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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

At Ysgol yr Hendre, we place great emphasis on the development of literacy and numeracy and our lessons reflect the latest thinking on how our children learn best. In addition, our curriculum is broad and interesting with an emphasis on music, the creative arts, physical education, and healthy living. In our school, we aim to create a professional, happy and respectful atmosphere where our children can thrive and mature to become valuable members of their society. This goal is core to our success as an educational institution. We want this school to be a joyful, positive, and motivating place for all its pupils and staff. Our aim at the school is to provide education and experiences of the highest quality to inspire every child to succeed whatever their ability, background, and nature. By offering a high standard of education, enriching experiences inside and outside of the classroom in an environment that is happy, safe, and caring, we will ensure that your child develops the skills needed to become a valued member of their community and develop their full potential. We believe that every pupil should be treated equally to one another, but we also accept that children are different and that they all have the right to succeed in their different ways. We respect all pupils and will teach them to try and develop by respecting other beliefs and cultures as well as gaining respect for their own culture. We want the curriculum to be motivated! A Curriculum that is broad and full of interest and experiences for the children. A Curriculum that will allow them to leave Ysgol Yr Hendre as lifelong learners, fully bilingual, and with the academic and emotional skills to accept any challenges that life in the 21st Century will have to offer them. We strive for the best in primary education and our objective is for the children to be happy, kind, loyal to each other, and to have a host of valuable experiences as they developmentally and socially. We feel that that parent and the community should be a part of the school and should work together to ensure the best education for the children so that they succeed in achieving their unique potential. Education is a partnership! A close partnership and relationship between the children, parents, staff, and governors will ensure your child's success and happiness. Through this co-operation, we trust that your child's time with us will be a happy one and one that will see them develop educationally and socially. Together, Stronger! View full school

We are a rural, Church Aided School in the heart of the active and friendly community of Caerwys, situated between the Clwydian Mountains and the coast of North Wales. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that children should feel what it is like to succeed. that they should grow as well-rounded individuals. We aim to achieve happy, relaxed learners, who get a great deal of enjoyment out of what they do. They learn the importance of self-improvement and take responsibility for their learning. Our pupils are nurtured and in turn, they learn to respect each other and those who nurture them. Our older children leave with knowledge of how to be supportive, kind and caring, and how important it is to give to their community. Excellent relationships exist between staff and children and our nurturing environment creates a vibrant, happy, and inclusive atmosphere that many visitors comment upon. When visiting our school, many people ask about what it is like teaching mixed-age classes. The art to this is making sure that different levels of work are set so that there is the correct amount of challenge and support. In doing so we consider the stage children are at rather than their age older children often support younger ones in their learning and younger children learn a great deal from watching their peers. We are also lucky to have classroom assistants in every class who work alongside our highly skilled teachers, helping to deliver lessons to children at different levels. The school buildings are well furnished, well supplied, and well organized into three main classrooms. Recent building work includes the improvement of cloakroom facilities for older children and an office/meeting room extension. We benefit from a large hall and a well-equipped library. Each classroom is organized to reflect the needs of our children. For example, Foundation Phase has an outdoor area that is easily accessible. Our grounds are extensive, with hard surface areas, a spacious playing field, wooded areas, planting beds, a forest schools area, and a pond. Each class is taught by a fully qualified teacher and supported by a classroom assistant. As an effective learning community, we encourage the professional development of all our staff as well as our children. Teachers have half a day per week to support their planning and assessment procedures. We also employ specialist instrumental music teachers and sports coaches. View full school

Ysgol Y Waun lies at the center of the community. where all pupils make good progress through their hard work and the support of their teachers, parents, governors, and the wider community! To provide a caring environment where all children are Happy and Inspired to reach their full potential in a Respectful community where Knowledge and skills are celebrated. We are very fortunate to have access to extensive school buildings and grounds which offer valuable opportunities to learn both inside and outside of the classroom! Ysgol Y Waun became a new school in September 2012 following the amalgamation of Chapel Lane Infants School and Ceiriog Junior School. The school serves the Chirk community and a majority of our pupils move on to Dinas Bran High school in Llangollen. The Friends of Ysgol Y Waun aim to: Develop effective relationships between the staff, parents, and the wider community. Arrange events and activities that raise funds for equipment and projects in school to enhance the education of pupils. Organize social events for the enjoyment of pupils, their families, and the wider community. Support the school in making the final year at school a special one for pupils. The Cymraeg Campus Language Charter has been created by ERW Welsh in Education officers and is the first charter specifically created to develop Welsh in English medium schools. Cymraeg Campus has been piloted in 25 schools across our consortium with significant impact. The charter consists of three awards - bronze, silver, and gold. Schools attempt to complete these awards over three years - one each year. Each award comprises ten targets and these targets become more challenging as you progress from efydd - to Arian - to aur. Sometimes there are occasions when adults need to implement some form of sanction. At Ysgol Y Waun we use a behavior ladder system, displayed around the school, where the level of sanction is appropriate to the misdemeanor. This sequence will be followed for all children at the school. The only exception will be at the discretion of the Headteacher for extreme violence. View full school

