Abertillery Learning Community

The Welsh Government has announced that, from September 2026, secondary school pupils in households receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals regardless of household income. The change will initially apply to pupils in Years 7 and 8.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/schools-learning/free-school-meals/

Blaenau Gwent CBC

The issues we have been experiencing with the ParentMail system are now in the process of being resolved.

Collections can resume from 12:30pm today (1st September 2026).

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are currently experiencing issues with our ParentMail system and are therefore unable to process or fulfil any uniform orders this morning.

We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please do not attempt to collect any uniform orders from the school until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide an update as soon as the issue has been resolved.

🎉 Congratulations to all of our learners receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉

Today marks an important milestone, and you should be incredibly proud of all the hard work, determination, and resilience that has brought you to this point.

Whatever your next steps, take time to celebrate your achievements and everything you have accomplished along the way. We wish you every success for the future and look forward to seeing all that you go on to achieve.

👏 Well done and enjoy celebrating your success today! 🎓

CELEBRATING OXFORD UNIVERSITY AND TRINITY ST DAVID'S UNIVERSITY! 🙌🇨🇭

We couldn't be prouder after an incredible results day! Kelsey is off to Trinity Saint David to study Youth & Community Work, and Chase has been accepted into the University of Oxford to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics!

What an unforgettable place to celebrate such amazing achievements! Beyond proud of you both! 🎉✨

DATHLU PRIFYSGOL RHYDYCHEN A PHRIFYSGOL DRINDOD DEWI SANT! 🙌🇨🇭

Allwn ni ddim bod yn fwy balch ar ôl diwrnod canlyniadau gwych! Mae Kelsey ar ei ffordd i Drindod Dewi Sant i astudio Gwaith Iuenctid a Chymunedol, ac mae Chase wedi cael ei dderbyn i Brifysgol Rhydychen i astudio Athroniaeth, Gwleidyddiaeth ac Economeg!

Am le fythgofiadwy i ddathlu cyflawniadau mor anhygoel! Balch iawn ohonoch chi'ch dau! 🎉✨

Taith
Abertillery Learning Community
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Coleg Gwent

📣 GCSE Results Day – Thursday 20 August 2026

The Secondary Campus will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday 20 August 2026 for pupils in Years 11 and 10 to collect their GCSE results.

⚠️ Please note: Results will only be released to pupils.

If a pupil is unable to attend in person: 📧 They can request that their results be sent via email.

If a pupil wishes to have a friend or family member collect their results on their behalf: ✍️ Written consent must be provided authorising the release of their results.

📩 For all exam results questions and queries, please email:
[email protected]

We would like to wish all our pupils the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating your achievements and future successes! 🍀🎉

Results day can feel like a defining moment for young people, particularly when expectations are high or outcomes do not match what they had hoped for.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping young people approach results day with perspective, reassurance and confidence.

The guide explores:
• Setting the tone early and reducing pressure before the day
• Normalising different outcomes and preparing for next steps
• Staying calm, present and supportive when results arrive
• Exploring options and alternative pathways together
• Encouraging reflection without rumination
• Celebrating strengths, qualities and achievements beyond grades

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support young people before, during and after results day, whatever their outcomes.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5egba