Ysgol Cwrt Henri

Ysgol Cwrt Henri is located a stone’s throw from Dryslwyn Castle in the Towy Valley. The school is located in the village of Dryslwyn approximately ½ mile from the A40 on the Llanfynydd road. Ysgol Cwrt Henri is a Welsh medium school which serves the areas of Cwrt Henri, Dryslwyn, Llanfynydd, Broad Oak, Capel Isaac and Llangathen. Pupils are admitted to the school at the start of the term in which they are 4 years old. Each child is received into a welcoming and secure atmosphere. All the children are given the opportunity and are encouraged and expected to fulfil their true potential, not just academically, but socially and spiritually.

Each child is received into a welcoming and secure atmosphere. All the children are given the opportunity and are encouraged and expected to fulfil their true potential, not just academically, but physically, aesthetically, socially, culturally and spiritually. We aim that all children be literate, computer literate, numerate and able to speak confidently and clearly in Welsh and English on leaving the school and be ready to proceed and benefit from secondary education. Children are given the opportunity to become proficient in at least one musical instrument. Aims of the School:

• Create a happy, homely and disciplined ethos
• Establish a close relationship with parents and the community
• Develop questioning minds with the ability to question and discuss logically
• Acquire information and skills relevant to work and life in a world which is rapidly changing
• Become independent and stimulated learners capable of searching for new skills, information and understanding Use language and number effectively
• Appreciate human masterpieces in art, music , science, technology and literature
• Encourage respect for religious and moral beliefs, and show tolerance towards the religion and way of life of others
• Develop consciousness of self-respect and the ability to live as independent and confident adults in addition to the ability to work co-operatively
• Emphasise the importance of healthy and physical development in our lives
• Ensure equal opportunities for girls and boys to participate in all activities
• Operate an anti-racist policy in the school at all times