Cwmaber Infant School

Cwmaber Infants’ School is a small school situated in the village of Abertridwr, about 3 miles from the town of Caerphilly. It caters for children from the ages of 3 to 7 years of age and has its own Nursery unit. There are approximately 120 children on roll in the main school. Most of the children who attend our school live in the village of Abertridwr, but some live further afield. The school was built in 1912 and started life as a Boys’ Secondary School. It is a beautiful stone building, set into the hillside, with glorious views over the Valley. The classrooms are large with high ceilings, and the classes share big “workshop” areas. In addition, we have a dedicated computer suite and library.

We have a large, attractive yard for the main school with a “trim trail”. The nursery has its own yard with a multitude of activities. In addition, we have a small garden with benches and an outdoor classroom, which greatly enhances our learning opportunities. Should any parent / carer wish to visit the school, arrangements can easily be made. Parents / carers are always welcome at the school but it is better to make an appointment beforehand.

As expressed by the pupils of Cwmaber Infants, our school is... safe, helpful, colourful, kind, sensible, clean, good and welcoming. Learn, Care and Share Together and Centre of Excellence. To enable all to become successful, confident, life-long learners, and inspire a love of learning. For pupils to operate as independent learners and thinkers. To provide a relevant curriculum for all. To develop respect and understanding for each other within our school, local communities and the wider world. For pupils to value themselves and the environment.

Cwmaber Infants School regards good, punctual attendance as being vital to the educational progress of the individual and the class. The attendance register is taken, electronically, at the beginning of each morning and afternoon session and follows the attendance codes from Caerphilly Council. Cwmaber Infants School gives a high priority to attendance conveying to parents and pupils that regular attendance is vital and that unauthorised absence is unacceptable. After carrying out significant research, the Welsh Government is placing strong emphasis on improving attendance levels in all schools. The research carried out clearly shows that the more regularly a child attends school, the more they will learn and achieve.