The UK schools are represented below all the films can be seen on www.aroundtheworldin80schools.com
UK Blog:
School Number 1: Coed Y Lan Primary School
The launch of the project at Coed Y Lan primary school was a momentous step on what will be a long and adventurous journey. The first film is now live on the site and I hope that you enjoy the thought provoking images and music that the children have put together. The event was well attended and as it was St David’s day, the children and staff wore traditional Welsh costume and enjoyed traditional Welsh songs.
The Minister of Sustainability, Environment and Housing Jane Davidson AM http://www.janedavidson.org.uk presented the school with a certificate for being school Number 1 of 80 schools and answered a variety of questions on the environment. Some of these questions appear on our e- survey so please enter your own data if you would like to engage in this e - survey on the environment.
No sooner had the first film gone live when we were approached by Roy Noble (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/sites/roynoble ) to appear on Radio Wales, so myself, the Headteacher and two pupils spent an enjoyable afternoon at the BBC studios in Cardiff
The power of multi media !
School Number 2 : Glyn Derw High School
http://www.glynderw.cardiff.sch.uk/
Saturday at Glyn Derw high school was like taking a walk into the past.
I was greeted eagerly by a group of children busily scurrying around setting up trestle tables, cleaning and preparing vegetables, surfing the net, working in harmony with the silver surfers.
The silver surfers I must explain have nothing to do with surf, even though we have some of the best surfing beaches in Wales close by. The silver surfers are a group of people aged 50 – 90 that regularly come into the school to learn how to use the internet. Their teachers? – The children.
But today was a different exercise, today was a celebration of St Davids day and the silver surfers were putting on an Eisteddford for the children and local community.
As the children prepared traditional cawl ( Welsh Stew) with vegetables from nearby allotments, I took time out to talk to one of the silver surfers aged 81 about the nature of this intergenerational partnership. (See Video ) at www.aroundtheworldin80schools.com
On display were goods and crafts past down from generation to generation, welsh vegetables including our legendry leek, needlecraft, art work, woodwork mechanical toys to name but a few ( see gallery)
As I spoke to one of the silver surfers, I was told “ well you see, there was a gap in the generations, there was a generation of parents not interested in the skills but now the kids are taking a new interest and it is important that we show them these skills before they are lost forever”
The hall was a hive of activity, and the energy of these silver surfers was electric, they joked and laughed the afternoon away and as I listened to their poems, recitations and songs, I was drawn to the memories of my past. As one silver surfer sang out from the stage in her coat of age, the voice of her youth filled the hall. This is intergenerational learning at its best!
School Number 3: Y Pant
http://www.ypant.co.uk/
I had an enjoyable two days at Ysgol Y Pant. As I arrived at the school to work alongside 6th Formers, Year 12 and 13, it was results day and as usual there was the customary mix of emotions that “results day brings”, a heady mixture of tension, joy, sadness, disappointment, frustration and pride. This gave rise to a discussion of pressures on today’s learner and led to the theme of this next film "Pressure point”
The students decided to explore the pressures facing the student of today and by interviewing members of staff compare the pressures of the past with the pressures of today. A voyage of discovery into the passing of time.
School Number 4: The Model Primary School
http://www.modelprimaryschool.com/
My visit to the Model Primary School in Wales was initially
postponed by a distraught phonecall from the Deputy Headteacher
as the school was on fire and the children were being evacuated.
But I am glad to say that the evacuation was a success and that no one was hurt. So when I arrived at the school, the school was full of painters and decorators repairing the damage and working on an extension. Despite all this the school found time to host me in their school, to make the short film with their pupils and for that I am extremely grateful - Thank you - Diolch yn Fawr Iawn !
The children were milling around like busy bees , enquisitive and full of questions about the journey. despite their young age or maybe because of their young age, I was inundated with questions ... How will I travel? Will the schools have toilets? Do the schools have food? It soon became apparent that I was not the only one interested in learning about how other people learn !