In Tumble School we gain every opportunity to embed enthusiasm and curiosity in each individual to be confident with broad skills, to demand high expectations with positive attitudes and relationships, to expand horizons, and to be effective learners. We encourage cooperation and support of parents and the whole community in engaging the learning journey of each individual. We aim towards creative minds, making wise decisions, respectful attitude, a healthy body, and mind live a full life and contribute effectively to society and their lifelong learning. The school provides education for pupils between the ages of three and a half to eleven years. The school is located in Heol Y Neuadd in the center of the village. It opened in 1913. Since November 2015, Tumble School has federated with Llechyfedach School with one Governing Body and one head for both schools. To create a happy school environment that will promote the intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of each child to his/her maximum potential. To foster in each child the motivation to learn and improve their knowledge. To provide opportunities for every child to develop to their full potential through a wide and varied program of exciting, interesting, and relevant experiences. To foster self-esteem and respect towards others whilst developing positive attitudes and values. To ensure that every child has access to a wide, varied, and balanced curriculum. To develop language skills to enable pupils to communicate effectively. This includes speaking and listening, reading and writing. To develop skills, knowledge, and understanding of mathematical concepts. To develop in children an awareness and appreciation of their community, language, traditions, and culture as well as their environment. To raise awareness of the importance of personal hygiene, appearance, manners, morals, and good behavior. To foster close links between the school, the home, and the community Tumble School aims to use all aspects of ICT to engage, motivate and inspire pupils, parents, governors, and teachers in the promotion of teaching and learning both within and beyond the school. We want all our staff and pupils to be confident, competent, and independent users of ICT, capable of adapting their skills to meet the new challenges of emerging technologies. View full school

The school's vision is that the majority of the pupils will speak Welsh confidently with staff and peers in formal and informal situations by the time they leave primary school. We aim to increase the use of Welsh socially in the school, in the yard, and the community. Friends of Ysgol y Traeth are a long-established group who raise money within the community to help support your child's time at Ysgol y Traeth. We have funded projects such as the Bicycle Shelter, subsidized transport costs for activities away from the school site, sponsored additional learning materials to support the children in their education, and provide entertainment such as the Year 6 Prom Party each year. We are always looking for new volunteers and ideas, so please make contact with us and help us to help your child. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Ysgol Y Traeth website. The school has a long tradition of being a successful, caring, and happy institution. It offers education of the highest standard possible that reflects the requirements of the Education Authority, the Welsh Government, society, and the individual. Mission Statement: Create an atmosphere where the child can grow, develop and mature to become a confident individual, recognize the welfare of others and become a responsible member of society. Offer education of the highest standard possible that reflects the requirements of the Education Authority, the Welsh Government, society, and the individual. Ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to develop to be fluent in Welsh and English so that he/ she can take a full part in the social and cultural life of the bilingual society. Nurture a caring society that emphasizes ethical and humanitarian values, while developing self-respect and tolerance to others. Lay the foundations to achieve effective learning and teaching in the school. Ensure that the curriculum is wide, equal, relevant, and rich in content. Enable each individual to nurture knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are relevant to modern life, life-long learning, and the creative use of leisure Ysgol Y Traeth is a committed Eco School and is proud of the progressive work done by the pupils of the school with renewable energy. View full school

Ysgol Gyfun y Strade was established in 1977 as a mixed Bilingual Comprehensive School (Ages 11-18). In September 2018 it will have well over 1,000 pupils with the first-year intake of approximately 200. The school is committed to maintaining and raising the standards of pupils’ work and behavior and promoting Welsh-medium education in a bilingual community. The annual school development plan and improvement targets directly relate to these aims. Staff and pupils at Strade work enthusiastically to uphold the school’s motto, namely- “Nidda lle gelling well”. Our school is unique in Llanelli. Ysgol Y Strade is the only Welsh-medium comprehensive school in the Llanelli area and it is the only school to have a Sixth Form the seamless transition into post 16 education could be an important consideration when choosing a school for your child. Substantial building work and redevelopment of existing facilities have taken place at the school site over the last three years. We are very proud of our modern new buildings and aim to ensure that our pupils have access to the very best facilities during their time in school. We aim to ensure the highest standards for our pupils in every aspect of school life so that they are prepared for the challenges of the future. Every individual is important to us and we aim to allow the pupils in our care to excel, whatever their strengths may be. We take pride in our long history of success, academic, sporting, and extra-curricular. We hope that your child will benefit from and contribute to the further success of the school during their time with us. As well as the information provided in this prospectus you can also arrange to visit the school to experience the friendly and happy atmosphere. Such a homely ethos provides a solid foundation to enable your child to fulfill their potential. View full school

