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Ysgol Gymraeg Morning is located in the northeast corner of Flintshire on a village called Picton, near Penyffordd, Holywell. Morning is a small rural school with 42 pupils registered at the moment. The school looks out over the Dee River towards Liverpool and is a beautiful location on a summer’s day. During the winter it can be very stormy and extremely windy with winds blustering in from the sea. In the early 50s, the English medium infant’s school at Ffynnongroyw included several young Welsh speakers. In 1954 a Welsh-medium primary school was opened in the village, under the leadership of Rhys Jones. There were 72 pupils on the register, and the name Ysgol Mornant was later adopted. In 1971 a new school building became empty in the village of Gwespyr (Picton) about two miles away, and the school has flourished here ever since. The school recently celebrated sixty years of Welsh education in 2013, with the children attending from a wide area – with children from local farms and others from the villages of Trelawnyd, Gwespyr, Trelogan, Penyffordd, Gronant, Tyn y Morfa, Ffynnongroyw, Penyffordd, Mostyn and Llanasa. The pupils commute to school via bus and taxi. The school has a homely, family nature with staff and parents working together closely to ensure the best outcomes for the pupils. Every pupil is important to Ysgol Mornant and receives personal attention due to the nature of the classes – small numbers of children in three classrooms, with the support of staff and experienced assistants. Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant is a Welsh Medium Primary School within the Local Education Authority, at present accommodating approximately 42 pupils in the 3 – 11 age range. We are proud of our links with our local Welsh-medium Secondary school, Ysgol Maes Garmon, in Mold. We see this continuation of Welsh-medium education as being an integral part of the standard in service that we as a school offer, and we are proud of the productive relationship that exists between our schools. We believe being fluently bilingual is an enormous advantage in life and we’re extremely proud that we’re able to play our part in the provision of Welsh-medium education from 3 years to 18 years in Flintshire through our partnership with Ysgol Maes Garmon. 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

The school is proud of its tradition, which extends over forty years. During this period we are proud of our former students’ successes in the sporting arena, in the Arts, and a range of vocational domains. Our students’ regular and continued success in external examinations, as well as within a host of extracurricular fields is a testament to that excellent tradition. The school is organized horizontally on a Year basis. There is a Learning Co-ordinator with responsibility for Year 7 (and primary-school liaison), Learning Co-ordinators for Year 8, 9, 10, and 11, and a post-16 education Learning Co-ordinator (Year 12 and 13). All work closely with the Head and the Management team to ensure continuity and consistency of approach in the implementation of school policies, arrangements, and general pupil welfare. Pupils in Year 7 are taught in mixed ability groups, apart from pupils with Additional Learning Needs who have their specialist provision which includes a degree of integration. From Year 8 onwards, pupils may be placed in ability sets in some subjects, whilst remaining in their normal forms for others. Pupils' work is monitored continually and formal examinations are held annually. Pupils are registered in mixed-ability groupings in all Years Tutorials, Personal and Social Education and some subject lessons are also conducted in mixed-ability groups. On entry into Year 10, pupils choose subjects that will be the basis of a two-year program of study leading to an external qualification. Houses The school is divided into three houses: Gwenllian Hywel Llywelyn The house system is the basis for registration, Personal ad Social Education, religious, cultural, and competitive aspects such as eisteddfodau, sporting, and other extra-curricular activities. The Houses are led and encouraged by members of Year 12. We are proud that we offer a broad curriculum, challenging lessons, strong partnerships, regular support, diverse opportunities, firm leadership within an inclusive and caring community. As we invite you to join us in securing this ambition for your son/daughter, we sincerely hope you play a full role in your child’s education through communicating with us regularly, challenging us to improve and to construct with us the best possible environment, which ensures every individual makes consistent progress. We believe Welsh-medium education provides the best foundation for the children and young people of Wales. It offers them two valuable and necessary languages, rich and varied concepts and vocabulary, and diverse and engaging opportunities. Join us therefore on a journey to Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera – we are keen to work closely with you to challenge, support, and encourage your son/daughter to reach for and fulfill their entire expectations. View full school

Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin opened its doors on 1st September 2001 and is the cumulation of hard work and support on the part of parents and the community to meet the increasing demand in South Monmouthshire for Welsh-medium education. This growth has been mirrored throughout the wider area with the creation of 7 other Welsh-medium primary schools. The success of the school is also reflected in the cultural successes that the school continues to enjoy. Highlights in recent years include appearances on stage at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and successes at the local and national level at the Urdd Eisteddfodau. The school will continue to build upon its success and promote the benefits of Welsh-medium education. 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 be happy and to feel secure. At Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin we believe we can offer all these aims. In our school, we pride ourselves on the broad, balanced, and full education we provide for our pupils. In addition to developing two languages, mathematical, creative, and technological skills, your child will build confidence and self-reliance and will learn to make decisions and develop the ability to articulate feelings and ideas. We place great importance on developing social skills in our children by helping them to build relationships with other children and adults. We encourage them to be sensitive towards the feelings and needs of others. We can assure you that success and progress are the two important words in this school. The staff works diligently to ensure that every child reaches his / her full potential in a happy and challenging environment. We aim to develop each child's self-esteem, after all, if you feel successful then you will be successful! Your contribution is all-important in this whole process. We will aim to keep you informed about how we work with your child. There will always be a welcome here for you should you feel the need to come and discuss your child's development and progress. Childhood, we sure you will agree, is a very special time. Each child gets only one chance to sample it. We, here at Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin, will do everything we can to make childhood a happy, worthwhile experience for your child. View full school