There were so many questions, that these young people asked, that we have put them together as an esurvey which will appear on their webpage under Schools - School Number 4.
The children were keeen to show me their school, their town and community and in doing so produced a short film Out n About in Carmarthen. Of course the recent Wales win of the Grand Slam ( Rugby Championship)was foremost in their minds and the children had their own version of the song Sospan Fach so enjoy ! Ugy Ugy Ugy !!!
Oi Oi Oi !
School Number 5: The Westgate School
http://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/index.asp
The Westgate School is in Slough near London, England.
A lively vibrant shool close to the city centre. I was greeted by the Headboy and a group of students from their Business and Enterprise and their Media Crew. The school is celebrating its 50th Birthday this year and are keen for ex-pupils and staff to get in touch.
The film the students made, celebrates the wide range of activities and success that this school enjoys. They relay messages to all of you in English, Spanish, Urdu, German, Sign Language and even Back Slang .... So if you want to find out more about their 50th year then please feel free to contact the school via their website!
The students were curious about my trip as you can see in their film, and I'm sure that they won't be the only school with questions, so if there is anything you need to know during my year long journey then please feel free to email me. Alternatively if you wish to ask me questions via a podcast or vodcast then email me the link and I will post your queries on this site along with an answer.
School Number 6: Man Utd Study Centre
http://www.studymanutd.com/
Well this is a school with a difference. Today I visited the Man Utd
Study Centre School in Old Trafford, Manchester. Its been a few years since I have been here, 8 in fact and it made me realise how quickly time flies. The school is run by two great guys Neil and Chris , I arrived shortly before the children did and used the time to walk around the Man Utd Museum. If you have'nt been there before, it is well worth a visit, even if dare I say it, you are not a football fan. www.manutd.com
As the children arrived , they soon settled down collating and analysing the data they had collected from their environmental centre. As the eco-warriers entered the data on their PC's and analysed the results on the interactive whiteboard, I chatted to them about their time at the study centre. "Cwl" , " Wicked", were just some of the replies.
Following lunch, the children took me on a mystery tour to the Teams training ground and Man Utd Academy we visited the ecology ground for a pond dipping exercise, seraching the legendary mosside for creatures, newts and toads. The wildlife trust is an essential part of Academy life, ensuring that the natural balance of wildlife here is maintained.
Then I was treated to a guided tour of the players facilities, football hall, gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, physiotherapy room and most importantly of all - the boot room, a room full of used football boots being dried at an extreme heat... if we had "smell a net" let me tell you thats one room you wouldnt want to visit !
I ended the day taking home a Man Utd football, which I will take on my visit to Uganda in June. We are going to play a game of football out there, film it and webcam it back to the centre.
The centre is run by two great guys - Neil & Chris - their mission:
"The Manchester United Study Support Centre will seek to raise achievement by motivating young people to become more effective learners through activities that will enrich the curriculum, enhance key skills and raise self-esteem. The centre will help to develop confident, self-motivated and independent young people with a positive attitude to learning."
If today was anything to go by, they are well on their way to achieving it, I had a fantastic day, the children were great and looked after me well and you may never know I may even become a football fan ;0) !
School Number 7: Ramsey Grammar School Isle of Man
Ramsey Grammar School in the Isle of Man was my next visit and I was met by a vibrant enthusiastic group of students keen to show me all elements of the school including their newly built Rural, Agricultural and Environmental centre.
Here the students raise sheep, pigs and chickens and produce organic produce for resale as part of their business and mini enterprise activities. One of their pigs was in labour and due to give birth, however the labour was a long one and the pig was still in labour when I left.
The school has 3 FLA' s ( Flexibile Learning Areas ) for students with special educational needs. Activities include mountain biking, archery, orienteering to name but a few, Activities take place on the island and on the mainland.
The Isle of man is famous for its TT Races, www.iomtt.com
an annual motorcycle race that takes part on the narrow island roads over a course that takes you through villages, mountains, hills and the magnificent coastal path. It celebrated its Centenary last year 2007 with 100 years of racing being held on the island. I am sure that there will be 100 more yet to come !
