Learning at Dylan Thomas Community School is an exciting journey of discovery, brought to life with innovative teaching and an imaginative use of resources. We expect all of our pupils to work hard and perform to the best of their ability. This ensures that they are active learners and find being in lessons a rewarding experience.
Our main aim is to provide a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum for our pupils:
Meeting all the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and embedding the new curriculum for Wales commencing from September 2022 for our new Year 7 pupils.
Developing a range of skills based upon the Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competence Frameworks.
Nurturing positive attitudes in every individual enabling him/her to adapt in a flexible manner to new ideas and situations.
Encouraging pupils to work both independently and in teams to solve problem and to decide upon appropriate ways to accomplish tasks.
Supporting pupils to develop personal standards which exhibit sensitivity towards other peoples’ needs and to become caring and responsible adults.
Motivating each individual to reach his/her full potential, by actively involving pupils in the process of self-evaluation and action planning to make further progress.
Embracing the opportunities outlined in the new curriculum.
Promoting equal opportunity and the principle of respecting every individual who is a member of the school community and the extended community.
Promoting Welshness and the Curriculum Cymreig and fostering an awareness of the nation’s heritage and culture as well as an understanding and respect towards other cultures.
Promoting a world wide awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
Promoting an awareness of healthy living and eating healthily.
Developing an understanding of the expectations and requirements of the world of work and offer an opportunity to follow vocational courses.
Ensuring progression and continuation between key stages.
Ensuring a wide range of informal learning experiences in addition to timetabled classes.
KS3 - Years 7/8/9
English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Technology, History, Geography, Religious Education, Welsh, Spanish, Art, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Personal and Social Education.
KS4 - Years 10/11
Core: English, Mathematics, Science, Welsh Baccalaureate, Welsh, Physical Education, Personal and Social Education, Religious Education.
Options: Triple Science, Health and Social Care, Built Enviroment, Digital Technology (ICT), History, Art, Media Studies, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Spanish, Textiles, PE, Drama, Design and Technology (Engineering Design), Creative Media - Performing Arts, Countryside and Environment, Essential Digital Literacy Skills, Teamwork and Personal Development (Public Services), Work Skills, Sport, Spanish Global Business Communication, Engineering, Prince’s Trust
During Year 9 pupils will have the opportunity to select some of the subjects that they would like to follow in key stage 4, Years 10 and 11 options subjects (see above).
In addition to the timetabled lessons, communication in Welsh is encouraged in and around the school. The school also has several whole school community projects and initiatives to teach pupils the value of contributing to the wider community and society as a whole. These innovative curriculum arrangements serve to ensure that pupils have the maximum opportunity to succeed in their attainment.