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Treganna opened its doors in 1987 to 15 reception-age pupils and a small year 1 class. There were two members of staff and 30 pupils. In September 2013 we opened our new building with over 50 members of staff and nearly 500 hundred children. Although the facilities at Treganna are fantastic, big isn't always better. We have divided our school into three Learning Communities to better enable us to provide close pastoral care and careful monitoring of academic progress that is vital to children's development. The facilities on our new site are excellent. Bigger isn’t always better. For many activities, we divide our school up into three Learning Communities to ensure the best levels of pastoral support and care and close academic support that is a Treganna tradition. As the School grows an additional class is added to the Manawydan community every year. The aims and objectives of Treganna underpin all our work. "Strength in Unity" We will work in partnership, as teachers and parents for the welfare of the pupils. "A Nation without language is a nation without a heart" - The Welsh language and culture are at the heart of our lives in school and beyond. "Success through Effort" To empower our pupils to be proud of their success, embrace their opportunities, and learn from their experience. Every year children start school - and every year parents wonder what to do. Whether it's your child's first day at Treganna or the start of year three, there are always new challenges. Children, as well as parents, often struggle with saying goodbye at the classroom door and hello to the start of a new year. Some will start the year off easily, breezing into the classroom with a quick goodbye - but after a few days (or even weeks) - cling as you try to leave. Others will enter the building only under protest from day one. Then some rush off to school with great enthusiasm but meltdown the instant you pick them up. Others may get tummy aches, or have difficulty falling asleep. Some may even experience going to school as a rejection, particularly if a younger sibling stays home with a parent or caregiver. View full school

Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant is a designated Welsh primary school in Llandeilo. The school provides education for pupils between 3 -11years. This website has been prepared to inform prospective parents and a wider audience about the numerous and varied experiences that are undertaken by pupils of the school through the medium of Welsh. Please use the navigation buttons above to guide you around the website to find further information about the school. To create a happy, safe, and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community build confidence and develop their full potential. At Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant we aim to create safe and happy teaching and learning atmosphere that stimulates and provides for the spiritual, moral, mental, and physical development of all children, by promoting high expectations throughout the school. We aim to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to develop their full potential and thrive in a loving, supportive, digital bilingual school culture. The Golden Rule is: So that all members of the school community can co-exist and work happily together respect and care must be shown to others at all times. Pupils must be ready to understand others’ points of view and respect their property. Keep the school clean and tidy at all times, put litter in the bin, take care of displays, keep equipment in working order. Chewing gum is not allowed to be eaten in school. Move around the school in a tidy and orderly fashion, to move quietly from outside school into the classroom. No running, shouting or pushing in the corridor, to open doors, stand aside for adults to pass, and to be ready to assist in carrying books, etc. when necessary. Give of their best at all times, take part in school activities be it classwork, homework, games, choir, folk dancing, craftwork. Every pupil plays an important role in the life of the school. Behave in an orderly way within the classroom to enable pupils to listen and learn through following instructions and co-operate with each other. Be sensible at all times. Be polite at all times. This is of paramount importance when on visits outside school - the public judge the school on the strength of pupils behavior. Respect all teachers and pupils by not being defiant, obstreperous, or physically or mentally abusive and aggressive. Attend school regularly. Be punctual at the commencement of the school day and then when lining up at the end of each school break. Wear school uniform, especially during special occasions such as concerts and so on. For safety, jewelry is not be worn to school. Ear studs are allowed. Neither make-up nor nail varnish is to be worn to school. Children are not allowed to play unsupervised on school premises after school hours. Pupils are not allowed to bring bicycles to school unless it’s for cycle proficiency training. Clothes and all personal property should be marked. Dinner money is to be collected on Monday. Glass bottles or cans of drink should not be brought to school or taken on school trips. View full school

Our aim as a school is to create a happy and safe environment for our pupils so that they are eager to learn and enjoy coming to school. We are very keen to work in partnership with parents so that our pupils achieve their full potential. We encourage children to respect others and demonstrate love towards their country, language, culture, and heritage. We develop our pupils to be responsible and caring citizens and work hard to instill values in them that will make them proud, confident, and well-rounded individuals. Our vision is to provide the best possible quality of education through the medium of Welsh, provided by committed and professional staff. 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 Local Authority (LA). In the case of church voluntary aided 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 2017 will need to indicate, in writing, their preferred school. Admission to all schools is through the admission application process administered by the admission authority. When an application is made, there is no automatic right to attend a school. If there are fewer applications than places, all applicants are admitted. However, if there are more applications, then places are allocated according to the oversubscription criteria. The catchment areas for schools providing primary education are normally grouped to form a linked catchment area for each maintained secondary school. Pupils who reside outside a secondary school’s catchment area must seek admission via the arrangements stated in C(6) (Page 8). Admission/attendance of pupils at a feeder primary school does not provide automatic entry to the preferred secondary school. All schools within the Authority aim to provide their pupils with an educational opportunity best suited to the needs of the individual child. Some pupils will have learning needs requiring special educational provision and, in some instances, parents/carers will receive specialist support and guidance regarding the choice of school for their child. All parents/carers are encouraged to discuss possible areas of concern with their local headteacher who also has access to specialist advice. The Authority’s policy takes into account the provision of the Additional Learning Needs and Disability Act 2001. View full school

