Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd
Background
Llanfair School is a Bilingual primary school located in the countryside near the village of Llanfair in the Vale of Clwyd. Children travel here from the surrounding areas (Pwllglas, Graigfechan and Llanfair) for their education.
Due to its bilingual status, the pupils are taught in both Welsh and English, therefore by coming to Llanfair School, children from bilingual and English medium homes, as well as those from Welsh homes, have taken advantage of the opportunity to extend their horizons and to enjoy the wealth of two cultures.
The atmosphere here is typical of a small rural school where there is a close relationship between the staff, the children, their families and the local community. Every child is taught according to his/her particular ability and needs and is given the chance to take part in all the school's activities, whether those are within school hours or extra-curricular.
Llanfair children get the opportunity to mix with children from neighbouring schools during events such as football and netball tournaments,swimming galas, area sports day, residential courses at Glan Llyn and Urdd competitions. They are therefore already friends with children from other schools before they move to Brynhyfryd Secondary School.
Tour of the School
Early Years Department
Mrs Eirian Jones teaches the Early Years children (Nursery and Reception), with the help of the Nursery Assistant, Mrs Nia Roberts. Here the children are divided between two rooms.
The classrooms are large and appealing with plenty of displays and children's work on the walls. The rooms have been divided into a number of areas where different activities are held - the cosy corner where the children sit to talk and have discussions with the teacher, the reading corner and the computers' corner.
Years 1 and 2
The teaching of the Key Stage 1 children is shared between Mrs Ceri Roberts and Mrs Iona McKee.
This classroom is again decorated with displays of the children's work on the walls and is divided into different areas for different activities.
Years 3 and 4
Mrs Llinos Hughes, the Headteacher, teaches Years 3 and 4. At the start of their time in Key Stage 2, the children have a number of valuable experiences that will prepare them for their transition to the final years of the school.
Key Stage 2 children are offered instrumental lessons. They also visit the Technology Centre in Denbigh once a term for specialist lessons in Technology and Information Technology, and they can take part in trips that form part of the term's work, e.g to the Legacy Centre (Celts) in Wrexham, Chirk Castle etc.
Years 5 and 6
Miss Fflur Huws is the elder children's class teacher. Their classroom is located in a brand new mobile classroom.
As the number of children in the school is relatively small, everyone has a chance to take part in a variety of activities, both within the school and at a county level, e.g. football and netball tournaments, swimming competitions and the Urdd Eisteddfod.
Outside
The children have the use of two yards and a large field.
Following numerous money raising events by the PTA and a successful grants bid, the school has been able to buy a polytunnel in which to grow flowers and vegetables. A small garden has also been developed.
Information
How to contact us:Mrs Llinos Hughes
Headteacher
Llanfair School
Llanfair
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 2RU
Phone: 01824 703169
E-mail: llanfair.dc@denbighshire.gov.uk
School Day
| 8.50 |
Arrive at school |
| 9.00 |
Start morning session |
| 10.30-10.45 |
Morning playtime |
| 12.00-1.00 |
Lunch time |
| 1.00 |
Start afternoon session (and Nursery children start) |
| 2.00-2.15 |
Playtime (Infants only) |
| 2.15-2.20 |
Short break (KS2 pupils only) |
| 3.15 |
End of school day |
School UniformNavy trousers/shorts/skirt
Emerald sweat shirt or cardigan
Black shoes
Black or navy short and white t-shirt for PE
(Sweat shirts and polo shirts can be ordered from school.)
Parents and Teachers AssociationMembers of the PTA work hard to raise money to buy extra resources for the school. They meet every term to arrange fund raising and social events. All parents are welcome to take an active part within the association.
TaxiEvery child that lives outside the village of Llanfair, but within the catchment area, is entitled to a free taxi to school. More information and application forms available from school.
DinnerDinner is prepared on site every day. The price is ?1.65 per child per day. Children whose parents receive Income Support, Job Seeker's Allowance (income based) or Child Tax Credit can apply for free school meals. Application forms available from the school. There is also provision for those wishing to bring packed lunches to school.
Extra-Curricular ClubsA variety of clubs meet either after school or during lunch time at different times of the year. These include Gardening Club, Story Club and various sports clubs.
Holiday Dates (2006/2007)
| Autumn Term |
STD Monday 4 September
STD Friday 27 October |
| Open |
Tuesday 5 September |
| Close |
Thursday 26 October |
| Open |
Monday 6 November |
| Close |
Friday 22 December
|
| Spring Term |
STD Monday 26 February
STD Friday 30 March |
| Open |
Monday 8 January |
| Close |
Friday 16 February |
| Open |
Tuesday 27 February |
| Close |
Thursday 29 March
|
| Summer Term |
STD Friday 4 May
STD Friday 22 June
STD Monday 23 July |
| Open |
Monday 16 April |
| May Day |
Monday 7 May |
| Close |
Friday 25 May |
| Open |
Monday 4 June |
| Close |
Friday 20 July |
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School News
Dates for your Diary
Sports ClubEvery Tuesday afternoon 3.15-4.15 for Years 2-6.
Gardening ClubEvery Friday lunchtime. Remember to bring your wellingtons if wet.
Half TermSchool closes for half term Thursday, 16 February and re-opens on Monday, 27 February.
Action Song RehearsalThere will be a rehearsal of the Action Song on Thursday, 23 February (during half term).
Urdd Area EisteddfodThe Ruthin Area Eisteddfod will take place on Saturday, 11 March at Ysgol Brynhyfryd.
Recent Events
Llysfasi College Open Day -
The children enjoyed visiting the college during the open day in May.
Infants' Trip Summer 2005 -
Some of the children making friends with one of the residents of Park Hall Farm.
Gardening Club -
The Gardening Club meets every Friday lunchtime under the supervision of some of the parents. The children help to look after the garden and the plants in the polytunnel and have a chance to take home some of their own vegetables.
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