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 feel safe and secure. At Ysgol y Parc we believe we can offer all these things. We pride ourselves on the broad balanced and full education we provide for all our pupils, and the high standards of teaching and learning are a credit to the hard work of both staff and children. Equally, we are also proud of the atmosphere of respect and support 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 July 2017) stated that: Ysgol y Parc Infants’ School is an inclusive, welcoming, and caring community for all pupils. Teachers and pupils recognize and celebrate diversity well. As a result, a culture of mutual care and respect permeates across the school. Pupils have equal access to all areas of the school’s curriculum and the wide range of extra-curricular activities provided. The wellbeing of all pupils is a priority of the school and this underpins its caring ethos. The school is a very well-organized teaching and learning community. Our end of Foundation Phase results are always very high and children leave us ready to continue their educational journey in Junior School. The school ethos is a positive one where children are rewarded and praised daily to build their confidence and self-esteem. We are very lucky to have an attractive building in an open setting. The school was built in 1973 and as the school grew an extension was built in 1996. We are a community school with facilities for educating children between the ages of 3 to 7. We are a two-form entry school and we have a Nursery with its cloakroom facility and fenced grassed and hard play area. The main school has a hard play area with a large grassed area. There is an adventure playground on the main playing field. The grassed area has benches, tables, and logs for the children to use. The Nursery has its adventure playground and outdoor area. Year two has an outdoor area with an outdoor theatre to encourage the use of Literacy in the outdoors. There is a school farm that currently houses chickens and rabbits. The school has an excellent Forest School site which has its outdoor classroom, called ‘Caban Coed’. There is a veranda to the front of the school which is also used for learning activities. View full school

Ysgol y Llys creates a happy and safe environment for all the children. We aim to develop self-confidence and self-discipline in a caring and supportive atmosphere. The children are taught by qualified and enthusiastic staff, who demand high standards, to ensure that each child develops to his/her full potential in all aspects. As a Welsh-medium school, we ensure that all children in the school are fully bilingual. The school was established as a primary bilingual, co-educational day school in 1975. It is a parental choice that their children attend and of the children admitted some are Welsh speaking and the remainder come from non-Welsh speaking homes in Prestatyn and the surrounding area. Welsh is the official language of the school, but the majority of our newcomers are English speaking. The first task is to ensure that they settle down and then every possible effort is made to enable them to learn Welsh as soon as possible so that they can take their natural place in the life of the school. At the end of their time in this school, the children transfer to Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd. We are fortunate at Ysgol y Llys to have extensive and attractive grounds, which are pleasant for children to play in and ideal for use in conjunction with areas of the National Curriculum and Foundation Phase. We have a new hall which has excellent gymnastics equipment and a classroom for Cylch Meithrin and Meithrin Mwy. We use the woodland area regularly as a learning area. Taking a Holiday during term time- ALL requests for holidays during term time will be marked as UNAUTHORISED unless exceptional circumstances are highlighted. The headteacher will determine whether the exceptional circumstances apply. Parents may receive a Fixed Penalty Notice if their child has unauthorized absences (10 days or more) in term time. The decision to close a school is never made lightly. Every effort will be made to keep the school open but several factors must be taken into consideration – children and staff’s health and safety and the number of staff who are absent due to bad weather. In the past, we have closed the whole of the school because of bad weather and have also closed part of the school due to lack of staff in some Units. Again – we must emphasize that EVERY EFFORT will be made to stay open. The fact that many of Ysgol y Llys staff live in rural areas must be taken into account, as the effects of the weather can vary greatly from area to area. This is one of the few instances where the running of the school is affected due to the weather. View full school

Ysgol y Llan has approximately 106 pupils on roll with an additional 14 in Nursery. We are an English-medium primary school situated in the village of Whitford. Ysgol y Llan is a Church in Wales Voluntary Aided school, commanding spectacular views over the River Dee, the Wirral, and beyond. We are a popular, oversubscribed school, proud of our achievements and with a strong reputation in the local community. The Governors and Staff of the school confirm the purpose of the school. “We aim to provide a happy and secure environment and offer each pupil a broad education encompassing all areas of the National Curriculum and to develop individual skills and talents so that every child may achieve the best of which he/she is capable. From its first opening in 1740, rebuilding in 1851 and 1926 (following a fire) and remodeling in 2003 the children in Whitford and the surrounding parish have received their education in a small friendly atmosphere which we will continue to foster.” The ethos of our school, as described in our Instrument of Government Recognizing its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character following the principles of the Church in Wales and partnership with the Church at Parish and Diocesan levels. The school aims to serve the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. Exciting times are ahead for schools in Wales with the new curriculum fast approaching. A new curriculum is being developed for settings and schools in Wales. The curriculum will be available by April 2019 for feedback. A final version will be available in January 2020 and will be used throughout Wales by 2022. View full school

