OUR VISION

OUR VALUES

OUR AIMS

At Ysgol Y Bynea, we are proud to be an inclusive school where we work together to challenge, inspire, and motivate all children to become successful, confident, and caring citizens of our diverse world. We strive to create a safe, happy, and respectful environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our school community promotes resilience, ambition, and a strong sense of wellbeing, encouraging every child to thrive in both health and learning. We nurture a culture where pupils are happy, believe in their potential, take responsibility for their learning, set ambitious goals, and grow as independent, respectful learners ready to contribute positively to the school and wider community.

Our Aim for All Children at Ysgol Y Bynea:

•Wellbeing and Safety - We ensure every child feels safe, healthy, and secure in all  

   areas of school life, from the classroom to the playground and beyond.

• Ambition and Lifelong Learning - We nurture ambitious, curious, and independent

   learners through high-quality teaching, the development of strong core skills, and a

   passion for learning.

• Respect and Responsibility - We promote good manners, self-respect, and respect

   for others and the environment, encouraging pupils to contribute positively to

   school life and the wider community.

• Creativity, Culture, and Citizenship - We inspire children to become confident,

   principled citizens who value creativity, celebrate diversity, take pride in the Welsh

   language and culture, and understand their role in protecting the world around them.

We aspire to achieve these aims by:

• Championing Pupil Voice and Wellbeing - Prioritising the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of our pupils and ensuring their voices are central to school life, in a culture that respects children’s rights.
• Delivering High-Quality, Inclusive Teaching and Learning - Providing excellent teaching within a creative, inclusive, and resource-rich environment that supports diverse learning needs and promotes independence, enquiry, and collaboration.
• Offering a Broad, Evolving Curriculum - Delivering an innovative and forward-thinking curriculum that is enriched by pupil input, challenges learners, and develops essential skills such as investigation, communication, and cooperation.
• Setting High Expectations and Promoting Success - Maintaining high and consistent expectations for all pupils, families, and staff, encouraging every learner to reach their full potential and celebrating good behaviour, effort, and achievement.

• Creating a Safe, Stimulating Learning Environment - Maintaining a school environment that is welcoming, clean, organised, and safe, where pupils feel motivated, respected, and ready to learn.
• Fostering Strong Partnerships and Global Awareness - Working closely with parents and the wider community, providing enriching extra-curricular opportunities, and helping pupils understand their role in both their local environment and the wider world.

SCHOOL ETHOS

The School‘s Ethos and Values

The school‘s ethos is one of care, respect and industry, where encouragement, tolerance and patience have a high priority. The following poem sums up our philosophy.

If a child lives with criticism,

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,

He learns to fight. 

If a child lives with ridicule,

He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,

He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance,

He learns to to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,

He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,

He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,

He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

He learns to find love in the world.

SCHOOL RULES

The purpose of our school rules are to engender a positive and friendly atmosphere, supported by the school merit system. There are as few rules as possible and an air of responsibility towards each other and the school is fostered.

Children are asked to dispose of litter in the many bins available inside and outside the school. We take much pride in the cleanliness of the school and the school estate.

Clothing can often get lost or mislaid in school, especially coats. Parents are therefore asked to ensure that a label bearing the child’s name is fixed inside garments. This also applies to bags and pencil cases.

Children are not to bring dangerous objects to school. The staff reserve the right to confiscate any such object. Parents will then be asked to collect the object from school.

Mobiles phones are not allowed to be brought to school and used by pupils under any circumstances.

Bicycles should not be ridden on the school yard or within the school premises.