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- We at Griffith Barracks Multi-Denominational School celebrate and embrace difference and work towards creating an inclusive learning atmosphere. Teachers and Parents work together to maintain a friendly atmosphere while encouraging the children to do their best in a variety of ways. We believe that all children have much to contribute and we try to provide each child with the opportunity to discover and develop his/her talents. We recognise the importance of local action within the global environmental context and work to improve our local environment. We provide an equality-based education, guaranteeing equality of access and esteem to children irrespective of their social, cultural or religious background. The child’s identify is affirmed and validated in our school. The school is learner centred in its approach to education and is run democratically, with respectful partnership between parents, pupils and staff. We have assembly every Wednesday morning, at which one class will perform a song or a poem we also give out merit certificates for students who have behaved well, produced good work, tried hard, were friendly and pleasant to classmates, etc. We award the green flag to the tidiest class (as chosen by the Green Council, and we also award the golden clock award for punctuality. We usually end with a song. We have been awarded five Green Flags from An Taisce, which are given to schools that are environmentally friendly. ‘Bow Wow Scooty Day' takes place every Wednesday to promote cycling, walking and scooting to school. We award the golden shoe, helmet and scooter for the class that had the most children walk, cycle or scoot to school. Our Green Council work very hard on our behalf to make sure that we stay environmentally friendly. We also listen to the views of the children through the Student Dáil. View full school
- Our vision - Ysgol Griffith Jones aims to utilize evolving technologies as a vehicle to enhance learning without limits. Ysgol Griffith Jones has excellent buildings and facilities. Housing a self-contained Nursery the provision available for the younger child is second to none. The large school hall, together with the permanent and moveable stage offers excellent facilities for drama work and school functions. The extensive playing fields provide an impressive play area as well as providing opportunities for a wide range of sporting activities. A large gymnasium - one of the very few in any Primary School in Carmarthenshire - allows all pupils to participate in movement, gymnastics, indoor athletics, dance, etc. A new library was opened in April 2012 to support all pupils' reading requirements. Ysgol Griffith Jones has two streams, a Welsh stream, and an English stream. Welsh Stream - Classes are taught through the medium of Welsh. English Stream - Classes are taught mainly through the medium of English with Welsh taught as a second language. The school Nursery and Reception Classes have Welsh as the main medium instruction. From year 2 onwards, parents are given the choice of Welsh Stream or English Stream education. Ysgol Griffith Jones was invited by DECELLS in 2009 to be part of the Welsh program. This compounded the school being known as a ‘Thinking School’ following other initiatives such as Dewch I Feddwl and CAME programs. Developing thinking and assessment for learning program was set up in 2005 by DECELLS (Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills) The program focused on the development, implementation, and dissemination of good practice in the teaching of developing thinking and assessment for learning strategies. Ysgol Griffith Jones began its successful Eco program in 2006 being able to integrate and encourage its pupils to engage with environmental and sustainable development issues. The program continuously provides a highly structured system for the environmental management of schools. Pupils take key roles in decision making and participation to reduce the environmental impact of their school. In this way, Eco-schools extend learning beyond the classroom and develops responsible citizenship attitudes both at home and in the wider community. View full school
Our vision - Ysgol Griffith Jones aims to utilize evolving technologies as a vehicle to enhance learning without limits. Ysgol Griffith Jones has excellent buildings and facilities. Housing a self-contained Nursery the provision available for the younger child is second to none. The large school hall, together with the permanent and moveable stage offers excellent facilities for drama work and school functions. The extensive playing fields provide an impressive play area as well as providing opportunities for a wide range of sporting activities. A large gymnasium - one of the very few in any Primary School in Carmarthenshire - allows all pupils to participate in movement, gymnastics, indoor athletics, dance, etc. A new library was opened in April 2012 to support all pupils' reading requirements. Ysgol Griffith Jones has two streams, a Welsh stream, and an English stream. Welsh Stream - Classes are taught through the medium of Welsh. English Stream - Classes are taught mainly through the medium of English with Welsh taught as a second language. The school Nursery and Reception Classes have Welsh as the main medium instruction. From year 2 onwards, parents are given the choice of Welsh Stream or English Stream education. Ysgol Griffith Jones was invited by DECELLS in 2009 to be part of the Welsh program. This compounded the school being known as a ‘Thinking School’ following other initiatives such as Dewch I Feddwl and CAME programs. Developing thinking and assessment for learning program was set up in 2005 by DECELLS (Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills) The program focused on the development, implementation, and dissemination of good practice in the teaching of developing thinking and assessment for learning strategies. Ysgol Griffith Jones began its successful Eco program in 2006 being able to integrate and encourage its pupils to engage with environmental and sustainable development issues. The program continuously provides a highly structured system for the environmental management of schools. Pupils take key roles in decision making and participation to reduce the environmental impact of their school. In this way, Eco-schools extend learning beyond the classroom and develops responsible citizenship attitudes both at home and in the wider community.
