Cefn Saeson
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Cefn Saeson is a mixed, English-medium comprehensive school
located in Cimla, Neath
, South Wales. It is located within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough. The school serves the population of 11-16 year olds living in Cimla
, Tonna, Tonmawr, Pontrhydyfen
and parts of Neath. Cefn Saeson is located on Afan Valley Road. The school motto is . Also, another motto is "A Learning Community Where Success is Expected and Celebrated".
The school was built after the abolition of grammar education in Wales. This took place during the 1970s.
The feeder primary schools
are Crynallt Junior School, Tonnau Primary, Tonmawr Primary, Pontrhydyfen Primary, Gnoll Primary and Alderman Davies CiW Primary.
The school colours
are grey, white and burgundy. The winter uniform consists of grey trousers/skirt, white shirt, school tie, burgundy jumper and black school shoes. White polo shirts can also be worn in the Summer Term.
There are fifteen subject areas at the school, each with a head of department. In Key Stage 3
the curriculum consists of twelve compulsory subjects: English, Maths, Welsh, History, Religious Education, Music, Science, Technology, French, Geography, Art and Physical Education. Pupils are also offered Drama, Spanish and Personal Development.
The school offers a wide range of after-school activities. Each year the school holds a musical evening and carol service in St David's Church, Neath. These events are a big part of the year for the school orchestra, choir and chamber choir. Cefn Saeson has many sports clubs, including netball, rugby, martial arts and football!
The school is one of the many schools in the area taking part in the 5x60 scheme. Many clubs take place after school including girls football, surfing and trampolining.
Comprehensive school
A comprehensive school is a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. This is in contrast to the selective school system, where admission is restricted on the basis of a selection criteria. The term is commonly used in relation to the United...
located in Cimla, Neath
Neath
Neath is a town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a population of approximately 45,898 in 2001...
, South Wales. It is located within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough. The school serves the population of 11-16 year olds living in Cimla
Cimla
Cimla is a suburb of the town of Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It is set high up on a hill. It is pronounced Kim-la. The Welsh language spelling is Cymla, pronounced the same way....
, Tonna, Tonmawr, Pontrhydyfen
Pontrhydyfen
Pontrhydyfen is a small village in the Afan Valley, in Neath Port Talbot county borough in Wales.-Location:It is situated in the Afan Valley at , at the confluence of the River Afan and the smaller Afon Pelenna, 1.8 miles north of the larger village of Cwmafan and not far from the towns of Port...
and parts of Neath. Cefn Saeson is located on Afan Valley Road. The school motto is . Also, another motto is "A Learning Community Where Success is Expected and Celebrated".
The school was built after the abolition of grammar education in Wales. This took place during the 1970s.
The feeder primary schools
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
are Crynallt Junior School, Tonnau Primary, Tonmawr Primary, Pontrhydyfen Primary, Gnoll Primary and Alderman Davies CiW Primary.
The school colours
School colors
School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. Most schools have two colors, which are usually chosen to avoid conflicts with other schools with which the school competes in sports and other activities...
are grey, white and burgundy. The winter uniform consists of grey trousers/skirt, white shirt, school tie, burgundy jumper and black school shoes. White polo shirts can also be worn in the Summer Term.
There are fifteen subject areas at the school, each with a head of department. In Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 is the legal term for the three years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9, when pupils are aged between 11 and 14...
the curriculum consists of twelve compulsory subjects: English, Maths, Welsh, History, Religious Education, Music, Science, Technology, French, Geography, Art and Physical Education. Pupils are also offered Drama, Spanish and Personal Development.
The school offers a wide range of after-school activities. Each year the school holds a musical evening and carol service in St David's Church, Neath. These events are a big part of the year for the school orchestra, choir and chamber choir. Cefn Saeson has many sports clubs, including netball, rugby, martial arts and football!
The school is one of the many schools in the area taking part in the 5x60 scheme. Many clubs take place after school including girls football, surfing and trampolining.