Ysgol Ty Coch

Pili Pala have had a fantastic start to the new school year and have been busy settling into their amazing new learning environment! The pupils have been getting to know their new classroom, exploring the different learning and sensory areas and becoming familiar with their new routines. They have enjoyed taking part in a range of practical, engaging activities including sensory exploration, communication activities, numeracy and independent learning tasks. It has been wonderful to see the pupils growing in confidence as they move around their new environment, make choices, engage with activities and develop their independence. Most importantly, there have been lots of happy faces along the way! We are so proud of how well everyone has adapted and we are really looking forward to seeing what Pili Pala achieve in their new space this year.

Our learners from Seren Fach and Enfys had a wonderful time watching and participating in Oshi's World at Garth Olwg. Oshi's World is created by Wales' first theatre company dedicated exclusively to making work with and for people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), providing a truly immersive and inclusive experience. The performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and one parent shared: "It was an amazing experience!" A very special and memorable day for our learners. @oshis_world PMLD Link

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Caffi Cynefin We would like to warmly welcome all parents and carers to join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning at Caffi Cynefin on Friday, 25th September, from 9:30am to 11:30am. This will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy a cup of coffee, and support the fantastic work of Macmillan Cancer Support. Donations will be gratefully received, and if you would like to contribute a cake, shop-bought cakes are very welcome. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a lovely morning together while supporting an important cause.

Creating, Composing and Having Fun! This week, learners in Dosbarth Hwyaden had a fantastic time exploring the Musicon. They enjoyed listening to the variety of sounds it produces and investigating how its moving mechanisms create music. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, engagement and enjoyment throughout the session.

Thank you to all the parents and carers who have attended our departmental information events so far. It has been wonderful to share more about our departments and connect with families. We are also excited to welcome our Pathfinder parents to the school soon and look forward to meeting you and sharing information about the department. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership

Caffi Cynefin We are delighted to welcome parents and carers only to Caffi Cynefin on the following dates: Wednesday 16th September Tuesday 22nd September Wednesday 23rd September Open between 10.00am and 2.00pm Parking Reminder We kindly encourage all visitors to Ysgol Ty Coch to be considerate of our local residents, refrain from parking on double yellow lines when visiting the school, and ensure all parking complies with the Highway Code.

We are delighted to share some exciting news with our families and wider community! Planning permission for our new build at Buarth y Capel has now been approved. This is a significant milestone and an important step forward in our journey to create an even better learning environment for our pupils. We would like to thank everyone who has supported this project. We look forward to sharing updates as we move ahead with the next stages of development.

Departmental Information Evenings We are delighted to invite parents and carers to our first departmental information evenings of the year. These events are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child's department, hear about the school's improvement journey and priorities for the year ahead, and meet key members of staff. Event Dates Explorers: 14 September, 4.00pm, Tonteg Site Navigators: 15 September, 4.00pm, Tonteg Site Pathfinders (Buarth y Capel Classes): 17 September, 4.00pm Buarth y Capel Site Pathfinders (Tonteg Classes): 24 September, 4.00pm Tonteg Site If you would like further information, please message your child's class teacher via Seesaw or contact Reception. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to support our learners throughout the year.