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Ysgol Borthyn is a small school located in the village of Llanfynydd, Wales. The school prides itself on its close-knit community and its dedication to providing a nurturing and encouraging learning environment for its students. Established in 1862, Ysgol Borthyn has a long history of providing quality education to the children of Llanfynydd and its surrounding areas. The school has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to ensure that it remains up to date with modern teaching methods and technologies. The school’s mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. The staff at Ysgol Borthyn work tirelessly to create a creative, stimulating and enjoyable curriculum that meets the needs of all students, regardless of their ability or background. One of the school’s main strengths is its commitment to outdoor learning. Ysgol Borthyn is situated in a beautiful rural location with large grounds and access to nearby forests and fields, providing an ideal setting for outdoor exploration and learning activities. The school’s programme includes regular trips to the nearby countryside where students can learn about the environment, animals, and plants. The school also has a strong emphasis on the arts, drama, and music. The school organises regular performances for students to showcase their talents in front of their peers and parents. Ysgol Borthyn values creativity and encourages students to express themselves through artistic forms, which is essential in shaping well-rounded individuals who can communicate effectively and confidently. Finally, sports play a significant role at Ysgol Borthyn; the school offers a wide range of sports activities both in school and through community partnerships. Students are encouraged to participate in sports at any ability level, and the school believes that by playing sports, students learn to collaborate, face challenges, and develop a sense of self-discipline. In conclusion, Ysgol Borthyn is a thriving school that strives to provide an excellent education for all students. The school's commitment to outdoor learning and the arts and its emphasis on a supportive and nurturing environment set it apart from other schools in the area. With its dedicated staff, beautiful location, and strong community links, Ysgol Borthyn is a school that any student would find welcoming and enjoyable.

The school was built in 1976 with an extension built-in in 1999. The school building consists of a hall, classrooms for years 3 and 4, Foundation Phase Unit, head-teacher's office, kitchen, staffroom, and toilets. There is a school library which is also used for the teaching of children with Additional Learning Needs and the teaching of music. There is an additional classroom for years 5 and 6 outside the main building. There is a yard that is situated at the back of the school in addition to a large playing field. The school has grown consistently over the last ten years and by now we have up to 120 pupils. The success of our school is based on the fact that we are a happy, open and friendly school. Our main aim is to ensure that all children are happy and enjoy coming to school. To ensure this is the case, we employ the very best teaching and support staff. All our staff work hard and are committed to the continued development of all the children within the school. We provide high-quality teaching and learning. We ensure equality, access to a diverse and full curriculum, and nurture extensive skills for all individuals to develop their full potential as independent, lifelong learners. Llanilar Primary School is situated five miles south of Aberystwyth. The number of pupils on the roll has risen dramatically during the last ten years from 58 pupils to 116 pupils. Llanilar is defined as a ‘Welsh Medium School’ according to the Local Authority definition which means that Welsh is the main language but we ensure that all pupils are fully bilingual by the time that they transfer to Secondary. Llanilar Primary School aims to provide a supportive community within a happy environment, where everyone is motivated and challenged to achieve their potential. We believe that our emphasis on quality and high standards, in both work and behavior, will provide our children with a positive attitude for life and a firm foundation on which to base their future learning.

The school was built in 1864. There are currently 105 pupils at the school. We aim to create a friendly and happy school, which provides your child with every encouragement to learn and develop to the best of his/her ability during the time spent with us. We will endeavor to ensure that the school is a safe and pleasant place where your child is appreciated and treated as an individual. We will attempt to encourage the children to become responsible members of the school and their local community and to become healthy people who are considerate of others and their environment. We aim to provide every pupil with the best possible education. It refers to a growth mindset philosophy presented by Professor Carol Dweck regarding how an individual can increase his intelligence by his conduct. According to the scholar Carol Dweck, individuals can be placed on a continuum based on their personal beliefs about the origins of our ability. Dweck says that individuals can be categorized into one of two different thinking namely "growth mindset" and "stable mentality " (Fixed mindset and growth mindset). These categories are based on the individual's response to failure. People standing and thinking see failure as a result of a lack of natural ability, while those who believe in growth and thinking that anyone can develop a specific skill so far and that they invest effort and time. Having been introduced to the concept of growth mindset at Pentraeth School in September 2016, pupils have participated in a range of activities to learn more about it and try to display a growth mindset in school (and at home). Pupils are taught how their brains work and how new connections are formed when we try new things and practice them, over and over. Pupils have learned about famous and influential people who have succeeded due to having a growth mindset and not giving up on their goals. We have had PSHE lessons and assemblies about growth mindset, but most importantly, teachers and pupils have embraced the language and the way of thinking that promotes using a growth mindset in lessons.