We take pride in the school’s high standard of achievement and the wide range of extra-curricular activities offered is also important to us. We aim to develop the whole child and to create a safe, happy and Welsh environment, ensuring that our culture is safeguarded and developed for future years. Choosing the right school for your child is probably the most important decision you will make. Ysgol y Lawn is a caring, happy, and friendly environment where the education and happiness of your child are always our priorities. Ysgol y Lawn is located in the center of the town of Rhymney at the upper end of the Rhymney valley. The school provides Welsh-medium education for children who come from several villages to the north of Bargoed town and extends from Butetown to Deri. Caerphilly is the local education authority (LEA). The school moved to this location in 1992 occupying a building and site that once belonged to the local ironmaster. The site is extensive with grounds that include numerous play areas, places to sit, grassed areas, and a forest. Currently, there are 219 pupils aged between three and eleven on a roll, a figure that includes the equivalent of 36 full-time nursery-aged children. The majority come from the town of Rhymney itself buses to transport pupils from neighboring villages. Pupils are divided into eight classes, three of which have pupils across a two-year age range. Around 94% of the pupils come from homes where English is the main language. Since the school was last inspected in 2008, it has achieved many awards and gained Eco School and Fair Trade status. The school gained its 3rd green flag in 2013 and is currently working towards the platinum award for 2015. Three additional awards were presented to the school by Caerphilly’s Pride of Place Scheme, the first was awarded in 2011 for reducing waste, Ysgol y Lawnt were the overall winners for 2011. In 2012 and 2013, the school received an award for Sustainable transport – the Walking Bus. Ysgol y Lawnt has achieved its 4th Healthy School award and will be assessed for the 5th during summer 2014. In 2012 the school won its first award for ’Investors in People’ and also has the ICT BECTA award. View full school

The school was established as a result of the increased demand for Welsh-medium education in Llangollen. Ysgol y Gwernant was opened for the first time in September 2005. Today we have 152 pupils on roll. There has been a significant increase in the number of parents who decide to send their children to a Welsh-medium school as they realize the benefits of being bilingual. We have 8 teachers and 5 support staff working at the school. The team is enthusiastic and works hard to raise standards. We pride ourselves in the high standards and achievements of the pupils, and the vast range of extracurricular activities offered at the school with pupils regularly successful at Urdd music competitions to sporting activities. As a Welsh school, the emphasis will be on promoting knowledge and understanding of Welsh culture and fluency in the Welsh Language. Bilingualism is of paramount importance to this school. We hope to ensure a caring and happy environment for your child as well as providing a wide range of balanced learning opportunities for all children. We also believe that we can only achieve the best for your child by close cooperation between home and school. There will be opportunities for you to share in your child’s education and the staff and we are always available to talk with you about any aspects of your child’s development. We are concerned about all aspects of our pupils’ development and we hope that you will share with us in making this a successful period in your child’s life. The curriculum at Ysgol y Gwernant promotes learning, personal growth, and development. It includes the formal requirements, the extra-curricular activities we organize to enrich the experiences of the children, and the key skills, literacy, numeracy, and digital competence that underpin learning throughout the school. At Ysgol y Gwernant we aim to develop responsible, confident, and bilingual pupils who work well with others so that they can achieve their full potential. This is achieved mainly using a thematic approach.a View full school

Ysgol y Gorlan nestles neatly under Tremadog's rocks on the edge of the village of Tremadog. The Alltwen Hospital is a close neighbor, Moel y Gest in its glory to the front and there is plenty of open farmland surrounding the school. The school serves the areas of Tremadog, Prenteg, Penmorfa, Golan, Treflys, and Cwmystradllyn. Some pupils travel from outside the school's natural catchment area. The school serves a broad community that has social and linguistic diversity. We strive at all times to ensure that every pupil feels part of the school family. Ysgol y Gorlan has an enthusiastic team that works hard to raise standards and continually improve the school. We are proud of the school's attainment and the wide range of extra-curricular activities are important to us, with pupils succeeding in various fields from the Urdd Eisteddfod to the sport. There is a safe, happy, and Welsh atmosphere within the school. We aim to develop the whole child to reach his or her potential and become independent learners and valued members of our community. Technological developments make it much easier to use printed and internet pictures and images. Consequently, we have a responsibility to ensure that vulnerable children and individuals are not exploited. This policy is published to try and ensure that neither the Council nor individual employees put themselves in a situation where they could be prosecuted for misusing photographs and avoid situations where children’s safety is jeopardized. They discriminate between taking “private” photographs namely photographs taken by parents, close family, schools for their purpose, and “public” photographs, e.g. photographs that would be published in the press, publications, public exhibitions. The term “photographs” is used for photography (film and digital), video, and mobile phone cameras. It is up to the schools/centers/homes/clubs/services themselves to establish arrangements for this kind of photograph, deciding what is practical and appropriate for local circumstances and guidelines to develop for specific services will specify operational arrangements. View full school

Ysgol y Gelli is located on Bethel Road in the northwestern outskirt of the town. The green fields surrounding it give it a countryside feeling. It is in a prime location, sitting adjacent to Ysgol Pendalar and the Cylch Meithrin (Nursery), and within short walking distances to the Leisure and Tennis centers and also the secondary school – Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen. The school makes a great deal of use of the centers and has a very good relationship with Ysgol Pendalar, Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, and the Cylch Meithrin. The catchment area extends to the castle and along the coast to Plas Menai. We treasure the fact that the town is a stronghold for the Welsh language. We try to give the children a sense of belonging in the community and teach them about its history, geography, culture, and people. Visits to various buildings and areas in Caernarfon are arranged for the children and people from the community are invited to the school to talk about their work or interests. The school has a good partnership with Adran yr Urdd and the children have an opportunity to compete in the Eisteddfod every year. The children compete regularly in different sport competitions eg football, netball, rugby, swimming gala, etc. Our objective within the school is to create a happy and safe haven for children to develop to their full potential educationally, emotionally, and socially. We aim to do this with a committed workforce, the co-operation of the Governors, and the support of parents. An education system aims to create situations and provide resources that will enable each child to develop a full personality, to develop and exercise all his or her abilities, to provide for the pupil by his/her age, ability, and aptitude so that he/she can become a responsible member of a bilingual society, able to contribute to that society and benefit from it, and to live in peace and fraternity with fellow men. View full school

