We’re recruiting!
Teacher of Welsh & Welsh Ethos Lead. Please see further information and application process on eteach- https://www.eteach.com/careers/gowerton-swansea/job/teacher-of-welsh-1422915/?lang=en-GB
We’re recruiting!
Teacher of ICT and Computer Science. Please see further information and apply on eteach – https://www.eteach.com/job/teacher-of-ict-and-computer-science-1421974
We’re recruiting!
Level 3 Administration & Organisation Assistant. Please see full job description and further information on how to apply on the eteach website https://www.eteach.com/careers/gowerton-swansea/job/level-3-administration-assistant-1416608/?lang=en-GB
Ypres trip update
Our final day has been spent on a tour of the Somme. We visited Thiepval Memorial and Cemetery, Caterpillar Valley, Delville Wood, Mametz Wood, Flatiron Copse Cemetery and Lochnagar Crater.…
Ypres trip update
We have had a great day visiting the In Flanders Field museum, followed by a 3 hour guided tour of the battlefields including Essex Farm Cemetery, the Welsh Memorial Park,…
Ypres trip update
Students arrived in Ypres last night. They enjoyed a meal in a local restaurant before an evening in the games room. This morning we have visited the In Flanders Field…
Trying Trench Food!
This week Year 9 have been trying Trench food in class. They have had a taste of bully beef, camp coffee and Mr Payne’s homemade trench biscuits!
Gowerton Gossip Student Newsletter
Our young reporters have done it again! Here is our third volume of The Gowerton Gossip for you all to read. In this edition, our young reporters have written their…
INSET Day Reminder – Friday 22nd March 2024
A reminder to all pupils/parents/carers that Friday 22nd March 2024 is an INSET day and the school will be closed to all pupils. We hope everyone has a restful Easter…
We are hiring!
We are seeking to recruit a Pastoral Support Officer to cover a 1 year maternity leave within our existing Pastoral Team. You will be based in ‘Gofal’, our well-being centre. …
First Give Final
Recently, all of Year Eight have been involved in the First Give programme which involved the pupils choosing a social issue that they felt affected our local community and subsequently…
Austria Ski Trip – Easter 2024 – Final Information
Please see below all of the final information for the upcoming Austria Ski Trip 2024. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
National Lego League
On Friday 8th March, the Lego Coding Team consisting of 10 Key Stage 3 pupils took part in the National Lego League Competition that was held in Swansea Waterfront museum. Unfortunately…
Disneyland Travel Update COACH 1 ONLY
Unfortunately, Coach 1 has hit further delays on its journey home due to bad weather and accidents. Coach 1 estimated arrival time back at Penllergaer Service Station is now 9.45-10.00pm.…
Disneyland Paris Trip – Travel Update
We are well into our journey home from Paris, France. Unfortunately the coach party got separated at Calais Ferry Terminal. At current, Coaches 2&3 are on time and will be…
Disneyland Trip Update 08/03/2024
Our journey to Disneyland is nearly complete! We are currently about an hour away from the park and we have 3 coaches full of very excited pupils! We have a…
London Trip Update
A breathless day in our capital city yesterday was topped off with an awe-inspiring West End performance – WICKED. Today students started with an hour exploring the offerings of Borough…
Technocamps Cyber Girls Event
Yesterday, 13 girls from year 8 and 9 took part in a Cyber Girls Event at Technocamps. They had an amazing time coding robotics, creating podcasts about inspirational women in…
London Trip Update
Students have arrived safely in London and have already enjoyed an action-packed morning. They have been welcomed by Gower Member of Parliament, Tonia Antoniazzi MP before a Q&A and a…
Kooth Free Webinars for Parents
The following free webinars for parents will have information about how to support your child in managing exam stress. If your child is particularly anxious about upcoming examinations this webinar…
Disneyland Paris Thursday 7th March – Final Parent/Carer Reminders
DEPARTURE TIME We will be meeting at Penllergaer Services on Thursday 7th March at 18.45 for a prompt 19.00 departure. Staff will be at the services from 6:00pm. We politely ask parents/carers not…
MFL Mentoring Session – ‘Why Languages?’
Today, some Y8 and 9 pupils took part in a MFL Mentoring Session which focused on the question ‘Why Languages?’. Throughout this session, they looked at the skills behind speaking…
Parisian Café Experience
Bonjour tout le monde! This week, Madame John’s class experienced an afternoon in a Parisian Café, where they experienced typical French food and drink. Pupils were issued money and had…
The Addams Family – School Production – The Final Show
See photographs from the two phenomenal showings so far this week below. We cannot explain how proud we are of our pupils and staff that have worked so hard in…
The Addams Family School Production – Opening night.
