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- Our school is an integral part of our community and through parental partnership, we promote an environment that enables our pupils to be confident, happy, 21st Century Citizens of Wales, equipped for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. We are extremely proud of what the pupils achieve at the school and through our school motto 'Be all you can be', individuals are valued and achievements celebrated within a lively, innovative and holistic curriculum. Throughout pupil's time at the school, we have their well-being central to all our decisions and we are anxious to work with parents to motivate an excellent primary education in a happy, healthy environment. This is an exciting time in education, where the Welsh Government from September 2017 is introducing a new curriculum that focuses on a holistic approach - 'Successful Futures'. Click here to find out more. We have been developing this approach for several years at Johnstown, including digital competence. Below are some examples of school life which captures the wide range of balanced learning opportunities to help all children to grow into independent and responsible people. Our vision, values, and aims are at the core of everything we do at Johnstown Primary School. They underpin our learning and teaching and provide an environment that enables our pupils to develop as confident, happy, 21st Century Citizens of Wales, equipped for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. We are an ambitious school where our mission statement ‘Be All You Can Be’ underpins our Core Values. We encourage all our learners to ‘Respect Others, Respect Yourself, Be a Good Learner’. Individuals are valued, achievements celebrated and our pupils, staff, and community are united, healthy, and secure to learn together through a lively, innovative, and holistic curriculum. At Johnstown Primary School we are proud of each other and ourselves. We nurture all of our community so that we grow as capable, responsible, and fulfilled people. Our focus at Johnstown Primary School is about more than just learning. Developing the whole child remains our priority, with achievement and attainment equally valued. Our School Creed below reflects the ethos of our school and the critical partnership between pupils, teachers, parents, Governors, and our Community. School Aims To provide the highest academic standards in all aspects of the curriculum, continually monitoring and reviewing our learning and teaching practices To recognize and celebrate pupil’s achievement and attainment in equal measures To foster pupils’ enthusiasm and develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding to enable them to be ‘successful, capable and creative learners’ To provide an environment that is secure, inclusive, stimulating, and challenging To develop pupils’ confidence, perseverance, self-esteem, and resilience ensuring that each individual is effectively motivated to do his/her best To proactively, fairly, and consistently support the community with challenging situations through the use of the Restorative Practice Approach To develop critical independence skills as appropriate to age and stage of learning To be aware that each child has unique qualities, and provide the environment for those qualities to be developed Through Pupil Voice and Personal Centred Planning, cater for the individual needs of every child To give a context to our children’s learning, by providing breadth and balance and cross-curricular links where possible To work in partnership with parents, the wider community, and other schools collaboratively to ensure consistency and raise standards for all To prepare our children for life in society and to show respect and tolerance towards others, behave responsibly, and treat others the way we would like to be treated, irrespective of background and life choices To be adaptive and entrepreneurial to prepare for life-long learning within an evolving digital age To help children understand their role globally, promote sustainability, and become ethically informed citizens of Carmarthen, Wales, and the Wider World To encourage tolerance, a thorough understanding of different faiths and beliefs, and first-hand experiences To be proud of our Welsh heritage, and enjoy learning bilingually, inside and outside the classroom View full school
- The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a lively learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. Pitt-Johnstown was founded in 1927 and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success. Our mission is "To offer a high-quality educational experience in a supportive living-learning environment that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current, and that is responsive both to our students' personal and professional needs and to our communities' needs." Pitt-Johnstown will be the regional leader educating for success in the real world. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the source for a high-quality educational experience grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The University remains current and responsive to our students' personal and professional needs and our communities' needs. Pitt-Johnstown is the University of Pittsburgh's first and largest regional campus. Pitt-Johnstown provides students the benefits and prestige of being part of a university recognized internationally for its scholarship and research, study abroad opportunities, admission guarantees to many Pitt graduate programs, and a connection to Real World Career Services and the Pitt Career Network. Pitt-Johnstown's record of excellence is reflected, in part, by the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff, as well as the achievements of more than 22,000 alumni. The quality of a Pitt-Johnstown education is evident through the satisfaction of area employers and from many external organizations' commendations, including recognition as a Best Northeastern College, a Military Friendly School, a Seven Seals Award recipient, and acknowledgment for High Return on Investment. Pitt-Johnstown's distinctive combination of people, programs, and the place is the roadmap to your exceptional performance. Pitt-Johnstown offers a wide variety of more than 70 academic programs at a high level of excellence, in small classes with up-close-and-personal attention. Obtain an academic experience paired with a highly talented faculty of dedicated teachers and scholars that facilitate success in a vibrant learning environment. Earn a Pitt-quality education with world-class standards of academic excellence recognized by employers and top graduate schools. We've created an academic, cultural, and social environment that enables you to reach your goals. A picturesque residential campus environment nestled in the Laurel Highlands has many state-of-the-art facilities that support excellence in learning and contribute to student success inside and outside of the classroom. Our more than 22,000 alumni enjoy the clear advantage of an exceptional Pitt-Johnstown education. Pitt-Johnstown invites you to discover what drives you to succeed. From a petroleum engineering laboratory in Hong Kong to a humanitarian relief organization in Honduras, from an embassy in Barbados to Capitol Hill, and everywhere in between, graduates of Pitt-Johnstown have achieved professional and career success through the real-world preparation they received as students. