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We are a happy and diverse school at the center of the local community with 198 pupils on roll. We are situated in the Rhymney Valley and we relish the excitement and challenges that being a school in the heart of the Welsh valleys brings. At Derwendeg we want to give our pupils the best possible start so that they have a passion for lifelong learning. We strongly believe that ‘Learning with and from each other to achieve success is the driving force every day. We want all of our pupils to achieve the standards that they are capable of. We have high expectations for all groups of learners including pupils with special educational needs, more able pupils, and pupils who speak English as an additional language. We have a strong focus on improving the standards of pupils. We seek to improve pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills so that when they leave us in Year 6, they can read and use numbers beyond the average Year 6 pupil. This will put them at an advantage when they arrive at comprehensive school. We also ensure that the transition from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2 is seamless. However, we want to develop the ‘whole child. We place importance on developing strong personal and social skills in pupils so they can get along with each other and recognize the feelings of others. This in turn develops life skills working together, cooperation, and teamwork. We allow children opportunities to develop artistically through music and art lessons. We provide physical activities throughout the day and teach pupils about healthy living. We run a wide range of extracurricular clubs in which the children have an input too. We are a computer literate school, using pads and PCs to support and enhance the children’s learning. Through ‘The International Primary Curriculum’ and ‘Critical Skills’, we encourage diverse thinking skills, problem-solving, and independence. We regard ourselves as an Eco-School, encouraging all members of our community and school to care for and respect our environment and future. Our School Motto: 'Learning with and from each other to achieve success. Mission Statement: Our school seeks to be a supportive and caring place where we all work together to make the most of our talents. We would like our children, parents, and staff, to look back on their days at Derwendeg Primary School, with warmth, affection, and pride. We aim to ensure that every child is a happy, confident, secure individual, realizing his or her potential. This can only be achieved by working together and knowing each other well. At Derwendeg, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere to create a feeling of security and warmth for the children in our care and all those associated with the school. It is important that all staff and pupils feel valued and experience success. We respect and value parents as active partners in their children`s education and utilize their skills and assistance wherever possible. Strong community spirit exists within the locality and to capitalize on this we try to involve parents and members of the local community as fully as possible in our activities, thus ensuring our school remains at the heart of village life. High expectations are set for both pupils and staff. Derwendeg benefits from a caring, hardworking staff, committed to the development of the school. High standards are set for teaching staff, who constantly strive to improve the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school. View full school