The predominant culture of the island is Manx, and the locals take great pride in keeping the Manx culture and language alive. Manx is related to the Gaelic Culture and Heritage.
Explore the links to find out more and even learn the Manx language:
http://www.gov.im/mnh/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_language
I would like to say a special Thank You to all the people who hosted my visit, the children and staff at Ramsey Grammar School, the locals .... Manx of course ;0) and a Special Thank you to Donna, Elsa and the two Dave's who generously showed me the island and gave me an insight into the Manx Culture.
School Number 9 -- Our Lady St Patricks Dunbarton Scotland
Our Lady St Patricks School Dunbarton is situated north of Glasgow, a short drive from Loch Lomund. The school is a busy place with its own TV Broadcasting Studio.
I was warmly welcomed by a group of students who eagerly introduced me to the Gaelic culture. The school has "School of Ambition " Status and is a keen advocate of the creative industries. In 2007 the school held its own fashion show "Shadows and Light" and parts of this can be seen in the film.
OLSP has links with schools in Kenya and Uganda, students here are actively involved in fundraising activities to support their sister schools in Africa. Display photos proudly show the Kenyan children wearing football jerseys donated by the school and Celtic football club. However the influence of this partnership works both ways, the art department has used its african influence in its fashion design teaching and learning as illustrated in the film.
The students proudly showed me that in addition to talent found in the school, talent can be foundall over Scotland. in addition to successful rugby and football teams, I was reminded that Billy Conolly, Gordon Brown, Gordon Ramsey and J K Rowling are all Scottish !
In addition to celebrating the range of activities offered in school, the students voiced concerns for both their locality and the world in general. Issues of poverty locally and globally, drug abuse and gang culture were topics of debate over the two days. The students acknowledged the negative impact of these issues and were keen to discuss strategies for tackling these issues.
If my short visit was anything to go by the countryside is stunning, the people welcoming and the children proud of their ancestory and independance.
"Mòran taing." - Many Thanks !
School Number 10 - Pontypridd High School
http://www.coedylanschool.co.uk
Pontypridd High School is situated in a quiet Welsh valley surrounded by mountains and rivers. The school is built on the site of an old mining colliery along with a memorial to one of the worst mining disasters in history, the Albion Colliery Explosion where nearly 300 of the villages' men and boys were killed in the when the village's mine exploded.
The school has expanded over time and now houses new modern facilities and a sports centre for school and community use.
In addition to teaching the national curriculum, the school offers the Welsh Baccalaureate, an E3 plus program and a Construction Course.
The school is actively involved in International Linking with Global Citizenship and Enviromental sustainability high on the agenda. They have their own Eco Club that meets at lunchtimes and have already achieved their bronze Eco status.
The school also boasts their own Climate Change Champion Katie who is championing change not just in the school but in the global community at large. Katie represents the school and Wales and travels as far a field as Amsterdam and Brussels to promote the schools good work. She has a regular coloumn in the Pontypridd Observer and a radio slot on GM radio ...so listen in folks !
Pontypridd High School is part of PONT - Pontypridd Overseas Network Trust and CAP - Campaign Against Poverty. The staff and students play an active part in their partnership with schools in Mbale working on joint projects for health, education and climate change. The pupils benefit enormously from the partnership in terms of Global Citizenship, Geography, R.E. Art, English, Drama, Music, Environmental Awareness, Construction and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
I shall be visiting one of their sister schools in Uganda during the African leg of my journey.
The staff and students at the school are keen to expand on their global citizenship projects, so if you would like to get to know them better then feel free to drop them an email via their school website.
64 Tai Education Centre
The Tai Education Centre is a pupil referral unit currently for pupils from Key
Stage 1 to Key Stage 3 across the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taff. The Centre is
based in Penygraig, a ‘Community First’ area’. There are currently three classes in
the junior department and three classes in the secondary (KS3) department.
