Mynydd Cynffig Primary School

At Mynydd Cynffig Primary School will be one where s/he can learn in a happy and safe environment, where s/he will develop and apply their skills and knowledge to a range of challenges and where s/he will build positive memories of their school experience alongside our excellent teachers and support staff.

Currently, our school is organised on two separate sites within the village of Kenfig Hill in the County Borough of Bridgend, South Wales. The Foundation Phase (formerly Infant) Department, based on the Commercial Street site, accommodates approximately 220 children ranging in age from 3 – 7. These pupils are organised into eight classes.

The Key Stage 2 (formerly Junior) Department also accommodates approximately 220 pupils ranging in age from 7 - 11 based on the Pwllygath Street site. These pupils are also organised into eight classes.

As a recently-amalgamated school, one of our many aims is to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our pupils. We look for quality in all of our activities so that our children become confident, well-mannered and well-behaved individuals who are able to work co-operatively and collaboratively as well as developing their own independence. We encourage our children to be respectful and responsible and to develop an awareness of their place within our school community, the community of Kenfig Hill, in Wales and in the wider world.

As a school, we fully recognise the important role parents play in their child’s development as a learner. We look forward to working together with you, forming a respectful and effective partnership which will have a positive impact on your child’s education.

Mynydd Cynffig Primary School encourages high standards in all aspects of school life. Pupils and their parents are valued as individuals and any ideas or opinions of any kind will be given full consideration. A caring ethos and good standards of behaviour are actively encouraged.

The school keenly promotes the importance of living values, including caring, friendship, honesty, trust, etc. At the beginning of each school year, pupils are engaged in the selection of the values we will promote for the forthcoming year through ‘Value of the Month’. Assembly time, circle time and class discussions are used to deliver this values programme.

Democratic decision-making is a skill we actively promote at the school. Indeed, we have a number of Pupil Councils, for example School Council, Eco-Committee, Sports Council and Criw Cymraeg, in place to ensure that the opinions and ideas of our children are heard and valued.