This school relies on the parents’ support, to succeed. We, therefore, urge you to take an interest in your children’s education and to support the school in its work and public activities. This is an ‘open’ school, i.e. parents are always welcome. Indeed, we strongly urge you to visit, although please appreciate that classroom teacher cannot discuss pupils’ work with parents, unless by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. As well as visiting the school individually, parents also have three formal opportunities to visit the school during the year. We hold three Open Evenings, once a term. In addition to these Open Evenings, we usually hold a Concert or Carols Service at Christmas at the school hall or in Berea Newydd Chapel as well as Sports during the Summer term. We urge you to join in all these activities, as well as in the activities organized by the Parents Teachers Association. Parents must recognize the value of a frank and open relationship between them and the school. All of us share the same ultimate aim, namely to provide your children with the best possible education. The partnership is crucial to achieving our aim it depends on good contacts and co-operation between the home and school at all times. By the requirements of the 1986 Education Act, the LEA has prepared, and regularly reviews, a written policy statement on the secular curriculum. The National Curriculum’s requirements are interpreted in light of the LEA’s philosophy and current policies. On the whole, the National Curriculum is presented using thematic work. An outline of the contents of every theme is posted on the school’s website. A specific time frame is allocated for subjects especially Mathematics, Physical Education, and Music. Each term, the children visit places that are of educational value and match the current theme, places such as Pili Palas, Wales Slate Museum, Celtica, Penrhyn Castle, Llanystumdwy Museum, Gelli Gyffwrdd, Bangor Cathedral, and Dinas Dinlle Beach. We also invite individuals to the school to enhance children’s experiences. Every September, Year 6 pupils stay overnight at the Rhyd Ddu Centre near Beddgelert. They spend two days studying the local environment visiting Beddgelert, orienteering in Beddgelert forest, traveling on the little train from Caernarfon to Rhyd-Ddu, studying the effect of the new railway on the environment, and having a chat with the Eryri National Park Education Officer. View full school

Our motto is ‘Happy, United, Inspired Achievers,’ ‘Dysgwyr Hapus, Unedig a Ysbrydoledig’, and at Ysgol Y Foel you will find a happy and hardworking environment where children enjoy learning and strive to do their best. Our talented and dedicated staff work hard to ensure all children reach their unique potential and leave Ysgol Y Foel as rounded individuals. Parents and Governors work in partnership with us to provide a lively, stimulating, caring environment. Together we teach children new skills and develop their knowledge using the latest technology and providing enjoyable and stimulating learning experiences. We have high expectations of all our pupils, both in their work attitude and behavior. Ysgol Y Foel is at the center of Cilcain village set in its beautiful grounds. These include a Forest School site, amphitheater, and generous playground space. Our purpose-built Foundation Phase has its outdoor area. We encourage our children to apply their skills through problem-solving activities at every opportunity. We are active members of the Mold Consortium and enjoy links with other small schools. These provide our pupils with opportunities to meet and work with others. Wherever we can we seek to enrich our pupil's experience through participation in a variety of sporting and creative events. Our school is at the heart of the community, working and using the expertise of residents to enhance the learning experiences of our children. This year we won The Daily Posts Active Community Award. Ysgol y Foel is a local authority community primary school, providing full-time education for both boys and girls, between 4 years (Reception) and 11 years (Year 6). We provide a part-time Nursery for children starting the term following their 3rd birthday. Pupils are taught through the medium of English, with Welsh being taught as a second language. The school was built in 1963 and is positioned within the rural village of Cilcain. The school has a new Foundation Phase Unit and two classrooms for Key Stage Two children, a library, a secretary and headteacher’s offices, staff room, and hall. There also toilets for the pupils and staff. Outside there is ample playing area for all the pupils: the Foundation Phase has its fenced-off area (including covered area). There is also a large hard surface playground at the rear of the school. During the fine weather, pupils are allowed on the large playing fields which provide plenty of opportunity for games and recreational activities. There is a wildlife pond and a wooded area at the side of the school. View full school

During the time your child will be in our care we will do our utmost to ensure he/she feels happy and safe and that they receive the highest standard of education. Education is a partnership a close working partnership between us here at school and you as parents in the home. Your part is extremely important if we are to ensure your child gets the best from their time at school. Ask him/her to tell you about the day’s work and events. We cannot emphasize enough how important your support is if your child is to have the best education possible. When your child starts in the Nursery Class we ask that you offer support while he/she adapts to the new environment and the new challenges which are to be faced. Your child’s early years are essential to building a firm foundation for their future at school. This school exists for our children since it is an important place in their lives, a place where the children grow and learn and develop their uniqueness, curiosity, and independence. Consequently, we ensure that every child feels valued and loved and knows that he/she feels safe, that we praise the children frequently so that the child experiences the pleasure of success. To achieve this we will provide a broad and rich curriculum. This will ensure that our children will grow into well-adjusted and confident adults for the remainder of their lives and we will use every opportunity to nurture confidence in the children and to improve their self-image. Every person in the school whether child or adult has a significant and appreciated role to play. We extend a welcome to every parent and other volunteers, and all who belong to the community of our school are aware that every child is of importance. We work together as a staff - teaching staff and support staff - every one of us playing our part to make this school a lively community, bright, caring, and pleasurable where we learn and live together. We will support each other and everybody's efforts will be recognized and appreciated. First and foremost, we will strive to ensure that our children experience kindness, sensitivity, and love and remembering at all times that every child and adult is blessed with talents and aptitudes that we are privileged to nurture. View full school

