Learner of the Month
January
Year 7
Izabelle Taylor, 7BB/UV
Izabelle is a delightful young lady who continues to show excellent commitment and a great attitude. She is very keen to make progress and, not only listens to advice, but she also acts on it too, which is great! Well done, Izabelle!
Zac Vosmer, 7PD
Zac has made excellent effort in online learning.
Year 8
Eleanore Tibbetts, 8SB
Eleanore is dedicated to her online studies and always has a positive approach to any tasks set. She has continuously worked hard and got involved in live lessons. Excellent work. Keep it up!
Ethan Naylor, 8HB
Ethan has displayed a really positive attitude to school life this term with a very pleasing commitment to online learning. He has represented Glan-y-Môr at a virtual meeting for our European project. Excellent news Ethan! Keep it up!
Year 9
Kimberley Butters, 9ARJ
Kimberley has demonstrated throughout January one of the most important lifelong skills you can have, which is to be able to work independently. In morning registration she is always the first there. She is also a thoroughly pleasant and helpful person. Well done Kimberley!
Mathew Davies, 9AW
Mathew has excelled in online learning this term, he has been present at many live lessons and I have had lots of excellent feedback from his subject teachers about his participation in lessons. Mathew has also contributed to class discussions on the form Google Classroom and has remained positive and helpful throughout.
Year 10
Brooke Thomas, 10JRT
Brooke has been in every 'live' lesson this term and has a great attitude towards her work. She is up-to-date with everything and, more recently, the standard of her work has improved significantly. When I offer advice and guidance, she acts on it straight away showing great listening skills.
Ben Davies, 10KR
Ben has demonstrated resilience and determination in difficult circumstances. His commitment to online learning has been very pleasing and I hope he keeps up the good work!
Year 11
Megan Jones, 11DP
Megan is a hardworking and conscientious member of Year 11. She plans her work carefully and always works hard to do her best, whatever the circumstances. Megan is also a kind and considerate member of Year 11, she is always willing to help those around her and is genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others.
Iwan Pound, 11RA
Iwan is another in a long line of Learners of the Month from 11RA. He has maintained an excellent record of attendance as well as amassing a praiseworthy number of achievement points. He has sought to involve himself in a number of extra-curricular activities including those involving STEM and as part of the Brilliant Club. Iwan was an enthusiastic participant in our school's productions of Bugsy Malone and We Will Rock You and travelled to Slovakia as part of the Erasmus EU Exchange Programme. In his spare time, Iwan is currently learning to play the guitar and is making impressive progress. We wish him well in his final months at Glan-y-Mor!
December
Year 7
Poppy Atkin, 7KJ
Poppy is a popular, conscientious pupil who gets on with her work in a quiet manner and achieves excellent results. Da iawn Poppy!
Austin Dallimore, 7KJ
Austin is a popular pupil who I regularly see revising for tests and improving his work during registration. He loves Maths and the Sciences. Keep up the excellent work Austin!
Year 8
Charlotte Lewis-Camm, 8SB
Charlotte is a model student. She always has a positive approach and an amazing work ethic. I am very proud of her efforts!
Caleb Harmsworth, 8DYB
Caleb is working really well online and he checks in every morning with no issues. He is always very helpful and polite. A star pupil!
Year 9
Frances Mackie, 9JS
Fran is an extremely polite, conscientious and hardworking pupil. She always puts 100% effort into everything that she does. She is always keen to help out in form and is very caring and thoughtful towards her peers.
Matthew Tibbetts, 9JS
Matthew is a very polite and quiet pupil. He is very hardworking and conscientious and thoughtful towards others.
Year 10
Sophie Harris, 10AH
Sophie is a calm, conscientious pupil with a positive attitude and a great desire to do well. She has stepped up to developing new skills and methods of learning so that she can properly engage with her studies. Well Done Sophie!
Joshua-Lee Conde, 10AH
Josh is a mature young man who always wants to do well and works hard to ensure that he does. He has taken on the challenges of lockdown head on and is continuing in his determination to be an achiever. Well Done Josh!
Year 11
Jenna Forbes-Maliphant, 11RA
Jenna has proved herself to be quite an all-rounder at Glan-y-Mor! She has been a member of our Eco Committee since Year 7 and has represented the school in a number of events, most notably on a trip to the Senedd last year. She was the recipient of the Mathematics Award at our recent Celebration of Pupil Achievements and was recognised for her excellent contribution to school life through becoming a Senior Leader. Da iawn Jenna!
Christopher Mullins, 11DP
Christopher is a very popular member of 11DP. He is admired by his peers for his positive attitude and his cheerfulness. Christopher has worked very hard to ensure that all his work is up to date and of a high standard. He works methodically through all the work he is set and puts 100% effort into his studies.
November
Year 7
Olivia Yildiz-Bryk, 7PD
Olivia has an excellent attendance record and shows consistent effort in all that she does.
Benjamin Evans, 7PD
Benjamin shows consistent effort and his attendance is excellent.
Year 8
Abi Pring, 8DYB
Abi is always on time for school and is always very organised in the mornings. She is extremely polite and well mannered. I think Abi lacks in confidence and could do with a reminder that she works really well and hard so deserves the recognition.
Cody Earl, 8DYB
Cody is always very well organised in the mornings and is on time for school every day. He makes no fuss when getting his pack for the day sorted - always has equipment, planner and DEAR book.
