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There is a happy and hard-working ethos at the school where everybody is treated as an individual and receives recognition and appreciation from everybody at the school. We take pride in its caring nature that encourages our pupils to be confident independent individuals within the community. The school environment provides many opportunities for outdoor studies that certainly enrich the pupil's curricular experiences. There is a nature reserve at the far end of the field that contains a coppice and small stream that is regularly used. In 2015, the school developed into an adventure play area, and we are currently developing a story reading area in the coppice. All of these contribute towards the pupil's educational development. The governors and parents show a valuable commitment towards the school in their support for our policies and assistance in fundraising. The friends association is extremely supportive and has funds raised towards developing our store of musical instruments, developing a cinema in the hall, boulder walls to name but a few. At Ysgol Rhiwlas we provide a safe, happy, and well-organized environment where children show respect towards others, responsible attitudes, self-discipline, good working practices, respect towards their environment, and pride in their work and achievements. We ask you as parents to support the school to develop the aspects, ensuring that your children arrive punctually in school, behave appropriately at all times, are encouraged to respect other people’s property and school property, that the school receives written information/phone call/e-mail if your child is absent or late. You must show regular interest in what your child does in school. You will have an opportunity to visit the school to discuss your child’s development. We aim to create a caring and purposeful community that we can feel proud of. Following the requirements of the 1986 Education Act, the Education Authority has prepared and intends to regularly review, a written statement of its policy as regards the secular curriculum. National Curriculum requirements are interpreted within the context of the Authority’s current philosophy and policies. The plan used at Ysgol Rhiwlas is based on the Education Authority’s Education Strategy Plan document and complies with National Curriculum requirements. This plan contains details of the curriculum and its implementation to ensure that the education provided for the pupils meets the school’s aims and objectives. A copy of the Education Authority’s curricular policies is available at the school for parent's perusal. View full school