Working Together, Achieving More
Cydweithio a Chyflawni

from the Headteacher

On behalf of the Governors, staff and students I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Ysgol Maesydderwen.  On this website you will find plenty of useful information about our school; it will certainly give you an insight into the opportunities we provide in order for our young people to learn, develop and prosper.  Every day we do our best to ensure that every child becomes successful, curious and ambitious. Our aim is that every pupil at Ysgol Maesydderwen flourishes and is happy.

I am proud to be the Headteacher of a school which is at the heart of its local community.  Ysgol Maesydderwen has been serving Ystradgynlais and its surrounding areas for well over 100 years.  This rich heritage, combined with our outstanding 21st century learning environment, provides pupils with the best possible platform for success.  We aim to support pupils in achieving their potential across a range of academic and vocational subjects, focusing on the development of their literacy, numeracy and digital skills.  We want all our pupils to leave school with the ability to compete in the world of work or in further or higher education.

Our school mission statement is “Working Together, Achieving More” and this underpins all we do as a school community.  We have high expectations of all and we are committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their personal best.

A school website can only tell part of a school’s story.  Please follow us on social media or  better still arrange a visit.  Our doors are open and we welcome all.  I very much look forward to working with you and your children to ensure they become successful, happy and resourceful young people in the future.

Mr Phil Grimes

Headteacher / Pennaeth

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Headteacher: Mr P. Grimes

Tudor Street, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AP

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The School Day

The School Calendar

Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, key events in the school calendar have been suspended.  Regular updates to parents will be provided via Schoop.

Non-Pupil Inset Days 2021/22

• Wednesday 1 September 2021
• Tuesday 4 January 2022
• Friday 8 April 2022
• Monday 25 April 2022
• Friday 15 July 2022

Useful Dates 2021/22

• Good Friday: Friday 15 April 2022
• Easter Monday: Monday 18 April 2022
• May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 2 May 2022
• Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 30 May 2022
• Substitute Bank Holiday (Queen's Platinum Jubilee): Monday 18 July 2022
• Royal Welsh Show: Monday 18 July 2022 - Thursday 21 July 2022

School Policies and Documents

Dear Parents; We have an ongoing programme of reviewing policies at Ysgol Maesydderwen and we are keen to ensure that you are able to provide us with feedback on key polices.

If you wish to add any observations or comments please send them to :
[email protected]hs.powys.sch.uk  

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

​There are currently no policies open for review..

Our Governors

Position

Community Governor   

Community Governor

Community Governor

Community Governor

Community Governor

Headteacher Governor
  

LEA Governor

LEA Governor

LEA Governor

LEA Governor

LEA Governor

Parent Governor

Parent Governor

Parent Governor

Parent Governor

Parent Governor

Parent Governor

Staff Governor

Teacher Governor

Teacher Governor

Clerk to the Governors

Forename

Susan

Elaine

Nicola

Helen

Phil

Hugh

Cllr David

Richard

Cllr Susan

Cllr Huw

Betsy

Craig

Nigel

Kiera

Craig

Edward

Linda

Hayley

David

Paul

Chair of Governors - Hugh Pattrick
Vice-Chair of Governors - Richard Walters

If you wish to contact anyone of the Governing Body please contact the school and /or the Clerk to the Governors via email [email protected]hs.powys.sch.uk

Governors Report to Parents 2019-20 (Download PDF)

Surname

Pyart  

Reynolds  

Griffiths  

Howe

Grimes
 

Pattrick

Thomas  

Walters

McNicholas  

Williams

Morgan

Jones  

Hickey  

Lee

Jones

King

Daniel  

Loughor

Johnston
 

Hibben

Expected
Occ End Date

21.03.2022

21.03.2022

12.12.2022

08.12.2024

-

20.11.2021

31.08.2024

30.09.2024

31.08.2024

31.08.2024

08.12.2024

12.02.2022

02.07.2022

08.12.2024
02.07.2022

08.12.2024

08.12.2024

31.08.2022

31.08.2022

-

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher                    

Deputy Headteacher        

Assistant Headteacher (Acting)

