Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell

We are proud of our pupils and the high standards reached in the school. We offer a large range of extra curricular activities which enable the children to use their Welsh language skills outside the classroom.

Our aim is to develop the whole child in a safe, happy and Welsh atmosphere. Bi-lingualism has been described as "living in a home with two windows," and we are privilaged to have proved the success of Welsh Medium Schools which brings us nearer the vision of a bi-lingual Wales. As we face the challenges of the 21st century, we realize the importance of passing our inheritence on to the generations to come. "Children are the architects (for better or worse) of tomorrow's future!"

The school opened in September 1995 with 118 children as a result of the ever growing demand by parents for Welsh medium education. The first Headteacher was Mrs Meinir Llywelyn who was succeeded in January 1998 by Miss Gwenllian Jenkins. The present Headteacher, Mrs Helen Nuttall, commenced her position in September 2009. The school is now a thriving community of 450 pupils.

The building was originally built as Caerphilly Girls Grammar School and has been refurbished to a very high standard. Overlooking Caerphilly Castle, a living history lesson, and with Caerphilly Mountain rising in the distance, the school is in a beautiful position.

The vast majority of pupils from English speaking homes. The catchment area covers Bedwas, Machen, Trethomas, Graig y Rhacca, Llanbradach and a growing area of Caerphilly.

In our school we pride ourselves on the broad, balanced and full education we provide for our pupils. In addition to developing two languages, mathematical, creative and technological skills, your child will build confidence and self-reliance, and will learn to make decisions and develop the ability to articulate feelings and ideas. We place great importance on developing social skills in our children by helping them to build relationships with other children and adults. We encourage them to be sensitive towards the feelings and needs of others.