Our main aim as a department is to place the individual and his or her varying needs at the centre, giving every support and opportunity for him or her to develop his or her talents to the full.
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Language is the means which enables us to put our thoughts, experiences and feelings in order. It is therefore essential to develop the ability to manipulate language and communicate effectively. This is achieved by creating opportunities for the pupils to be able to express themselves freely both orally and in writing. We must foster in them self-confidence and the conviction that their contribution and ideas are important and valued. It is essential to demonstrate clearly that the
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We feel we have a responsibility for developing within the pupils the ability to take a constructive and sensitive part in society. We try to foster and develop the individual’s ability to use the Welsh language flexibly, effectively, sensitively and to all the varied purposes for which we use our native language in society and in the world of work. It is also hoped to develop an understanding of political, social and moral issues and above all the ability to use language confidently in order to learn, communicate and benefit from life as a whole.
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Language has to do with the creative, the aesthetic and the spiritual and we try to ensure that the pupils derive enjoyment from the creative strength of language. This is promoted by ensuring a broad experience of literature. Literature is central to our programme of work. Through literature a breadth of experiences not offered by our daily lives is provided. We emphasise the enjoyment to be had from reading and writing.
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We also aim to foster the pupils’ awareness of their Welshness. By demonstrating that Welsh is a living, natural language and key to a diverse contemporary culture, as well as highlighting its history and traditions, it is hoped to engender in the pupils a pride in their heritage and their ability to use the Welsh language.
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We try to deliver this within a happy and supportive environment which promotes the desire to succeed. We aim to ensure that the pupils derive enjoyment from the work, as pupils learn best when they experience enjoyment.
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\n\nDirector of Learning
\n\nMr. A. Kinsey
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Leader of Learning
\n\nMrs. J. Price
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\n\nSubject Teachers
\n\nMrs. A. M. Griffiths
\n\tMr. G. Reese
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The Welsh Second Language Curriculum in Key Stage 3 will provide experiences, which will give all learners the opportunity to reach their full potential in Welsh according to their ability and needs. The aim is to ensure that learners are aware of the use made of Welsh in modern Wales, nurturing a positive attitude towards the Welsh language and its culture. The skills of learners are developed to use the language for effective purposeful communication.
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We aim to ensure that the learners have the opportunity to:
\n\nDevelop an understanding of the spoken and written forms of Welsh in a range of contexts
\n\tDevelop the ability to communicate effectively orally
\n\tRespond to a wide range of reading materials, including some published materials
\n\tWrite in a wide range of forms for a variety of purposes.
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In Year 7, pupils will build on a number of topics in Welsh developed in primary school such as describing themselves, their families, hobbies and food. They will learn about school subjects and how to give opinions about the things they like and dislike. They will also learn how to extend sentences by adding further detail and a variety of reasons for their opinions.
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In Year 8, pupils will learn how to use the past tense in order to talk about their holidays. They will also be introduced to the future tense and be expected to select suitable language to suit the task in hand. Topics covered during the year include family, money, clothes and fashion, the weekend and pets.
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In Year 9, pupils will continue to develop their language skills further. They will be able to describe their area, discuss sports, music, television and film and read a short book in Welsh. They will begin to use the conditional tense and their speaking, reading and writing skills in Welsh will prepare them for the Full Course GCSE Welsh in KS4.
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Key Stage 4
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All pupils will follow a GCSE Full Course in Key Stage 4.
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Pupils will be given the opportunity to
\n\nContribute substantially to discussions
\n\tRespond to a wide range of materials
\n\tWrite in a wide range of forms
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The breakdown of assessment is:
\n\nCoursework – 25%
\n\tOral Examination – 25%
\n\tWriting / Reading Examinations – 50%
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Candidates will be entered for either the Higher Tier (A*-G) or Foundation Tier (C-G)
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During Year 10 pupils have the opportunity to improve their oracy, reading and writing skills. They will continue to build on language skills learnt already in Years 7, 8 & 9. The course is based on topics which are relevant to young people and in Year 10 they will complete Unit 1 (coursework) and unit 2 (examination paper). The coursework includes two oral presentations and a writing task which will be selected from the following topics – holidays, sport, fashion, Welsh celebrities, films, pop music, charity work, the area, Welsh culture, Wales, Myself and a special event.
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In Year 11 pupils will complete Unit 3 (Oral group examination) and Unit 4 (examination paper). Topics covered include Leisure time, Alcohol, drugs and smoking, the environment, Keeping fit, Family and Friends, the home, the weekend, the media, technology, celebrating and school experiences.
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