Ysgol Carreg Hir

Our brand new school opened in September 2018 as a result of the closure of Brynhyfryd Primary school, Llansawel Primary School and Ynysmaerdy Primary School.

We are in the heart of the village of Briton Ferry and the school is set in a large site with its own playing fields and large playground. It provides an exciting and innocative learning environment designed to a high specification to meet the needs of the local community.

At Ysgol Carreg Hir we believe in working in partnership with families, staff, Governers and the community. This is reflected in our motto: “Together if we believe we can achieve.”

• To provide our children with high quality teaching and resources in a safe and stimulating environment.
• To develop confident, caring and communicative individuals who are fully prepared for further education and employment.
• To develop a positive self-image and sense of worth through the development of self esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline and independence.
• To encourage all children to be respectful, reliable and responsible.
• To nurture the positive attitudes needed to maintain a happy and caring school.
• To develop talent, creativity, and imagination through a wide range of experiences.
• To encourage respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.
• To help pupils understand the world they live in.
• To promote awareness of environmental and conservation issues.
• To continually seek ways in which the work and ethos of the school can be improved
• To develop links with the local community.
• To encourage parental involvement and maintaining good dialogue based on confidence and trust.