Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castellnedd

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We aim to be an excellent school and to make decisions in the interests of pupils. Choosing the best school for your child is vital and choosing to send your child to a Welsh-medium primary school is an important decision. There are many advantages to being able to speak two languages and enjoy two cultures and by choosing Welsh-medium education this is something that they can enjoy.
To ensure the success of the individual child within the education process. To ensure an effective education for the individual, in which the child is central to the learning process and each individual’s contribution is respected. To ensure that each child has the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, morally, and intellectually to his/her utmost. To ensure a happy and safe environment within the school, and an ethos that promotes the Welsh language and culture, and that the school’s environment reflects respect through high standards of display and care. To foster close links with the local community and begin preparing children to become responsible adults in their community. We seek to develop personal qualities such as perseverance, diligence, self-expression, service, loyalty, honesty, and self-confidence and to encourage self-respect as well as respect for others. We strongly encourage every child to play an active and prominent role in school life.
By careful organization, the school aims to provide the best possible education for its pupils. The school is divided into age-determined year classes. At present, there are six ‘Learning Areas’ in the Foundation Phase and seven Junior classes. Nursery children are admitted to the school as soon as possible following their third birthday. Nursery children attend half-day sessions.
A particular emphasis is placed on standards of good behavior, consideration for others, and respect for property. The school believes that parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, and within the school situation, this behavior must be acceptable to the community therein and reflect the values and standards expected by the school. The school believes that children have a right to order and discipline to enable them to work in peace and security. The overall discipline and enforcement of school rules is the responsibility of the Headteacher with the assistance of the staff.
An emphasis is placed on self-discipline, so that order and care are an integral part of the school’s ethos. At our school, there is a clear emphasis on PRAISE and REWARD, rather than drawing others' attention to unacceptable behavior. If a child has misbehaved, then that child needs to be informed of the reasons behind the member of staff's (teaching and non-teaching) discontent with him/her. In most cases, the child's misbehavior will not warrant punishment, but if punitive action is justified then the punishment must reflect the seriousness of the deed. Punishment is usually administered through loss of privilege, and this can vary according to the child's interests.
If a child fails to respond to these courses of action, parental consultation will take place. To recognize and acknowledge good behavior there is an existing rewards system at our school which places a great emphasis on PRAISE and REWARDS. Children must arrive at school in good time in the mornings a pupil arriving late may seriously disrupt not only his or her continuity of learning but also that of others, not to mention that child's teacher and learning support staff.

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