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The school was built in 1976 with an extension built-in in 1999. The school building consists of a hall, classrooms for years 3 and 4, Foundation Phase Unit, head-teacher's office, kitchen, staffroom, and toilets. There is a school library which is also used for the teaching of children with Additional Learning Needs and the teaching of music. There is an additional classroom for years 5 and 6 outside the main building. There is a yard that is situated at the back of the school in addition to a large playing field. The school has grown consistently over the last ten years and by now we have up to 120 pupils. The success of our school is based on the fact that we are a happy, open and friendly school. Our main aim is to ensure that all children are happy and enjoy coming to school. To ensure this is the case, we employ the very best teaching and support staff. All our staff work hard and are committed to the continued development of all the children within the school. We provide high-quality teaching and learning. We ensure equality, access to a diverse and full curriculum, and nurture extensive skills for all individuals to develop their full potential as independent, lifelong learners. Llanilar Primary School is situated five miles south of Aberystwyth. The number of pupils on the roll has risen dramatically during the last ten years from 58 pupils to 116 pupils. Llanilar is defined as a ‘Welsh Medium School’ according to the Local Authority definition which means that Welsh is the main language but we ensure that all pupils are fully bilingual by the time that they transfer to Secondary. Llanilar Primary School aims to provide a supportive community within a happy environment, where everyone is motivated and challenged to achieve their potential. We believe that our emphasis on quality and high standards, in both work and behavior, will provide our children with a positive attitude for life and a firm foundation on which to base their future learning. View full school

The aim is to try to ensure that the education provided enhances the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of each pupil and that the nature of the complete curriculum is varied, expansive, and balanced. To fulfill these needs the organization will be flexible work will sometimes be given according to the child's age, at other times children of different age groups spanning more than one school year will work together on one task. The children will be taught as a class unit in the care of one designated teacher. By the Curriculum Council for Wales' proposal, the curriculum is planned based on eight aspects of learning including the core and foundation subjects. The contribution of these subjects is noted systematically in the teacher's notes. By giving children tasks and experiences based on specific themes or an interdisciplinary basis, the school will seek to ensure that other essential elements of the Curriculum are not forgotten. The numeracy and literacy hours are taught daily in Ysgol Llangybi. General Objectives: To develop oral, literary, and numerical skills in the context of inspiring the child's enthusiasm, imagination, and interest To increase the child's knowledge and to develop his powers of reasoning to assist him to adapt to a rapidly changing world that has more sophisticated processes and techniques, in particular information technology. To create in each child the desire to seek further knowledge and experience during his life and to develop his powers of mind, his moral and spiritual awareness. To assist the child to live and work with others and to develop attitudes that enable him/her to become a responsible member of the community. To develop sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation, and leisure skills in the child. To provide particular attention for each child with special needs, e.g. for the exceptionally able and those with various disadvantages To present ideas and concepts by employing lively and dynamic methods which will motivate pupils' response. Detailed work plans in each subject are kept in the school and parents are welcome to see them, if they so wish. View full school

To maintain and raise pupils' attainment standards in every curricular field in keeping with the national curriculum requirements and religious studies. To foster a civilized community that emphasizes moral and humanitarian values, developing self-respect and tolerance towards others. In keeping with the Authority's Language Policy, develop the pupils' abilities to be confident bilingually to enable them to be complete members of the bilingual community they are part of. To set foundations for ensuring effective learning and teaching in the school. To ensure a broad, balanced, relevant, and rich curriculum. To enable every individual to foster information, aspects, and skills which are relevant to contemporary life, to teach for life, and to use spare time creatively. To ensure equal opportunities and access to the whole curriculum. To ensure that every pupil feels that they belong to a disciplined community that gives them pride in their lives and their work on moral, spiritual, and humanitarian values. To foster respect and tolerance towards people from every background, belief, and culture, and ensure equal opportunities whatever their race, religion, sex, sexuality, age, or disabilities. To ensure that every pupil's ability to use Welsh and English as a learning medium is developed in keeping with the Education Department's Language Policy. To ensure that there is continuity and development in the experiences and the activities provided and that the vast majority of those experiences reflect the pupils' lifestyles and interests. To ensure that every field gives attention to the Welsh Curriculum (Cwricwlwm Cymreig). To enable pupils to use their literacy, numeracy, and information and communication technology abilities in a variety of curricular contexts. To ensure that teaching and learning methods of high standards are used which will assist pupils to develop inquisitive and lively minds, the ability to question and discuss logically, to solve real problems, and to work independently. To provide a variety of extra-curricular activities which will be of assistance to pupils' personal, social and cultural developments. To provide a broad curriculum that develops the pupils' full potential. View full school