We provide a warm and caring environment in which children feel valued and We believe this will encourage your child to be happy and successful at our school. Our website aims to give you the information you require to confirm that your child will be happy, safe, and able to reach their potential with us at Llandeilo Primary. We provide a wide and varied curriculum with first-hand experiences at the heart of the learning process, giving as many opportunities as possible for children to participate and excel. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school. At Llandeilo Primary School we pride ourselves in putting children at the heart of their learning by encouraging them to become decision-makers and problem solvers who can: Plan, initiate & reflect on work chosen by themselves. Be influential in developing all aspects of school life. It is a place where all individuals will recognize and realize their potential, acquire academic, technological, and social skills to play a full part in society. We prepare children to meet and exceed their expectations. Our school is a place where they can learn to love learning through a stimulating, supportive, exciting environment and to appreciate the needs and abilities of others. “Success with a Smile ~ Llwyddiant gyda Gwên. At Llandeilo Primary School we believe in the concept of lifelong learning and the idea that both adults and children learn new things every day. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone it should be fun. Through our teaching, we equip children with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives. We believe that appropriate teaching and learning experiences help children to lead happy and rewarding lives. We also believe in inequality of opportunity to succeed for every child and our learning programs will enable each learner to reach his / her full potential. We have adopted the Cornerstones Curriculum which we feel gives us the skills and thematic approach we believe is right for the pupils at our inclusive school.

To maintain and raise pupils' attainment standards in every curricular field in keeping with the national curriculum requirements and religious studies. To foster a civilized community that emphasizes moral and humanitarian values, developing self-respect and tolerance towards others. In keeping with the Authority's Language Policy, develop the pupils' abilities to be confident bilingually to enable them to be complete members of the bilingual community they are part of. To set foundations for ensuring effective learning and teaching in the school. To ensure a broad, balanced, relevant, and rich curriculum. To enable every individual to foster information, aspects, and skills which are relevant to contemporary life, to teach for life, and to use spare time creatively. To ensure equal opportunities and access to the whole curriculum. To ensure that every pupil feels that they belong to a disciplined community that gives them pride in their lives and their work on moral, spiritual, and humanitarian values. To foster respect and tolerance towards people from every background, belief, and culture, and ensure equal opportunities whatever their race, religion, sex, sexuality, age, or disabilities. To ensure that every pupil's ability to use Welsh and English as a learning medium is developed in keeping with the Education Department's Language Policy. To ensure that there is continuity and development in the experiences and the activities provided and that the vast majority of those experiences reflect the pupils' lifestyles and interests. To ensure that every field gives attention to the Welsh Curriculum (Cwricwlwm Cymreig). To enable pupils to use their literacy, numeracy, and information and communication technology abilities in a variety of curricular contexts. To ensure that teaching and learning methods of high standards are used which will assist pupils to develop inquisitive and lively minds, the ability to question and discuss logically, to solve real problems, and to work independently. To provide a variety of extra-curricular activities which will be of assistance to pupils' personal, social and cultural developments. To provide a broad curriculum that develops the pupils' full potential.

Ysgol Bontnewydd serves the village of Bontnewydd and the neighboring rural area, including the villages of Caeathro and Llanfaglan. Pupils also travel from outside the school’s natural catchment area. The school serves a widely spread linguistically and socially diverse community. No effort is spared to ensure that every pupil feels part of the school family. The current school opened in 1976, but education has been provided on the premises for over a century. Use is still occasionally made of the Old School, which accommodates the Nursery School. The current building has been planned as a partly open plan and consists of eight purpose-built classes as well as a hall, play area, and green land. The Gwyrfai Unit was opened in 2000, which serves as a satellite unit for Ysgol Pendalar and a Therapy Unit was opened in 2009. The school received an ESTYN inspection in December 2009. An excellent Report was received in all of the inspection fields. A copy of the Report can be obtained from the school, or click here for an online version. We stress as staff and Governors that education is a partnership between the school and the home. Through co-operation, we are confident that your child’s time with us will be a happy one and that he /she will develop educationally and socially to his / her full potential. We are proud of the close relationship we have as a school with our parents and we look forward to welcoming and working with you. We hope that this prospectus will be of use to you as you get to know the school and help you to assist your child. We have included many important details regarding the organization of the school to help your child settle quickly. To create an environment where the pupils can grow, develop and mature to be confident individuals, aware of the welfare of others, and a responsible member of society. To offer education of the highest quality that reflects the requirements of the Authority, the community, and the individual To enable each pupil to develop fluency in Welsh and English, so that they may participate fully in the social and cultural life of the bilingual community