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers academic excellence in various programs, an opportunity for personal growth, an exceptional campus environment, and friendships that last a lifetime. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the place to shape your life, career, and future. Pitt-Johnstown provides significant university education in an up-close-and-personal setting. Pitt-Johnstown's student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. The University provides opportunities through 70 programs, more than 100 clubs, organizations, and a picturesque campus nestled in the Laurel Highlands. Did you know that more than 22,00 Pitt-Johnstown alumni are making a difference in our community and worldwide? The critical difference between Pitt-Johnstown and its peer institutions is our nationally-recognized Real-World Action Program. This unique experience prepares our students for careers by emphasizing leadership, involvement, service, and teamwork. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a lively learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success. Pitt-Johnstown's high-quality education and fulfilling campus life are among the many components that make us Mountain Cat Proud! The University's student-centered community offers preparation for the Real World through our academic programs and civic engagement, which lead to exceptional performance. The campus experience our students receive will remain a part of their lives long after they graduate. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers special services to students with disabilities to create optimal and equal access for academic success. In collaboration, the Disability Services staff works with members of the campus community to ensure that the student is integrated into the University system to promote reaching his or her desired academic goals. Pitt-Johnstown's Financial Aid Office helps students and families meet educational costs. Working together, the office assists in making a Pitt-Johnstown education a reality. The office processed about $39 million in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2017-18. This has helped to assist more than 89% of our students. The Financial Aid Office administers federal and state aid programs, such as grants, scholarships, student loans, and Federal Work-Study employment. Pitt-Johnstown undergraduate research encompasses intellectual, creative, and scholarly activities in which the student and faculty member have a collaborative relationship. Research may take many forms, including class projects, capstone seminars, senior projects, and independent studies. Originality is key to the student's work. These projects may be presented locally, regionally, or nationally. The real hallmark of undergraduate research, creative or scholarly project, is that it offers students the opportunity to experience their discipline in the real world. View full university
Our school is an integral part of our community and through parental partnership, we promote an environment that enables our pupils to be confident, happy, 21st Century Citizens of Wales, equipped for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. We are extremely proud of what the pupils achieve at the school and through our school motto 'Be all you can be', individuals are valued and achievements celebrated within a lively, innovative and holistic curriculum. Throughout pupil's time at the school, we have their well-being central to all our decisions and we are anxious to work with parents to motivate an excellent primary education in a happy, healthy environment. This is an exciting time in education, where the Welsh Government from September 2017 is introducing a new curriculum that focuses on a holistic approach - 'Successful Futures'. Click here to find out more. We have been developing this approach for several years at Johnstown, including digital competence. Below are some examples of school life which captures the wide range of balanced learning opportunities to help all children to grow into independent and responsible people. Our vision, values, and aims are at the core of everything we do at Johnstown Primary School. They underpin our learning and teaching and provide an environment that enables our pupils to develop as confident, happy, 21st Century Citizens of Wales, equipped for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. We are an ambitious school where our mission statement ‘Be All You Can Be’ underpins our Core Values. We encourage all our learners to ‘Respect Others, Respect Yourself, Be a Good Learner’. Individuals are valued, achievements celebrated and our pupils, staff, and community are united, healthy, and secure to learn together through a lively, innovative, and holistic curriculum. At Johnstown Primary School we are proud of each other and ourselves. We nurture all of our community so that we grow as capable, responsible, and fulfilled people. Our focus at Johnstown Primary School is about more than just learning. Developing the whole child remains our priority, with achievement and attainment equally valued. Our School Creed below reflects the ethos of our school and the critical partnership between pupils, teachers, parents, Governors, and our Community. School Aims To provide the highest academic standards in all aspects of the curriculum, continually monitoring and reviewing our learning and teaching practices To recognize and celebrate pupil’s achievement and attainment in equal measures To foster pupils’ enthusiasm and develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding to enable them to be ‘successful, capable and creative learners’ To provide an environment that is secure, inclusive, stimulating, and challenging To develop pupils’ confidence, perseverance, self-esteem, and resilience ensuring that each individual is effectively motivated to do his/her best To proactively, fairly, and consistently support the community with challenging situations through the use of the Restorative Practice Approach To develop critical independence skills as appropriate to age and stage of learning To be aware that each child has unique qualities, and provide the environment for those qualities to be developed Through Pupil Voice and Personal Centred Planning, cater for the individual needs of every child To give a context to our children’s learning, by providing breadth and balance and cross-curricular links where possible To work in partnership with parents, the wider community, and other schools collaboratively to ensure consistency and raise standards for all To prepare our children for life in society and to show respect and tolerance towards others, behave responsibly, and treat others the way we would like to be treated, irrespective of background and life choices To be adaptive and entrepreneurial to prepare for life-long learning within an evolving digital age To help children understand their role globally, promote sustainability, and become ethically informed citizens of Carmarthen, Wales, and the Wider World To encourage tolerance, a thorough understanding of different faiths and beliefs, and first-hand experiences To be proud of our Welsh heritage, and enjoy learning bilingually, inside and outside the classroom