We at Griffith Barracks Multi-Denominational School celebrate and embrace difference and work towards creating an inclusive learning atmosphere. Teachers and Parents work together to maintain a friendly atmosphere while encouraging the children to do their best in a variety of ways. We believe that all children have much to contribute and we try to provide each child with the opportunity to discover and develop his/her talents. We recognise the importance of local action within the global environmental context and work to improve our local environment. We provide an equality-based education, guaranteeing equality of access and esteem to children irrespective of their social, cultural or religious background. The child’s identify is affirmed and validated in our school. The school is learner centred in its approach to education and is run democratically, with respectful partnership between parents, pupils and staff. We have assembly every Wednesday morning, at which one class will perform a song or a poem we also give out merit certificates for students who have behaved well, produced good work, tried hard, were friendly and pleasant to classmates, etc. We award the green flag to the tidiest class (as chosen by the Green Council, and we also award the golden clock award for punctuality. We usually end with a song. We have been awarded five Green Flags from An Taisce, which are given to schools that are environmentally friendly. ‘Bow Wow Scooty Day' takes place every Wednesday to promote cycling, walking and scooting to school. We award the golden shoe, helmet and scooter for the class that had the most children walk, cycle or scoot to school. Our Green Council work very hard on our behalf to make sure that we stay environmentally friendly. We also listen to the views of the children through the Student Dáil.- At Griffith, we believe in, strive for, and celebrate the Remarkable. The remarkable people who better our world, the remarkable experiences that transform people and communities, and the remarkable contributions that change the future forever. We know success often comes from being an exception to the norm—challenging convention, adapting and innovating, creating bold new trends and pioneering solutions ahead of their time. At Griffith, remarkable is the norm. Since we started teaching over 40 years ago, we have been deeply connected to the Asian region, socially conscious and environmentally aware, an integral part of the community, and heavily industry-focused. We have also become a comprehensive, research-intensive university, ranking in the top 3% of universities worldwide. Our teaching and research span five campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide. A highly ranked university with an international outlook, we are deeply connected to our community and value our place in it. Our research excellence, innovative teaching, and learning practices, along with our strong ties to industry, make us one of the leading providers of higher education in the Asia–Pacific. We believe in a great tomorrow, in doing our best and supporting others to do theirs. Our founders knew professional and industrial environments continuously vary and that universities needed to equip their students with the skills to adapt and lead positive change for the future. We have never lost sight of our progressive beginnings, and everything we do—from education to research and community engagement—is designed to not only meet but improve the new world our students, graduates, and communities will encounter. The mission of Griffith University is to engage in outstanding scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society and to produce groundbreaking research. Students will be provided with an excellent education and the capacity to develop and apply knowledge to exercise influence and make meaningful life-long contributions to their communities. In pursuit of our vision and mission, the University is committed to: Rigorous standards of scholarship. Positively influencing our communities through teaching, research, and scholarly activities. Engaging students as partners in their education. Recognizing our location in the Asia–Pacific and deepening our engagement with the region. Bringing disciplines together to address the critical issues of our time. Promoting respect for individual rights and ethical standards. Participatory decision making and problem-solving Contributing to a robust, equitable, and environmentally sustainable society. Recognizing and valuing diversity. Recognizing our first peoples and enabling their continued contribution to the nation. View full university
At Griffith, we believe in, strive for, and celebrate the Remarkable. The remarkable people who better our world, the remarkable experiences that transform people and communities, and the remarkable contributions that change the future forever. We know success often comes from being an exception to the norm—challenging convention, adapting and innovating, creating bold new trends and pioneering solutions ahead of their time. At Griffith, remarkable is the norm. Since we started teaching over 40 years ago, we have been deeply connected to the Asian region, socially conscious and environmentally aware, an integral part of the community, and heavily industry-focused. We have also become a comprehensive, research-intensive university, ranking in the top 3% of universities worldwide. Our teaching and research span five campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide. A highly ranked university with an international outlook, we are deeply connected to our community and value our place in it. Our research excellence, innovative teaching, and learning practices, along with our strong ties to industry, make us one of the leading providers of higher education in the Asia–Pacific. We believe in a great tomorrow, in doing our best and supporting others to do theirs. Our founders knew professional and industrial environments continuously vary and that universities needed to equip their students with the skills to adapt and lead positive change for the future. We have never lost sight of our progressive beginnings, and everything we do—from education to research and community engagement—is designed to not only meet but improve the new world our students, graduates, and communities will encounter. The mission of Griffith University is to engage in outstanding scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society and to produce groundbreaking research. Students will be provided with an excellent education and the capacity to develop and apply knowledge to exercise influence and make meaningful life-long contributions to their communities. In pursuit of our vision and mission, the University is committed to: Rigorous standards of scholarship. Positively influencing our communities through teaching, research, and scholarly activities. Engaging students as partners in their education. Recognizing our location in the Asia–Pacific and deepening our engagement with the region. Bringing disciplines together to address the critical issues of our time. Promoting respect for individual rights and ethical standards. Participatory decision making and problem-solving Contributing to a robust, equitable, and environmentally sustainable society. Recognizing and valuing diversity. Recognizing our first peoples and enabling their continued contribution to the nation.
