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
📚 WELCOME BACK TO YSGOL BRO TAF! ❤️🩶
We are incredibly excited to welcome all of our pupils back to school on Thursday 3rd September and begin what we know will be another fantastic year at Ysgol Bro Taf!
Following the successes of 2025/26, we are ready to raise the bar even higher. We want 2026/27 to be our most successful year yet — a year filled with opportunities, achievement, high expectations and plenty to celebrate! 🌟
As we prepare to welcome everyone back, here are a few important reminders:
⏰ BE PUNCTUAL & READY TO LEARN
Every minute matters! Please arrive at school on time, organised and ready to learn from the very beginning of the day.
FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM
We expect all pupils to return wearing full Ysgol Bro Taf school uniform and to wear it with pride. Please refer to the poster for our uniform expectations.
📵 WE ARE A NO PHONE SCHOOL
A reminder that Ysgol Bro Taf is a no phone school. Mobile phones should not be seen or used during the school day. Any mobile phone seen will be confiscated in line with our school policy.
👋 WHERE TO GO ON THURSDAY MORNING
Year 7 – Please report to the Main Hall, where Mrs Pritchard and her team will be waiting to welcome you, answer your questions and help you settle into your first day.
Years 8 & 9 – Miss Cronin and Mrs Jones will be ready to greet and support you as you return to school.
Years 10 & 11- Mr Baker, Mr Jones and Mr Daniels will be there to welcome you back and get the year off to a positive start.
There will also be a large number of staff on duty throughout the morning, so please don't worry if you are unsure where to go or have any questions — we will be there to help! ❤️
Most importantly, we cannot wait to see you all! Come back with a positive attitude, high aspirations and a determination to be your very best.
Let's build on everything we achieved together in 2025/26 and make 2026/27 our most successful year to date! 💪🌟
Be Brave. Be Respectful. Be Optimistic. Be Trusting. Be Aspirational. Have Fun.
❤️ Together we learn. Together we achieve. Together we succeed.
#YsgolBroTaf #WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #BroTafWay #ReadyToLearn #202627
📚 School INSET Days 2026–2027
Please see the dates below for the scheduled INSET (teacher training) days for the 2026–2027 academic year. These are non-pupil days, so children will not attend school on these dates.
We hope you are having a fantastic summer break! ☀️
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Thursday 3rd September.
