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Ysgol Gymunedol Peniel is located in a rural area some three miles north of Carmarthen. It was opened in September 2009. It serves the areas of Peniel, Bronwydd, Rhydargaeau, and Pont-ar-Sais. Carmarthenshire Education Authority has placed the school in Category A. The majority of the curriculum is taught through the medium of Welsh. Our vision is to enable children to develop their abilities, skills, and knowledge required to become caring and purposeful members of our ever-changing community within a happy and stable environment, and to encourage continuity through the stages of their development to become life-long learners. Children, teachers, and parents at Ysgol Peniel seek to work together to ensure that pupils are given a good start. We work hard, but also have enjoyment and pleasure. Our vision is to enable children to develop the abilities, skills, and knowledge required to become caring and useful members of our changing society within a happy and stable environment, and to encourage continuity through the stages of child development to become lifelong learners. Children, teachers, and parents at Ysgol Peniel seek to work together to ensure that pupils are given a good start. We work hard, but we also have enjoyment and pleasure. Our aim as a school is to educate children to their full potential in a happy, safe, and homely/comfortable environment. Children must be educated and developed emotionally, socially, physically, morally, and intellectually. We seek to achieve these aims by: Providing opportunities for every pupil to learn and to succeed. Promoting the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of the pupils and preparing pupils for life’s opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences. Creating a caring and safe environment so that they experience a high level of self-respect. Developing pupils’ responsibility towards the environment. Developing a prominent place for the School within the local community. Reacting positively to the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world. Creating awareness of our heritage and culture, and ensuring access to the Welsh Curriculum Establishing a high standard of teaching and ensuring that every child is educated in every aspect of the National Curriculum. Creating a lively and inspiring teaching environment, that is exciting in the present and preparation for the future Developing the awareness of pupils of the importance of healthy living, Developing pupils’ understanding of the international community View full school

The school is situated on the cliff in Borth looking out on Cardigan Bay where we have glorious views of our County, Ceredigion. The happiness and well-being of our pupils are of paramount importance and are at the heart of our day-to-day life in Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa. We aim to achieve the highest standard of education in a safe, exciting, and inspiring environment and to ensure that every child fulfills their maximum potential. We have two classrooms situated on the campus –The Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 classes. There is also a “Ysgol Feithrin Nursery” located on-site which is open every morning. We pride ourselves on delivering an inclusive, challenging, and exciting learning experience to all our children, and a balanced range of National Curriculum based activities is offered. An emphasis is placed on basic literacy and numeracy skills and we also follow aspects of the Skills Framework which highlights ICT, Communication, Number, and Problem Solving Skills in our schemes of work. Implementing Assessment for Learning techniques and listening to the voice of the learner is very important to us. Good discipline and manners are a priority and it is expected that each member of our school community adheres closely to the school’s discipline policy. We offer a wide variety of activities in and out of school hours, such as sporting events, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, day trips, residential visits, instrumental lessons, and many more. Also, we are proud to offer a range of After School Clubs regularly, including Cookery Club, Sports Club, and Urdd Club. Breakfast Club is available every morning between 08:15 am and 08:45 am. We are a happy and caring community and are proud of the caring nature and mutual respect that the children show to each other. To ensure that all efforts are rewarded, the Charter is based on the principle that every school follows challenging but attainable targets in connection with promoting the use of the Welsh language. The specific targets included in the Language Charter can form part of a school’s Welsh Development Plan. By identifying success criteria for each target - we have prepared an Implementation Programme that every school should be able to complete successfully (see Appendix). The Language Charter is based on steps that are deemed to be good practice, and that every school should therefore be able to implement. Achieving these initial goals in the first year will ensure a bronze award for the school. The aim is to achieve the gold award over three years. View full school

Penweddig was established in 1973 and is a Welsh community whose core values are based on mutual respect, honesty, and concern for others. The focus is on achieving each pupil’s potential and every effort is made to attain the highest standards of academic achievement for each individual. These firm foundations enable the pupils to widen their horizons so that each one can become a responsible and active citizen. Welsh is the language used in the daily life of the school and the majority of lessons. Sustaining a Welsh ethos within the school, the local community, and beyond is a central part of the school’s work. Another cornerstone of the school’s work and mission is the pupils’ moral, spiritual and physical development. The school upholds the highest standards of behavior and this is reflected in the pupils’ good behavior over the years. The school has clear and high expectations and the pupils and families recognize these and seek to support them. Supporting the work of charitable and humanitarian causes is a prominent part of the work and tradition of Penweddig. On these solid foundations, the school prepares its young people to take their place in their communities, whether here in North Ceredigion or the wider world. Each individual is important in Penweddig. Each pupil’s development as a rounded individual is the focus of the school’s work. Penweddig Comprehensive Community School is committed to supporting pupils and adults whatever their background, race, or sexuality. We will always endeavor to consider the opinions and wishes of everyone who is part of the school community and will challenge any practices or policies which discriminate between members of the community, challenge any practices which reinforce social stereotypes, or cause offense to any member of the community. We will always do our best as a community to make everyone who is part of the school feel comfortable so that they may get the best out of their education in an open, tolerant, and supportive environment. View full school