Plascrug Community Primary School

Plascrug Community Primary School is an LEA maintained School situated in the beautiful, coastal town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The majority of the children who attend the school are from the town itself, however, during recent years, due to the excellent reputation the school has earned, many pupils now travel from further distances i.e. up to 40 miles radius.

There are approximately 400 pupils at the school ranging from 3-11 years of age. Classes are divided into Year groups and there are parallel classes of mixed ability running throughout the school and class sizes vary from 20 to 30 in number. The Nursery classes operate on a part time basis (a.m. / p.m.) for 3 year olds, and full time when they turn 4 years of age. Pupils enter mainstream Reception classes in the September after their 4th birthday.

The school community is a cosmopolitan one; approximately a quarter of our pupils are from countries overseas. In all, there are 38 countries represented and 27 differing languages spoken at the school. We rejoice in the diversity of cultures and religions reflected at the school and in the harmony and friendship which develop among our children.

At Plascrug, we aim to establish a climate within the school and classroom in which all children can develop lively, enquiring minds and learn at a pace relevant to their own experience and ability. Pupils develop competence in many skills, e.g. Numeracy, Literacy, I.C.T., and are able to use these skills with increased confidence, competence, understanding and pleasure in all areas of the curriculum as they progress through the school.

We believe in lifelong learning where we all learn from each other, share experiences and discover the excitement of acquiring new knowledge and understanding together.

Our warm and friendly team of teachers and teaching assistants support the development of each individual to their full potential, achieving the highest possible level through high expectations and hard work. They understand and meet the need of every type of special need, i.e. physical, intellectual, and emotional, according to the needs and circumstances of each child. We want all our children to experience success, celebrate achievements and feel good about themselves.

It is our hope that all our children become educated, courteous and responsible members of the community; they will have respect for themselves, for their own and others’ achievements, and for religious beliefs and cultures of other people. We strive to create an environment where children and adults see politeness as a norm, where there is a keen sense of belonging and pride in all that they do.

Plascrug School is a place where every child matters. We want to guide our pupils to the road to success where they will achieve their ambitions and fulfil their dreams.

Mission Statement

At Plascrug School, we will ensure that each child thrives in our school, which puts children at the centre of our community. We believe that every pupil has the potential to make excellent progress in developing lifelong skills in a bilingual environment that is safe, caring and inspiring. We will give each child the best possible chance to succeed, celebrating with them each step of the way.

Our Aims

• To enable children to develop positive health and wellbeing, encompassing the physical, psychological, emotional, cultural and social dimensions ensuring that they participate in life as best they can in an ever-changing world.
• To place children firmly on the road to becoming ambitious lifelong learners who achieve high standards and are able to utilise their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills independently, enjoying challenge; resilient in the face of any obstacles.
• To present a broad, exciting and engaging curriculum, utilising the outdoors fully, that is purposeful, powerful and positive, enabling children to make excellent progress with a smile on their faces.
• To place creativity at the heart of what we do and celebrate the creative journey that all children will make.
• To give each child the opportunity to develop Welsh language skills and become bilingual, imparting a sense of pride in Wales’ history, heritage and culture, which is for all regardless of whether a child will live here for a short period or a lifetime.
• To celebrate our multicultural and diverse school community and in so doing engender a respect for all cultures and religions.
• To develop pupils as informed global citizens who recognise that they have a contribution to make in solving the social, economic and environmental problems that we face both locally and internationally.
• To develop the qualities of self-discipline and self-control giving children a responsible attitude towards the school and its rules, respect for other people and their property and a willingness to share and co-operate with one another.
• To keep building a strong, committed and happy team that enjoys the ongoing challenge of being the best we can be for each child in Plascrug School.