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Ysgol Aberffraw School
Information for Parents

Governors and Staff	School Policy
Parental Involvement	Community Activities
School Holidays	Results & Statistics

A Word of Welcome
by the
Chair of Governors, Ms E. Owen

As Chair of Ysgol Aberffraw Body, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you.

We pride ourselves in the fact that Ysgol 'Berffro is one of the few naturally Welsh Schools on Anglesey. I can assure you that there is a happy, hard working and homely environment for the children. The Governing Body, Headteacher and Staff are all agreed on what we strive to offer at the school:

An environment where each child can develop and mature to become a confident and responsible individual.
An effective and balanced education which reflects the requirements of the Authority, the government, society and the individual.
A naturally Welsh atmosphere but one which also enables each pupil to develop in becoming fluent in both English and Welsh.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the members of the Governing Body along with all the school's Staff:

THE GOVERNING BODY

Chair	Ms. E. M. Owen
Local Education Authority Representative	Counc. R. J. Jones
L. E. A. Rep.	Mrs A. Hughes
Community Council Rep.	Mr J. R. Owen
Parents Rep.	Ms E. Owen (Chair)
Parents Rep.	Mrs S. Davies (Clerk)
Co-opted Member	Mr T. Roberts
Co-opted Member	Mr O. Owens
Teachers Rep.	Mrs E. Parry
Ex-Officio	Mrs R. Owen (Headmistress)

SCHOOL STAFF

Acting Head	Mr R. Griffith (Mrs. R. Owen will commence as Headteacher from Autumn Half Term)
Teacher	Mrs E. Parry
Nursery Teacher	Mrs A. Owen

ANCILLARY/L.E.A. STAFF

Musical Instrument Teacher	Mrs I. Evans
School Cook	Mrs R.Williams
Dinner Clerk and Playground Supervisor	Mrs M. Jones
Caretaker	Mrs E. Hughes

SCHOOL POLICY - THE AIMS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
The following is an outline of the School's policy towards the children's education. Further more detailed information may be obtained by contacting the Headmistress.

To develop the children's reading skills, their understanding and critical appreciation of all sorts of books and to strive to make reading a pleasurable task that will stay with them for life.
To develop legible handwriting and the highest standard in spelling, lettering, sentence structure, punctuation and the use of words.
To communicate orally in a clear and confident manner in a way that is relevant to several purposes and occasions.
To expand and consolidate their ability and willingness to listen and respond to words and inferences with meaning.
To implement computation skills quickly and correctly.
To develop mathematical concepts and skills according to potential and to enable the children to understand the relevance of mathematics in the world around them.
To study live beings and to recognise properties and pattern.
To master basic scientific ideas.
To explore the interpretation of evidence and the solving of problems.
To learn self respect and be sensitive to others, to develop a set of moral values and to have the confidence to voice moral issues. To foster the habits of self-discipline and of approved behaviour.
To develop awareness, knowledge and appreciation of their environment. To be aware of the geographical, historic and social aspects that exist in the local environment. Children should also be aware of their national heritage.
To develop the ability to create things with their hands, using craft tools sensibly and with the upmost of care and to express themselves through the creative and expressive arts.
To develop their physical skills - to improve physical co-ordination and instil confidence in physical activities, thereby giving them the ability to express feelings through movement and to work as members of a team.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The school considers it's contribution to the local community to be an integral part of that society. We feel that this is an important partnership that not only gives opportunities for the school to be part of the community but also for the residents of the community to feel a part of the school. During the year the school has arranged a number of activities to promote the development of this relationship:-

October                 Thanksgiving Service (attending every place of worship in the area in turn)
December             Welsh Books Fair (in conjunction with Cwpwrdd Cornel Bookshop, Llangefni)
                               Christmas Party for the children (arranged by the Friends of the School and Nursery School)
                               Christmas Concert in the Village Hall
                               Carol singing around the village by evening
                               Carol Service in a local place of worship at end of term
March                   St. Davids Day Concert in Village Hall
                               "Cawl a Chan" - food arranged by Friends of the School, entertainment by the school
June                       English Book Fair
                               School Sports Day (Village Field)
July                        Barbecue (arranged by the Friends of the School)
                               Annual Trip (t.b.a.)

The school hopes to ensure the co-operation of and support of parents with all the additional activities arranged. If you feel you can help then please contact the Headteacher.

25 - 29 October, 1999	Autumn Half Term
22 December, 1999 - 03 January, 2000	Christmas Holiday
23 - 25 February, 2000	Spring Half Term
17 - 18 April, 2000	Easter Holiday
01 May, 2000	May Day
29 May - 02 June, 2000	Whitsun Half Term
17 July - 01 September, 2000	Summer Holiday

SUBJECT	SCHOOL - 1998	SCHOOL - 1999	ALL WALES - 1998
WELSH	82%	60%	65%
ENGLISH	66%	70%	64%
SCIENCE	82%	90%	69%
MATHEMATICS	82%	70%	61%