
@Birchgrove_PE
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We are ever so grateful to Edenstone and couldn't be happier that they won the Wales Online competition! These photos are amazing!
Thanks to everyone who helped makeover the garden at
@birchgrovecomp
& all who voted. We won the community project of the year category in the
@WalesOnline
Property Awards & that was before it was finished! Watch this space for more pics
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😀🏫🚸YEAR 7 PUPILS ENJOYING THEIR CATCH-UP DAY AT BIRCHGROVE🚸🏫😀
Today we were delighted to finally welcome back our wonderful Year 7 pupils for a 'Catch-Up' day. It was a huge success and pupils really benefited and enjoyed Here are some photos taken today. Take a peek...🧐
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Congratulations to the winning house… (drumroll please..) Afan with 1011 points, Nedd came a close second with 977 while Tawe came closely behind with 953 points! Well done all, a fantastic day had by all :)
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You can NOW see just how overwhelmed we were by the support you’ve shown us here at Birchgrove to help highlight EDL! We have had SOOO much cake we couldn’t put it all out! We will refrigerate them and hold another sale tomorrow at lunchtime for charity.
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Our Top 40 pupils in Year 7 were issued with an Easter egg as a reward for all of their hard work and achievements so far. They were rewarded for their good attendance and for having the most positive class charts points. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you
@leewhowrites
&
@swanseastones
for coming to visit yr7&yr6 of
@BGrovePrimary
today!Everyone enjoyed designing their characters& learning all about your nominated children’s book The Last Firefox along with the reasons you wanted to become an author. Very inspiring!
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CELEBRATING DURING GCSE RESULTS DAY 2020!!!!
Massive congratulations to our wonderful pupils who received their GCSE results this year. Fantastic grades all around. There is no secret to success, it's the result of preparation and hard work, congratulations on your achievements
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Well done to all our Year 10 and 11 pupils who collected their results today.
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A FABULOUS FIRST DAY FOR THE WHOLE SCHOOL.
The first day back is going very well. Pupils in all year groups are enjoying being back at school and are abiding by government guidelines. Year 7 pupils are settling in very well and making new friends.
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Bonell joined us in 1997 & went on to become our Head of PE.Famous Alumni include current Welsh rugby international Adam Beard, who massively credits Mr Bonell for all the additional time spent training during school lunchtimes & after school! see comments
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A BIG well done to Max in Year 7. Max has recently participated in the Welsh Gymnastic Championships where he successfully gained 6th place. This entitles him to compete in the British Championships later on in the year! Massive congratulations Max, fantastic news! 🏴🤸♂️
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ESTYN USE BIRCHGROVE AS AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW.
ESTYN (SCHOOL INSPECTORS) USE A CASE STUDY ON BIRCHGROVE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL TO SHARE GOOD PRACTICE WITH OTHER SCHOOLS.
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We would like to share some thrilling news we have received as a school about one of our Year 8 pupils! Lottie is about to have a book published and just received a sample copy of a book she wrote when she was just 10 years old! We have shown photographs of Lottie before...
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Proudly introducing our first ever year 7 girls rugby team. The temperature may have been low but the enthusiasm was certainly high! Plenty of tries, tackling and team spirit on display today da iawn pawb!
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Saturday on adventure weekend for years 7&9 Breakfast ✅ Activity one of the day ✅ Activity 2 will begin in the next few minutes :) more pics in comments
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A special thank you goes to our head of year 9 Mr Bellamy for giving up his Sunday evening to travel down from Llandeilo to supervise our fantastic pupils who had a wonderful time tonight!
Lovely pic of our wonderful
@birchgrovecomp
bucket collectors - you did a fab job. Thank you all !!
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The year 9 bus waving goodbye as they start their adventure weekend, fingers crossed the weather stays nice for everyone this weekend!
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Our new Year 7 form captains, voted in by their peers. Well done all for being selected by your classmates!
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Some snaps of today’s well-being day here at Birchgrove. Happy half term everyone!
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We proudly present next years Senior Prefect team. Details can be found on our website or by clicking here;
(A meeting will be held this week to assign roles to each prefect and will be updated on the website in due course).
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LAST WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK - REMOTE LEARNING!
You're doing wonderfully with remote learning. Keep it up and you can all enjoy a well earned break for Christmas. We are so proud of you all with the way you are adapting to our new way of learning for the time being 👏👍
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ANOTHER FANTASTIC WIN FOR WALES AGAINST FIJI 🏴👏🏉Today at school we watched our wonderful nation play in the World Cup together for the second time. All staff and pupils sang our National Anthem as the game commenced. What a stunning atmosphere at Birchgrove!!!!
