Derwendeg Primary School

We are a happy and diverse school at the centre of the local community with 198 pupils on roll. We are situated in the Rhymney Valley and we relish the excitement and challenges that being a school in the heart the Welsh valleys brings. At Derwendeg we want to give our pupils the best possible start so that they have a passion for life long learning.

We strongly believe that ‘Learning with and from each other to achieve success’ is the driving force each and everyday. We want all of our pupils to achieve the standards that they are capable of. We have high expectations for all groups of learners including pupils with special educational needs, more able pupils and pupils who speak English as an additional language.

Strong community spirit exists within the locality and in order to capitalise on this we try to involve parents and members of the local community as fully as possible in our activities, thus ensuring our school remains at the heart of village life. Along side the community are the Governing Body, religious groups, the local comprehensives and external agencies which all work together to deliver the education all of our children deserve.

We have a strong focus on improving standards of pupils. We seek to improve pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills so that when they leave us in Year 6, they are able to read and use number beyond the average Year 6 pupil. This will put them at an advantage when they arrive at comprehensive school. We also ensure that the transition from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2 is seamless.

However, we want to develop the ‘whole’ child. We place importance on developing strong personal and social skills in pupils so they can get along with each other and recognise the feelings of others. This in turn develops life skills working together, cooperation and teamwork. We allow children opportunities to develop artistically through music and art lessons. We provide physical activities throughout the day and teach pupils about healthy living.

We run a wide range of extra curricular clubs in which the children have an input too. We are a computer literate school, using ipads and PCs to support and enhance the children’s learning. Through ‘The International Primary Curriculum’ and ‘Critical Skills’ we encourage diverse thinking skills, problem solving and independence. We regard ourselves as an Eco School, encouraging all members of our community and school to care for and respect our environment and future.

Our School Motto : 'Learning with and from each other to achieve success'. Mission Statement : Our school seeks to be a supportive and caring place where we all work together to make the most of our talents.

We would like our children, parents and staff, to look back on their days at Derwendeg Primary School, with warmth, affection and pride. It is our aim to ensure that every child is a happy, confident, secure individual, realising his or her potential. This can only be achieved by working together and knowing each other well.

At Derwendeg, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere in order to create a feeling of security and warmth for the children in our care and all those associated with the school.

It is important that all staff and pupils feel valued and experience success. We respect and value parents as active partners in their children`s education and utilize their skills and assistance wherever possible. Strong community spirit exists within the locality and in order to capitalise on this we try to involve parents and members of the local community as fully as possible in our activities, thus ensuring our school remains at the heart of village life.

High expectations are set for both pupils and staff. Derwendeg benefits from a caring, hardworking staff, committed to the development of the school. High standards are set for teaching staff, who constantly strive to improve the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school.

Vision, Values & Aims

• Be kind, be ambitious; be the best you can be.
• Our vision is for this school to be a happy family, growing together and supporting each other to reach our full potential as citizens of Wales and the world.
• As a school community we have worked collaboratively to establish our school vision, values and aims.
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