Welcome to Pantycelyn

Ysgol Pantycelyn is a close knit community where every effort is made to ensure that pupils feel known, and valued, as individuals. It is a naturally bilingual school with an ethos that reflects the surrounding area in terms of language and culture. Both Welsh and English play an important part in the life of the school and members of staff and pupils are encouraged to communicate bilingually in as many formal and informal situations as possible.

We have  high expectations in terms of work, achievement and conduct. The ultimate aim is that all students become discerning and independent learners, possessing the skills required to take an active and successful role in their communities in the 21^st century.

Achieving this aim requires the realisation that young people need different skills to those required by their parents during their formal education. Curriculum innovation is essential, and we believe that the introduction of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification for all students in the Sixth Form and all pupils aged 14-16, will prove invaluable in acquiring the skills required in the future.

Extra curricular activities are an important part of each child’s development and pupils are encouraged to take an active part in them. A very wide range of opportunities exist, and considerable success has been enjoyed at local, regional and national levels in many areas, including sporting and cultural activities.

I hope you will find this prospectus informative. If you require additional information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact me.

J. D. GRIFFITHS

Headteacher