Ysgol Y Faenol is a local authority community primary school, situated in the village of Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. Ysgol Y Faenol is a predominantly English medium primary school, where the pupils experience the curriculum mainly through the medium of English, but where Welsh is taught as a second language and some aspects of some subjects may be taught in Welsh. English is the language of the day-to-day business of the school. The school generally communicates to parents in English. We have no affiliation with any particular religion or religious denomination. We cater to pupils from 3-11 years of age and currently have 131 full-time pupils and 21 nursery pupils. The school has a hall/gymnasium and is surrounded by an extensive playing field and an attractive play area. A playgroup, a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a holiday club are run on the school premises. Starting a new school is an important step in your child's life. We aim to provide a caring and secure environment in which your child will be happy, will feel valued and challenged. From their earliest days at school, we want children to enjoy being at school and to learn to work and play together in harmony. At the same time, we encourage each child to achieve and maintain high standards. Education is a partnership between the home and school. During the important formative years that your child is attending Ysgol Y Faenol, we hope we can work together to build the foundations upon which your child’s future can be firmly laid. Starting a new school can be an exciting time for both parents and children alike. There is much to learn and a great deal that is new or different. The purpose of this handbook is to introduce the school to parents and pupils and to explain the school’s curriculum and related activities and procedures. If you find that after reading it, you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us - we will be pleased to help. View full school

Ysgol y Ddwylan has a safe and caring community where every effort is made to ensure our pupils have the best opportunity to fulfill their potential and grow to be valued and responsible members of the community. Ysgol y Ddwylan strives to develop a safe online environment, that promotes learning across the curriculum both within and outside the school. We will vibrantly embrace new technological developments to ensure this vision is fulfilled. Ysgol Y Ddwylan serves the small market town of Newcastle Emlyn as well as the neighboring villages of Adpar and Llandyfriog. The school provides an education for children between the ages of 3 – 11. In Ysgol y Ddwylan children, parents, staff, and governors work together to create a happy, productive, and stimulating school. Ysgol y Ddwylan is a safe and caring community where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and to become a valued and responsible member of the community. Provide learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual children at the school so that they reach their full potential. Create an environment that promotes the moral, cultural and physical development of the pupils. Ensure equal opportunities for all pupils Appreciate every individual’s contribution Develop confident independent learners Promote the development of pupils’ key skills Ensure that pupils’ views are heard Ensure that pupils’ enjoy learning We aim to provide a caring environment, which will promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of your child. We hope to provide a wide range of balanced learning activities for all children to help them grow into independent and responsible people. Pupils are taught the importance of caring for themselves as part of the school's curriculum. This includes the importance of eating healthy food, the care o teeth, and the dangers of smoking, drug, and alcohol abuse. There is an opportunity for all pupils to buy fruit at break time. Children are encouraged to drink water regularly. Every child in the foundation phase is offered the opportunity to receive free milk. The children receive lessons in PSE. Often this happens during circle time when the opportunity arises to discuss and develop skills related to Self Awareness and their awareness of others. View full school

Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and education in a happy, caring, active and safe environment so that all children, whatever their ability, attain their full potential. At Ysgol y Dderwen our objective is to create a school community that: Ensures that every pupil is fluent in Welsh and at ease in a Welsh environment. Motivates all pupils to develop their potential, both academically and culturally, emotionally, socially, and physically. Encourages all pupils to develop and master the skill of communicating, primarily in Welsh, and also in English as an additional medium. Appreciates the moral values of our nation and the world, and creates an awareness of the needs of children and other people. Ensures that all pupils can make a valuable contribution to a sound and vibrant society. Creates awareness and a desire for the spiritual dimension of life, a respect for religious values, and a tolerance of other races and religions. Develops the basic skills in all aspects of the curriculum relevant to the age, aptitude, and abilities of the pupils. Develops mathematical, scientific, and technological skills and aptitudes through relevant experiences that reflect the ever-changing patterns of our world. Develops self-expression through the medium of music, mime, drama, art, and physical education. creates an awareness of the need for personal hygiene, good manners, and courtesy. Promotes safe practices in the school, in the home, and society. Creates a close link between home and school so that parents and teachers work in harmony for the benefit of all pupils. Creates an ethos and ambiance that everyone associated with the school will enjoy. We aim to provide the highest quality care and education in a happy, caring, active and safe environment to enable all children, whatever their ability, to achieve their potential. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic skills of literacy and numeracy and the importance of making them relevant and meaningful to the child. It is important to make the children aware of their environment, their community, their country, and the world. By using a teaching and learning method which is based on themes and the programs of study of the Foundation Phase and the National Curriculum we ensure a broad and balanced curriculum. Every child's progress is continually assessed over every aspect of their work and, if necessary, the parents contacted. We provide a curriculum that ensures that every child develops an awareness of Welsh culture and its associated heritage. View full school