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a lively learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. Pitt-Johnstown was founded in 1927 and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success. Our mission is "To offer a high-quality educational experience in a supportive living-learning environment that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current, and that is responsive both to our students' personal and professional needs and to our communities' needs." Pitt-Johnstown will be the regional leader educating for success in the real world. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the source for a high-quality educational experience grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The University remains current and responsive to our students' personal and professional needs and our communities' needs. Pitt-Johnstown is the University of Pittsburgh's first and largest regional campus. Pitt-Johnstown provides students the benefits and prestige of being part of a university recognized internationally for its scholarship and research, study abroad opportunities, admission guarantees to many Pitt graduate programs, and a connection to Real World Career Services and the Pitt Career Network. Pitt-Johnstown's record of excellence is reflected, in part, by the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff, as well as the achievements of more than 22,000 alumni. The quality of a Pitt-Johnstown education is evident through the satisfaction of area employers and from many external organizations' commendations, including recognition as a Best Northeastern College, a Military Friendly School, a Seven Seals Award recipient, and acknowledgment for High Return on Investment. Pitt-Johnstown's distinctive combination of people, programs, and the place is the roadmap to your exceptional performance. Pitt-Johnstown offers a wide variety of more than 70 academic programs at a high level of excellence, in small classes with up-close-and-personal attention. Obtain an academic experience paired with a highly talented faculty of dedicated teachers and scholars that facilitate success in a vibrant learning environment. Earn a Pitt-quality education with world-class standards of academic excellence recognized by employers and top graduate schools. We've created an academic, cultural, and social environment that enables you to reach your goals. A picturesque residential campus environment nestled in the Laurel Highlands has many state-of-the-art facilities that support excellence in learning and contribute to student success inside and outside of the classroom. Our more than 22,000 alumni enjoy the clear advantage of an exceptional Pitt-Johnstown education. Pitt-Johnstown invites you to discover what drives you to succeed. From a petroleum engineering laboratory in Hong Kong to a humanitarian relief organization in Honduras, from an embassy in Barbados to Capitol Hill, and everywhere in between, graduates of Pitt-Johnstown have achieved professional and career success through the real-world preparation they received as students. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers academic excellence in various programs, an opportunity for personal growth, an exceptional campus environment, and friendships that last a lifetime. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the place to shape your life, career, and future. Pitt-Johnstown provides significant university education in an up-close-and-personal setting. Pitt-Johnstown's student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. The University provides opportunities through 70 programs, more than 100 clubs, organizations, and a picturesque campus nestled in the Laurel Highlands. Did you know that more than 22,00 Pitt-Johnstown alumni are making a difference in our community and worldwide? The critical difference between Pitt-Johnstown and its peer institutions is our nationally-recognized Real-World Action Program. This unique experience prepares our students for careers by emphasizing leadership, involvement, service, and teamwork. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a lively learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success. Pitt-Johnstown's high-quality education and fulfilling campus life are among the many components that make us Mountain Cat Proud! The University's student-centered community offers preparation for the Real World through our academic programs and civic engagement, which lead to exceptional performance. The campus experience our students receive will remain a part of their lives long after they graduate. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers special services to students with disabilities to create optimal and equal access for academic success. In collaboration, the Disability Services staff works with members of the campus community to ensure that the student is integrated into the University system to promote reaching his or her desired academic goals. Pitt-Johnstown's Financial Aid Office helps students and families meet educational costs. Working together, the office assists in making a Pitt-Johnstown education a reality. The office processed about $39 million in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2017-18. This has helped to assist more than 89% of our students. The Financial Aid Office administers federal and state aid programs, such as grants, scholarships, student loans, and Federal Work-Study employment. Pitt-Johnstown undergraduate research encompasses intellectual, creative, and scholarly activities in which the student and faculty member have a collaborative relationship. Research may take many forms, including class projects, capstone seminars, senior projects, and independent studies. Originality is key to the student's work. These projects may be presented locally, regionally, or nationally. The real hallmark of undergraduate research, creative or scholarly project, is that it offers students the opportunity to experience their discipline in the real world.