There is a maximum class size of 8 pupils, depending on the severity of their
individual difficulties. Pupils are allocated to classes mainly on the basis of age. Each
class is staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant. Class 1 in the secondary
department is the ‘Transition Class’ and includes two groups of pupils in Year 7, one
group attending each Monday and Tuesday, and the other attending on Thursday
and Friday. They spend the other three days in their mainstream schools.
Pupils admitted to the centre have Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
(SEBD) that have led to them being excluded or being in danger of exclusion from
their mainstream schools. Some pupils have additional special educational needs
(SEN) such as Aspergers Syndrome/Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention
Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Tourettes Syndrome, or other specific
learning difficulties.
All pupils are dual registered with a mainstream school and every effort is made
to ensure that they continue to attend their mainstream school for one day each
week. This is arranged for Wednesdays and enables all the staff from the Tai Centre
to visit the schools and provide each pupil with some in-school support. This is an
example of good practice since it provides the opportunity for early re-integration of
the pupils with the minimum of disruption to their education whilsopportunities for their
behavioural difficulties to be addressed.
Technology is used throughout the centre in a range of subject areas and the centre provides a rch caring environment for the children to develop their knowledge and skills.
65 Bodringallt Primary School
Bodringallt Primary is a smaller than average community school in the village
of Ystrad in the Rhondda Fawr valley
on Statement
The school aims to fulfil the potential of all children in the school and to encourage and support
parents in assisting their children’s needs in an ever-changing technological
society.
The school sees each child is an individual developing in its own way, and aims for
each one to realise his/her full potential. As the child’s first introduction to learning
will help form attitudes to further learning, the school makes sure that the first
experiences are pleasant and reassuring. The schools
aims and objectives, are:
• To create a happy, colourful environment in which the child will feel secure.
• To create a friendly atmosphere in which parents with their children will
feel welcome so that the transition from home to school will be as smooth
as possible.
• To ensure that the experiences we give are varied and
purposeful, so that the child will develop socially, emotionally, intellectually
and physically and are prepared for the role they will play in life.
• To provide the opportunity for children to be satisfied with their work and to progress to further
challenges to expect high standards and always strive to do their best.
66 Ysgol Hen Felin
Ysgol Hen Felin is a Special School catering for pupils with
severe learning difficulties including Autism, Cerebral Palsy
and more complex needs. The school was relocated in 2003
which coincided with an increase in pupils from 75 to 122
It has formed its own training centre and has enhanced and developed its
existing staff and has become a valuable provider of trained classroom assistants for the
wider educational community.
The school is well resourced and have an enthusiastic and committed team of staff dedicated to the well being and education of its students. It is always a pleasure to visit this rich stimulating environment and I look forward to visiting the school again in the future. Thank you to everyone for your warm welcome and for participating in this project.
Tel: 01443 431571
67 Maesgwyn School
http://www.rctednet.net/maesgwynspecial
Maesgwyn school is a day, community special school situated on the
outskirts of Aberdare. It provides for 102 pupils aged from 11 to 19 with
statements of special educational needs (SEN) for moderate learning difficulties.
Its vision statement includes:
• the belief that a high quality education is the right of every child;
• pupils receiving respect, encouragement and opportunity to prepare them for
adult lives; and
• developing the highest possible standards in pupils so that they become
effective members of society.
The school has community links through curricular visits and activities are incorporated into many
schemes of work. Community leaders visit the school regularly. The school also
takes every opportunity to celebrate success through the media, all of which
promotes learners’ community awareness
The school wins many awards for its use of technology and its innovative practices.
Well done to all the students and staff there !
68 Ysgol Ty Coch
http://www.ysgoltycoch.co.uk/
Ysgol Ty Coch is a local residential school for children with severe learning difficulties and those with Autistic Spectrum Difficulties.
Ysgol Ty Coch provides a caring, safe, stimulating environment, for all pupils challenging them to achieve their maximum potential through equal access to an appropriate, individual and relevant curriculum.