The title "B.L.O.S.S.O.M" (Both Listen To Our Souls and Sharpen Our Minds) summarizes the central theme of this partnership as we strive to address the E.U education target of Early School Leavers. Confronting this goal from the very beginning of the learning process is paramount to success. We aspire to be effective by recognizing each child's strengths, learning styles, and needs, also appreciating the commitment and motivation of all the stakeholders involved. To succeed, we need to find the key to open the door to lifelong learning. Our stakeholders, pupils, staff, parents, school boards, Education Authorities, businesses, and the local and global community, will work together to ensure that we meet our objectives. Pupils will embrace a seamless education system by connecting with secondary schools, communities, and businesses and realize that education is related to the outside world and work. By working transnationally, we can foster and develop an awareness of global citizenship in the 21st century, and through rich collaborative international learning experiences foster tolerance, inclusion, and respect for all. Aims and Objectives of the project To enable pupils to forge links and form friendships with their peers who come from different cultures and backgrounds. To educate the pupils and to ensure that global issues are integrated into the curriculum. To enable pupils to experience and share other cultures. To ensure that the pupils of this school are equipped with communication skills, Information Technology skills and to raise their awareness of foreign languages. To develop responsibilities and independence. To encourage the mobility of teachers, to add an international dimension to the educational systems, and to contribute to improving the qualifications of teachers. To promote international awareness in the pupils. The school has been involved with the International project since 1996 and has been allocated funding from The British Council each year. View full school

The original Victorian school, situated on the main Swansea road was built in 1897 and has recently been converted into housing for the elderly. The school celebrated its centenary in 1997. Ysgol y Bynea provides mainstream education for pupils aged between 3—11 years. The school is a County Primary Co-Educational Day school that adopts the L.E.A.’s Welsh Language Policy for Primary schools. The school falls into Category B/ Category 5 with education being through the medium of English, with Welsh being taught as a second language. The predominant language spoken at home is English. At Ysgol Y Bynea we are proud to be an inclusive school where we work together to challenge, inspire and motivate all children to become successful, confident, and caring citizens of our diverse world. We work together to create a happy environment where all members of the school community feel safe, can enjoy, achieve and make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community. We promote a culture where pupils are happy, believe that they can succeed, take responsibility for their learning, set targets for their achievement, and develop as independent learners. Our aim is that all our children should: Enjoy their primary school years and develop high self-esteem regardless of 'academic' ability Feel safe and secure and keep healthy in class, playgrounds, and after school activities Enjoy equal opportunities to succeed Have a passion for learning and experience success Develop lively, enquiring minds and become confident communicators and independent thinkers Experience teaching of the highest quality and develop core skills to a high level Develop perseverance, resilience, flexibility, independence, and a wider range of other learning skills Be well mannered, respecting themselves, others, and the environment Make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community Appreciate the beauty, the diversity of the world, and their duty to protect it We aspire to achieve these aims by: Putting the personal development and well-being of our pupils first Having high and consistent expectations of all pupils, families, and staff Ensuring excellence in Teaching and learning within a high quality, creative learning environment that encourages high expectations for success for all Providing a broad, constantly evolving, innovative, exciting, forward-thinking curriculum that enriches and challenges and takes account of the pupil's voice. Providing opportunities for children to develop skills of investigation, inquiry, communication, and co-operation Emphasizing pupil activity and independence in learning – more doing less listening Being an inclusive school that uses a wide range of teaching and learning strategies, technologies, and high-quality resources to ensure that all learners reach their full potential Maximizing the time allocated to learning Maintaining a school environment that is welcoming, organized, stimulating, tidy, clean, and safe Creating a happy, industrious atmosphere that models promote, and celebrates good behavior Working in partnership with parents, acknowledging and supporting their role as the primary educators of their children, and providing them with the information to help their children learn well Involving the children in community activities to develop their sense of belonging and responsibility Offering an enriching program of extra-curricular activities and visits View full school