#cymruambyth
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GOODBYE TO OUR WONDERFUL YEAR 11's! 👋😢🙂
Well, it's a mixture of emotions here at Birchgrove today. The school is filled with laughter, tears and fond memories being shared amongst our Year 11 pupils. We sincerely wish you all the best for your future. Keep in touch!
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SCIENCE IS SPARK-TACULAR AT BIRCHGROVE!
Mr Bellamy thought that it would be a fantastic idea to tie in today's lesson with tonight's events. He not only wowed his audience, but explained how dangerous fireworks can be. Our Year 7 & Year 8 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their lesson.
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It’s certainly been a colourful Christmas jumper day here at Birchgrove and here’s the evidence to prove what fun we’ve had while learning!
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The busses retuning from the activity weekend are expecting to return within the hour. Pupils will call/text home when we are about 20 minutes away. Lots of tired but happy children, sorry parents/carers but lots of dirty washing!
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Massive Congratulations to our talented Year 8 Rugby Team, making the Swansea School's Plate Final this Friday by beating Cefn Hengoed 34-0 yesterday afternoon - Well done boys! 🏉
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So it begins.. Our Key Stage 3 Eisteddfod is underway! May the best team win, but more importantly, hoping pupils thoroughly enjoy their day engaging with staff in the spirit of the day 🏴
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Thank you to everyone who participated in Christmas Jumper Day. We managed to raise over £215 for Save the Children :)
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GUIDED LEARNING PLAN
A simple solution to plan your days while off school. Teachers will be available between the these times should you require assistance.
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Swimming Success 🏊♀️🥇🥉
Massive congratulations to Katie in Year 7 who swims with the Celtic Dolphins. Katie competed in a competition which was held in Llanelli and won first place (GOLD) in the 50 metre front crawl and 3rd place (BRONZE) in the 50 metre butterfly 👏😃
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Massive congratulations to Hannah&Emily,our wonderful year 7 actors! The pair competed in the ESU Performing Shakespeare competition in Bryntawe.Both pupils qualified to compete in the Wales regional final in May,with Hannah being voted overall winner on the night.well done both!
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We're absolutely overjoyed with our new garden and can't thank Edenstone enough.
Thanks to everyone who helped makeover the garden at
@birchgrovecomp
& all who voted. We won the community project of the year category in the
@WalesOnline
Property Awards & that was before it was finished! Watch this space for more pics
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A huge congratulations to Lewis in Year 7 for recently achieving 'Most Improved Boxer' for his category at Premier ABC Boxing Club. We wish you every success Lewis, well done! 🥊👏
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Birchgrove are saying goodbye to a wonderful member of staff, Mrs Claire Astill, teaching assistant. Mrs Astill has been a member of our Birchgrove family for 18 years and has dedicated her time, efforts and passion towards our pupils, who have gained from having her support.
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Young Persons Advisory Panel 2019
A massive congratulations to Ryan Williams in Year 8 who has been selected as a member of the young persons advisory panel for the Children's Commission of Wales. We are very proud and know he will make an amazing member of the panel.
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A nice day here on our
@ManorAdventure
weekend! Pupils have attended breakfast- That’s the last group headed off for the first of two activities before lunch! Another full day where each group will attempt activities they are yet to experience! There’s certainly lots to do!
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Sending well wishes to our former pupil, Adam Beard. All of our pupils and staff are behind you and our wonderful Welsh Rugby Team!
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Our Year 8 pupils presented £1,000 to Wales Air Ambulance. Pupils worked with First Give to create presentations and were judged overall winners on our finals night. The winning group will be making a visit to see the Welsh Air Ambulance service very soon. Watch this space...
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More pics from
@ManorAdventure
activities! If you can’t see your child we may have accidentally missed them but there’s a good chance they’ve refused to have their photograph taken (especially the year 9’s!). That doesn’t mean they aren’t enjoying,just not feeling photogenic 😂
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Who's going to be the next 'Slash' from 'Guns 'n' Roses?'🎸😃
Weekly guitar lessons at school with Mr Rees is always educational fun at it's best!
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CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED AT BIRCHGROVE!!!!!
🎅🎄☃️🎁🎀🎊 Our Christmas tree's up and a big thanks to Craig and Ryan of Tai Tarian, who provided our DT department with logs to make gorgeous Reindeer, Birchgrove is definitely looking the business!
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👋 A WELCOME MESSAGE TO YEAR 6 PUPILS 👋
Our transition video introducing some of our wonderful, caring staff we have at Birchgrove, welcoming all of you fabulous Year 6 pupils to our school.
We're all so excited to meet you!😃
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Massive well done Hollie, Harrison & family for raising a staggering £1700 for Ty Olwen. The children have been raising funds in memory of their father and in recognition of the support Ty Olwen afforded the family. What an amazing achievement! We’re all incredibly proud of you.
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