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Years 12 & 13 - Data Trips to Pwll Du and Oxwich
Published 11/07/24Year 13 recently went to Pwll Du and Year 12's went to Oxwich to collect data to use for their A Level courses. Year 13 carried out a random sampling technique to compare the means of organisms growing in different locations of Pwll Du. Year 12 carried out systematic regular sampling to discover whether organisms change over an environment. On both occasions the students collected a huge array of data which has been used to draw conclusions about the environments. On both sampling trips members of the public approached members of staff stating how well behaved and respectful the students of Olchfa school were.
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School Advisory Board/Young Explorers Research Group News
Published 11/07/24Our Young Explorers Research Group had a busy morning on Wednesday 10th July at Swansea University. Thank you for having us #listeningtolearners #pupilvoicematters
Our SAB members have had a busy day on 10th July, working with schools across Swansea to develop a Swansea wide pupil manifesto #listeningtolearners #pupilvoicematters
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Links with the English Centre, Spain
Published 21/06/24On Monday 17th June, Olchfa pupils engaged in iThink and iDiscover Science sessions with their peers from Spain. They learned about the coastal processes, landforms and ecosystems found in the Gower.
Having explored food chains and trophic interactions of rocky shorelines with Jack Gourlay, Ceri Humphris and Rebecca Conibear, on Tuesday, students from the two schools put in to practise their scientific protocol on Rhossili headland. They battled challenging windy conditions to collect data on native grassland species. They were also able to do some bird species identification. One group was lucky enough to see a group of Atlantic Grey Seals. Students also participated in a coasteering adventure run by RipNRock which involved rough ocean swimming and cliff jumping. Students showed excellent resilience and determination to complete a series of increasingly intimidating cliff jumps.
During the same week, Olchfa and Spanish students took part in an iThink lesson about coastal erosion and longshore drift.
On Wednesday the students visited a sunny Three Cliffs Bay. Students from both schools were able to see the results of this geographical process whilst undertaking geography fieldwork on the storm beach. Alongside the fieldwork, students walked through the sea arch they had learnt about on Monday before experiencing the eroded cliffs up close during a rock climbing activity organised by local adventure company RipNRock. Students showed excellent team working and communication skills as they worked together to help each other up and down the steep rock face
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Exam Art Exhibition & Expressive Arts Summer Festival
Published 07/06/249th - 11th July - 6pm - 8pm in the South Hall.
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Eid Menu
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Olchfa Pupil Newspaper
Published 20/03/24Please enter an introduction for your news story here.
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Wellbeing Fayre - March 2024
Published 18/03/24Last week, the School Advisory Board - Emotional Health and Wellbeing Team hosted a "wellbeing week" in school. There were assemblies and iDevelop sessions delivered throughout the week prompting discussion about what we can do to look after our own wellbeing. This culminated in a hugely successful "Wellbeing Fayre" on Friday with exhibitors from a wide range of local organisations and charities that support young people. Students had a chance to find out more about what is on offer and share their thoughts about wellbeing. A huge thank you to all our partner agencies who helped to make this event such a success... we couldn't have done it without you!
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Year 10 Parent Information Evening - Resources
Published 21/02/24Please click on the link below to view the resources from the Year 10 Parent Information Evening held on Monday 19th February.
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School Production - Sister Act Jr!
Published 30/10/23Please click on the following link to purchase tickets -
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Exam Results Day 2023
Published 23/06/23