Ysgol Llanfawr

Llanfawr is a county primary school, opened in 1957. It is a bilingual, co-educational school set in one of the most welcoming parts of Holyhead. It has amazing views over the Port of Holyhead and the surrounding area. On a clear day it is possible to see the summit of Snowdon.

These early years are so important and crucial in a young child `s life as a child needs much help and support. Here at Ysgol Llanfawr, we are proud to be a close knit community: a warm and friendly atmosphere is created as a result of the respect we show each other. We are very proud of our young people both past and present and it is pleasing to note that these young people are equally proud of their school. Our aim is to prepare our pupils for the transition into secondary education and provide the initial skills to inspire future generations of young adults.

It is a school where pupils feel safe, respected and valued. It is a warm and friendly school, which provides a happy secure environment where pupils are keen to learn. There are very good relationships at all levels. The Head teacher and staff are committed and hardworking.

To develop the staff in terms of their skills, abilities and understanding. To provide a broad and balanced curriculum with due respect to the individual needs of the child. To provide a secure learning environment for the child. To ensure equal opportunities for all pupils. To involve parents in the education of their children. To encourage the healthy, physical and emotional development of children. To develop the children’s understanding of their local area.

To provide an education that emphasises the importance of a bilingual society and develops their use and understanding of Welsh language and culture. To provide value for money. To encourage contacts between schools and the home, the community, other schools ( nursery, primary & secondary ); industry and business; and the Educational Department and other relevant agencies. To maintain and raise pupils’ attainment standards in every curricular field in keeping with the national curriculum requirements and religious studies.

To foster a civilised community which emphasises moral and humanitarian values, developing self-respect and tolerance towards each other. To enable every individual to foster information, aspects and skills which are relevant to contemporary life, to teach for life and use spare time creatively. To enable every child to develop his/her full potential by acquring skills, knowledge, understanding and aspects, including personal, social and emotional skills, to enable him/her to become a bilingual citizen who is economically, socially and personally active, and a lifelong learner.

Establish a robust professional learning community where practitioners can develop and share professional knowledge about learning and teaching. Offer children an inclusive curriculum that motivates them to learn and realise their potential. • Promote a culture of social inclusion and respect towards diversity, especially through developing children’s well-being and tailoring the learning to the individual’s needs. Provide a learning community for everybody associated with school life, including children and their families, governors, teachers, school support staff, and adults who are training to work at the school. Be a key player with other service providers when planning and introducing improved services for the children to improve their well-being.