Ysgol Hendrefelin News Feed - Latest News

Sunflower: a group for parents and carers

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 15:18:32 GMT

Sunflower meets on Friday 6 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm, in Victoria Gardens, Neath.

Mellow yellow: a magical day for mental health

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 14:40:54 GMT

Learners across Ysgol Hendrefelin wore yellow on Friday 9 October to mark World Mental Health Day. Bryncoch, Theodore Road and Velindre all joined in.

Aspire 4 shop for the allotment at Dobbies

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 14:26:14 GMT

Aspire 4 spent time at Dobbies Garden Centre in Swansea. The class went to buy supplies for the school allotment.

Theodore Road learners step into the ring at Bulldogs Boxing

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:08:25 GMT

Gloves, pads and teamwork: our learners trained with the coaches at Bulldogs Boxing Community Activities.

Aspire learners head outdoors for a day of teamwork at the Down to Earth Project

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:22:33 GMT

Aspire learners swapped the classroom for the fresh air this week with a visit to the Down to Earth Project.

Diwrnod Shwmae Su'mae: Criw Cymraeg leads the way

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 20:03:13 GMT

Wear red, white and green on Thursday 15 October for a full day of Welsh across all three sites

Developing Young Mental Health Ambassadors at Velindre

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:32:21 GMT

Peer Ambassador Training Helps Learners Support the Well-being of Others

Potato treasure hunt for Horizon 1

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:32:58 GMT

Horizon 1 swapped the classroom for the school garden on Wednesday. Their task was to harvest the potatoes.

Strum-thing special in Horizon 1

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:38:03 GMT

Learners pick up an instrument and make music together.

Y Senedd Sub-Committees Meet to Share Ideas and Make a Difference

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 20:27:50 GMT

Y Senedd's Well-Being and Rights Respecting School Ambassadors met to share priorities, celebrate successes and plan actions to improve school life for every learner.

Aspire get growing at the allotment

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:37:59 GMT

Aspire learners spent a busy day at our allotment in Fairyland. They dug, planted, weeded and harvested, all in the fresh air.

Careers Wales transition event for families: Thursday 8 October 2026

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 13:25:38 GMT

Careers Wales is holding a transition event for parents and carers on Thursday 8 October 2026, from 10am until 12pm. The event takes place at Ysgol Maes Y Coed Special School in Neath.

Croeso! Our Welsh phrase of the week

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:58:12 GMT

Our learners move from saying hello to welcoming others, in Welsh

Horizon 6 September Round-Up

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:01:24 GMT

What a fantastic start to the new school year we have had in Horizon 6!

September has been full of smiles, new experiences and exciting learning opportunities. The learners have settled back into school life brilliantly, quickly getting back into routines and showing a positive attitude towards their learning each day. We are so proud of how well everyone has adapted to Year 9 and begun working towards their personal targets.

Black History Month: Horizon Key Stage 4 meet the work of Alma Thomas

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:22:42 GMT

Bright colour. Bold shapes. Pasta.

Eco Warriors clean up Aberavon Beach

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:59:47 GMT

Eco Warriors from our Bryncoch site joined Neath Port Talbot Mind for the Great British Beach Clean 2026, clearing litter from Aberavon Beach and spending time together outdoors.

Hwyl fawr! Our Welsh phrase of the week

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:23:44 GMT

With four phrases learned, our learners can now greet and say goodbye in Welsh all on their own

Learners go to the polls for Y Senedd 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:41:14 GMT

Real polling equipment from Neath Port Talbot Council brought democracy to life as every class elected its Members of Y Senedd.

Shwmae! Our Welsh phrase of the week

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:54:53 GMT

Learners across Bryncoch, Theodore Road and Velindre greet each other the south Wales way this week.

Cool rides and big smiles at Neath Fair

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:31:56 GMT

KS2 and KS3 learners from across our provisions joined learners from ALN provisions throughout Neath Port Talbot for a special session at one of the oldest fairs in Wales.

