Cymraeg Campus at Llanedeyrn Primary

The Bronze Award shows that we have made a strong start on our Cymraeg Campus journey. In a Bronze school:

• there is a clear Welsh feel around the School, with bilingual displays and signs
• learners begin to understand and respect the language and culture of Wales
• children are starting to use Welsh in different situations in their classrooms and on the yard
• there is a regular Welsh assembly, supported by the Criw Cymraeg
• apps, websites and digital tools are used to help children enjoy learning Welsh
• most children have a positive attitude towards learning Welsh.

To achieve the Bronze Award we worked together on lots of Welsh activities across the School. Some of these include:

• creating Welsh displays in every classroom and shared area
• adding more bilingual signs and Welsh welcome posters around the building
• holding a Croeso poster competition and a writing competition about why it is special to speak Welsh
• setting up a clear display to show our progress with each Cymraeg Campus target
• sharing news about Welsh activities on newsletters, the website and Class Dojo
• running regular Welsh assemblies with songs, prayers and language patterns
• using Welsh games in class and on the yard to practise classroom language
• using Welsh apps and online books such as Magi Ann, Tric a Chlic and Campau Cosmig
• holding an e-Steddfod and other special Welsh events across the year
• giving children chances to use Welsh in real life situations, such as buying items or ordering food.

Our Criw Cymraeg is a team of pupil language champions from different year groups. They help to lead Cymraeg Campus in our School.

They:

• meet regularly with staff to check our progress and plan new ideas
• help to look after our Cymraeg Campus displays
• lead parts of our Welsh assemblies and share the phrase of the fortnight
• give out Welsh rewards and stickers during special events
• support classes to use more Welsh games, apps and songs
• share updates with the School Council and families.

Every pupil can help us to keep our Bronze Award and move towards Silver by using Welsh as much as possible. Here are some simple ideas based on our Cymraeg Campus targets.

• greet friends and adults in Welsh, for example “Bore da” and “Prynhawn da”
• use Welsh manners such as “Os gwelwch yn dda” and “Diolch” in class and in the dinner hall
• join in with the focus phrase of the week in lessons and on the yard
• take part in Welsh games at playtime and in PE warm ups
• listen to and sing along with Welsh songs and rhymes
• choose Welsh books, programmes or apps when they can
• teach a family member a new Welsh word or sentence and use it at home.

We are now working towards the Silver (Arian) Award. To reach Silver, Welsh needs to be even more visible in our School, used more confidently by learners and staff, and celebrated through a wider range of activities.

Our next steps include:

• adding more Welsh to classroom displays and around the School
• giving the Criw Cymraeg an even bigger role in leading assemblies and events
• using more digital tools to record and share Welsh speaking
• planning extra Welsh enrichment activities, clubs and visits
• continuing to support all learners to feel confident and proud to use Welsh.