Please use this guide as a starting point with websites and information that can point pupils in the right direction with their studies.
Office 365 and School eMail
Pupils use their eMail (Yr number followed by either @maestegschool.co.uk for 7-10 or @maesteg.bridgend.sch.uk for 11-13) address to log in and the password is the same they use to access the school computers.
HWB
Hwb is the digital platform for learning and teaching in Wales. Hwb allows pupils to access the following:
- Learning resources
- Flipgrid – an online tool for sharing materials with staff
- Just2Easy – including J2Blast (Literacy and Numeracy games) and more
- Minecraft Education
Pupils have been provided with login details via their Key Stage 3 assessments and via an eMail from Mr. S Rees. If pupils do not know their log in details, then please eMail [email protected].
General Education
Link | Description | Target Audience | Log in – if applicable |
Revision and learning materials aimed at preparation for GCSE courses. | Key Stage 4 | Pupils can sign up for themselves using school details. | |
Lots of resources aimed at most, if not all areas of learning | All ages | N/A | |
Home learning ideas for 3-12 year olds by Microsoft. | KS1 – 3 | N/A | |
A collection of revision materials for a mixture of subjects. | KS4 – 5 | N/A Pupils can sign up for themselves | |
Students practice at their own pace, using resources produced by experts. | All | Pupils can sign up or classes may have been set up. Pupils contact their teacher. | |
Yes, pupils can waste a lot of time on YouTube, but it can also be an excellent source of tutorials. | All | Pupils can sign up and subscribe to useful channels | |
Notes aimed at a variety of courses for GCSE and A Level | Year 9-13 | Pupils can choose to sign up. | |
Online materials supporting learning | All ages | Usually at a cost but FREE during school closure. | |
BBC Teach lots of materials aimed at a variety of subject | All ages | Free |
Subject Specific Learning links
Link | Subject | Description | Target Audience | Log in – if applicable |
Business Studies | A web site dedicated to Business studies teaching | GCSE Business revision | N/A | |
ICT and Computer Science | A series of resources for all aspects of ICT and Computer Science. | Year 7 – A Level | Please eMail Mr. S Rees for details. | |
Computing | Developed by BBC an online tool to virtually code a microbit | All ages | Pupils sign up for themselves for FREE | |
Creative Arts | Online version of Photoshop | All ages | N/A | |
English | A series of notes for English revision | Key Stage 4 | Pupils can choose to sign up
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English | Notes on lots of English Literature texts | Key Stage 4/5 | Pupils can choose to sign up | |
English | Activities, guides and worksheets to develop a range of English skills | All age groups | N/A | |
Food technology | Healthy food guidance for pupils | All ages | N/A | |
Food technology | Healthy food guidance for pupils | All ages | N/A | |
Health & Wellbeing | We give people practical strategies to take care of their mental wellbeing. | All ages | N/A | |
History | A starting point for research tasks | All ages | N/A | |
Languages | Online languages tool. Including Spanish, French, German and Italian. | All ages (including parents!) | N/A | |
Languages | Online language dictionary | All ages | N/A | |
Maths | A series of resources for Maths | All ages | N/A | |
Maths | Pupils can sign up for Maths resources | All ages | N/A | |
Music | A series of tools to support Music. | Year 8 – 13 | Pupils have the log in via Show my homework. | |
Music | A music theory website |
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Science | Several fun science experiments to try at home. | All ages | N/A | |
Science | A YouTube channel of Science experiments. | KS4-5 | N/A | |
Science / Geography | The home of National Geographic | KS3 | N/A | |
Design Technology | A series of resources for all aspects of Design Technology, Engineering and Construction
| All ages | N/A | |
Design Technology | A series of resources for all aspects of Design Technology, Engineering and Construction | All ages | N/A | |
Welsh | Online dictionary of Welsh | All ages | N/A |
eSafety
As distance learning becomes the norm, the time we spend online will increase and so will our need to be eSafety conscience. For advice on how to stay safe whilst online, follow the link below: