Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur

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The school is proud of its tradition, which extends over forty years. During this period we are proud of our former students’ successes in the sporting arena, in the Arts, and a range of vocational domains. Our students’ regular and continued success in external examinations, as well as within a host of extracurricular fields is a testament to that excellent tradition.
The school is organized horizontally on a Year basis. There is a Learning Co-ordinator with responsibility for Year 7 (and primary-school liaison), Learning Co-ordinators for Year 8, 9, 10, and 11, and a post-16 education Learning Co-ordinator (Year 12 and 13). All work closely with the Head and the Management team to ensure continuity and consistency of approach in the implementation of school policies, arrangements, and general pupil welfare. Pupils in Year 7 are taught in mixed ability groups, apart from pupils with Additional Learning Needs who have their specialist provision which includes a degree of integration. From Year 8 onwards, pupils may be placed in ability sets in some subjects, whilst remaining in their normal forms for others.
Pupils' work is monitored continually and formal examinations are held annually. Pupils are registered in mixed-ability groupings in all Years Tutorials, Personal and Social Education and some subject lessons are also conducted in mixed-ability groups. On entry into Year 10, pupils choose subjects that will be the basis of a two-year program of study leading to an external qualification. Houses The school is divided into three houses: Gwenllian Hywel Llywelyn The house system is the basis for registration, Personal ad Social Education, religious, cultural, and competitive aspects such as eisteddfodau, sporting, and other extra-curricular activities. The Houses are led and encouraged by members of Year 12.
We are proud that we offer a broad curriculum, challenging lessons, strong partnerships, regular support, diverse opportunities, firm leadership within an inclusive and caring community. As we invite you to join us in securing this ambition for your son/daughter, we sincerely hope you play a full role in your child’s education through communicating with us regularly, challenging us to improve and to construct with us the best possible environment, which ensures every individual makes consistent progress.
We believe Welsh-medium education provides the best foundation for the children and young people of Wales. It offers them two valuable and necessary languages, rich and varied concepts and vocabulary, and diverse and engaging opportunities. Join us therefore on a journey to Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera – we are keen to work closely with you to challenge, support, and encourage your son/daughter to reach for and fulfill their entire expectations.

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