Our school ethos is based on developing every child to their maximum ability both academically and extra-curricular. We aim to do so in a friendly, easy-going, and happy environment. Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun takes pride in how the school’s stakeholders effectively collaborate to achieve our aims: comprising pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the local and wider community. In addition, pupils' standards of behavior are excellent and it is heartening to observe them collaborating with respect, courtesy, sharing the objective of ensuring everybody’s mutual benefit. Our objective is to develop every child’s self-confidence and to instill their independence as they commence the process of becoming lifelong learners and responsible and capable citizens. We regard providing equal opportunity as being very important and there is a ‘happy family’ environment. There is equal opportunity for all as well as mutual encouragement to fully participate in all aspects of school life and work. This school is a County Primary (Nursery/Infants/ Juniors Primary School). It is a community, daily, co-educational school for 3-11-year-olds. Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun is a Welsh Language medium school and pupils work hard to maintain its Welsh ethos and environment. Those of you whose children are part of a bilingual environment for the first time should not feel threatened or feel that you do not belong. Perhaps you do not speak Welsh (although many parents decide to learn the language), but that hopefully you will respect the language ethos here, an environment that enriches so much all aspects of the children’s learning experiences. We respect your right to use your preferred language and for that purpose, all school correspondence will be bilingual. Should a child be absent from the school for whatever reason, parents or guardians are asked to contact the school to explain 09:00. The school will release a child to attend medical/dental appointments but parents are asked to return the child to school if possible. Parents are expected to make every reasonable effort not to take family holidays during school term. In such a situation, parents are expected to complete the appropriate form that is available from the school office. In special cases, permission will be given to take up to a fortnight’s holiday

Our vision is to provide a school where pupils, parents, teachers, governors, and the local community can work together to produce a safe, welcoming environment conducive to high educational standards. We celebrate success together as one family and we appreciate and ensure that each individual is made to feel important and worthwhile. We create a sense of reverence for our language, culture, and history respect for other languages and cultures. Our priority is the education and well-being of the children at Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes. We constantly strive to provide an interesting and varied curriculum that will engage your child's natural capacity for learning whatever their color, nationality, culture, or creed. We aspire to provide our pupils on leaving Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes, with the educational tools and social skills to continue with their learning and prepare them for future life. Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes aim(s) to provide an environment in which children and young people feel safe, secure, valued, and respected and feel confident, and know-how to approach adults if they are in difficulties believing they will be effectively listened to. There are 4 main elements to our policy in implementing the above aim: Prevention through the teaching and pastoral support offered to pupils and the creation and maintenance of a whole school safe environment where children know who to approach with any concerns about their welfare. Procedures for identifying and reporting concerns about the welfare of a child. Support To Pupils who have/ may have been abused Preventing Unsuitable People From Working With Children through robust vetting and recruitment processes The school will always be part of the Core Group if the child is of school age. DSP should ensure that the school is represented at these meetings that there is a record of attendance and issues discussed. The school representative will take on the Chair role if nominated to do so. All concerns about the child protection plan and/or the child’s wellbeing should be discussed and recorded at the core group meeting. Where there are concerns that the child is at further risk of significant harm, the DSP must inform the child’s social worker immediately and then record that they have done so and the actions agreed.

The function of the school is to nurture and encourage the development of every pupil as an individual and as a responsible member of society. As an individual, we aim to develop his/her physical, mental and moral growth and to provide the opportunity for that development to be as extensive as possible. The child is also a member of society and it is intended to prepare him/her to play the fullest part possible in that society. It is the objective of the School to prepare a curriculum that will enable the child to develop the elementary skills - talking, listening, reading, and writing and numeracy skills to have the opportunity to study and interpret the environment to nurture healthy and helpful social aspects to receive rich and varied experiences and the opportunity to express them. The curriculum incorporates aspects of mathematics and science, technology, humanities (history, geography, and religious education), and the expressive arts (art, drama, music, dance, and physical education). Language and its development is a medium that incorporates all the areas of study. Every School must present the National Curriculum as a statutory requirement. As in the majority of schools, there will be very little difference in the contents of the subjects taught - but it means that a great deal of attention will have to be given to recording pupil progress and attainment in the various subjects/ areas of study - through the teachers’ continuous assessment and through setting assessment tasks and determining a description of the level at the end of the Foundation Stage (at 7 years of age) and the end of KS2 (at 11 years of age). Our aim at Ysgol Amlwch is to try and ensure that the child by the time he/she reaches eleven years of age can speak Welsh and English fluently and can read and write both languages with mastery and understanding of numeracy is aware of the world around him/her and has had every opportunity to develop fully according to age, ability, and inclination.

We at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmnedd are fully committed to ensuring that every child attending the school receives the best possible education and is supported to achieve their full potential. The Welsh Government expects all pupils to attend school at least 95% of the time! Missing school jeopardizes your child’s chances of fulfilling their potential as regular attendance improves the chances of children being successful at school. If children are not in school the likelihood is that they are not learning. Good attendance contributes to good results. Regular school attendance is essential if our children are to have the best opportunity for future success in life. School attendance matters when it’s your child’s future. To support regular school attendance, the school will no longer be able to authorize a child’s absence from school for a family holiday. If you insist on taking your child out of school for non-authorized activities, the Local Authority is obliged to consider legal measures under the Education Act 1996 and you may be subject to a fine or prosecution. We do not want to have to revert to taking enforcement action in this matter but we have a responsibility to children that we must discharge if the need arises. We very much hope that this can be avoided by us working together in the interest of our children. We believe that regular attendance is crucial if a child wants to maximize his/her time at the school. The school emphasizes that regular attendance is essential to ensure the child’s educational and social development. The majority of parents and carers are keen to ensure that their child gets every opportunity to develop to the full, and want their child to receive an education of the highest quality. Persistent absences mean that there is no continuity in the learning process and therefore leads to underachievement. You cannot make up for the time that has been lost in the classroom learning experience and the social experience - this can lead to problems establishing relationships with peers or staff within the school. Often, a child who is absent or late regularly will feel uncomfortable at school. A child does not enjoy the experience of reaching school late and having to walking into the class or hall after everyone else.

