Family Engagement Courses

Ysgol Greenhill holds regular parent/carer events throughout the year such as Open Evenings, Parent Evenings, Options Evening, Evening of the Arts, Study Skills and Awards events.

We encourage our parents and carers to attend these events to join us in helping your children and young people achieve the very best they can.

As well as whole school events, there are a number of parent/carer engagement workshops and courses running throughout the academic year.

Courses range from literacy and numeracy workshops, parental skills and well-being courses.

The 2023/24 program of events is:

October – December 2023

‘Take 3’

10-week coaching course for parents/carers of teenagers with Pembrokeshire Family Support Team (spaces are now closed)

December 18th 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Paint Along workshop with University Of Wales Trinity St Davids tutor

Fun and creative ‘come and try’ painting workshop with a festive theme. All materials supplied

January 17th – February 7th Wednesdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm for 4 weeks

Living Life to The Full with University of Wales Trinity St Davids

A 4-week course teaching a range of skills that are based on the tried and trusted Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach, aiming to improve low mood, well-being and resilience. The course provides useful information and resources that can act as tools to use on your own life journey.

January 30^th - March 19^th 9:30 am – 11:30 am 

ADHD/ASD parenting course with Pembrokeshire Family Support Team

A course for parents and carers who want to develop an understanding of ADHD/ASD. The programme will provide lots of advice on promoting your child’s wellbeing and tips on supporting your child’s development. Autistic/ADHD children have a range of strengths and difficulties. By working with strengths and supporting difficulties you can help your child to reach their potential.

February 21st – March 13th Wednesdays 10:30 am –12:30 pm for 4 weeks

Skills For Success with University of Wales Trinity St Davids 

This 4-week course is based around self-development, building upon confidence and life skills. The sessions will help you realise your dreams and aspirations and discusses mindfulness and well-being. This course is fun and interactive and includes a celebratory session at the end.

Summer Term 1 - Introduction To Early Years (Date and time TBC)

Each weekly session allows learners to engage in hands on activities which are based around the foundations of the Childhood Youth and Education degrees. Sessions include snippets from the Early Years degree programme such as language and literacy skills, team building, creativity skills, problem solving and communication skills. 4- week course.

Summer Term 2 - Crime, Harm and Community (Date and time TBC)

This 4-week course gives learners the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and get involved with cutting-edge ideas from studying crime. Participants also learn how to make sense of power, crime and harm in their local community and how to take some of that power back.

All of the courses are held at Ysgol Greenhill and are free of charge. Courses/workshops are for parents/carers only unless otherwise stated. Refreshments are provided. Please contact Mrs K Davis, FEO, to book davisk27@hwbcymru.net

Essential Skills courses with Learning Pembrokeshire

In addition to courses held at Ysgol Greenhill, parents/carers living in the Narberth/Templeton/Tavernspite area are also eligible to join free Essential Skills courses at The Bloomfield Centre, Narberth. The courses will be delivered by Learning Pembrokeshire, beginning with a numeracy taster session and moving on to the Essential Skills Numeracy Qualification. Digital skills and a 5-week Welsh for Adults taster course will also be on offer. The courses begin on the 29th February with 'Help your child with Maths', a 6-week course to build confidence and familiarity with school maths at a primary level. 

All Bloomfield courses aim to improve and update communication, numeracy, digital and employability skills leading to enhanced knowledge of current systems, greater strength to help with schoolwork, raised confidence and self-esteem. If participants wish to further their education at college or placement, potential access to a bursary to aid course fees or equipment is available. Refreshments are provided and courses are taught in small groups. Please contact your child's school to book. 

Applicants for these free courses must live in the Narberth/Templeton/Tavernspite areas.

Please contact Mrs K Davis, FEO to book davisk27@hwbcymru.net