EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FOR THURSDAY 14TH JANUARY, 2010
Merthyr Tydfil Local Education Authority (LEA) would like to confirm to parents/carers, students and teachers, that all public examinations scheduled for Thursday 14 th January will go ahead as planned.
With the predicted bad weather forecast over the next few days, a contingency plan has been put in place to ensure that the examinations are able to continue without disruption.
As a result of the inclement weather and in the interest of public safety, examinations to be sat by students from:
. • Afon Taf High School;
. • Bishop Hedley RC High School;
. • Cyfarthfa High School; and
. • Penydre High School
will now take place in one central location at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil.
Please note: Only Bishop Hedley RC High School students who live in Merthyr Tydfil will sit their examinations in the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. Students attending this school from areas outside the County Borough (Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf) will have been informed by the school of the location of their examination centre.
Students sitting a morning examination are required to be at the Leisure Centre by 8.30 am in readiness for the 9.00 am examination.
For those sitting an afternoon examination, students will need to arrive at the Leisure Centre at 1.00 pm in readiness for the 1.30 pm examination.
Transport Arrangements for Thursday the 14th January ONLY
Due to the severe weather conditions, wherever possible, all students sitting examinations at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 14th Jan, 2010 are encouraged to make their own arrangements for travel to the examination centre.
Limited transport provision will be provided on the following routes. Weather Permitting, (Please keep checking the Council’s website on www.merthyr.gov.uk for updates.)
These transport facilities will be provided by ‘Sixty/Sixty’ coach company
Route 1 – Bedlinog and Trelewis
| Location | Time | |
| Bedlinog Bottom Square | 7.30 am | |
| Bontnewydd hotel Trelewis | 7.35 am | |
| Shingrig (Main Nelson Road) Trelewis | 7.40 am | |
| Fiddlers Elbow | 7.50 am | |
| Quakers Yard | 7.52 am | |
| Darren Las | 7.57 am |
Route 2 -Trelewis, Edwardsville, Merthyr Vale, Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach
| Location | Time | |
| Treharris Square | 7.50 am | |
| Edwardsville | 7.55 am | |
| Merthyr Vale Station | 8.00am | |
| Troedyrhiw Square | 8.05 am | |
| Council Bridge, Pentrebach. | 8.07 am | |
| Hoovers Bottom Roandabout | 8.10 am | |
| Dragon Park Roundabout, | 8.12 am | |
| Abercanaid |
Route 3 – Swansea Road/Heolgerrig
| Location | Time | ||
| Retail Park | 8.00 am | ||
Route 4 – Gurnos/Cefn Coed & Trefechan
| Location | Time | |
| Prince Charles Hospital | 8.00 am | |
| Lakeside Gardens | 8.03 am | |
| Cefn High Street – Lord Raglan | 8.06 am | |
Route 5 – Pant and Galon Uchaf
| Location | Time | |
| Pant Car Auctions, Pant Ind Estate | 8.00 am | |
| Galon Uchaf Roundabout, Rocky | 8.05 am | |
| Road | ||
| Horse and Groom Public House | 8.08 am | |
Route 6 Dowlais and Dowlais Top
| Location | Time | |
| OP Chocolate Factory | 8.00 am | |
| Bessemer Hotel ( Main Road), | 8.03 am | |
| Dowlais | ||
| Norton Public House (Main Road) | 8.05 am | |
At the end of the examination, students will be returned to their original pickup points by the ‘Sixty/Sixty’ coach company.
Special Arrangements
Special arrangements may be provided on a priority basis to students with disabilities and to those living in the outlying regions of Ponsticill, Dowlais Top and Bedlinog.
You must call the Emergency number (01685) 385231 to make these arrangements before 8.00 am on the 14th January. This should only be used as a last resort.
Please be aware that should any of the above schools open as normal on the above dates, the examinations will still take place at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre.
For further updated information on examinations and school closures, please visit the Council’s website on www.merthyr.gov.uk
Students are being contacted by their schools, however, should any student, parent/carer have any queries or questions in relation to this matter, please contact your designated school as follows:
. • Afon Taf High School – (01443) 690401
. • Bishop Hedley High School – (01685) 721747
. • Cyfarthfa High School – (01685) 721725
. • Pen-y-Dre High School – (01685) 721726
If you are unable to contact the school please contact Merthyr Tydfil Integrated Children’s Services Department on (01685) 724622.
EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FOR FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY, 2010
Merthyr Tydfil Local Education Authority (LEA) would like to confirm to parents/carers, students and teachers, that all public examinations scheduled for Friday, 15th January, 2010 will go ahead as planned.
With the predicted bad weather forecast over the next few days, a contingency plan has been put in place to ensure that the examinations are able to continue without disruption.
As a result of the inclement weather and in the interest of public safety, examinations to be sat by students from:
. • Afon Taf High School;
. • Bishop Hedley High School;
. • Cyfarthfa High School; and
. • Penydre High School
will now take place in one central location.
This temporary examination centre will be located at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil.
Please note: Only Bishop Hedley High School students who live in Merthyr Tydfil will sit their examinations in the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. Students attending this school from areas outside the County Borough (Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf) will have been informed by the school of the location of their examination centre.
Students sitting a morning examination are required to be at the Leisure Centre by 8.30 am in readiness for the 9.00 am examination.
For those sitting an afternoon examination, students will need to arrive at the Leisure Centre at 1.00 pm in readiness for the 1.30 pm examination.
Students are encouraged to make their own way to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre.
Any students who normally rely on school transportation should continue to use the regular service to their respective school, where further arrangements have been made for transport to be provided to the examination centre.
At the conclusion of the examination, students will be returned to their designated schools.
Should any pupil experience difficulties in getting to the Leisure Centre as a result of bad weather, please contact the emergency helpline number on 01685 385231. This should only be as a last resort.
Please be aware that should any of the above schools open as normal on the above dates, the examinations will still take place at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre.
For further updated information on examinations and school closures, please visit the Council’s website on www.merthyr.gov.uk
Students are being contacted by their schools, however, should any student, parent/carer have any queries or questions in relation to this matter, please contact your designated school as follows:
. • Afon Taf High School – (01443) 690401
. • Bishop Hedley High School – (01685) 721747
. • Cyfarthfa High School – (01685) 721725
. • Pen-y-Dre High School – (01685) 721726
If you are unable to contact the school please contact Merthyr Tydfil Integrated Children’s Services Department on (01685) 724622.
Examinations commencing Monday 18th January, 2010-01-13
Information on all locations of examinations commencing Monday 18th January 2010 will be posted on the website and students will be contacted by their schools in due course.
