News
EXPANDING HORIZONS AT GYC
Last week Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm opened its doors to friends and colleagues from Powys and Ceredigion to experience the GYC spirit.
Click the link below to read more.
Mid Wales Education Partners (MWEP) Expanding Horizons
Maesydderwen Netball Tournament
A big well done to the year 5 and 6 girls for their determination and hard work at the Maesydderwen Netball tournament. They all played superbly and worked as a great team. We are all very proud of you.
LUNCH MENU NOV 24
Free Books Oct 2024
This term the PTA and the FLO have been collecting book donations from the community, including children and adults books, so we were able to provide families opportunities to take home free books and teddies during this terms Parents Day!
Massive Thanks to the PTA for organising through all the donations and planning!
Family Maths Fun at GYC
Over the last three months our families have been busy having fun on a Thursday after school learning lots of maths skills.
Mrs Miller, Mrs Carter, Miss Lucy and Miss Glenda along with lots of children, their parents, grandparents, Aunties, Uncles, Brothers and Sisters have had so much fun together learning new things and just having fun together.
The pictures below just give a flavour of what they have been up to.
A big thankyou must go to Mrs Miller and her fabulous helpers in providing some wonderful workshops and memorable mathematical experiences.
Diolch Pawb
First prize at Sennybridge Show
Congratulations Swansea Valley Rugby selection.
Gymnastics Star
Motorbike superstar
Pupils excelling in the Jiu jitsu arena
Congratulations Tristan – Winner
A big well done to Tristan for an amazing achievement in winning a National Eduation Union Cymru – ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ competition with his brilliant coding entry.
Show Racism the Red Card competition encourages young people from school to produce a creative work with an original anti-racism theme. Tristan was the winner of his category of Science and Technology as he used coding innovatively to create a game for anti-racism.
Get help with school costs.
The Welsh Government is offering help with school costs – find out about the support your child may be eligible for, as well as additional funding available for their school.
Your child may be eligible for the following support:
9th July 2024
Proud beyond measure of our GYC rockstars 
9th July 2024
Congratulations to our very clever and creative pupils 
8th July 2024
festival at Pontardawe Leisure Centre.
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8th July 2024
ALN News
Community Partnership.
Ospreys in the community!
Some of our pupils played rugby with their peers at the Girls School Rugby Festival!
GOLDEN TICKET NEWS!!!!!!
Kobi has found a ‘Golden Ticket’ inside his Wonker Bar. He has won extra golden time for his whole class. Yipeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Cennin Pedr Hyfryd
Ardderchog!!
Wonderful writing!
Some wonderful independent learning. Mrs Hickey was so very proud.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION – MARCH 24
Saturday and Sunday mornings are a busy time at Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm. Ystradgynlais football grass roots in action. Community partnership.
SATURDAY MORNING
SUNDAY MORNING- Such a beautiful sunny day!
Amazing Attendance !!!
Congratulations to all these wonderful children on gaining 99% – 100% attendance.
Incredible Independent writing!!!
Dydd Gwyl Dewi 24 ` Golwg Y Cwm
GYC pupils took part in the St Davids Day parade in Ystradynlais.
Gyda Martyn Geraint …….. Gwych!!!
HWYL!!!!
23rd January/30th January
We used our Community Room space to host the Health Protection teams event ‘Eat Smart, Save Better’. We had 20 families sign up to the sessions; all of which got to take home a HUGE bag of food with a recipe book with the ingredients given!
21st November 2023
We done some Family Cooking Sessions with Amber, our Family Liaison Officer. Families really enjoyed!
15th November 2023
Parents Day was a huge success at GYC!
26th October 2023
Some pictures of our Halloween party 🧙♀️🎃🧟♂️🧜♀️🧛♂️
Massive thank you to our PTA for planning!
19th October 2023
A lovely morning at Maesydderwen for some of our Year 5&6 girls and boys for our local cluster rugby festival. The children all played well and had a good time. Da iawn! 
18th October 2023
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13th October 2023
Well done all! Thank you to the local volunteers who supported this session alongside Amber and Adele!
4th October 2023
festival representing Italy 
. Even made it onto the Ospreys Community Page!
June 2023
GYC celebrated out 10 year anniversary with a very special festival party! We had lots of fun!!! We had live music, bouncy castle, stalls, games, food and drink and so much more!
Thank you to all the staff, family volunteers and community links for all of your support and a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the families, past and present for attending and making it so very special!
Here’s to the next 10 years!!!