The school caters for children from Nursery age right through to School Leavers.
We have a Nursery, Primary Department, Secondary Department and Autistic Department.
It provides good quality links within the local community, using all the local facilities that are on offer. The school provides a caring and stimulating environment for all pupils, challenging them to achieve their maximum potential through equal access to an appropriate and relevant curriculum.
Ysgol Ty Coch has recently achieved the BECTA Award for ICT visit their website to find out more
Keep up the good work !
69 Arnesby Primary school
http://www.arnesby.leics.sch.uk/
Arnesby C of E Primary is a small village school for children aged 4+ to 11 years. The catchment area includes the villages of Arnesby and Shearsby. However, the popularity of the school is such that the school attracts children from a further afield and around 10% of school numbers come from out of catchment locations such as Peatling Magna and Fleckney.
The school was built in 1860 by subscription and extended 35 years later. In the early 1970s the school house was converted for use as part of the school, greatly increasing the working area, and in 1996 we inaugurated an extension to our infant classroom. In 2002 a further extension provided space for our Reception children. The school building now consists of two classrooms - a large junior classroom and the recently extended infant classroom including Reception area - a technology room, a library, television/music room, staffroom and office.
Arnesby provides a caring, secure and stimulating environment in which staff, parents and governors work together to ensure that each individual child will:
Arnesby aims for the children to become independent and self-motivated, develop an enquiring mind and an ability to question and argue rationally become a confident speaker, reader, writer and sensitive listener work effectively and confidently with mathematical concepts and skills develop a curiosity for the natural and physical world, exploring science in the context of questioning, investigating and communicating findings be able confidently to acquire skills and develop creativity in problem solving, art, design, technology and the application of information technology enjoy and develop their own personal skills in physical education, dance and drama, and understand the role of every member in team activities regardless of their abilities have respect for religious and moral values and acceptance of other races and ways of life participate to the full in the community of the school, showing an ability to co- operate, as well as respect and tolerance for other people, their property and their feelings develop a caring responsibility towards the school, surrounding area and the wider world
70 St Marys Primary School
http://www.st-marys-school.co.uk/
St Marys aim is to provide a happy, stimulating and challenging environment in which all children have the opportunity to develop their full potential.
We recognise the importance of working closely with parents and we welcome the contribution that they can offer to our school in many ways.
We offer our children a wealth of activities both in and out of school in order to prepare them for a lifetime of learning! We believe that all children should have an entitlement to a broad, balanced curriculum that enables all to succeed
72 Mercenfeld Primary School
http://www.mercenfeld.com/
he School is situated between the old village and extensive new development. The catchment area for the school includes the whole of Markfield and Field Head as well as farms and settlements in outlying areas.
The school is a modern open-plan building. The first phase was completed in 1972, the second in 1979. A new 4+ Base was completed in 1998 and a new classroom added in 2000. Two further quiet rooms were added last year. We have two double mobile classroom. We also have an enclosed swimming pool on site, along with a large playing field, natural history area, and outside play apparatus.
A key issue from our last inspection was clustering computers. This has been completed with a 20 computer, IT suite opened in February 2001. This has recently been updated with new equipment which includes XP computers and an interactive whiteboard. All classrooms now have their own interactive whiteboards.
At present there are approximately 300 children on roll aged 4+ to 10+. The staffing is head plus 12.7 FTE teachers. There is a full-time Nursery Nurse for the 4+ base. We also make considerable use of ancillary helpers. Each class has an ancillary for at least 4 mornings and 2 afternoons. Children enter the school the August following their 4th birthday, and stay for six school years before transferring, in the main, to South Charnwood High School.
We try to provide an environment that is rich, colourful and designed to promote enjoyment and excitement in learning. The whole school shares all available resources and employs a variety of teaching styles and strategies. Great emphasis is placed on individual learning programmes to accommodate the full ability and attainment levels within each base. The progress of the children is monitored through careful record keeping.