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

Navigation through the various sections of our website will give you an insight into life at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon along with information for children, current and prospective parents. Our school mission statement is “Muriau Cadarn - Y Dyfodol”, “Four Great Walls - Surrounding the Future”. The outstanding judgments, which were achieved in our Estyn Inspection Report in 2013, noted that “The school has a very friendly and inclusive ethos. There is a close-knit and welcoming community and a warm atmosphere between staff and pupils”. Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon has gone from strength to strength since its official opening on November 27th, 1992 with our total number of pupils on a roll now at 261. It gives me the utmost pleasure to be at the forefront of a happy friendly school, the key to a successful school is through the partnership that exists between all stakeholders. To assist EVERY pupil to reach their full potential in a happy, friendly, and creative environment where the Welsh language thrives and to prepare pupils to be lifelong learners. To create a strong partnership between school and home with the child at the center. Offer every individual an exciting Curriculum with skills that are broad and balanced which are relevant to the needs of the child to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. To teach every child to care for their environment and to respect it whether it be the school environment, home, or whole world. To create a Welsh ethos on every occasion and ensure that children have opportunities and experiences which teach every individual about Welsh traditions and to understand the experience of living in Wales. To celebrate every success – be it academic, creative, cultural, social, or sporting. Create and develop students who are important and responsible members of the society of which they are members. Ensure equal opportunities for all.

Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Most parents want a good education and opportunities for their children, but they also want them to be happy and to feel safe and secure. At Ysgol y Ffridd we believe that we can offer all these things. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced, and full education we provide. We are proud of the atmosphere of friendliness and co-operation which is always evident. We offer opportunities and experiences that your child will treasure. To create an environment and atmosphere where a pupil can grow, develop and mature to become a confident individual, aware of the welfare of others, and a responsible member of society. Offer an education of the highest possible quality that reflects the requirements of the individual, society, the Education Authority, and the Government through the National Curriculum. To enable every pupil to develop to be fluent in English and Welsh so that they can take a full part in the social and cultural life of the bilingual society. To establish a happy and hardworking atmosphere based on an interrelationship of respect and care of teachers towards each other, teachers and pupils of each other, that enable pupils to behave positively and develop self-confidence. To ensure that pupils have an equal opportunity by providing for them a curriculum that is relevant, differentiative, expansive, and balanced interpreting the requirements of the National Curriculum in the context of the Education Authority’s philosophy and policies. To ensure that the Authority’s revised Language Policy is implemented effectively in the context of the National Curriculum including the ‘Welsh Language Charter. The school has been awarded the ‘Bronze’ status and will be applying for ‘Silver’ status in Summer 2017. To ensure coherence and balance throughout the whole school. To appreciate and take advantage of different specialisms within the school. To create a flexible organization to ensure that pupils can take advantage of the variety and expanse of experiences. Ensure an opportunity to train the whole staff following the requirements and needs of pupils, the curriculum and latest Education Acts, and the professional development of the individual.

Our school is situated on the site of the former Ynysawdre (Lower) Comprehensive School, in Hill View, Pontycymer, at the head of the Garw Valley. We occupy the main building and the upper building which houses the Gymnasium. The Headteacher's and Clerk’s offices are situated on the upper floor of the main building. We value our contact with parents. Because of the important role we, as a school community, feel that you contribute towards your children's academic and social development, we encourage parental participation in a variety of situations. We encourage parent participation in several ways, even though the majority of our parents do not speak Welsh. We have invaluable help with concert preparations e.g. making costumes, props, etc., help to decorate corridors in particular themes, and parents meet to make items for our P.T.A. School Fete. We hope that all parents will encourage their children to complete their homework, involve themselves in our Home/School tasks, read to their children and talk about books and pictures (English or Welsh). We also feel that we need to talk to you regularly about your child's progress. We ask all parents to reply to any requests made by letter by returning reply slips or sending toys, photos, books, etc. with the children: - it is important to the children themselves. All requests are aimed at helping to develop children's independence, reliability, and feeling of belonging to our community and to strengthen our links with you as parents. We ask every parent and pupil to read, consider and sign our Home/School Agreement to reinforce our policy of working together. Our school covers a wide catchment area, serving the Ogmore Valley from Nantymoel to Blackmill, the Garw Valley from Blaengarw to Llangeinor and Bettws. Children from all these areas can make a request to the school Nursery class (which accommodates 30 children) on attaining the age of 3 years by August 31st or, if they are not admitted then, to the Reception Class the following September after reaching the age of 4 years by August 31st. Pupils transfer to Ysgol Gyfun Llangynwyd, Maesteg at the age of 11 years. Pupils are accepted in the September of the year in which they attain their fourth birthday (Rising Fours). Their entry is staggered over a few weeks to enable a settling-in period. Pupils will stay for mornings, then for lunch as well before staying for full days. Detailed information is available to parents when they visit us in the summer term before their child starting in September