24th May 2023
As part of the Powys county council child poverty task force Ysgol Golwg y Cwm gave a presentation focussing on the family engagement work and the success they have had during the last 9 years. Following the presentation Ysgol Golwg y Cwm were invited by the British Council to host a visit from delegation of educators from America to share best practise from a family engagement point of view. The practise exchange event went very well and was extremely positive.
24th May 2023
Year 6 took part in the Apollo Football Tournament in Pure Football, Swansea.
The children all played really well and were very well behaved; a credit to the school.
May 2023
RUGBY FUN IN THE SUN
April 2023
A big thankyou to Ystradgynlais Rugby Club for bringing rugby fun to the children in GYC. The chidren loved every moment and lots of fun was had by all. The rugby club welcomes all children to join them in Ystradgynlais. Contact the school for further details about training and joining the club.
THE PRINCE OF WALES BAND ENTERTAIN US AT GYC.
April 2023
Last week the Price of Wales Band visited us at Golwg Y Cwm. The children were treated to the best ever performance by the band. They listened to some wonderful pieces of music, along side learning about the brass instruments that were played. Some of the children (and staff) enjoyed playing in their own pBuzz instruments to the catchy tune ‘Shot Gun by George Ezra. All the children really enjoyed the performance and learned that music is simply fun. There will be opportunities for all children to play musical instruments in the future. Get in touch if you would like any further information about musical opportunitiesat the school.
THE BEST DAY
April 23
Owen and Harrison got to chat about rugby.
CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS IN BUILTH WELLS
April 2023
14 children from GYC took part in the Powys schools cross country challenge at Builth Wells Showground.
We are incredibly proud of them all.
They all did their best and most importantly, they all had fun!
Well done everyone🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️⏳🎽👟
A big shout out to Aylar for finishing in second place, an amazing achievement, well done. 🏆
PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS
Another super turnout showing the support that outr learners have from their families.
WORLD BOOK DAY
To celebrate world book day have a look at these lovely audio books
World of stories
https://www.worldbookday.com/world-of-stories/?dm_i=35S3,1D9UM,7S8RM5,5D6LX,1
Share a story corner
https://www.worldbookday.com/share-a-story-corner/
We have some exciting reading news coming soon …….. our new reading boxes are in production!!!!!
SIT BACK RELAX AND ENJOY A BOOK TOGETHER
Feb 23 Half Term Activities in Powys Freedom Leisure Centres
Our Dancing Superstar
Well done Poppy on your fabulous achievement. Keep Dancing!!!!
Bah Humbug Christmas show was a sellout!
December 22
Our school hall was full to bursting with parents, grandparents and friends who all enjoyed watching the junior children in their performance of Bah Humbug.
We are so very proud of each and every pupil in GYC who participated. Wych
Our BaaRmy Bethlehem performance was ammmmazing!
December 22
A massive well done to each and everyone who performed in the ‘BaaRmy Bethlehem’ production. You were all superb and we are all very proud of the confident individuals you are all becoming. Bendigedig!!
Look who made a visit to school today!!
December 2022
The Elf on the Shelf made a guest appearance at school today. Here he is with Year 4/5 children looking smart and festive in their Christmas jumpers. Ho Ho Ho!!!
Community Dreams – FREE Christmas Toy market
Available for all, call in and take a look.
Come and get your Christmas concert tickets – you are in for a treat
Key Stage 2 Presents – Bah Humbug!!
Foundation Phase presents BaaRmy BETHLEHEM
Tickets are available at the school office.
Christmas in the Villiage
November 22
Children in Need Update
Yet another year where the community of GYC comes up trumps and raises a massive £171.50 for Children in Need.
Well done everyone, such a brilliant effort again.
More Autumn Term Achievements
November 22
A huge congratulations to our very own dancing superstar Ruby. Ruby competed in a competion with her IDA street dance troop and did incredibly well.
Dawnsio ardderchog, dal ati!
An amazing achievement!!
WOW 100 miles in the month of October………. This is just what our very own Joseff has achieved. He and his dad Iwan have cycyled 100 miles in and around Ystradgynlais and have raised £250.50. Joseff has been sponsored to do his cycle and has donated this money towards Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm. We are very grateful and proud of your wonderful achievement. Diolch o galon Joseff.
Hockey Fun at Maesydderwen
October 22
Our school hockey club members had a fantastic team learning new hockey skills with friends from around the Maesydderwen cluster. Well done everyone for taking part.
