- On entry, pupils at Y Pant are allocated a tutor group, which are sorted into four houses, and placed into one of three academic bands — those in the More Able and Talented band are challenged with debates and essay contests. Each of the houses takes part in events such as the Welsh festival Eisteddfod and sponsored walks.
- Pupils with additional learning needs are assigned a mentor to help them to settle in. They can visit the nurture garden at lunchtimes and attend targeted pre-school and lunchtime clubs.
- School trips include regular theatre and museum visits, a Spanish exchange trip to Cadiz, a surfing adventure in Cornwall, a half-term trip to New York and a food and nutrition tour of Paris.
- Two pupils from every class become MSPs (Members of the School Parliament). The cabinet is made up of 25 pupils from all year groups. Everyone is encouraged to participate by giving feedback and using the school’s suggestion box.
- Y Pant has a linked sixth-form arrangement with Bryn Celynnog school, which allows pupils to choose A-level subjects from both. A free minibus travels between them.
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