Gwynedd Education Authority operates a bilingual policy in all its schools and is also developing a bilingual policy for the Further Education establishments within the county. The aim is to develop the ability of pupils and students within the county to be confidently bilingual so that they can be full members of the bilingual society of which they are apart. All educational establishments within the county should reflect and reinforce the language policy in their administration, their social life and pastoral arrangements as well as their academic provision. The school exists to celebrate the children's achievements and to develop them as individuals who appreciate their environment in its entirety. The development of moral and philanthropic values, as well as self–esteem, and tolerance towards others, is encouraged. We strive to ensure that each pupil feels happy and secure within a disciplined community, which puts great value in its life and work. Importance is put on maintaining and raising children’s achievement standards, so that each individual is allowed to achieve his/her full potential, but it must be remembered that the school has a responsibility for more than just teaching children, which means that the children must be considered in their entirety, as unique beings with their own needs. It is therefore also necessary to develop an appreciation of the moral, the mannerly, the physical, and the cultural, and an understanding of the inheritance, traditions, and language of the Welsh nation, and its place in, and relationship to the rest of the world. To achieve this, it is necessary to ensure that each child has equal opportunities across the curriculum. The children are offered a varied, balanced, and enriched curriculum, with real experiences of the highest possible quality. Teaching and learning techniques and resources of the highest possible quality are used, which encourage children to develop inquisitive and lively minds, the ability to question and to discuss sensibly, to solve problems, and to work independently. We strive to do this within an open, welcoming, tasteful, happy, family, and homely environment and atmosphere. This results in children who are inspired and so that each child achieves his/her full potential, the children must be educated to take an active part in this process. It is necessary to emphasize the importance of listening to what children have to say, and that everyone gives each child his/her deserved attention, and that each child is allowed to react sensibly and with personal reasoning to varying audiences. It is essential that each child and his/her ideas and produce be respected, by sharing their successes with others, by developing self-respect and confidence, and by setting an example of the highest possible quality. To achieve all this, it is necessary to prepare thoroughly, policies, whole school and class schemes, and teaching techniques, after consultation within and between the staff, governors, and LEA.

The school opened in September 1995 with 118 children as a result of the ever-growing demand by parents for Welsh-medium education. The first Headteacher was Mrs. Meinir Llywelyn who was succeeded in January 1998 by Miss Gwenllian Jenkins. The present Headteacher, Mrs. Helen Nuttall, commenced her position in September 2009. The school is now a thriving community of 450 pupils. The building was originally built as Caerphilly Girls Grammar School and has been refurbished to a very high standard. Overlooking Caerphilly Castle, a living history lesson, and with Caerphilly Mountain rising in the distance, the school is in a beautiful position. The vast majority of pupils from English-speaking homes. The catchment area covers Bedwas, Machen, Trethomas, Graig y Rhacca, Llanbradach, and a growing area of Caerphilly. We are proud of our pupils and the high standards reached in the school. We offer a large range of extracurricular activities which enable the children to use their Welsh language skills outside the classroom. "The school has a natural Welsh ethos that ignites pupils' pride in the Welsh language and Welsh heritage. The school takes advantage of many local and national resources to expand pupils' understanding of Wales and its culture. These experiences are a core part of school life". "There is an inclusive, warm, welcoming and caring ethos in the school, and pupils welcome visitors with a smile and are happy to talk. There is a valuable emphasis on the right to be happy and leading by example. We aim to develop the whole child in a safe, happy, and Welsh atmosphere. Bilingualism has been described as "living in a home with two windows," and we are privileged to have proved the success of Welsh Medium Schools which brings us nearer the vision of a bi-lingual Wales. As we face the challenges of the 21st century, we realize the importance of passing our inheritance on to the generations to come. "Children are the architects (for better or worse) of tomorrow's future!".