PUMPKIN PUMKIN PATCH FUN
October 22
The gardening club travelled to Sennybridge Pumkin patch on Monday and enjoyed finding out about pumpkins from farmer Steve. They planted seeds back in the Summer time and were amazed to see how big the pumpkins had grown in the field. The childen looked for the golden pumkin ……… but didn’t find it. Everyone had great fun!
Lego coding afternoon
October 22
The Year 6 coding stars helping their friends to learn new technical skills.
Diwrnod Shwmae
October 22
The children have enjoyed celebrating ‘Diwrnod Shwmae’ in school. We hope you enjoy watching the ‘Shwmae’ video. Click here
Autumn Term Achievements
September 22
A massive congratulations to our wonderful children and their fantastic achievements. What a great start to the term.
Sofia and Freya
Climbed Pen Y Fan with Ystradgynlais FC Girls Under 11 team. They raised funds to support the team with the up and coming season. Wych merched.
Alfie and Harrison
Congratulation to Alfie and Harrison on their selection for the Swansea Valley U11 Rugby. Such a great achievement. Bendigedig.
Mya
Congratulations to Mya on running in the Swansea Bay 1K run. You did an amazing job. Wych!
TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOL SUCCESS
August 22
YSGOL GOLWG Y CWM (PRIMARY, SOUTH WALES) : TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH INFORMED SCHOOL AWARD
At Golwg y Cwm we provide a caring, happy and stimulating environment, where all our children feel safe and secure. We pride ourselves on the nurturing approach and the family feel as you walk through our school doors. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide an exciting, creative and challenging curriculum and are committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning for all children. A high priority is given to pupils’ personal, social and emotional development and we promote high standards of behaviour where children learn and play together. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we strongly believe that it is our role to ensure that all children reach their full potential whilst they are a member of our school family.
We strive to build positive relationships with our families and the community. Our dedicated family engagement officer is at hand to help, support and provide additional services if needed.
We are very fortunate to have wonderful school grounds and our own woods and the school is part of the Forest school initiative. This allows our children unique opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands on learning experiences in our outdoor environment.
“Ysgol Golwg y Cwm provides a caring, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to flourish, to feel safe and to feel and experience happiness as they learn. Because of the supportive positive relationships that exist between the adults and children, that are consistent and PACEful, there is a shared joy in all that takes place. The school is led by a supportive, knowledgeable head teacher who, with her deputy head, have ensured that all staff have been equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to use the PRRRs and PACE to best effect – this is evident across the school. The school team are passionate and inclusive – ensuring every child is given the support they need. The willingness and supportive nature of the staff team to implement trauma informed approaches to support the direction of the school is evident – key interventions are making a difference. The children love their school, value the adults who help them every day and know how and where to go for help should they need it. The school governors are supportive of the school and the direction it has taken. Maggie (the dog) and other animals are obvious assets to the enhancement of relationships throughout the school – they are loved, appreciated and utilised for both regulation and reward. The use of the outdoors, and in particular forest school, is exploited to support children’s mental health and well-being.
My overriding memories will be of the happy smiling faces of all the children as they enjoyed their day at school, witnessing children experiencing delightful times in the outdoors and their love of the animals as well as talking with eloquent individuals who were able to talk to me about about their emotions with maturity, honesty and understanding.”
SUMMER FUN 22
….There is more fun for the Summer…
The Family Information Service.
Just to let you all know the summer of fun webpage is now up and running and there is TONS of things on offer Summer of Fun for ages 0 – 25 – Powys County Council, these activities are all FREE for families to attend.
THE PRINCE OF WALES BAND ENTERTAIN US AT GYC.
April 2023
Last week the Price of Wales Band visited us at Golwg Y Cwm. The children were treated to the best ever performance by the band. They listened to some wonderful pieces of music, along side learning about the brass instruments that were played. Some of the children (and staff) enjoyed playing in their own pBuzz instruments to the catchy tune ‘Shot Gun by George Ezra. All the children really enjoyed the performance and learned that music is simply fun. There will be opportunities for all children to play musical instruments in the future. Get in touch if you would like any further information about mucical opportunities.
CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS IN BUILTH WELLS
April 2023
14 children from GYC took part in the Powys schools cross country challenge at Builth Wells Showground.
We are incredibly proud of them all.
They all did their best and most importantly, they all had fun!
Well done everyone🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️⏳🎽👟
A big shout out to Aylar for finishing in second place, an amazing achievement, well done. 🏆
PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS
Another super turnout showing the support that outr learners have from their families.