We provide a warm and caring environment in which children feel valued and We believe this will encourage your child to be happy and successful at our school. Our website aims to give you the information you require to confirm that your child will be happy, safe, and able to reach their potential with us at Llandeilo Primary. We provide a wide and varied curriculum with first-hand experiences at the heart of the learning process, giving as many opportunities as possible for children to participate and excel. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school. At Llandeilo Primary School we pride ourselves in putting children at the heart of their learning by encouraging them to become decision-makers and problem solvers who can: Plan, initiate & reflect on work chosen by themselves. Be influential in developing all aspects of school life. It is a place where all individuals will recognize and realize their potential, acquire academic, technological, and social skills to play a full part in society. We prepare children to meet and exceed their expectations. Our school is a place where they can learn to love learning through a stimulating, supportive, exciting environment and to appreciate the needs and abilities of others. “Success with a Smile ~ Llwyddiant gyda Gwên. At Llandeilo Primary School we believe in the concept of lifelong learning and the idea that both adults and children learn new things every day. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone it should be fun. Through our teaching, we equip children with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives. We believe that appropriate teaching and learning experiences help children to lead happy and rewarding lives. We also believe in inequality of opportunity to succeed for every child and our learning programs will enable each learner to reach his / her full potential. We have adopted the Cornerstones Curriculum which we feel gives us the skills and thematic approach we believe is right for the pupils at our inclusive school. View full school

The school opened in September 1995 with 118 children as a result of the ever-growing demand by parents for Welsh-medium education. The first Headteacher was Mrs. Meinir Llywelyn who was succeeded in January 1998 by Miss Gwenllian Jenkins. The present Headteacher, Mrs. Helen Nuttall, commenced her position in September 2009. The school is now a thriving community of 450 pupils. The building was originally built as Caerphilly Girls Grammar School and has been refurbished to a very high standard. Overlooking Caerphilly Castle, a living history lesson, and with Caerphilly Mountain rising in the distance, the school is in a beautiful position. The vast majority of pupils from English-speaking homes. The catchment area covers Bedwas, Machen, Trethomas, Graig y Rhacca, Llanbradach, and a growing area of Caerphilly. We are proud of our pupils and the high standards reached in the school. We offer a large range of extracurricular activities which enable the children to use their Welsh language skills outside the classroom. "The school has a natural Welsh ethos that ignites pupils' pride in the Welsh language and Welsh heritage. The school takes advantage of many local and national resources to expand pupils' understanding of Wales and its culture. These experiences are a core part of school life". "There is an inclusive, warm, welcoming and caring ethos in the school, and pupils welcome visitors with a smile and are happy to talk. There is a valuable emphasis on the right to be happy and leading by example. We aim to develop the whole child in a safe, happy, and Welsh atmosphere. Bilingualism has been described as "living in a home with two windows," and we are privileged to have proved the success of Welsh Medium Schools which brings us nearer the vision of a bi-lingual Wales. As we face the challenges of the 21st century, we realize the importance of passing our inheritance on to the generations to come. "Children are the architects (for better or worse) of tomorrow's future!". View full school

Our Mission Statement: Our school is a family. We will create a supportive, progressive and encouraging environment where all individuals have the best opportunities to develop their talents. We celebrate our Welshness, language, and culture and show pride in each other’s successes. Every opportunity will be taken to promote respect, care, and equality in our day-to-day lives. Children will be encouraged to develop their self-esteem and self-confidence through a wide variety of enriching and challenging activities. We will work together, both teaching and support staff, pupils, governors, parents, and friends with one common aim in mind - to make Ysgol Santes Tudful a happy, lively, and welcoming community where every child experiences success and is ready for experiences in the twenty-first century. Ysgol Santes Tudful is a Welsh-medium school that is firmly rooted in the town of Merthyr Tudful. It provides high-quality Welsh-medium education to over 440 pupils with English introduced in Year 3. This ensures that all the pupils leave the school competent and confident in their use of both languages and thoroughly prepared for the transition to Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun. The school provides a range of rich educational experiences and prepares the pupils to become responsible bilingual citizens that respect each other, their peers, their heritage, and their environment. You are invited as parents to participate in all the school’s activities, and we look forward to a happy, successful, and fruitful partnership during your child’s primary education. The entry of children to schools is controlled and administered by an ‘Admissions Authority. In the case of community schools, the admissions authority is Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council also known as the authority. In the case of voluntary aided (faith) schools, the admissions authority is the governing body of the individual school. Within the County Borough, each school has its own designated catchment area. Most parents/carers send their child to the ‘local’ school, but some parents/carers exercise their right to state a preference for a different school. In all cases, parents/carers of pupils who are due to change schools in September 2016 will need to indicate, on the official application form, their preferred school. No one has an automatic right to attend a school but all of the official applications, submitted before the closing date will be considered View full school

