It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community. At Ysgol Bro Taf, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of education to enrich the lives of our learners and ensure the prosperity of the Pontypridd district, both now and for future generations.
Our goal is simple: to ensure every pupil has the chance to shine. We’re committed to creating a school where everyone feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
We’ve designed our curriculum to spark curiosity, challenge minds, and open doors to new opportunities. By focusing on exceptional teaching and a love of learning, we aim to nurture aspirations and confidence in every pupil.
Ysgol Bro Taf is built on the values of being brave, respectful, optimistic, trusting, aspirational, and having fun. We see ourselves as ONE community — where everyone works together, celebrates achievements, and grows as leaders. These values shape everything we do, helping us create a school filled with kindness, resilience, and a positive spirit.
I’m excited about the journey ahead and all we’ll achieve together. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to building a strong partnership as we help every pupil thrive.
Warmest regards,
Mr Mark Thomas
Headteacher
🔗 Follow the link below to secure your child’s place in our Nursery and Reception classes in September 2026.✏️ Parents and carers are now able to apply online for Nursery and Reception school places for September 2026! The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th November 2025.
Parents/carers can apply at orlo.uk/j2pu9
☀️ Coffee Morning ☕️
The morning is an opportunity to get advice, seek support, speak with school staff and much more.
🗓️ 23/10/2025
🕥 10am- 12pm
📍 Ysgol Bro Taf
Come along for a warm drink and refreshments, chat with key school staff and visit a fantastic range of external support services, including:
✅ Resilient Families
✅ SHINE Mental Health Services
✅ School Nurse
✅ Citizens Advice
✅ Adult Learning Opportunities
✅ YEPS
✅ BAROD
✅ ALN Support
✅ RCT Childcare Team
✅ Careers Wales
✅ RCT Domestic Services
✅ Travallis Housing and Money advice team
✅ RCT Attendance and Well-being Services
✅ Media Academy Cymru
✅ South Wales Police
✅ South Wales Fire Service
✅ Attendance and Well-being support
✅ Radio Platform
✅ Little Lounge
✅ More than rainbows and flags
✅ Valleys Steps
✅ RCT Work and Skills
📌 Free hygiene products, including period dignity
📌 Lost and found items will be available for collection
📌 Uniform support- Pre loved uniform
➡️ Lots of freebies to be given away
☁️ Discover how we can work together to support your child and explore opportunities for parents and carers to gain qualifications and get involved in school life.
Let’s connect, support, and grow - together 💙
🎯 REMINDER of this week’s attendance drive 🎯
🎯YBT 100% Club: Attendance Challenge 🎯
🗓️ Monday 20th October- Thursday 23rd October 2025
We’re launching a 4-day attendance competition and EVERY pupil has a fresh start 💯
Forget your past attendance- this is your chance to shine with 100% for four days straight!
🏆 What can I win?
Pupils who achieve 100% will be entered into a prize draw. If you win, you will choose your prize and bring a friend along - as long as your friend also has 100% attendance.
🎖️Prizes
🎃 Pumpkin Carving afternoon with Miss K Pritchard
🎥 Cinema and Popcorn afternoon 🍿
🏉 Rugby Skills session with Mr Williams
⚽️ Football with Mr Longden or Miss Fleming
🍬 Sweet Treats
🍩 Greggs Vouchers
✅ Show Up
✅ Perservere
✅ Punctuality
✅ In it to win it!
#100%club
#attendancematters
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