We aim to be an excellent school and to make decisions in the interests of pupils. Choosing the best school for your child is vital and choosing to send your child to a Welsh-medium primary school is an important decision. There are many advantages to being able to speak two languages and enjoy two cultures and by choosing Welsh-medium education this is something that they can enjoy. To ensure the success of the individual child within the education process. To ensure an effective education for the individual, in which the child is central to the learning process and each individual’s contribution is respected. To ensure that each child has the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, morally, and intellectually to his/her utmost. To ensure a happy and safe environment within the school, and an ethos that promotes the Welsh language and culture, and that the school’s environment reflects respect through high standards of display and care. To foster close links with the local community and begin preparing children to become responsible adults in their community. We seek to develop personal qualities such as perseverance, diligence, self-expression, service, loyalty, honesty, and self-confidence and to encourage self-respect as well as respect for others. We strongly encourage every child to play an active and prominent role in school life. By careful organization, the school aims to provide the best possible education for its pupils. The school is divided into age-determined year classes. At present, there are six ‘Learning Areas’ in the Foundation Phase and seven Junior classes. Nursery children are admitted to the school as soon as possible following their third birthday. Nursery children attend half-day sessions. A particular emphasis is placed on standards of good behavior, consideration for others, and respect for property. The school believes that parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, and within the school situation, this behavior must be acceptable to the community therein and reflect the values and standards expected by the school. The school believes that children have a right to order and discipline to enable them to work in peace and security. The overall discipline and enforcement of school rules is the responsibility of the Headteacher with the assistance of the staff. An emphasis is placed on self-discipline, so that order and care are an integral part of the school’s ethos. At our school, there is a clear emphasis on PRAISE and REWARD, rather than drawing others' attention to unacceptable behavior. If a child has misbehaved, then that child needs to be informed of the reasons behind the member of staff's (teaching and non-teaching) discontent with him/her. In most cases, the child's misbehavior will not warrant punishment, but if punitive action is justified then the punishment must reflect the seriousness of the deed. Punishment is usually administered through loss of privilege, and this can vary according to the child's interests. If a child fails to respond to these courses of action, parental consultation will take place. To recognize and acknowledge good behavior there is an existing rewards system at our school which places a great emphasis on PRAISE and REWARDS. Children must arrive at school in good time in the mornings a pupil arriving late may seriously disrupt not only his or her continuity of learning but also that of others, not to mention that child's teacher and learning support staff.

The aim is to try to ensure that the education provided enhances the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of each pupil and that the nature of the complete curriculum is varied, expansive, and balanced. To fulfill these needs the organization will be flexible work will sometimes be given according to the child's age, at other times children of different age groups spanning more than one school year will work together on one task. The children will be taught as a class unit in the care of one designated teacher. By the Curriculum Council for Wales' proposal, the curriculum is planned based on eight aspects of learning including the core and foundation subjects. The contribution of these subjects is noted systematically in the teacher's notes. By giving children tasks and experiences based on specific themes or an interdisciplinary basis, the school will seek to ensure that other essential elements of the Curriculum are not forgotten. The numeracy and literacy hours are taught daily in Ysgol Llangybi. General Objectives: To develop oral, literary, and numerical skills in the context of inspiring the child's enthusiasm, imagination, and interest To increase the child's knowledge and to develop his powers of reasoning to assist him to adapt to a rapidly changing world that has more sophisticated processes and techniques, in particular information technology. To create in each child the desire to seek further knowledge and experience during his life and to develop his powers of mind, his moral and spiritual awareness. To assist the child to live and work with others and to develop attitudes that enable him/her to become a responsible member of the community. To develop sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation, and leisure skills in the child. To provide particular attention for each child with special needs, e.g. for the exceptionally able and those with various disadvantages To present ideas and concepts by employing lively and dynamic methods which will motivate pupils' response. Detailed work plans in each subject are kept in the school and parents are welcome to see them, if they so wish.

Every child is a huge possibility and it is our responsibility to help make anything possible. We are very proud of our pupils, the high standards we achieve, and our involvement and contribution within the community. We use our School Values to nurture confident, caring individuals that ensure that we can get on with ourselves as well as each other. We endeavor to create an environment where pupils are excited to learn by developing creative strategies which will inspire our pupils to achieve greatness. This includes a rich variety of extra-curricular activities from music to sport, which allows the children to use their Welsh language skills outside the classroom. We aim to support our pupils to become globally responsible 21 Century citizens who have the skills needed to adapt to the demands of our changing world. They are supported to develop the skills to be independent lifelong learners- with a strong emphasis on the key Literacy and Numeracy skills along with ICT across the wider curriculum. Our vision is to provide Welsh Medium Education to the highest standard to every child within an inclusive challenging, caring, and fair community. To make sure that every child, parent, and teacher lives with respect friendship, and praise. From the smallest acorn to the highest branch we will aim for excellence in our lives by following the values of the School, trying our best, and setting challenges for ourselves. Our parents have chosen a list of values that represent our School to emphasize the importance of the motto to every stakeholder. Every month a new value is chosen which will be incorporated into all aspects of school life. Honesty, Respect, Manners, Sharing, Pride/Self-Esteem, Caring, Co-operation, Communication, Kindness, Teamwork, Love, Self-Discipline, Helpfulness, Truth, Open-Mindedness/Tolerance, Friendliness, Listening, Responsibility, Understanding, Perseverance, Diversity, and Trust.

Ysgol Gyfun Tredegar, how it is organized, what we offer, and what we expect from our pupils. We hope that you find the information useful and helpful. We are a caring school that expects high standards of work, behavior, attendance, and good manners. Our main focus is to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential under the guidance and care of staff. The atmosphere within the school is warm and friendly. We have excellent facilities and offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities be they sporting, musical, cultural or leisure. These activities enrich a pupil’s experience and contribute to the learning process. The teaching staff is experienced and well qualified and we are proud of our achievements both in and out of the classroom. Parents have a significant role to play in the success of Ysgol Gyfun Tredegar and we encourage parents to play an active role in the learning experience of their children. This embraces support for the school rules, high expectations of work, attendance, and the willingness to monitor progress and achievement. Every pupil at the school is seen as an individual and we respect and value these characteristics to encourage tolerance and understanding of each other. Simply we aim to provide a positive, caring, and safe environment in which pupils can grow and flourish during the first years of their young adult life. We aim for students to: Have a sense of excitement, vision, and purpose for their lives Enjoy learning and want to continue learning throughout life Have high self-esteem and high expectations of themselves Develop their personal qualities and interests Achieve academically to their highest standard Be flexible and responsive to a changing society Have a clear understanding of their own beliefs and respect those of others Want to contribute to society to make their world a better place Be capable of making informed decisions, and take responsibility for their actions Succeed through experiencing quality education.