We strive to create a safe, supportive and happy environment where pupils and staff can develop to their full potential through support, encouragement, and respect. All learners at Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau are encouraged to be independent learners who think creatively to achieve the highest possible academic standards and to develop the necessary skill to be life-long learners. To encourage respect and passion for the Welsh language, our culture, and heritage and to ensure that equal respect is shown towards other languages, cultures, and religions. To ensure pupils develop the necessary literacy and numeracy skills essential for everyday life. To give every child an opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum. To promote respect, honesty, and a sense of responsibility in every child and ensure a high standard of behavior and courtesy. To treat every pupil fairly, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of ability, race, gender or sexual orientation, religion, cultural or economic background. Provide a safe, happy, and supportive environment for all members of the school community. To provide stimulating and challenging learning opportunities. To encourage every pupil to be independent, creative, and inquisitive by developing their thinking skills enabling them to process information, investigate, reason, and evaluate. 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 enable them to achieve their full potential. To ensure that 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 aim to foster a partnership between parents and the school, to provide the very best education for your child. It is essential that you as parents have high expectations of us as a school and we, in turn, have high expectations of your children. It is our vision that our school is a place where both staff and are highly motivated, where they have opportunities to experience success and develop to make the most of their talents. Our recent Estyn inspection noted that “the pupils’ voice and wellbeing are very strong features of the work of Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau.” Welsh is the main language of our school, both for instruction and social communication around the school. Our children are educated through the medium of Welsh only in Foundation Phase, with English introduced as a subject from Year 3, enabling pupils to become fully bilingual in Welsh and English, and ready to transfer to Welsh-medium secondary school. Pupils are encouraged to learn about the heritage and culture of Wales and we nurture a strong sense of identity and belonging. View full school

As a Welsh school, we encourage an understanding and knowledge of the heritage of Wales as well as producing fluent Welsh speakers. This is a Welsh school that has traditionally welcomed children from backgrounds that are linguistically Welsh-speaking and those that are not. The school originally opened its doors for the first time on 4th October 1965. This came after a period of many efforts by some of the parents of Burry Port as well as the friends of the school. There is no doubt that without the hard work and commitment of these people there would be no provision of Welsh-medium education in the area today. It is our belief as a staff that a close relationship is needed between the home and the school for children to reach their full potential. We invite parents to school during the autumn and summer terms to discuss the progress of their child, and both We or the staff are available to discuss any aspect of their development or school life in general. We do appreciate you making an appointment whenever possible. School Aims: To develop each child emotionally and socially so they can achieve their full potential. To create an awareness and interest in the religious dimension through discussing other religions as well as Christianity. To give the children moral values and to create an awareness of other people. To give every child an opportunity to develop an awareness of other people’s needs. To develop basic skills in every subject that is taught in the school remembering each child’s age and ability. To develop mathematical skills. To introduce them to the scientific world. To develop language in all its forms, so that it may be a purposeful and meaningful tool in communicating, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and the appreciation of literature. To create an awareness and appreciation of neighbors, language, heritage, and environment of the child. To develop self-expression through music, mime, drama, art, and technology as well as physical education. To create an awareness of the need for personal hygiene and good manners. To encourage safe practices in school, the home, and the community. View full school

Entering school for the first time is a very big step in your child’s life as well as your own. We want this transition from home to school or from school to school to be as smooth as possible. With the aid of this prospectus, the initial contact has now been made. No prospectus will be able to answer all of your questions, so please visit the school with your child and see for yourself how happy the children are and how well they work with their teachers. Ask other parents and pupils their opinion of the school. Hopefully, together we will be able to give your child the very best start to his/her life at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian We will know and value each child and look for the best in them. We will value and respect every member of the school community and everyone will be encouraged to take responsibility, to make a contribution, and to achieve their full potential. The school will be at the heart of the local community. We will have high expectations of ourselves and each other. We will be an open, welcoming, and responsive school with clear lines of communication. The core values of integrity, courtesy, trust, and care will suffuse every aspect of school life and all will be expected to treat others as they would wish to be treated. We strongly believe in involving the pupils in all areas of school life. Each class will democratically elect 2 class representatives. One class member for the Eco Council and one for the School Council. Class teachers are responsible in the first instance for their pupils and oversee general progress and welfare. The Head Teacher has overall responsibility and should any significant problem or change occur these should be reported to the school. If any changes occur at home that might affect progress or behavior in school, you are asked to inform the class teacher as soon as possible so that a special eye can be kept on your child. Likewise, if a child appears unhappy at school or is having particular difficulty with schoolwork, it is important that we know so that appropriate steps can be taken to remedy matters. If your child is ill or has an accident at school a first-aider will if possible, attend to your child. We will always attempt to contact you in serious cases. If we fail to contact you, we will do all we can to help your child by taking him/her to a doctor or a hospital View full school

Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargo is a happy, busy, friendly school, where children, staff, and families learn and have fun together. All our staff works hard for the sake of the children, and they happily volunteer their time to hold various clubs after school to promote the Welsh Language. It is a pleasure to hear the children communicate naturally in the language and to see them enjoy the activities. We hope that this website will give you a chance to share some of that fun and also find information about our school. Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargo is one of eleven Welsh-medium schools in the county. The school is situated in the village of Gilfach on the outskirts of Bargoed. The school was established originally in 1963 and it has steadily grown since then. At present, there are 201 pupils on the roll. The school itself was built in 1898. At present we have 7 classes and a Nursery within the school. Two of the classes are accommodated in temporary buildings in the yard. The hall and kitchen are accommodated in the main building. School meals are cooked freshly on the premises. The Administrative Officer, the Staff Room, and Computer Suite are located in the School House. Children attend the Nursery class in the term following their third birthday. The following September they attend the Nursery class. Key Stage 2 relates to children between the ages of 7 and 11. After spending 4 years in KS2, the children transfer to the Secondary Sector at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. The school is situated close to the main road. The main and side entrances are used to access the school. Aims: To ensure that our children develop their two languages. To ensure that the children develop their Welshness and their use of the Welsh language within their school, society, and country. To ensure the development of lively, inquisitive minds. To ensure the effective use of language and numbers in a fast-changing world. To ensure that our children understand and learn about the world. To ensure that our children complete tasks that develop confidence and support a healthy body and mind. To ensure that our children create and sustain a happy and safe environment through nurturing self-confidence and concern for others. To raise awareness of Christianity and other religions. To develop Information Technology and communication skills. To ensure an appreciation of beauty in nature, art, and music. To develop physical skills View full school

It gives us pleasure to present you with the details, which are in this booklet. Our aim at Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes is to create a safe, kind, and happy world for the pupils. We hope to provide relevant and memorable experiences for the children so that they will enjoy the present and, at the same time, that they will develop to be independent and balanced individuals, and to be kind caring citizens. Naturally, the details in this booklet are subject to change, and change may influence arrangements during the school year. The mission of Statement for Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes: We wish to create a culture of learning, where children are happy, enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious. We encourage mutual respect, support, and collaboration between all adults and children, both within the school and the wider community. Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Most parents want a good education for their children but they also want them to feel safe and be happy. At Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes we believe we can offer all these things. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced education we provide at both the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 and the variety of experiences and opportunities offered. The high standards of teaching and learning are a credit to the hard work of both staff and pupils. Equally, we are also proud of the atmosphere of friendliness and co-operation, which is always evident. Many visitors to the school comment on the warm welcome they receive and the politeness and maturity of our pupils. The Estyn Inspection Report of 2012 noted: "The school provides a very caring and orderly community where everyone feels valued." "The inclusive ethos of the school promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity." We value all our pupils and we believe that their time in school should be rewarding and fulfilling. However, occasionally things do arise and you are encouraged to address any queries or concerns directly to the school staff or please contact me at school at any time. View full school

The school was officially opened in September 2011 and as the school grows we have established a firm foundation for the future. Since September 2015 we have settled into our wonderful new school and we are now looking forward to a successful future. Our school motto translates as "Growing and Succeeding Together" which emphasizes the importance of teamwork which is central to the school's ethos and philosophy. It is vital therefore that we communicate regularly and effectively for the benefit of our children. At Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant we develop happy, independent, and creative learners by offering challenging and varied experiences that prepare them as successful citizens of Wales and the world. We would like to extend a warm welcome to existing and new parents and pupils. We are confident that your association with the school will be a very happy and rewarding one. We can assure you that every effort will be made by the Headteacher, Staff, and Governors to enhance your children’s education and well-being. We hope you will feel confident to take a full and active part in school life and support us as we ensure that every child’s needs are met. Aims and Objectives: Ensure that the welsh language is the means of communication in all aspects of school life. To develop Welsh speakers that take a pride in the Welsh language and the culture and traditions of Wales Provide a happy, caring, and supportive environment for all children and staff Provide a wide range of educational opportunities via a broad and relevant curriculum that promotes independent learning and encourages each child to achieve the best possible standards Teach basic skills and provide opportunities for pupils to apply them confidently within a range of contexts throughout their lives. Ensure wherever possible that everyone has equal access to the whole curriculum regardless of ability, beliefs, race, or background Create a caring atmosphere where everyone is respected and shows respect for others. Ensure high standards of behavior. Create a welcoming atmosphere and develop an effective link between the school and the wider community to promote welsh medium education within the local area Celebrate everyone’s efforts, achievements, and talents. Support and develop the flair and skills of the workforce to maintain and develop teamwork Create lifelong learners with an ambitious mindset. View full school