Ability to work co-operatively with others is essential. The day to day organisation
has to take account of the open plan environment. Teachers have to be highly organised, encourage a high standard of behaviour and be considerate towards other classes.
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73 Ab Kettlbey primary School
This very small school serves an increasingly large area centred on the village of Ab Kettleby near Melton Mowbray. The school has approx 46 pupils and is proud of its small school status. The children are equally proud of their community spirit and shared their hopes dreams and concerns for both themselves their community and the wider world with me.
As well as a rich and active curricululm the students take part in after school clubs including a computer club run by Computer Explorers
http://www.computerxplorers.co.uk/
74 Gartholwyg Life Long Learning Centre
ttp://www.campwsgartholwg.org.uk
Gartholwyg Lifelong Learning Centre opened in September 2006. It is part of Gartholwg Community Campus, a multi-million pound development at Church Village, that also includes:
• Ysgol Gyfun Gartholwg (replacement school for Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen)
• Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg
• Garth Olwg Nursery
• Church Village Community Library
• Gartholwg Youth Centre
The LLC is designed to provide a wide variety of lifelong learning and leisure opportunities and is a multi-functional facility. The Manager of the LLC is accountable to the Headmaster and Board of Governors of Ysgol Gyfun Gartholwg and is a member of the School’s Senior Management Team.
In addition, the LLC has a Stakeholder Committee which includes representatives of the local community, and a wide variety of training providers and advice providers who deliver services at the Centre. This Committee is consulted on a variety of issues that affect the Centre, its activities and plans for the future.
75 Trinity Fields School
http://www.trinityfields.co.uk/
Trinity Fields aims to promote the learning, self-esteem, dignity and performance of our children and young people by enhancing their skills and understanding and creating a community that is child centred, empowering and enabling.
Trinity Fields is a purpose built school at Ystrad Mynach which offers many unique and innovative features for children and young people with special needs aged 3 to 19 to develop their learning skills.
Attractive surroundings, a highly committed and dedicated staff team, specialist equipment and outstanding facilities which meet specific needs, all combine to create an atmosphere which is both vibrant and challenging – yet supportive and caring to children and their parents.
Central to the school’s philosophy is the strong belief that your child is special, is exceptional and that with your help and our commitment and expertise, they will be given every opportunity to succeed and progress.
The school boasts an exciting and dynamic range of facilities including dark and white rooms, soft play room, interactive hydrotherapy pool with highly specialist lighting and sensory gardens. This is a state of the art environment that is at the forefront of developments in special educational needs in Wales and the wider United Kingdom.
A multi-professional team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and school nurses support the school staff by working with children and families to create an holistic approach towards learning and development.
Trinity Fields is more than just a school, it is also a resource centre which provides “outreach” support and services for children and professionals in the community. The school is second to none in Wales and one that is being heralded as a model for the future development of special schools.
76 Court School
http://www.thecourtsp.cardiff.sch.uk
The Court School is indeed a very special school. It is more than a school, and has a very friendly ethos that encourages good behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. The school caters for up to 35 children from throughout the City and County of Cardiff. The children are of Primary school age (5-11). These children have special educational needs in the form of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; many of whom also experience learning difficulties, and some have very complex special needs. One of the aims of the school is to help suitable pupils overcome their difficulties and return to mainstream education. The school has five teachers plus a Deputy and Headteacher. There are eleven Teaching Assistants who support the children's learning. This experienced, dedicated and professional team are committed to providing the best possible learning and teaching environment for some of the City's most vulnerable and disadvantaged young children, as well as providing opportunities to enhance self-esteem and develop social skills.
77 Ty Gwyn School
http://www.tygwynsp.cardiff.sch.uk/
Ty Gwyn is a local authority day special school located approximately 4 miles north east of Cardiff City centre. The school takes children and young people aged 3 – 19 years who have profound and multiple learning difficulties. Additionally, some of the pupils are on the autistic spectrum and present with severe challenging behaviour. The catchment area comprises the city and county of Cardiff.