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

Bro Helyg is the only Welsh-medium school in Blaenau Gwent and our pupils, aged 3 – 11, travel from all over the County to learn through the medium of Welsh. We are very fortunate in that we have a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities and resources which support our learners. Our school motto, “Dysgu Gorau, Dysgu Byw,” is at the heart of our belief that we need to teach our children to live fulfilling lives as responsible members of their communities. Every child has a right to be part of a caring learning community and this is what we aim to achieve, in partnership with parents, governors, and the Local Authority. The school will be responsible for ensuring that the school infrastructure/network is as safe and secure as is reasonably possible and that policies and procedures approved within this policy are implemented. It will also need to ensure that the relevant people named in the above sections will be effective in carrying out their e-Safety responsibilities. School technical systems will be managed in ways that ensure that the school meets recommended technical requirements. There will be regular reviews and audits of the safety and security of school technical systems Servers, wireless systems, and cabling must be securely located and physical access restricted. All users will have clearly defined access rights to school technical systems and devices. All KS2 users will be provided with a username and secure password by the ICT Coordinator who will keep an up-to-date record of users and their usernames. Users are responsible for the security of their username and password. FP will use a group or class log-on and passwords but need to be aware of the associated risks – see appendix). The “master/administrator” passwords for the school ICT system, used by the Network Manager (or another person) must also be available to the Headteacher / ICT Co-Ordinator. The ICT Co-Ordinator is responsible for ensuring that software license logs are accurate and up to date and that regular checks are made to reconcile the number of licenses purchased against the number of software installations Internet access is filtered for all users. Illegal content (child sexual abuse images) is filtered by the broadband or filtering provider by actively employing the Internet Watch Foundation CAIC list. Content lists are regularly updated and internet use is logged and regularly monitored. There is a clear process in place to deal with requests for filtering changes (see appendix for more details). Staff/s report any actual/potential technical incident/security breach to the Headteacher/SLT/ICT Co-Ordinator. Appropriate security measures are in place to protect the servers, firewalls, routers, wireless systems, work stations, mobile devices, etc from accidental or malicious attempts which might threaten the security of the school systems and data. These are tested regularly. The school infrastructure and individual workstations are protected by up-to-date virus software. A system is in place for the provision of temporary access of “guests” (eg trainee teachers, supply teachers, visitors) onto the school systems. View full school

We work together to give our pupils the best education and nurture in them a love and respect for their rich languages and cultures as well as those of the wider world. Our aim is that our pupils should become full, caring, and responsible members of our community and the community of the wider world. The school first opened in September 1993 as a result of the growing demand for Welsh Language Education in the area, with 127 pupils from Reception Class to Year 1. Since then, the school has developed rapidly and now has over 300 pupils. We have two successful full-time nursery classes and we believe that this good foundation in the early years provides a solid base for a happy and successful future for your child. Our ICT vision statement has been created to help us visualize how our school will use ICT in the future. The vision is based on three main areas, “The School Curriculum”, “Our Community” and “Safeguarding” as follows: Our ICT Vision in summary: To improve students’ achievement by using ICT in new and creative ways, encouraging variety in the way the curriculum is delivered to inspire wonder and awe in our students. To maximize the efficiency of the educational service we provide. To use ICT to help parents connect with the learning occurring in school, and to form strong links as a learning community To safeguard our students’ interests and protect them by ensuring we are always mindful of the effects of developing ICT within our school. We hope to provide a curriculum that prepares students for the demands of the technological world of the future. We want to use ICT in innovative ways to enhance attainment in our students and to support the development of a more tailored and diverse curriculum that enhances students’ creativity and exploits opportunities to inspire wonder and awe within them. We want to use ICT to engage students in the concept of the global village and challenge how they see themselves within this world. We want to be open to experimentation with new technological developments and working styles that could enhance the service we provide. We want to use ICT to help parents engage more easily with the school and their child’s learning experience. We want to use ICT to form a more cohesive and functional learning community. We want to ensure that we safeguard our students and are always mindful of the implications of developing new technologies within our school. We want to ensure ICT use is always appropriate and that while developing ICT within the school, its influence should not debase the effective practice which is already in place. Bro Allta ensures that every pupil identifies dangers using ICT and understands how to follow the correct e-safety steps effectively. We also want to ensure the environmental impact of our technologies is minimal. We will strive to ensure that the use of ICT funding is well considered and that its impact is constantly evaluated. View full school

Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth was the first designated welsh medium school in Wales which was established in 1939 by Syr Ifan ab Owen Edwards. There were only seven pupils in the school during the early years but by now the school has grown to over 400 pupils. The children come from the town of Aberystwyth and the surrounding rural areas. The school has grown constantly during the eighties and nineties as more and more parents have seen the value of a welsh medium education. There is a marked increase in the number of nonwelsh speaking parents that send their children to the school as they see the advantages of bilingualism. The governors in conjunction with the Education Authority have worked closely to ensure an appropriate building and purposeful resources to address the growth in the number of pupils. There are 18 teachers and over 20 support staff working in the school as well as 15 auxiliary staff. The team is enthusiastic and works conscientiously to raise standards and continually improve the school. We take pride in the high standard of achievement at the school and the wide range of extra-curricular activities is also important to us, with pupils experiencing success in a variety of fields from the Urdd eisteddfod to sporting activities and art. We aim to develop the whole child and to create a safe, happy and Welsh environment so that we can ensure the best of our heritage and culture is safeguarded and developed in the years to come. Read on for more information and to experience the ethos of this vibrant and busy school. Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth is an active member of the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Schemes. A healthy school is one that actively promotes and protects the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of its community through positive action by such means of policy, strategic planning, and staff development, about its curriculum, ethos, physical environment, and community relations. View full school