Penygroes Primary School

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Create a community of enthusiastic learners whereby children develop skills, knowledge, and understanding so that they become active and respectful members of our ever-changing community, in a happy and secure environment that encourages them to be independent learners on their journey through school.
We are delighted to have your children with us. We hope they will be happy in our school. We aim to assist you during your child’s journey through our happy school. Please remember that we are available to discuss any of your concerns or queries. Feel free to contact the Headteacher via the school office or any of the above contact points at any time. This is an exciting time for you and your child we are there to share it with you.
Penygroes is a Category A School therefore Welsh is the official language medium of the school. Welsh is the only teaching language during the Foundation Phase (3+ to 7 years old). English is introduced during Key Stage 2 (7+ to 11+) the children are educated through the medium of English and Welsh. By the Education Authority’s Bilingual policy, teaching resources of a high standard are provided to ensure that pupils can express themselves fluently and easily, verbally and in writing, in Welsh, and English by the time they leave the school.
For children who start school and have no understanding of the Welsh language the following steps are taken: Reception 1 and 2, Years 1 and 2 – For children to feel settled and secure in the school environment, English is used as appropriate. After the initial settling in period, the Welsh language is introduced gradually through practical activities which include structured oral work. The child is then taught to read, write and speak in Welsh. The class teacher is aware of the child’s use of the English language during this period. Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 – For the children who start school without any knowledge of the Welsh Language there is again an initial settling-in period. Whilst English is used, Welsh is introduced as soon as possible, through oral and practical activities.

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