Our vision is to provide a school where pupils, parents, teachers, governors, and the local community can work together to produce a safe, welcoming environment conducive to high educational standards. We celebrate success together as one family and we appreciate and ensure that each individual is made to feel important and worthwhile. We create a sense of reverence for our language, culture, and history respect for other languages and cultures. Our priority is the education and well-being of the children at Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes. We constantly strive to provide an interesting and varied curriculum that will engage your child's natural capacity for learning whatever their color, nationality, culture, or creed. We aspire to provide our pupils on leaving Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes, with the educational tools and social skills to continue with their learning and prepare them for future life. Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes aim(s) to provide an environment in which children and young people feel safe, secure, valued, and respected and feel confident, and know-how to approach adults if they are in difficulties believing they will be effectively listened to. There are 4 main elements to our policy in implementing the above aim: Prevention through the teaching and pastoral support offered to pupils and the creation and maintenance of a whole school safe environment where children know who to approach with any concerns about their welfare. Procedures for identifying and reporting concerns about the welfare of a child. Support To Pupils who have/ may have been abused Preventing Unsuitable People From Working With Children through robust vetting and recruitment processes The school will always be part of the Core Group if the child is of school age. DSP should ensure that the school is represented at these meetings that there is a record of attendance and issues discussed. The school representative will take on the Chair role if nominated to do so. All concerns about the child protection plan and/or the child’s wellbeing should be discussed and recorded at the core group meeting. Where there are concerns that the child is at further risk of significant harm, the DSP must inform the child’s social worker immediately and then record that they have done so and the actions agreed. View full school

We at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmnedd are fully committed to ensuring that every child attending the school receives the best possible education and is supported to achieve their full potential. The Welsh Government expects all pupils to attend school at least 95% of the time! Missing school jeopardizes your child’s chances of fulfilling their potential as regular attendance improves the chances of children being successful at school. If children are not in school the likelihood is that they are not learning. Good attendance contributes to good results. Regular school attendance is essential if our children are to have the best opportunity for future success in life. School attendance matters when it’s your child’s future. To support regular school attendance, the school will no longer be able to authorize a child’s absence from school for a family holiday. If you insist on taking your child out of school for non-authorized activities, the Local Authority is obliged to consider legal measures under the Education Act 1996 and you may be subject to a fine or prosecution. We do not want to have to revert to taking enforcement action in this matter but we have a responsibility to children that we must discharge if the need arises. We very much hope that this can be avoided by us working together in the interest of our children. We believe that regular attendance is crucial if a child wants to maximize his/her time at the school. The school emphasizes that regular attendance is essential to ensure the child’s educational and social development. The majority of parents and carers are keen to ensure that their child gets every opportunity to develop to the full, and want their child to receive an education of the highest quality. Persistent absences mean that there is no continuity in the learning process and therefore leads to underachievement. You cannot make up for the time that has been lost in the classroom learning experience and the social experience - this can lead to problems establishing relationships with peers or staff within the school. Often, a child who is absent or late regularly will feel uncomfortable at school. A child does not enjoy the experience of reaching school late and having to walking into the class or hall after everyone else. View full school

Navigation through the various sections of our website will give you an insight into life at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon along with information for children, current and prospective parents. Our school mission statement is “Muriau Cadarn - Y Dyfodol”, “Four Great Walls - Surrounding the Future”. The outstanding judgments, which were achieved in our Estyn Inspection Report in 2013, noted that “The school has a very friendly and inclusive ethos. There is a close-knit and welcoming community and a warm atmosphere between staff and pupils”. Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon has gone from strength to strength since its official opening on November 27th, 1992 with our total number of pupils on a roll now at 261. It gives me the utmost pleasure to be at the forefront of a happy friendly school, the key to a successful school is through the partnership that exists between all stakeholders. To assist EVERY pupil to reach their full potential in a happy, friendly, and creative environment where the Welsh language thrives and to prepare pupils to be lifelong learners. To create a strong partnership between school and home with the child at the center. Offer every individual an exciting Curriculum with skills that are broad and balanced which are relevant to the needs of the child to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. To teach every child to care for their environment and to respect it whether it be the school environment, home, or whole world. To create a Welsh ethos on every occasion and ensure that children have opportunities and experiences which teach every individual about Welsh traditions and to understand the experience of living in Wales. To celebrate every success – be it academic, creative, cultural, social, or sporting. Create and develop students who are important and responsible members of the society of which they are members. Ensure equal opportunities for all. View full school