Every child is a huge possibility and it is our responsibility to help make anything possible. We are very proud of our pupils, the high standards we achieve, and our involvement and contribution within the community. We use our School Values to nurture confident, caring individuals that ensure that we can get on with ourselves as well as each other. We endeavor to create an environment where pupils are excited to learn by developing creative strategies which will inspire our pupils to achieve greatness. This includes a rich variety of extra-curricular activities from music to sport, which allows the children to use their Welsh language skills outside the classroom. We aim to support our pupils to become globally responsible 21 Century citizens who have the skills needed to adapt to the demands of our changing world. They are supported to develop the skills to be independent lifelong learners- with a strong emphasis on the key Literacy and Numeracy skills along with ICT across the wider curriculum. Our vision is to provide Welsh Medium Education to the highest standard to every child within an inclusive challenging, caring, and fair community. To make sure that every child, parent, and teacher lives with respect friendship, and praise. From the smallest acorn to the highest branch we will aim for excellence in our lives by following the values of the School, trying our best, and setting challenges for ourselves. Our parents have chosen a list of values that represent our School to emphasize the importance of the motto to every stakeholder. Every month a new value is chosen which will be incorporated into all aspects of school life. Honesty, Respect, Manners, Sharing, Pride/Self-Esteem, Caring, Co-operation, Communication, Kindness, Teamwork, Love, Self-Discipline, Helpfulness, Truth, Open-Mindedness/Tolerance, Friendliness, Listening, Responsibility, Understanding, Perseverance, Diversity, and Trust. View full school

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 that 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. It is essential that you as parents have high expectations of us as a school and we, in turn, have high expectations of your children. It is very pleasing that following our fourth successful Estyn inspection in 2013-14 the inspection team noted this as a clear strength of our school with all pupils treated fairly and equitably and thereby making strong progress. To ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential at our school we have to secure productive partnerships between pupils, parents, and the school community. The school is proactive in enriching the curriculum to broaden children's experiences and consequently works as a pioneer school to develop the curriculum in line with Professor Donaldson’s report. We are an Eco School and have been awarded the Platinum Flag which very few Welsh primary schools have managed to do. We have received the National Award for Healthy Schools for the excellent work that we do to ensure the wellbeing, health, and happiness of our pupils and staff. Only a small minority of schools have achieved this accreditation. We have been an Investor in People since 2004. As a consequence, all members of staff receive regular training to ensure that they are developed to their full potential and their work is regularly monitored to ensure that standards of teaching and learning at the school remain high. As a consequence, we have been asked by the South East Wales consortium and local universities to run and support a variety of training programs for teachers. A happy and welcoming school that creates healthy and confident pupils. Good partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, and the community. Pupils come first. High expectations create enterprising and creative pupils. Everyone will strive to do their best and thereby reach their full potential and become ambitious capable learners. Clear values which create ethically informed citizens. View full school

Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel is a designated Welsh-medium school situated in a housing estate in Llwynhendy, Llanelli. The school was officially opened on Thursday, October 15th, 1953 - by the Right Honourable James Griffiths - with the pupils arriving on December 1st. At present, there are around 200 pupils in the school, including part and full-time pupils in the Nursery. The pupils are arranged into classes according to age. The school motto is ‘Bach yw hedon POB mawredd’. It can be translated as: “Small is the seed of all great” which corresponds to “Great oaks from little acorns grow”. This old proverb was chosen as the school’s motto to help nurture in the pupils the conviction that they can grow into excellent citizens and very special individuals. Trying to convey the innate greatness of the human personality is part of our purpose. Staff completes the register every morning and afternoon. If your child is absent and we have not been notified of a reason, it will be recorded as an unauthorized absence. We appeal to you as parents to contact the school, either by telephone call or letter to inform us of the nature of your child’s absence. Attendance is monitored closely and high attendance of individuals and classes is celebrated. Following the Education Department’s Policy, a request must be made to the Headteacher to administer any type of medication, including inhalers, to a pupil. Application forms are available from the Headteacher. Pupils with specific medical needs, for example, a nut allergy, asthma, and diabetes are provided for. An after-school club is held every day after school between 3.10 pm and 6.00 pm by caring, qualified staff. The cost of the club is £5 a session. Pupils attending the club undertake a variety of exciting activities, such as Cookery, ICT, Zumba, Film Night, and Creative Arts within a safe, fun setting. View full school