Director of Learning (Teaching and Learning)

Director of Learning (Raising Standards)

Director of Learning (Wellbeing)

Learning Leaders

Expressive Arts and Technology

English

Humanities (Acting)

Languages

Mathematics

Physical Education (Acting)

Science

Specialist Teaching Facility

Progress Leaders

Head of Years 6 & 7

Head of Years 8 & 9

Head of Years 10 & 11

Head of Years 12 & 13

Additional TLR Holders

Literacy Coordinator and 2nd in English

Numeracy Coordinator and 2nd in Science

DCF Coordinator and 2nd in E.A.T

Health and Wellbeing AoLE Coordinator

Teaching Staff

Design Technology

Design Technology

English

French

French

Geography

Humanities

Mathematics

Mathematics

Music

Nurture

Physical Education

Science & Mathematics (STEM)

Science

Welsh

Welsh

Pupil Support Staff

Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Pastoral Support

Pastoral Support

Pastoral Support

Pastoral Support
 

Learning Support

Learning Support

Learning Support

Learning Support (STF)

Learning Support (STF)

Learning Support (STF)

Learning Support (STF)

Learning Support (STF)

Learning Support (STF)

Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor

Sport 5x60 Officer

Technician (DT)

Technician (Art and DT)

IT Manager

Technician (IT)

Technician (Science)

Administration Team

Senior Administrative Officer

Headteacher’s P.A.

Examinations and Data Officer

Receptionist

Administrative Assistant

Caretaker

Caretaker

Mr. Phil Grimes

MS. Kirsty Irvine

Mr. Jami Davies

Mrs. Faye Brodrick

Mr. Jim Lewis

Mrs. Caryl Jones

Mrs. Katy Gullam

Mrs. Alyson Thomas

Mrs. Rachel Williams

Mrs. Melissa Davies

Mrs. Ceryl Jones

Mr. Darren Jones

Mrs. Faye Brodrick

Mrs. Lisa Jones

Mrs. Kirsten Johns

Mrs. Ruth Bullions

Mr. Jim Lewis

Mrs. Caryl Jones

Mrs. Tracey Hales

Mr. Dave Johnston

Miss. Hayley Lougher

Mrs. Naomi McGibney & Mrs. Fran Morgan

Mrs. Naomi McGibney

Mrs. Jessica Wright

Mr. Jamie Rees

Mr. David Barbeau

Mrs. Magali Lloyd

Mrs. Katrina Rees

Ms. Caitlin Evans

Mr. Paul Martin

Mr. Tim Mellor

Mrs. Deborah Clear

Ms. Hannah Ace

Mrs. Fran Morgan

Mr. James Hansen

Mr. Scott Clarke

Mrs. Anwen Lewis

Mrs. Janice William

Mrs. Jan Millar

Miss Emily Carroll

Mr. Sean Harvey

Mr. Joe Muzil

Mrs. Lucy Watkins

Mr. Huw Thomas

Mrs. Melanie Dorgan

Mrs. Helen Hibben

Mrs. Linda Welch

Mrs. Linda Daniel

Mr. Will Maynard

Miss. Sian Newman

Mrs. Lynne Pickett

Miss. Mel Smith

Miss. Sophie Watkins

Mr. Alan Davies

Ms. Leanne Thomas

Mr. Martin Kelly

Mr. Alan Davies

Miss. Julie Elliott

Mr. Rhys Harris

Ms. Laura Hough

Mrs. Clare Jones





Mrs. Kim Gaffney

Mrs. Bethan Panfili

Mr. Chris Cooper

Mrs. Emma Hopkins

Mrs. Melanie Taylor

Mr. Trevor Gaffney

Mr. Alan Davies