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. With the aid of this prospectus, the initial contact has now been made. No prospectus will be able to answer all of 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. Ask other parents and pupils their opinion of the school. Hopefully, together we will be able to give your child the very best start to his/her life at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian We will know and value each child and look for the best in them. We will value and respect every member of the school community and everyone will be encouraged to take responsibility, to make a contribution, and to achieve their full potential. The school will be at the heart of the local community. We will have high expectations of ourselves and each other. We will be an open, welcoming, and responsive school with clear lines of communication. The core values of integrity, courtesy, trust, and care will suffuse every aspect of school life and all will be expected to treat others as they would wish to be treated. We strongly believe in involving the pupils in all areas of school life. Each class will democratically elect 2 class representatives. One class member for the Eco Council and one for the School Council. Class teachers are responsible in the first instance for their pupils and oversee general progress and welfare. The Head Teacher has overall responsibility and should any significant problem or change occur these should be reported to the school. If any changes occur at home that might affect progress or behavior in school, you are asked to inform the class teacher as soon as possible so that a special eye can be kept on your child. Likewise, if a child appears unhappy at school or is having particular difficulty with schoolwork, it is important that we know so that appropriate steps can be taken to remedy matters. If your child is ill or has an accident at school a first-aider will if possible, attend to your child. We will always attempt to contact you in serious cases. If we fail to contact you, we will do all we can to help your child by taking him/her to a doctor or a hospital

Our aim as a school is to create a happy and safe environment for our pupils so that they are eager to learn and enjoy coming to school. We are very keen to work in partnership with parents so that our pupils achieve their full potential. We encourage children to respect others and demonstrate love towards their country, language, culture, and heritage. We develop our pupils to be responsible and caring citizens and work hard to instill values in them that will make them proud, confident, and well-rounded individuals. Our vision is to provide the best possible quality of education through the medium of Welsh, provided by committed and professional staff. The entry of children to schools is controlled and administered by an ‘Admissions Authority. In the case of community schools, the admissions authority is Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council also known as the Local Authority (LA). In the case of church voluntary aided schools, the admissions authority is the governing body of the individual school. Within the County Borough, each school has its own designated catchment area. Most parents/ carers send their child to the ‘local’ school, but some parents/carers exercise their right to state a preference for a different school. In all cases, parents/carers of pupils who are due to change schools in September 2017 will need to indicate, in writing, their preferred school. Admission to all schools is through the admission application process administered by the admission authority. When an application is made, there is no automatic right to attend a school. If there are fewer applications than places, all applicants are admitted. However, if there are more applications, then places are allocated according to the oversubscription criteria. The catchment areas for schools providing primary education are normally grouped to form a linked catchment area for each maintained secondary school. Pupils who reside outside a secondary school’s catchment area must seek admission via the arrangements stated in C(6) (Page 8). Admission/attendance of pupils at a feeder primary school does not provide automatic entry to the preferred secondary school. All schools within the Authority aim to provide their pupils with an educational opportunity best suited to the needs of the individual child. Some pupils will have learning needs requiring special educational provision and, in some instances, parents/carers will receive specialist support and guidance regarding the choice of school for their child. All parents/carers are encouraged to discuss possible areas of concern with their local headteacher who also has access to specialist advice. The Authority’s policy takes into account the provision of the Additional Learning Needs and Disability Act 2001.

We strive to create a safe, supportive and happy environment where pupils and staff can develop to their full potential through support, encouragement, and respect. All learners at Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau are encouraged to be independent learners who think creatively to achieve the highest possible academic standards and to develop the necessary skill to be life-long learners. To encourage respect and passion for the Welsh language, our culture, and heritage and to ensure that equal respect is shown towards other languages, cultures, and religions. To ensure pupils develop the necessary literacy and numeracy skills essential for everyday life. To give every child an opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum. To promote respect, honesty, and a sense of responsibility in every child and ensure a high standard of behavior and courtesy. To treat every pupil fairly, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of ability, race, gender or sexual orientation, religion, cultural or economic background. Provide a safe, happy, and supportive environment for all members of the school community. To provide stimulating and challenging learning opportunities. To encourage every pupil to be independent, creative, and inquisitive by developing their thinking skills enabling them to process information, investigate, reason, and evaluate. The success of our school is based on the fact that we are a happy, open and friendly school. Our main aim is to ensure that all children are happy and enjoy coming to school to enable them to achieve their full potential. To ensure that this is the case, we employ the very best teaching and support staff. All our staff work hard and are committed to the continued development of all the children within the school. We aim to foster a partnership between parents and the school, to provide the very best education for your child. It is essential that you as parents have high expectations of us as a school and we, in turn, have high expectations of your children. It is our vision that our school is a place where both staff and are highly motivated, where they have opportunities to experience success and develop to make the most of their talents. Our recent Estyn inspection noted that “the pupils’ voice and wellbeing are very strong features of the work of Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau.” Welsh is the main language of our school, both for instruction and social communication around the school. Our children are educated through the medium of Welsh only in Foundation Phase, with English introduced as a subject from Year 3, enabling pupils to become fully bilingual in Welsh and English, and ready to transfer to Welsh-medium secondary school. Pupils are encouraged to learn about the heritage and culture of Wales and we nurture a strong sense of identity and belonging.