SCHOOL COUNCIL BUSINESS
LITTER LETTER
17/03/23
Dear Parents,
Yesterday we did a litter pick around our school grounds and outside the school fences and found an awful amount of rubbish which was really worrying for us. We collected 20 bags of rubbish! Most of the rubbish we found was chocolate wrappers, crisps packets and sweet wrappers.
As a healthy school we would like your children to eat a bit healthier and would like to remind you that at snack times children should only be eating fruit, yoghurt and cheese. We hope that this will help your children and also reduce the rubbish/litter we are finding in our school yard.
As part of the school council, we will be talking to all of the children in assembly about what we have found and about eating healthier at snack times in school.
We hope you will support us and send in healthy snacks for your child.
Many thanks
Seren, Sam and Mrs Hickey
School Council Members (Year 4 and 5)
WORLD BOOK DAY
To celebrate world book day have a look at these lovely audio books
World of stories
https://www.worldbookday.com/world-of-stories/?dm_i=35S3,1D9UM,7S8RM5,5D6LX,1
Share a story corner
https://www.worldbookday.com/share-a-story-corner/
We have some exciting reading news coming soon …….. our new reading boxes are in production!!!!!
SIT BACK RELAX AND ENJOY A BOOK TOGETHER
Feb 23 Half Term Activities in Powys Freedom Leisure Centres
Our Dancing Superstar
Well done Poppy on your fabulous achievement. Keep Dancing!!!!
Bah Humbug Christmas show was a sellout!
December 22
Our school hall was full to bursting with parents, grandparents and friends who all enjoyed watching the junior children in their performance of Bah Humbug.
We are so very proud of each and every pupil in GYC who participated. Wych
Our BaaRmy Bethlehem performance was ammmmazing!
December 22
A massive well done to each and everyone who performed in the ‘BaaRmy Bethlehem’ production. You were all superb and we are all very proud of the confident individuals you are all becoming. Bendigedig!!
Look who made a visit to school today!!
December 2022
The Elf on the Shelf made a guest appearance at school today. Here he is with Year 4/5 children looking smart and festive in their Christmas jumpers. Ho Ho Ho!!!
Community Dreams – FREE Christmas Toy market
Available for all, call in and take a look.
Come and get your Christmas concert tickets – you are in for a treat
Key Stage 2 Presents – Bah Humbug!!
Foundation Phase presents BaaRmy BETHLEHEM
Tickets are available at the school office.
Christmas in the Villiage
November 22
Children in Need Update
Yet another year where the community of GYC comes up trumps and raises a massive £171.50 for Children in Need.
Well done everyone, such a brilliant effort again.
More Autumn Term Achievements
November 22
A huge congratulations to our very own dancing superstar Ruby. Ruby competed in a competion with her IDA street dance troop and did incredibly well.
Dawnsio ardderchog, dal ati!
An amazing achievement!!
WOW 100 miles in the month of October………. This is just what our very own Joseff has achieved. He and his dad Iwan have cycyled 100 miles in and around Ystradgynlais and have raised £250.50. Joseff has been sponsored to do his cycle and has donated this money towards Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm. We are very grateful and proud of your wonderful achievement. Diolch o galon Joseff.
Hockey Fun at Maesydderwen
October 22
Our school hockey club members had a fantastic team learning new hockey skills with friends from around the Maesydderwen cluster. Well done everyone for taking part.
PUMPKIN PUMKIN PATCH FUN
October 22
The gardening club travelled to Sennybridge Pumkin patch on Monday and enjoyed finding out about pumpkins from farmer Steve. They planted seeds back in the Summer time and were amazed to see how big the pumpkins had grown in the field. The childen looked for the golden pumkin ……… but didn’t find it. Everyone had great fun!
Lego coding afternoon
October 22
The Year 6 coding stars helping their friends to learn new technical skills.
Diwrnod Shwmae
October 22
The children have enjoyed celebrating ‘Diwrnod Shwmae’ in school. We hope you enjoy watching the ‘Shwmae’ video. Click here
Autumn Term Achievements
September 22
A massive congratulations to our wonderful children and their fantastic achievements. What a great start to the term.
Sofia and Freya
Climbed Pen Y Fan with Ystradgynlais FC Girls Under 11 team. They raised funds to support the team with the up and coming season. Wych merched.
Alfie and Harrison
Congratulation to Alfie and Harrison on their selection for the Swansea Valley U11 Rugby. Such a great achievement. Bendigedig.
Mya
Congratulations to Mya on running in the Swansea Bay 1K run. You did an amazing job. Wych!
TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOL SUCCESS
August 22
YSGOL GOLWG Y CWM (PRIMARY, SOUTH WALES) : TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH INFORMED SCHOOL AWARD
At Golwg y Cwm we provide a caring, happy and stimulating environment, where all our children feel safe and secure. We pride ourselves on the nurturing approach and the family feel as you walk through our school doors. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide an exciting, creative and challenging curriculum and are committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning for all children. A high priority is given to pupils’ personal, social and emotional development and we promote high standards of behaviour where children learn and play together. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we strongly believe that it is our role to ensure that all children reach their full potential whilst they are a member of our school family.
We strive to build positive relationships with our families and the community. Our dedicated family engagement officer is at hand to help, support and provide additional services if needed.
We are very fortunate to have wonderful school grounds and our own woods and the school is part of the Forest school initiative. This allows our children unique opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands on learning experiences in our outdoor environment.
“Ysgol Golwg y Cwm provides a caring, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to flourish, to feel safe and to feel and experience happiness as they learn. Because of the supportive positive relationships that exist between the adults and children, that are consistent and PACEful, there is a shared joy in all that takes place. The school is led by a supportive, knowledgeable head teacher who, with her deputy head, have ensured that all staff have been equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to use the PRRRs and PACE to best effect – this is evident across the school. The school team are passionate and inclusive – ensuring every child is given the support they need. The willingness and supportive nature of the staff team to implement trauma informed approaches to support the direction of the school is evident – key interventions are making a difference. The children love their school, value the adults who help them every day and know how and where to go for help should they need it. The school governors are supportive of the school and the direction it has taken. Maggie (the dog) and other animals are obvious assets to the enhancement of relationships throughout the school – they are loved, appreciated and utilised for both regulation and reward. The use of the outdoors, and in particular forest school, is exploited to support children’s mental health and well-being.
My overriding memories will be of the happy smiling faces of all the children as they enjoyed their day at school, witnessing children experiencing delightful times in the outdoors and their love of the animals as well as talking with eloquent individuals who were able to talk to me about about their emotions with maturity, honesty and understanding.”
SUMMER FUN 22
….There is more fun for the Summer…
The Family Information Service.
Just to let you all know the summer of fun webpage is now up and running and there is TONS of things on offer Summer of Fun for ages 0 – 25 – Powys County Council, these activities are all FREE for families to attend.
SCHOOL COUNCIL BUSINESS
LITTER LETTER
17/03/23
Dear Parents,
Yesterday we did a litter pick around our school grounds and outside the school fences and found an awful amount of rubbish which was really worrying for us. We collected 20 bags of rubbish! Most of the rubbish we found was chocolate wrappers, crisps packets and sweet wrappers.
As a healthy school we would like your children to eat a bit healthier and would like to remind you that at snack times children should only be eating fruit, yoghurt and cheese. We hope that this will help your children and also reduce the rubbish/litter we are finding in our school yard.
As part of the school council, we will be talking to all of the children in assembly about what we have found and about eating healthier at snack times in school.
We hope you will support us and send in healthy snacks for your child.
Many thanks
Seren, Sam and Mrs Hickey
School Council Members (Year 4 and 5)
Feb 23 Half Term Activities in Powys Freedom Leisure Centres
Our Dancing Superstar
Well done Poppy on your fabulous achievement. Keep Dancing!!!!
Bah Humbug Christmas show was a sellout!
December 22
Our school hall was full to bursting with parents, grandparents and friends who all enjoyed watching the junior children in their performance of Bah Humbug.
We are so very proud of each and every pupil in GYC who participated. Wych
Our BaaRmy Bethlehem performance was ammmmazing!
December 22
A massive well done to each and everyone who performed in the ‘BaaRmy Bethlehem’ production. You were all superb and we are all very proud of the confident individuals you are all becoming. Bendigedig!!
Look who made a visit to school today!!
December 2022
The Elf on the Shelf made a guest appearance at school today. Here he is with Year 4/5 children looking smart and festive in their Christmas jumpers. Ho Ho Ho!!!
Community Dreams – FREE Christmas Toy market
Available for all, call in and take a look.
Come and get your Christmas concert tickets – you are in for a treat
Key Stage 2 Presents – Bah Humbug!!
Foundation Phase presents BaaRmy BETHLEHEM
Tickets are available at the school office.
