ADMISSIONS
Admissions to Brecon High School is managed by Powys county Council, on behalf of the School. Details regarding school admissions can be found in the attached booklet. Further information, guidance and contact details can be found on the County Council website, the link is below
https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1161/Apply-for-a-Secondary-School-Place
If you wish to visit the school, please do make contact with us and we can arrange a time for a meeting and tour. Buddy days for pupils are also available.
ATTENDANCE & ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent from School we need to know!
Please ensure the School is informed before 8.45am. You can let us know by telephone on 01874 620353 or via our email address
office@brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk
‘Absence’ Online Tutor Timetable - CLICK HERE
If you do not inform us then the absence will be marked as unauthorised.
If you know in advance that your child is going to be absent then you can inform us at the School on 01874 620353, in writing or just let RECEPTION know the dates/times.
Medical/Dental appointments
Written or verbal information must be provided, otherwise the absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Why attendance matters!
- Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits and avoid dangerous behaviour.
- When pupils are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Pupils who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community and develop important social skills and friendships.
- As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority.
- The school has a duty to keep a record of the amount of Leave of Absence, both authorised and unauthorised, taken to monitor the extent of the issue and its effect on overall attendance levels. This could be published by the Governors in the report to parents, giving the absence figure excluding Leave of Absences during term time.
Please be aware that any unauthorised attendance will be investigated by the School Attendance Officer & Education Welfare Officer.
What constitutes good attendance?
Attendance percentages are not like examination results: an attendance percentage needs to be in the high nineties before it can be considered good. Consider the following examples over the course of a school year (188 days).
10 days absence = 95% attendance = 50 lessons missed
20 days absence = 89% attendance = 100 lessons missed
29 days absence = 85% attendance = 145 lessons missed
38 days absence = 80% attendance = 190 lessons missed
47 days absence = 75% attendance = 235 lessons missed
Research states that having 20 (89%) days off school every year means that a pupil will probably obtain a whole grade lower in their exams than they are really capable of.
Pupils with less than 85% attendance are unlikely to gain 5 A*-C GCSE qualifications.
Term-Time Holidays
Please read the below advice if you are considering requesting a leave of absence for your child(ren) in term time.
Only the HeadTeacher or their representative can authorise absence
- Each request will be considered on its merits, taking into account factors such as the child’s overall attendance record
- Permission will not be given for more than 10 days Leave of Absence in a school year, other than in exceptional circumstances
- Applications should be made at least 2 weeks in advance and arrangements for catching up on missed work agreed with the school. The school would not normally supply work for the pupils to complete during the Leave of Absence.
Leave of Absences taken without the permission of the school will be recorded as Unauthorised. An application for any leave of absence MUST be made on the request form at the bottom of the page.
Links & Downloads for more information about absence from School
Powys County Council guidance and information for parents about penalty notices and the code of conduct:
https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1352/School-attendance-and-welfare
School term dates:
https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1166/School-Term-Dates
Download and complete this form (Or collect a copy from Reception) if you want to book time off during term time. Return back to the School BEFORE being absent from School:
DOWNLOAD HERE ………. REQUEST FOR BOOKING HOLIDAY IN BRECON HIGH SCHOOL DURING TERM TIME
PASTORAL CARE
EXAMINATIONS
Click here for our desktop version of Examinations Mock Exams & Revision Pages
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Please note that some dates are not confirmed and subject to change. It is always advisable to telephone the School to check
SCHOOL DAY
08:50 - 9:00
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REGISTRATION
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09:00 - 9:15
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ASSEMBLY / TUTORIAL
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09:15 - 10:15
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LESSON 1
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10:15 - 11:15
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LESSON 2
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11:15 - 11:30
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BREAK
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11:30 - 12:30
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LESSON 3
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12:30 - 1:30
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LESSON 4
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1:30 - 2:20
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LUNCHTIME
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2:20 - 2:30
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REGISTRATION
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2:30 - 3:30
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LESSON 5
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SCHOOL MEALS
School Meal Pricing & Information
Parentpay
- Adding and using Parent Account Credit
- How to add a child to your account
- Cashless catering – biometric consent form
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to pay for items
- Powys cashless catering privacy notice – English
- How to set-up Email and Text Alerts
Pre-Admission – For parents who have an existing Parent Pay account)
We have had a number of enquiries from pre-admission parents who are trying to register in ParentPay, but are unable to set up their account as they already have one for their child/children at another school. They don’t need to set up another account. Here are the instructions to provide to anyone who enquires about this issue:
How to merge accounts for parents who have an existing login account in ParentPay from another school and would like to manage payments for their child/children at Brecon High School in the same account / email:
- Log into Parent Pay as normal, with their existing account
- Once logged in, om the left hand side select “Veiw Edit Profile;”
- Click add child to your account;
- In the activation Code 1/Username box, type the username provided by us;
- In the activation Code 2/Password box, type the password provided by us;
- Click search, select the child and click confirm.
Payers will now be able to see the relevant child/children in their normal ParentPay account alongside their existing list. They do not need to set up a second account in ParentPay with a different email address.
For any queries regarding ParentPay please sign post to: cashless.catering@powys.gov.uk
UNIFORM
Students are ambassadors of the school and are expected to dress and behave in a way that reflects the standards we seek to achieve. The uniform should be smart with all items clearly marked. If students are unable to wear the uniform for any reason the school must be notified in writing by the parents.
In the event of any disagreement regarding uniform, the Head and Deputy are the final arbiters.
Download Uniform Document PDF