The school is an important part of the community and the village, and we hope that every child will realise this and will grow to become an important member of the community and to respect the environment. First and foremost, whilst in attendance, every child should be happy because a child who enjoys being in school will gain maximum benefit from his/her primary education.

Education has many long term objectives and we seek to foster good relationships between children, staff and parents in order for these objectives to be achieved. May I state that we have the welfare of each pupil at heart the whole time and that we are anxious to work with you as parents to provide an excellent primary education for your child in a happy atmosphere.

The school exists to help the children to develop skills and knowledge necessary to become useful, caring members of an everchanging society.

• Extra-Curricular activities are of vital importance to the school for several reasons.
• They are an essential part of the individual's personal and educational development.
• Although the school serves a distinct catchment area, it aims at broadening the horizons of the pupils with visits to the theatre, cinemas, areas of special interest, Urdd activities and concerts on special occasions.
• When an outside visit is arranged then the school asks the parents to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost.
• We also encourage children who participate in activities at local clubs to inform us of certificates etc. they have been awarded.
• Presentations are made in school assemblies and children are complimented on achievements at clubs and societies during their leisure time.
• The school has strong sporting and cultural traditions.

Starting School

Children start in the nursery on a part-time basis the term after their third birthday.

Children are admitted the term before their fourth birthday as full time Nursery pupils. Arrangements are made for children to attend the school for half days towards the end of term prior to their admission. Parents will be contacted on these occasions.

In the early years we follow a broad curriculum which has been developed to meet the needs of young children. the child is introduced to a wide range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas of learning experience.

The areas of learning and experience are:

Please note the following dates:

03.09.07                                                INSET

04.09.07                                    School opens for pupils

05.09.07                                    New Nursery intake

10.09.07                                    Swimming begins (Yr 3 & Yr 6)

                                                Kerbcraft begins (Yr 2)

11.09.07                                    Vegetarian Roadshow (Yr 6)

                                                AVS visit (Yr 5 & Yr 6)

12.09.07                                    Tennis begins (Yr 2 & Yr 3)

13.09.07                                    Swimming begins (Yr 4 & Yr 5)

14.09.07                                    District 10-a-side Rugby tournament

18.09.07                                    Guardian photographer (New Nursery intake)

19.09.07                                    Jamboree at Ammanford (N to Yr 2)

                                                Cross Country Carmarthen

                                                Clwb Plant

24.09.07                                    Annual Parents' Meeting 7pm

25.09.07                                    Y6    National Library, Aberystwyth  (Leave 8am)

                                                Y3 to Y5 Peripatetic Brass Performance

26.09.07                                    Y5    National Library, Aberystwyth  (Leave 8am)

                                                World Cup Rugby Tournament (AVS)

                                                AVS Open Evening (Yr 6)

27.09.07                                    AVS Sports Event

28.09.07                                    Communities First Healthy Schools Event (Y3)

03.10.07                                    New Folk (Music Group)  (N to Yr 6)

08.10.07                                    Book Fair arrives

12.10.07                                    Urdd Rugby Tournament

15.10.07                                    Y6 to Pendine Outdoor Education Camp for 1 week

                                                Book Fair leaves

17.10.07                                    Urdd Netball Tournament

22.10.07                                    Parents' Evening

23.10.07                                    XL Wales Science Day

25.10.07                                    School closes for Half Term

26.10.07                                    INSET Day

05.11.07                                    School Re-opens

08.11.07                                    Theatre group at the School

20.11.07                                    Pantomime at Brynaman Public Hall (Juniors)

05.12.07                                    Christmas Fair at the School

11.12.07                                    Christmas Show at the Public Hall

12.12.07                                    School's Christmas Dinner

Other dates will arise as the term progresses.  You will be notified of these as and when they arise.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Pupils are encouraged to wear school uniform at all times.

No jewellery on swimming or PE days.

No cars to enter the school grounds to collect or drop off pupils.

Please park in designated parking areas in the Maes Elwyn car park.

All concerns regarding your child, please contact the school immediately.