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Brecon High School
Brecon High School is a mixed comprehensive school which opened in 1971. It is situated on the Penlan campus within the town of Brecon, adjacent to the local College of Further Education and Leisure Centre. It serves the population of Brecon and surrounding villages. There are approximately 900 pupils on roll, aged between 11 and 18, of whom over 140 are in the Sixth Form.

The School's Aim The overall aim of the ==school is to enable

its pupils to become self-reliant, responsible and confident members of society, who have the necessary qualifications to pursue the career of their choice. Message from the Head.

Secondary Modernisation Strategy Powys County Council´s Board has agreed to an in-depth review of secondary and post-16 education in the county in response to falling pupil numbers and severe financial pressure on secondary schools. Chief Executive, Jeremy Patterson said: “As an Authority, our aspiration is to develop a secondary and post-16 education and training sector that offers the highest quality bilingual learning provision with a broad range of learning opportunities, supported by world-class facilities and technology, which will enable all Powys learners to develop their skills to the highest level. “The review was only approved on January 5 and is in its very early stages. Officers have been developing a Strategic Outline Programme that describes the strengths and weaknesses of the sector as it exists currently; explains why there is a need for change, including educational provision in Welsh and English; and considers whether there are different ways of providing learning which would deliver benefits to learners. Concurrently, the review will also ensure that any future model of secondary and post-16 education is financially viable for the next 25 years. “Any such changes will need to be developed in full consultation with headteachers, governing bodies, school staff, parents, pupils, elected members, professional associations, partner organisations and the wider community. A full programme of consultation and engagement is planned. There will be a detailed assessment of a range of possible solutions, including those models that are mentioned in the Strategic Outline Programme, as well as other options. No decisions have been made. None will be made until the full consultation process has been completed at each stage. “Although a version of the Strategic Outline Programme has been prematurely released and is in the public domain, the Council remains committed to the review of secondary and post-16 education and is bringing forward project management structures that will allow full and transparent consultation to take place, and to ensure that we can achieve our aspiration for the benefit of all learners in Powys. Powys County Council is committed to the need to modernise our education sector if we are to provide the best possible education for our youngsters.

School Staff
HEADTEACHER: Mrs I. Gallagher DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS: Miss T. Gibbs Biology, Mrs V. Prosser Physics ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: Mr L. Lewis Physical Education, Mathematics

HEADS OF YEAR: Miss J. Daniels (YEAR 7) French, German Mrs D. Watson (YEAR 8) French, Spanish, Head of House Mr D. Thomas (YEAR 9) W/M Biology, W/M Chemistry, W/M Physics Mr G. Jones (YEAR 10) Chemistry Mr J. Chilvers (YEAR 11) Mathematics Mrs S. Bosher (YEARS 12-13) Biology, Science

HEADS OF SUBJECT: Miss K. Thomas Art Mr M. Humphries Business Studies, Enterprise Mrs J. Reid Chemistry Mrs M. Watts English Miss R. Anniss Geography Mr J. Bryant History, Welsh Baccalaureate Mr G. Gillard ICT Mr H. Llewellyn Inclusion Mr L. Game Mathematics Mrs J. Field Modern Foreign Languages Mr N. Bell Music Mrs A. Stephens Physical Education Mr M. Hirst Physics Mrs R.J. Davies Religious Education Mr R. Wyatt Technology Mrs H. Lewis Technology, Food Miss K. Jones Welsh FULL TIME TEACHING STAFF: Miss L. Acreman History Miss R. Anniss Geography, Mathematics Mrs S. Bridges Mathematics, Psychology Mr P. Cheetham Biology Miss J. Clark English Miss L. Cross Welsh Mrs R. Davies Learning Support Mrs J. Dunning Mathematics, ICT Mrs H. East Drama Mr N. Flowers Welsh Miss H. Havard Art, Modern Foreign Languages, Welsh, history Mrs D.A. Holloway Mathematics Miss J. Hosking English Miss C. Huggins Art, Technology, PSHE Co-ordinator Mr M. Humphries Business Studies, W/M Geography, History Mrs L.A. Jones German, French Miss N. Lane Religious Education Mr A.T. Morgan Physical Education, Head of House Mrs. D. Morgan Geography, Physical Education, Head of House Mrs H. O'Farrell English Mr A. Portsmouth Physics Mr G.H. Roberts Music Miss K. Simmons English Mr J. Watkins Physical Education Mr J. Williams Technology

PART TIME TEACHING STAFF: Mrs T. Holmes ICT, Mathematics Mrs M. Hopkins Technology Mrs S. Workman Chemistry, ICT, Biology

SUPPORT MANAGER: Mrs T. Gant / Mr S. Rees BURSAR: Mr A. Canning FINANCE OFFICER Mrs C. Bigley HEAD'S P.A. Miss M. Coleman ATTENDANCE OFFICER Ms A. Hughes RECEPTION: Mrs L. Gardner ICT MANAGER Mr A. James PASTORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT: Mrs K. James

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS: Mrs T. Andrew Mrs G. Brown Mrs C. Davies Mrs J. Hyatt Mrs F. Jenkins Mrs E. Jones Ms H. Brooking Mrs D. McKinnon Mrs A. Morris Mrs A. Nicholas Ms C. Olivant Mrs P. Rees Mrs D. Roberts Mr M. Watkins Mrs R.Dixon Mrs S Robinson Mrs R Adams

DISPLAY TECHNICIAN: Ms M. Lyons REPROGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN: Mrs H. Williams ICT TECHNICIAN: Mr P. Owen SCIENCE TECHNICIANS: Mrs S. Sutton Mrs B. Yhnell TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN: Mrs W. Medd LEARNING RESOURCE TECHNICIAN: Mrs R Webb

Contact Us
Brecon High School Penlan Brecon Powys LD3 9SR

Tel: (01874) 622361/2 Fax: (01874) 624855

email: bhs@brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk