Structure of the School Day
A fortnightly cycle of 50 One hour lessons is used for Timetabling purposes.
8:20am Arrive at school
8:30am – 9:00am Registration in your form rooms
09:00am – 10:00am Lesson 1
10:00am – 11:00am Lesson 2
11:00am – 11:20am Break
11:20am – 12:20pm Lesson 3
12:20pm – 1:20am Lesson 4
1:20pm – 2:10pm Lunch
2:10pm – 3:10pm Lesson 5
3:10pm End of the school day
3:17pm Buses leave the school site
At lunchtime a cafeteria system is available to pupils. A wide variety of healthy foods are provided to suit every taste. A ‘daily special’ hot meal can be purchased.
Snacks are also available at breaktime.
A biometric cashless catering system is used in Ysgol Dyffryn Aman to pay for snacks and meals. ParentPay accounts can be setup or transferred from primary school.
A wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities is offered during Lunch time.
All pupils in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 MUST remain on site during break and lunch times.