Currently there is 101 pupils on roll, taught in 15 class groups including the nursery which opened in January 2006. All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The adult/pupil ratios are very high to ensure that individual care and educational needs can be met – a typical class would have 1 teacher and 3 teaching assistants for 8 pupils. The class - based staff are supported by our nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech & language therapy staff teams. The school also benefit from input by the LEA’s sensory impairment team and advice from educational psychologists.
The school is housed in brick-built accommodation dating from the 1960s. Six temporary classrooms have been added in recent years as the number of pupils has increased beyond the capacity of the original building. However, the Council has agreed to build a new school which will be ready for the 2010 -2011 school session. This exciting development is being planned for 150 pupils and will incorporate specialist facilities such as a large hydrotherapy pool, sensory & touch therapy rooms, rebound therapy, soft play and an adaptive technology centre where a multi-agency team will develop hardware and software solutions for individual pupils.
78 Ysgol Gymraeg Pen Y Garth
http://www.ysgolpenygarth.ik.org
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-y-Garth was opened in 1971. It is located on the outskirts of
the town of Penarth and serves an area which includes not only the town itself, but also a
number of surrounding villages.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Sirol gymysg yw'r ysgol wedi ei lleoli ar ymylon Penarth. Sefydlwyd yr ysgol yn 1971 ac mae yn yr adeilad presennol ers 1975. Yn y cyfnod hwn datblygwyd yr adeilad a'r safle. Rydym yn ffodus i gael golygfa fendigedig a thir gwyrdd i'r plant chwarae arno.
Mae'r ysgol yn gwasanaethu dalgylch eang sy'n cynnwys Llandochau, Sili, Penarth a Dinas Powys. Daw nifer fechan o'r plant hefyd o ardal bellach gan gynnwys Caerdydd. Mae oddeutu 320 o blant ar y gofrestr.
The School is a county Welsh-Medium Primary mixed day-school which is located on the rural fringe of Penarth. The school originates from 1971 before being established in it's current building in 1975. Both building and site have been developed in the interim. We are fortunate in having a spectacular view and green-field site for the children to learn and play upon.
It is a Welsh Medium school where all subjects are taught through the medium of Welsh. The school is keen to develop links with schools in Lesotho.
79 Cyberskool GTi UOG
Charlinescyberworld has been based at the GTi valleys Innovation Centre for approximatly 2 years, it aims to link schools communities and business using the www thus providing a Cyberskool and network of Educational Institutions around the World with projects like Around the World in 80 schools
The University of Glamorgan’s Business Incubator, GTi, provides a professional office environment and links to business support in Wales, as well as in-house seminars on business issues – we see business incubation as a ‘process’, and not just premises. The GTi community of businesses provides an encouraging and supportive environment, and opportunities to find business services at reasonable cost.
GTi started in 1999 as the ‘Graduate Teleworking initiative’, with the help of funding from EU ERDF, the Welsh Assembly Government (WDA) and private sector support. Its aim has always been to support student and graduate entrepreneurs to develop viable businesses in support of the Welsh (Valleys) economy.
http://gti.glam.ac.uk/
80 Maes yr Haul
http://www.maesyrhaul.com/
Maes yr Haul is my 80th school and finishing point for this journey. The children have followed my ourney over the past 12 months and are now busy editing their own film which will appear here soon. They welcomed me home in style with a bouquet of flowers, Tea and Welsh Cakes and a song that made my heart sing. The schools motto is “Enriching life through lifelong learning” and that is so true. Their belief that learning, whilst founded on the basic skills extends to encompass the broader creative and problem solving skills that will enrich our pupils’ lives and enable them to become active learners in a changing and technologically driven society.
Their learning is based on a set of values which promote individual and collective responsibility, promoting good local, national and global citizenship. We are keen to use opportunities presented by the latest technology to learn about and link with school across the world.
They do that successfully and I would recommend anyone to get in touch with this school via their website to find out more about this innovative school that strives to provide "Citizens Across the World"
