Welsh Language
Welsh Language
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The Welsh language is included in the Language, Literacy and Communication Area of Learning. At Ystrad Mynach Primary School, we believe it is important to learn the language of the country we live in.
The Welsh language is included in the Language, Literacy and Communication Area of Learning. At Ystrad Mynach Primary School, we believe it is important to learn the language of the country we live in.
Children have daily Welsh activities ranging from speaking Welsh, reading and writing Welsh during our initial activities. Children are also taught Welsh language skills on a weekly basis. In foundation phase we use the Hwyl Dan 7 scheme and incorporate cross-curricular links where appropriate.
Children have daily Welsh activities ranging from speaking Welsh, reading and writing Welsh during our initial activities. Children are also taught Welsh language skills on a weekly basis. In foundation phase we use the Hwyl Dan 7 scheme and incorporate cross-curricular links where appropriate.
In KS2 we follow the Y Pod Antur scheme of work. Children complete oracy, reading and writing tasks linked to the scheme of work. We also undertake guided reading using Welsh story books.
In KS2 we follow the Y Pod Antur scheme of work. Children complete oracy, reading and writing tasks linked to the scheme of work. We also undertake guided reading using Welsh story books.
We encourage staff and learners to speak Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas. Teaching Welsh skills, culture in other curriculum areas is promoted.
We encourage staff and learners to speak Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas. Teaching Welsh skills, culture in other curriculum areas is promoted.
How do we develop Welsh at our school?
How do we develop Welsh at our school?
Pupil Voice
Pupil Voice
We have a language leaders pupil voice group at Ystrad Mynach Primary School. They conduct Welsh assemblies, create action plans and ensure teachers and children are speaking Welsh.
We have a language leaders pupil voice group at Ystrad Mynach Primary School. They conduct Welsh assemblies, create action plans and ensure teachers and children are speaking Welsh.
Helpwr Heddiw
Helpwr Heddiw
For children speaking and using Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas we reward them a Dilly Daffodil certificate during our celebration assembly. This is a popular incentive to promote learners speaking Welsh.
For children speaking and using Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas we reward them a Dilly Daffodil certificate during our celebration assembly. This is a popular incentive to promote learners speaking Welsh.
Ymadrodd Yr Wythnos
Ymadrodd Yr Wythnos
Each week the language leaders share a phrase of the week for learners to practise saying in school and at home. The phrase is shared on twitter and seesaw. The radio station DJ’s also advertise the phrase of the week in Welsh.
Each week the language leaders share a phrase of the week for learners to practise saying in school and at home. The phrase is shared on twitter and seesaw. The radio station DJ’s also advertise the phrase of the week in Welsh.
Cymraeg Campus
Cymraeg Campus
Our school has achieved the bronze award for Cymraeg Campus showing our dedication to raising the profile and promoting the Welsh language throughout the community. We are now working towards our silver award.
Our school has achieved the bronze award for Cymraeg Campus showing our dedication to raising the profile and promoting the Welsh language throughout the community. We are now working towards our silver award.
Environment
Environment
The whole school and classrooms display the Welsh language. It is displayed indoors and outdoors to promote using the Welsh language. Year 6 visited the local community to promote speaking welsh and to observe Welsh signs in the local area.
The whole school and classrooms display the Welsh language. It is displayed indoors and outdoors to promote using the Welsh language. Year 6 visited the local community to promote speaking welsh and to observe Welsh signs in the local area.
Eisteddfod
Eisteddfod
We hold an Eisteddfod where we participate in writing, art, and singing competitions. We also have a chairing of the bard and Welsh folk dancing.
We hold an Eisteddfod where we participate in writing, art, and singing competitions. We also have a chairing of the bard and Welsh folk dancing.
WOW Weeks
WOW Weeks
We have held a few WOW weeks where the theme has been Wonderful Wales. Outside providers have visited the school to teach Welsh, Welsh clog dancing, Welsh artists, Welsh authors, Welsh-story-tellers and Welsh sport groups.
We have held a few WOW weeks where the theme has been Wonderful Wales. Outside providers have visited the school to teach Welsh, Welsh clog dancing, Welsh artists, Welsh authors, Welsh-story-tellers and Welsh sport groups.
School Visits
School Visits
To promote our local area and the wonders of Wales, children have experienced visits to learn about Wales. Learners have visited the Wales Millennium Centre, Brecon Museum, Winding House, St Fagan’s, Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Techniquest and Barry Island to learn about our culture and environment.
To promote our local area and the wonders of Wales, children have experienced visits to learn about Wales. Learners have visited the Wales Millennium Centre, Brecon Museum, Winding House, St Fagan’s, Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Techniquest and Barry Island to learn about our culture and environment.
Llangrannog
Llangrannog
Year 5 visit Llangrannog every year to practise their welsh skills. They participate in fun activities such as horse-riding, swimming, skiing and quad-biking.
Year 5 visit Llangrannog every year to practise their welsh skills. They participate in fun activities such as horse-riding, swimming, skiing and quad-biking.
Rewards
Rewards
For children speaking and using Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas we reward them a Dilly Daffodil certificate during our celebration assembly. This is a popular incentive to promote learners speaking Welsh.
For children speaking and using Welsh throughout the day and in all curriculum areas we reward them a Dilly Daffodil certificate during our celebration assembly. This is a popular incentive to promote learners speaking Welsh.
Welsh Assemblies
Welsh Assemblies
Each week we have a Welsh assembly where we sing Welsh songs and listen to Welsh folk stories. Children also say a prayer in Welsh.
Each week we have a Welsh assembly where we sing Welsh songs and listen to Welsh folk stories. Children also say a prayer in Welsh.
Events
Events
During the school year we celebrate a number of significant special events linked to Wales. We celebrate shw mae day, Roald Dahl day, St Dwynwen’s Day, Dydd Miwsig Cymru, Wales reaching the world cup and St David’s Day.
During the school year we celebrate a number of significant special events linked to Wales. We celebrate shw mae day, Roald Dahl day, St Dwynwen’s Day, Dydd Miwsig Cymru, Wales reaching the world cup and St David’s Day.
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