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Choosing the right school for your child is a very important decision to make. At Ysgol Mynydd Isa you will find a hard-working environment where children enjoy learning and strive to do their best. Our dedicated staff works extremely hard to ensure that all pupils reach their maximum potential and leave our school as well-rounded individuals. We place the child at the center of everything that we do and together with parents and governors, we work to provide a stimulating and caring environment for all of our pupils. We hope that you find this website informative. We aim to keep existing families up to date with what is happening within our school, as well as providing prospective families with a 'taste' of life at Ysgol Mynydd Isa. Ysgol Mynydd Isa is a predominantly English medium County Primary School. This means that all pupils in the Foundation Phase and KS2 experience the areas of learning mainly through the medium of English. Welsh is taught as a second language. English is the language of the day-to-day business of the school, but some Welsh is also used as a language of communication with the pupils to improve their capacity to use everyday Welsh. The school communicates with parents either in English or in both languages. Most pupils come from the surrounding locality, which is described as neither prosperous nor economically disadvantaged. About 8% of pupils are entitled to free school meals, which is much lower than the Flintshire and all-Wales average. The school currently has 580 pupils between the ages of three and 11. This figure includes 67 pupils who attend the nursery part-time. There are 23 classes, including two specialist language resource classes, which the local authority funds separately. Eighteen pupils from across Flintshire attend these classes, all of whom have statements of special educational needs for specific language and speech disorders. Around 16% of pupils have additional learning needs, which is below the national average. The school is rated as Good by Estyn and is a ‘Green’ category school in the Wales Categorisation. View full school

Here we are at the start of a new academic year, looking forward to the opportunities that will present themselves to the school and most importantly to pupils. At this time, also looking back over the last year, Mynyddygarreg has firmly established itself as an exemplar to other schools, offering a high standard of education and growing in confidence with every year. As always, the pupils enjoyed many activities in school, visits to other schools, and trips around the area, all of which add richness to the curriculum and make learning fun. Once again, the variety of sporting opportunities was enhanced by sharing with a larger school, giving pupils the chance to make more friends and take part in team sports. The school has also excelled in its musical, cultural, and arts, taking part in Eisteddfodau on local and county levels. By far our biggest change this year has been the retirement of Mrs. Owen our much loved and respected Head. Throughout her short time here, Mrs. Owen has developed the school into one that is well regarded for the quality of its teaching and the success it brings to pupils. As a new term begins we welcome Mr. Jones as her replacement, confident in the knowledge that Mr. Jones knows the school well and will bring his ideas, whilst maintaining the high levels we have already reached. Ysgol Mynyddygarreg is a Welsh-medium school. Children are immersed in the Welsh language on entry into the Reception class. The main language of instruction throughout the foundation phase and Key Stage 2 is Welsh. However, English is taught in lessons in K.S.2 and an emphasis on bilingualism ensures that pupils achieve high standards in both languages by the end of K.S.2. Our vision is to provide a happy, caring, and stimulating environment that promotes curiosity, enthusiasm, and respect and where children will recognize and achieve their potential. Each child should feel valued and be proud of their culture and heritage so that they can make the best contribution to society. The Headteacher meets with prospective parents before their children starting school during open mornings. This enables parents to see the close communication between the Cylch Meithrin and Reception class and explain the schools’ teaching and learning strategies. We aim to inform parents how the staff works together and the efforts that are taken to ensure pupils’ transition from Pre-school into Reception is as seamless as possible. This message is reiterated by all teaching staff in parent meetings etc. Parents are helped and supported by teachers in helping with homework tasks. Non-Welsh speaking pupils from English medium schools who join the school are fast-tracked with intensive lessons. Mynyddygarreg School naturally feeds Ysgol y Strade. Ysgol y Strade is a Welsh-medium school. Joint activities are arranged throughout Year 5 and 6 and parents' evenings are held so that transition is as smooth as possible. However, parents will be able to choose if they wish their child to attend another secondary school if desired and arrangements can be made to help with the transition. Data shows many improvements in teaching and learning during the year. The national tests place the school above our family of schools, the county, and Wales. The results of tests along with Teacher Assessments have formed the basis for intervention groups. Pupils who need extra support in specific areas are taught in groups daily. Intervention strategies such as ‘Hwb Ymlaen’, ‘Numicon’, and ‘CHATT’ are used. Progress of all learners is regularly and carefully tracked using Inserts. The introduction of the digital competency framework has given new focus to the IT work across the curriculum. Mrs. Davies, I.T. Co-ordinator at Mynyddygarreg School has attended training courses and together with the IT Co-ordinator at Trimsaran School has provided staff training for teachers. Skills are tracked, from Reception to Year 6, and have been slotted into the various themes taught. This work is still ongoing. View full school

At Mynydd Cynffig Primary School will be one where s/he can learn in a happy and safe environment, where s/he will develop and apply their skills and knowledge to a range of challenges and where s/he will build positive memories of their school experience alongside our excellent teachers and support staff. Currently, our school is organized on two separate sites within the village of Kenfig Hill in the County Borough of Bridgend, South Wales. The Foundation Phase (formerly Infant) Department, based on the Commercial Street site, accommodates approximately 220 children ranging in age from 3 – 7. These pupils are organized into eight classes. The Key Stage 2 (formerly Junior) Department also accommodates approximately 220 pupils ranging in age from 7 - 11 based on the Pwllygath Street site. These pupils are also organized into eight classes. As a recently-amalgamated school, one of our many aims is to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our pupils. We look for quality in all of our activities so that our children become confident, well-mannered, and well-behaved individuals who can work cooperatively and collaboratively as well as developing their independence. We encourage our children to be respectful and responsible and to develop an awareness of their place within our school community, the community of Kenfig Hill, in Wales, and the wider world. As a school, we fully recognize the important role parents play in their child’s development as a learner. We look forward to working together with you, forming a respectful and effective partnership that will have a positive impact on your child’s education. Mynydd Cynffig Primary School encourages high standards in all aspects of school life. Pupils and their parents are valued as individuals and any ideas or opinions of any kind will be given full consideration. A caring ethos and good standards of behavior are actively encouraged. The school keenly promotes the importance of living values, including caring, friendship, honesty, trust, etc. At the beginning of each school year, pupils are engaged in the selection of the values we will promote for the forthcoming year through ‘Value of the Month’. Assembly time, circle time, and class discussions are used to deliver this values program. Democratic decision-making is a skill we actively promote at the school. Indeed, we have several Pupil Councils, for example, School Council, Eco-Committee, Sports Council, and Crew Cymraeg, in place to ensure that the opinions and ideas of our children are heard and valued. View full school