Prospectus-Master%202012-13%20(18feb13).pdf

Arrangements for Religious EducationReligious education is a compulsory subject within the whole nationalcurriculum and is taught in accordance with the school RE scheme of work andguided by Pembrokeshire agreed syllabus.It is compulsory for all pupils to attend a collective worship which is broadlyChristian in narrative with a short reflective time, unless parents make a specialrequest for their child to be excluded from such activities, in which case parentswishes will be respected. Sixth Formers have the right to withdraw themselvesfrom collective worship.Arrangements for Sex educationSex education is dealt with in a sensitive manner through the PSD (Personal and Social Development)Curriculum. The Governors have decided that Sex education will not form part of the junior curriculumexcept in exceptional circumstances. A programme established for secondary aged pupils at 16 isdelivered in conjunction with the school nurse. Parents are consulted and required to give permission fortheir child to take part in this programme.Arrangements for Welsh/Modern Foreign languagesThe majority of pupils access Welsh, and in KS3, Modern Foreign Languages. Some pupilsare disapplied through their Statements of Special Educational Need from both Welsh as a2 nd language and MFL. However pupils will experience and learn incidental Welsh througha range of activities to support the development of Cwrriculum Cymreig. All pupils areinvolved in activities to develop an awareness of the Welsh culture. This ensures pupils havethe benefit of learning their native language and experiencing activities to support theircultural heritage.In Y Porth, Preseli, a small number of subjects are delivered through the medium of Welsh.