Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod

Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod is one of eleven Welsh medium schools in the county. The school is situated in the village of Gilfach on the outskirts of Bargoed. The school was established originally in 1963 and it has steadily grown since then. At present there are 201 pupils on roll.

The school itself was built in 1898. At present we have 7 classes and a Nursery within the school. Two of the classes are accommodated in temporary buildings on the yard. The hall and kitchen are accommodated in the main building. School meals are cooked freshly on the premises. The Administrative Office, the Staff Room and Computer Suite are located in the School House.

Children attend the Nursery class in the term following their third birthday. The following September they attend the Nursery class .Key Stage 2 relates to children between the ages of 7 and 11. After spending 4 years in KS2, the children transfer to the Secondary Sector at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. The school is situated close to a main road. The main and side entrances are used to access the school.

We aim at the following…..

• To ensure that our children develop their two languages. To ensure that the children develop their Welshness and their use of the Welsh language within their school, society and country.
• To ensure the development of lively, inquisitive minds.
• To ensure the effective use of language and number in a fast changing world.
• To ensure that our children understand and learn about the world.
• To ensure that our children complete tasks which develop confidence and support a healthy body and mind.
• To ensure that our children create and sustain a happy and safe environment through nurturing self-confidence and concern for others.
• To raise awareness of Christianity and other religions.
• To develop Information Technology and communication skills.
• To ensure an appreciation of beauty in nature, art and music.
• To develop physical skills.