Language Policy

General Aims

• Nurture a positive attitude towards both languages.
  
• Develop language ability in both languages.
  
• Nurture interest in various forms of literature.
  
• Create an awareness of the value of the Welsh heritage.
  

The Foundation Phase main aims will be to provide every child with firm foundations in Welsh. As it is in this early phase that a child is most ready to absorb a language, it is important that they receive a diversity of stimulating experiences.

The foundations laid for Welsh are built upon in year 1 and 2, to enable the child to achieve the objective of bilingualism in due course; strengthen and develop the mother-tongue of the Welsh learner pupil and extend children from a Welsh-speaking home's grasp of English.

At Key Stage 2, there will be further consolidation and development of the Welsh and English of every child, to ensure that he is able to converse, read and write in both languages fluently and confidently when transferring to Secondary School.

Arrangements are made for latecomers to attend the Language Centre at Ysgol Maesincla where there are facilities to introduce specialist intensive courses for learners. The learners will transfer back to the primary school within a term.

The school follows 'Gwynedd Primary Schools Welsh Language Charter' and follows the scheme action plan that leads to bronze, silver and gold awards. Consequently, it is expected that Welsh will be used to hold informal conversations in the classroom and on the playground. A copy of the Language Policies can be obtained through contacting the Headteacher.