Ysgol y Borth was opened in 1976. Most of the children come from the immediate catchment area of housing estates surrounding the school. Some children travel from the surrounding villages of Llansadwrn and Rhoscefnhir as well as some from other areas outside the school's catchment area. Some children are from other countries with their parents studying at the University in Bangor working in Ysbyty Gwynedd. The school, therefore, services a linguistically and socially varied community. The school day is between 9 - 3.15 for the Junior Department and between 9 - 3 pm. for the Infant Department. Children are admitted once a year, at the beginning of September, or the September immediately after the child's fourth birthday, and we do our utmost to ensure that the child feels settled and part of the school community. During the child's time at Ysgol y Borth, we strive to ensure that every pupil develops to his potential, is introduced to the Welsh heritage, and matures as a full member of the constantly changing multi-cultural society. “To create situations and provide resources that enable all pupils to grow into complete personalities, using and developing their talents according to their age, ability, and interest, and preparing them to be responsible members of a bilingual society, who can contribute to it and gain from it and live in peace and harmony with others.” There is no doubt that because of its famous suspension bridge, built-in 1926 in an area of astounding natural beauty on the shores of the Menai Straits, that Menai Bridge is most renowned. Over the past decades, the town became a focal point for tourists and travelers and its convenient location to nearby towns ensured that it became a popular residential area. Indeed its present population has risen to 3,000. Despite the reduction in the maritime use along the Straits, the University of Wales, Bangor's School of Ocean Sciences is established here and the town continues to uphold many historical and cultural events. With the Menai Straits along its shoreline, the majestic mountains of Snowdonia as a backdrop, and its convenient travel connections to the towns of North Wales, certainly Menai Bridge can be considered as the gateway to Anglesey. View full school

We aim to provide a supportive community within a happy environment, where pupils are motivated and challenged to achieve their full potential, to make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community. Our vision at Ysgol y Bedol is to provide a school where all pupils, staff, parents, governors, and community work together to offer a welcoming, caring, stimulating, and safe environment to encourage effective learning and instill a sense of pride in oneself, the school and the community. 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. Hopefully, this prospectus will help, however, no prospectus will answer all 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. We are very proud of the pupils at Ysgol y Bedol. Every year we have many visitors to the school and frequently they make comments about how well our pupils behave and how courteous they are. The school is proud of its reputation for its consistent care for the well-being of every individual child, both in terms of welfare and educational provision. The facilities and extended learning opportunities offered at Ysgol y Bedol are excellent and the many activities offered to the pupils ensure that they become effective lifelong learners. Prepare your child for school. Encourage your child in all he/she set out to do. All research has proved beyond a doubt that home, where there is love, interest, stability, and continuing encouragement, does more for a child’s educational progress than any other factor. Make sure he/she can dress him/herself and make his/her needs known. Make sure that your child comes to school with a good command of language. Talk to your child constantly, read to him/her daily and teach him/her nursery rhymes and songs. Make an effort to attend school meetings arranged for parents. Teachers can become frustrated if parents fail to do their duty to their children. Make sure your child comes to school clean and suitably dressed. Please ensure that your child is ‘potty/toilet trained’ – a “big accident” will be followed by a phone call home. Ensure that your child has faith and trust in his/her teacher. Get up early enough to give your child a calm and ordered start to the day. Remember that a good breakfast is essential to his/her staying power and concentration throughout the morning. (There is a very good Breakfast Club at the school each morning from 8 o’clock.) You know your child, so don’t expect the school to suddenly make him/her well behaved if you haven’t succeeded in doing so at home. A school has to be fair to all its pupils, therefore, please don’t ask for special treatment such as ‘Let him stay in at playtime’ or ‘She doesn’t want to go swimming. Remember, that some conformity is reasonable in society. Always discuss any concerns with the class teachers – even if you think they are small. It’s a good idea to mark your child’s school uniform. It’s difficult to find a sweatshirt without a name – it may be one of the hundreds! Finally, do not join the ‘school rails parliament’! If you are unhappy about any aspect of the school I would be more than happy to discuss the matter with you. View full school

Every child should have the best possible education and we aim to establish a system that provides each child with the opportunity to reach their full potential. It is each child’s right to be happy, to feel valued and safe. At Ysgol Wepre we believe that we will offer your child the experiences which will provide these things a good quality learning experience and a happy, safe environment. We want to ensure that a broad, balanced and full education program is provided and that is achieved through high standards of teaching and learning. The school is very proud of the ethos and atmosphere, which permeates every aspect of school friendliness, respect and co-operation are of great importance to us all. The essence of any successful establishment is purposeful teamwork, not only staff but all members connected to the school. The child is at the center of everything we do and they need to be encouraged to be actively involved in their education. Visitors often comment on the warm welcome they receive and the politeness of our children. We strive to give the children the opportunity to reach out into the community and gain as wide a palate of experiences as is possible. We certainly believe that extracurricular visits and activities enhance the formal aspects of our children’s education. The staff enjoys taking the children on out-of-school activities because they are proud of them and they are indeed a credit to the school. The teachers at the school are committed, take their responsibilities extremely seriously, and involve themselves in all aspects of school life. I feel very privileged to work so closely with children and actions impact their formative years. Although we provide an education for pupils whilst in our school, we are also aware that we are preparing pupils for other challenges and experiences that lie ahead. Children’s energy and enthusiasm are innate, we need to encourage and excite pupils so they are fully engaged in all aspects of their education. Learning should be a positive experience and is a skill they will require through the rest of their lives. We aim to provide a good school for all pupils coupled with high ambitions at all levels. We want to make all connections to the school very proud of our achievements. The challenge today is for us to light that fire in the minds of our students, sparking enthusiasm, drive, and a desire to succeed. We want to stimulate that thirst for knowledge so that they leave this school with genuine ambitions and dreams and believing that their goals can be achieved. If our school can do that, then we have succeeded. View full school