Ysgol y Dderwen

O'r fesen derwen a dyf.

Welcome

Ysgol y Dderwen Welsh is the official language of the school. It is the only medium of instruction in the Early Years and at Key Stage One. English is introduced at Key Stage 2. To fulfil the Education Authority’s Bilingual policy teaching resources of a high standard are provided to ensure that pupils are able to express themselves fluently and easily, verbally and in writing, in Welsh and in English by the time they transfer to secondary education.

General Aims:

to ensure that every pupil is at ease in a Welsh and Welsh-speaking environment.
to motivate every pupil to develop to the utmost of his/her ability, intellectually, culturally, emotionally, socially and physically.
to encourage every pupil to nurture and acquire the necessary skills to become a proficient communicator, in Welsh mainly and in English as another language.
to appreciate our own moral values and those of the world at large, creating an awareness of the needs of other children and people.
to ensure that every pupil has a valuable contribution in a healthy, vibrant society.
to create an awareness of and a desire for a spiritual dimension to life, a respect for religious principles and toleration of people of other religions and ethic backgrounds.
to develop the basic skills in every aspect of the curriculum taking into account the different age, aptitude and ability of each pupil.
to develop mathematical, scientific and technical knowledge, skills and understanding through relevant experiences that reflects the changes occurring in our world.
to develop self-expression through music, mime, drama, art and physical education.
to create an awareness of the need for personal hygiene, good manners and courtesy.
to promote safe practices at the school, in the home and in society in general.
to create a close link between the home and the school to enable parents and teachers to work in harmony for the benefit of every pupil.
to create suchan ethos and environment that all associated with the school find contentment.