Year 9
Amy Garrard, 9AW
Amy is a lovely pupil who has gained lots of confidence this year. Amy works hard in lessons and is very conscientious.
Thomas Powell, 9ARJ
Thomas continues to show a lot of determination this year. You can see that he is really focussed and is taking his school work very seriously.
Year 10
Cerys Powell, 10DS
Cerys always give all round effort and application at school. She has also settled in well after coming to Glan-y-Môr from a different country. Da iawn Cerys!
Blaise Boshell, 10JRT
Blaise is working hard and is polite. He thoroughly deserves this award.
Year 11
Macenzie Gower, 11MS
Macenzie is a quiet, pleasant and most conscientious pupil who always gives 100% in and out of the classroom. A very able student who often goes under the radar but is very much on top of her game.
Logan Thomas, 11AP
Logan has shown maturity and worked hard. Well done Logan!
October
Year 7
Larissa West, 7BB/UV
Larissa has recently moved up a set so that shows she has been focused and has worked hard since joining us. She is always polite and has an excellent attitude. She makes interesting contributions to class discussions.
George Fellows, 7JLP
George has made a great effort in settling into 7JLP. He has made an excellent start to Glan-y-Mor. George has gained many achievement points already as a result of his positive attitude to learning. Keep up the excellent work! Da iawn!
Year 8
Ruby Davies, 8SB
Ruby is a polite and pleasant pupil who has made an excellent start in Glan-y-Mor. She has shown a very positive attitude to school life and to learning in class and online. Da iawn Ruby!
Brooklyn Garthwaite, 8HB
Brooklyn is now making extremely good progress in Glan-y-Mor. Since joining us in September his achievements and confidence have grown significantly and as his form tutor, I am delighted to see him attain so many achievement points. Well done Brooklyn and keep up the good work!
Year 9
Amy Gregory, 9ES
Amy has had an excellent start to Year 9. She has gained many achievement points, her uniform is always neat and she is a motivation to others. Her positive attitude in the morning is infectious, she is always polite. Da iawn Amy, excellent eight weeks!
Alfie O'Reilly, 9ES
Alfie has settled well into Glan-y-Môr life and has shown a very positive attitude to school life in general. He is popular amongst his friends and always has a cheery attitude. He has gained many achievement points so far, and is always polite and helpful. Excellent start Alfie!
Year 10
Eluned Griffiths, 10AH
With her generous nature Eluned has supported her friends and peers in their efforts to progress in the on-line learning. Eluned continues to work so hard, even in this new environment. Her work reflects the efforts that she has so obviously put into making it her best possible.
Aaron Howells, 10KR
Aaron is an incredibly polite and hardworking individual. He demonstrates a positive attitude to school life and all of his teachers speak very highly of him. Well done, Aaron. Keep it up!
Year 11
Leilarnie Griffiths, 11RA
Leilarnie is a delightful, hardworking member of our school community who has consitently maintained a positive attitude towards learning. She enjoys her lessons, collecting a high number of achievement points along the way, and has an excellent attendance record. Leilarnie hopes to secure a career working with children and those with disabilities.
Zach Nelmes-Palmer, 11DP
Zach is a hardworking and conscientious member of Year 11. He is determined to do well and completes all the tasks set to the best of his ability. He is a valued member of 11DP who is always willing to take part in form activities and to help others in the class. Zach is always polite and is a reliable and trustworthy student.
September
Year 7
Nikkita Williams, 7JLP
Nikkita is a lovely pupil and has had an excellent start in Glan-y-Mor. She has shown a very positive attitude to school life and to learning. She has moulded well into 7JLP and has made many new friends. She continues to work hard in every lesson, keep up the excellent work!
Bobby Howell, 7PD
Bobby has made an excellent start to the term and has impressed with his positive attitude and politeness.
Year 8
Millie Hobson, 8HB
Millie's attitude to school life and to her studies has been excellent since joining us this term. She is a conscientious and popular member of the form and it is hard to imagine that she has only just joined us as she has settled in so well. Keep up the good work Millie!
Owain Williams, 8DW
Owain is a conscientious and diligent pupil who continues to give his best in all aspects of his school life. Owain shows the true meaning of our motto 'success through effort.' Da iawn Owain.
Year 9
Freya Scully, 9JS
Freya is a hardworking and polite pupil. She has made an excellent start to the new school year at Glan-y-Môr and has gained 2nd place in the Sumdog Competition representing the school. Da Iawn!
Ryan Jones-Rees, 9ARJ
Ryan has worked hard and thoroughly deserves this award.
Year 10
Alisha Brown, 10AH
Alisha is such a positive and driven student. She always tries her hardest and is never shy of asking for assistance because she knows it will help her to improve her learning even further. Bendigedig.
Morgan Brewer, 10KR
Morgan is an exceptionally hardworking and polite pupil. He has made an excellent start to Year 10 and has gained many achievement points already as a result of his positive attitude to learning. Da Iawn!
Year 11
Bethan Escott, 11DP
Bethan has worked hard since returning to school and is very happy to be back. Bethan is keen to complete her work in Year 11 to the best of her ability and is putting maximum effort into her work.
Ben Jones, 11MS
Ben is a quiet, unassuming and very hardworking pupil who consistently gives of his best both in school and at home. Consequently, he was recently appointed Form and House Captain, emphasising his popularity amongst his peers.