Outstanding features at Welsh medium primary school
Staff, governors and
parents at a Welsh medium primary school in Barry are delighted at
receiving an excellent report from school inspectors.
The inspectors found the standard of pupils’ behaviour at Ysgol
Sant Curig outstanding in all aspects of school life, youngsters
being very courteous and considerate towards their peers, staff and
visitors alike.
The report also highlighted the quality of teaching as a
strength in the school and a very important element in the progress
pupils make and the high standards they achieve. Outstanding
features of teaching include the feeling of respect which sets an
excellent atmosphere for promoting effective learning; motivating
and interesting presentations, and very effective class management.
Teaching was judged to be grade 1 or 2 in 84 per cent of lessons
against a national average of 79 per cent.
Among many other outstanding features of the school, the
inspectors recognised the excellent standard of pupils’ bilingual
competency. The school is particularly pleased with this
recognition given its location in an area where the majority of
pupils come from non-Welsh speaking homes.
Teachers at the school were also pleased that, as well as
the high praise given to their curriculum teaching skills, the
report recognised the outstanding range of learning opportunities
that they offer to pupils outside normal school hours at Ysgol Sant
Curig.
The inspectors also recognised the effective relationship that
both parents and governors have with the school.
Welcoming the report, headteacher Sian Owen said: “We are
extremely proud of the findings of the report, particularly in
relation to the standards of the children’s behaviour and the
quality of our teaching. Acting upon the recommendations of the
report will enable the school to build further on the very good
work already being achieved by a committed and enthusiastic team of
pupils, staff, parents and governors.“
Chair of governors Dr Sian Rhiannon Williams said: “The report
recognises that this is a caring school where the children are both
happy in their learning and achieving high standards. Such an
outcome would not be possible without the excellent work that is
being undertaken here by such a dedicated and professional team
working with our children. As governors, we are very proud to be a
part of Ysgol Sant Curig.”
17/07/2008