Christmas in the Villiage
November 22
Children in Need Update
Yet another year where the community of GYC comes up trumps and raises a massive £171.50 for Children in Need.
Well done everyone, such a brilliant effort again.
More Autumn Term Achievements
November 22
A huge congratulations to our very own dancing superstar Ruby. Ruby competed in a competion with her IDA street dance troop and did incredibly well.
Dawnsio ardderchog, dal ati!
An amazing achievement!!
WOW 100 miles in the month of October………. This is just what our very own Joseff has achieved. He and his dad Iwan have cycyled 100 miles in and around Ystradgynlais and have raised £250.50. Joseff has been sponsored to do his cycle and has donated this money towards Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm. We are very grateful and proud of your wonderful achievement. Diolch o galon Joseff.
Hockey Fun at Maesydderwen
October 22
Our school hockey club members had a fantastic team learning new hockey skills with friends from around the Maesydderwen cluster. Well done everyone for taking part.
PUMPKIN PUMKIN PATCH FUN
October 22
The gardening club travelled to Sennybridge Pumkin patch on Monday and enjoyed finding out about pumpkins from farmer Steve. They planted seeds back in the Summer time and were amazed to see how big the pumpkins had grown in the field. The childen looked for the golden pumkin ……… but didn’t find it. Everyone had great fun!
Lego coding afternoon
October 22
The Year 6 coding stars helping their friends to learn new technical skills.
Diwrnod Shwmae
October 22
The children have enjoyed celebrating ‘Diwrnod Shwmae’ in school. We hope you enjoy watching the ‘Shwmae’ video. Click here
Autumn Term Achievements
September 22
A massive congratulations to our wonderful children and their fantastic achievements. What a great start to the term.
Sofia and Freya
Climbed Pen Y Fan with Ystradgynlais FC Girls Under 11 team. They raised funds to support the team with the up and coming season. Wych merched.
Alfie and Harrison
Congratulation to Alfie and Harrison on their selection for the Swansea Valley U11 Rugby. Such a great achievement. Bendigedig.
Mya
Congratulations to Mya on running in the Swansea Bay 1K run. You did an amazing job. Wych!
TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOL SUCCESS
August 22
YSGOL GOLWG Y CWM (PRIMARY, SOUTH WALES) : TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH INFORMED SCHOOL AWARD
At Golwg y Cwm we provide a caring, happy and stimulating environment, where all our children feel safe and secure. We pride ourselves on the nurturing approach and the family feel as you walk through our school doors. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide an exciting, creative and challenging curriculum and are committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning for all children. A high priority is given to pupils’ personal, social and emotional development and we promote high standards of behaviour where children learn and play together. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we strongly believe that it is our role to ensure that all children reach their full potential whilst they are a member of our school family.
We strive to build positive relationships with our families and the community. Our dedicated family engagement officer is at hand to help, support and provide additional services if needed.
We are very fortunate to have wonderful school grounds and our own woods and the school is part of the Forest school initiative. This allows our children unique opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands on learning experiences in our outdoor environment.
“Ysgol Golwg y Cwm provides a caring, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to flourish, to feel safe and to feel and experience happiness as they learn. Because of the supportive positive relationships that exist between the adults and children, that are consistent and PACEful, there is a shared joy in all that takes place. The school is led by a supportive, knowledgeable head teacher who, with her deputy head, have ensured that all staff have been equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to use the PRRRs and PACE to best effect – this is evident across the school. The school team are passionate and inclusive – ensuring every child is given the support they need. The willingness and supportive nature of the staff team to implement trauma informed approaches to support the direction of the school is evident – key interventions are making a difference. The children love their school, value the adults who help them every day and know how and where to go for help should they need it. The school governors are supportive of the school and the direction it has taken. Maggie (the dog) and other animals are obvious assets to the enhancement of relationships throughout the school – they are loved, appreciated and utilised for both regulation and reward. The use of the outdoors, and in particular forest school, is exploited to support children’s mental health and well-being.
My overriding memories will be of the happy smiling faces of all the children as they enjoyed their day at school, witnessing children experiencing delightful times in the outdoors and their love of the animals as well as talking with eloquent individuals who were able to talk to me about about their emotions with maturity, honesty and understanding.”
SUMMER FUN 22
….There is more fun for the Summer…
The Family Information Service.
Just to let you all know the summer of fun webpage is now up and running and there is TONS of things on offer Summer of Fun for ages 0 – 25 – Powys County Council, these activities are all FREE for families to attend.