What a truly spectacular start the three nights of performances last night. The pupils were absolutely phenomenal and we definitely have some future stars in the making. There are still…
Safer Internet Day 2024
Today is Safer Internet Day and Gowerton is taking part to promote online safety to our pupils, staff and our community. This week digital ambassadors are delivering assemblies to year…
A day in the life of a Sixth Former
Wondering what a day in the life of a sixth form student at Gowerton looks like? Let Holly and Tristan show you! If you want to know more about joining…
London Trip Information – 9th February
London Trip – Friday 9th Feb Itinerary The bus will be leaving Park Road, Gowerton at 5:30am to arrive at the Design Museum in London at approx.. 9:30am. Pupils will then…
The Addams Family Rehearsals – Tickets still available!
Pupils have been extremely busy in rehearsals this weekend in preparation for the shows this week! There are still a few tickets available for our Addams Family production. Tuesday, Wednesday…
Gowerton Gossip – Pupil Newsletter – Jan 2024
Welcome back to the second volume of The Gowerton Gossip, created by our dedicated team of Year 7 reporters.In this edition you will be brought up to date on the…
Glan-Llyn Residential Trip – September 2024
The trip is open to the current Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. There are only 50 spaces which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Dunvant Choir Young Singer Competition
Reminder that this competition is at Gowerton School tomorrow. From 10am-3pm. Pop in to hear the Amazing young local talent
Disneyland Trip – Parent/Carer Information – Documents
Thank you all for attending the information evening last night at the school. The turnout was fantastic. Our biggest priority now is getting all pupil passport details and consent forms…
The National Autistic Society E-Learning Module for Professionals/Parents
The National Autistic Society have a new e-learning module launching in January 2024, aimed at professionals and parents who are supporting autistic young people aged 13 to 18. The module…
Southern Hemisphere Sports Tour 2026
January 2024 Dear Parents/Carers and Students of Years 8, 9, 10 & 11, We are proposing to organise a Southern Hemisphere Tour to Australia & Singapore involving the Rugby, Hockey…
Bus 304 Llanmorlais & Crofty – Running Late
The 304 Llanmorlais/Crofty bus is running late this morning. It will be with pupils as soon as possible.
The Addams Family School Production – Local Business Advertising Opportunity & Raffle Donations
We will be holding our school production of The Addams Family on the nights of the 6th, 7th and 8th February this year. We would like to offer local businesses…
Llangrannog Update – Sunday & ETA Home
We are enjoying our final activities this morning at Llangrannog! It would seem we have some aspiring racing drivers amongst our pupils after some pretty hair raising go kart racing!…
Llangrannog Update
Our first day of activities are coming to an end here at Llangrannog. However we still have the disco and evening activities to look forward to! Enjoy a selection of…
Year 7 Llangrannog Update
Activities are well underway at Llangrannog this morning! Year 7 are having an amazing time and the weather is being very kind to us. We’ll share more updates as the…
Disneyland Paris Trip – March 2024 Parent/Carer Information Evening – Weds 24th at January 2024 at 6.00pm
We will be holding a parent/carer information evening on Wednesday 24th January at 6.00pm in the Main Hall for all pupils attending the upcoming Disneyland Paris Trip (7th-10th March). We…
Llangrannog Parent/Carer Information – Friday 12th January
Urdd Camp at Llangrannog – 12th – 14th January 2024 Dear Parent /Carer, We will be travelling to Llangrannog on Friday 12th of January. We will be travelling with Davies…
Current Vacancies
We currently have vacancies for: ⚫️ Cover Supervisor ⚫️ Behaviour Support Officer For more information or to apply please follow the link below: https://www.eteach.com/careers/gowerton-swansea/
Reminder INSET Day – Monday 8th January
We hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas break and wish everyone health and happiness for the new year. A reminder that Gowerton School will be closed to all pupils…
From SEN to ALN – Weds 28th February 2024
A unique event for parents/carers of any child or young person, who requires Additional Learning Needs Support in school or college.
Vacancy – Cover Supervisor
The governors of this successful school wish to appoint a Cover Supervisor to commence as soon as possible. This will be a temporary appointment in the first instance with a…
End of Term Trips – Non school uniform
Pupils from year 7-11 attending the trips this week are not required to wear school uniform. All pupils not attending will be required to wear school uniform.
Carol Service – Tabernacle Chapel, Penclawdd
A beautiful service was held last night in Penclawdd with readings, congregational carols and items from the music department. It was wonderful to hear the brass band, wind band, string…
INSET Day – 22nd December 2023
A reminder that the school will be closed to pupils on Friday 22nd December 2023 due to a staff INSET day.
Part Time Cleaner Vacancy
29/11/2023 Governors of this successful school wish to appoint new personnel to join a dedicated Cleaning Team at the school.Further information can be found below.
Additional INSET Day – 8th January 2024
There will be an additional staff INSET day on Monday 8th January 2024. The school will be closed to all pupils.
Christmas Trip 2023 Information
At the end of this term, each year group will be going on a Christmas Day trip. KS3 will be going on Monday 18th of December and KS4 Thursday 21st…
Menin Gate, Ypres
We were pleased to return to Ypres this weekend for the first time since the pandemic to attend the Menin Gate Ceremony. This year Head Girl, Nia Owen and Deputies,…