Guidance about the rights of children, their parents and young people under the additional learning needs (ALN) system

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 19:48:33 GMT

Welsh Government have recently published updated guidance about the rights of children, their parents and young people under the additional learning needs (ALN) system.

Flu Vaccination Programme 2026 to 2027

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 11:27:28 GMT

The School Nursing Service is visiting us this month to deliver the annual flu vaccination for learners in Year 5 to Year 11 (Bryncoch: Wednesday 16 September 2026/Theodore Road and Velindre: Thursday 17 September 2026)

Horizon learners enjoy a live orchestra at Pontardawe

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:35:44 GMT

KS3 learners from Horizon heard classical and modern music at the Cerdd NPT Music Peri Roadshow.

Family Focus support open to families across Neath Port Talbot

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 20:07:09 GMT

Building Blocks Family Centre runs sessions for children, young people and parents from birth to age 25. Families apply to the centre directly.

Results Day 2026

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:20:59 GMT

Collect your results from our Bryncoch site on Thursday 20 August

Cookery, crafts and healthy fun at our summer Food and Fun club

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:22:03 GMT

The first few days brought fruit kebabs, pancakes and plenty of activity.

National Read-Aloud Challenge

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:55:12 GMT

A powerful, free summer initiative that transforms reading into a fun, confidence-boosting journey for children everywhere.

Invitations to the Parent/Carer App

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:47:26 GMT

The Juniper Education App

Sports day at Dŵr-y-Felin

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:59:38 GMT

Bryncoch learners took over the track at Dŵr-y-Felin our sports day!

Bike and Scooter Safety Lessons

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:19:57 GMT

The NPT Road Safety Team came in to run bike and scooter safety sessions with our Key Stage 3 learners from Bryncoch and Port Talbot provisions.

Attendance Assembly

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:33:02 GMT

Here is to another year of full registers, happy faces and brilliant achievements at Bryncoch Horizon Centre.

Tonnau Team - Parent/Carer Drop In

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:50:31 GMT

As part of Neath Port Talbot's Educational Psychology Service, the Tonnau Team are pleased to offer Parent/Carer Drop-In sessions.

Get Help with School Essentials

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 12:07:24 GMT

The School Essentials Grant is now open

A new name, chosen by our learners

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:53:52 GMT

Introducing The Horizon Centre at Bryncoch

A surfboard for Surfability, made by our pupils

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:39:02 GMT

KS4 pupils designed, built and delivered a mosaic surfboard to the team at Surfability this term.

Croeso i'r Criw Cymraeg: Our Day at the Ystalyfera Conference

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:31:26 GMT

Diolch, Criw Cymraeg. You did us proud.

Celebrate Earth Day with us!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:28:18 GMT

We are excited to be celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday 22nd April!

Funday Friday Challenge

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:31:03 GMT

Attendance Reward Day: KS3 Beach Trip

Citizens Advice – Schools Family Advice Service

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:24 GMT

Free advice service for families with children in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot schools.

Children & Young People's Mental Health Week

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 14:08:02 GMT

Pop-Up Events

National Autistic Society NPT Branch

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:03:45 GMT

Half Term Activities

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Immunisations for Year 8

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:20:45 GMT

The School Nursing Team will be visiting school shortly to deliver the HPV Vaccination to all eligible year 8 pupils.

Back to School

Tue, 6 Jan 2026 15:21:28 GMT

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School Closed 05/01/26

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 17:35:54 GMT

For health and safety reasons, the school is closed today on all sites.

School Closed 06/01/26

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 17:35:04 GMT

Important Notice

Flu Vaccination

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:38:39 GMT

Catch-up Sessions

Diolch yn Fawr!

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:09:04 GMT

A huge thanks for support during our Children in Need fundraising events at school.

Support and Empowerment for Neurodiversity

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:40:23 GMT

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Hello Yellow!

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:39:45 GMT

Raising awareness and funds to support the mental health of young people

Fluenz® nasal spray suspension - Parent/Carer Information

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:17:52 GMT

Bryncoch Immunisation Session Date: 18/09/25