Our school is situated on the site of the former Ynysawdre (Lower) Comprehensive School, in Hill View, Pontycymer, at the head of the Garw Valley. We occupy the main building and the upper building which houses the Gymnasium. The Headteacher's and Clerk’s offices are situated on the upper floor of the main building. We value our contact with parents. Because of the important role we, as a school community, feel that you contribute towards your children's academic and social development, we encourage parental participation in a variety of situations. We encourage parent participation in several ways, even though the majority of our parents do not speak Welsh. We have invaluable help with concert preparations e.g. making costumes, props, etc., help to decorate corridors in particular themes, and parents meet to make items for our P.T.A. School Fete. We hope that all parents will encourage their children to complete their homework, involve themselves in our Home/School tasks, read to their children and talk about books and pictures (English or Welsh). We also feel that we need to talk to you regularly about your child's progress. We ask all parents to reply to any requests made by letter by returning reply slips or sending toys, photos, books, etc. with the children: - it is important to the children themselves. All requests are aimed at helping to develop children's independence, reliability, and feeling of belonging to our community and to strengthen our links with you as parents. We ask every parent and pupil to read, consider and sign our Home/School Agreement to reinforce our policy of working together. Our school covers a wide catchment area, serving the Ogmore Valley from Nantymoel to Blackmill, the Garw Valley from Blaengarw to Llangeinor and Bettws. Children from all these areas can make a request to the school Nursery class (which accommodates 30 children) on attaining the age of 3 years by August 31st or, if they are not admitted then, to the Reception Class the following September after reaching the age of 4 years by August 31st. Pupils transfer to Ysgol Gyfun Llangynwyd, Maesteg at the age of 11 years. Pupils are accepted in the September of the year in which they attain their fourth birthday (Rising Fours). Their entry is staggered over a few weeks to enable a settling-in period. Pupils will stay for mornings, then for lunch as well before staying for full days. Detailed information is available to parents when they visit us in the summer term before their child starting in September View full school

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. View full school

Gwaelod y Garth Primary School is a dual-stream community school, which provides its pupils with education through the medium of Welsh or English, depending on parental choice. The school is situated in the village of Gwaelod y Garth, some seven miles from the center of Cardiff. The school serves a catchment area comprising Gwaelod y Garth, Tongwynlais, and Morganstown. We are lucky enough to have beautiful surroundings and some wonderful buildings, but ultimately the real strength of Ysgol Gwaelod y Garth Primary School rests with the school community. The team is a strong one, relationships are excellent, the staff and children are well motivated and the parents and governors are very supportive. Education is a partnership between the school and the home and we value the excellent relationship we have with all parents. As a school, we are proud of the collaboration between the Walsh and English Units. Pupils enjoy playing together during playtimes, share assemblies and presentations, and have the opportunity to interact during school clubs. Some activities and lessons are introduced collaboratively including Chess lessons and PE lessons. Teachers from the Welsh and English Units plan, prepare and share good practice to ensure standards are high throughout the school. Ysgol Gynradd Gwaelod y Garth Primary School is a community school that provides its pupils with education through the medium of Welsh or English according to parental choice. It is situated in the village of Gwaelod y Garth, some seven miles from the center of Cardiff. The local education authority (LEA) in Cardiff. The English unit’s catchment area consists of the village of Gwaelod y Garth while the Welsh section’s catchment area covers Gwaelod y Garth, Tongwynlais, and Morganstown. There are 292 pupils on the roll, a figure that includes children who receive part-time nursery education. During recent years a significant rebuilding and refurbishment program has been in place to improve the quality of accommodation. During 2011 a further rebuilding and refurbishment program was completed. The school kitchen is now situated in the Village Hall and the Hall is now for school use during the school day and community use during the evenings and weekends. This is an exciting development for the school and will be of great benefit to the school and the community as a whole. View full school