We work together to give our pupils the best education and nurture in them a love and respect for their rich languages and cultures as well as those of the wider world. Our aim is that our pupils should become full, caring, and responsible members of our community and the community of the wider world. The school first opened in September 1993 as a result of the growing demand for Welsh Language Education in the area, with 127 pupils from Reception Class to Year 1. Since then, the school has developed rapidly and now has over 300 pupils. We have two successful full-time nursery classes and we believe that this good foundation in the early years provides a solid base for a happy and successful future for your child. Our ICT vision statement has been created to help us visualize how our school will use ICT in the future. The vision is based on three main areas, “The School Curriculum”, “Our Community” and “Safeguarding” as follows: Our ICT Vision in summary: To improve students’ achievement by using ICT in new and creative ways, encouraging variety in the way the curriculum is delivered to inspire wonder and awe in our students. To maximize the efficiency of the educational service we provide. To use ICT to help parents connect with the learning occurring in school, and to form strong links as a learning community To safeguard our students’ interests and protect them by ensuring we are always mindful of the effects of developing ICT within our school. We hope to provide a curriculum that prepares students for the demands of the technological world of the future. We want to use ICT in innovative ways to enhance attainment in our students and to support the development of a more tailored and diverse curriculum that enhances students’ creativity and exploits opportunities to inspire wonder and awe within them. We want to use ICT to engage students in the concept of the global village and challenge how they see themselves within this world. We want to be open to experimentation with new technological developments and working styles that could enhance the service we provide. We want to use ICT to help parents engage more easily with the school and their child’s learning experience. We want to use ICT to form a more cohesive and functional learning community. We want to ensure that we safeguard our students and are always mindful of the implications of developing new technologies within our school. We want to ensure ICT use is always appropriate and that while developing ICT within the school, its influence should not debase the effective practice which is already in place. Bro Allta ensures that every pupil identifies dangers using ICT and understands how to follow the correct e-safety steps effectively. We also want to ensure the environmental impact of our technologies is minimal. We will strive to ensure that the use of ICT funding is well considered and that its impact is constantly evaluated.

The 180 Year 7 pupils and their families who are now part of the Plasma community and welcome back to our of Year 12 students who have chosen to pursue their post 16 education at Plasma. It is a pleasure to report to you that the school’s summer exam results at both A-Level and GCSE were excellent and amongst the best in the school’s history and a reflection of the huge effort and commitment shown by the pupils over the past few years ably supported by both staff and parents. The majority of our A-Level students have been accepted to the Universities of their choice, the majority of which are Russell Group Universities. We wish them well as they embark on a new and exciting chapter in their lives. Congratulations to our Year 11 pupils who have attained an outstanding set of GCSE results. The school’s performance ranks the school 5th in Cardiff. A full report on our external exam performance is available on the school website. We would like to remind you of the importance of the ‘Edulink1’ app as a means of accessing important information about your child’s education and progress. It allows staff, pupils, and parents greater access to information about pupil progress through the use of the internet and wireless devices. If you are having difficulties accessing the site, please contact the support school. We would also kindly ask you to monitor your child’s handbook and to sign it every week. We would also like to inform you of a few initiatives which involve parental participation. One of the key features of the school is the huge amount of support we receive from parents in a myriad of different ways which assist us in our work. The unique support we experience from parents assists us in creating a community focussed school which is firmly built on a positive parent–school relationship. We are eager for this relationship to continue and am looking for a new wave of parental volunteers. We are firm of the opinion that a successful school is built on an open and healthy relationship between staff, pupils and parents, and I’d be delighted if we could count on your support. We trust that we will have your support as we establish our high pupil expectations at the beginning of a new academic year about speaking Welsh, good behavior, the use of mobile phones, uniforms, make-up, and jewelry. Brief guidance to our Respect Policy can be found on the school website. We would appreciate it if you could discuss the school rules with your child. We have organized an additional parents' evening this year to highlight the important role of the Personal Tutor in monitoring the wellbeing of your child in school. Based on an appointment system you will be offered a 5 – 10 minute time slot to speak to your child’s Tutor about any school-related matter or concern. This additional parents' evening for Years 7 – 11 has been arranged for Thursday, October 25th.