Cymraeg

At Abercarn Primary we actively encourage “Welshness” within the school in order to stimulate and encourage pupil’s learning and general awareness of the welsh language and culture.  Children are spoken to and encouraged to respond in Welsh as often as is possible during the school day.

Welsh is taught as a second language, as part of the Curriculum.  It is taught in a meaningful way reflecting events and experiences.  We aim to make the learning of Welsh a pleasurable, interesting and lively experience through song, dance, drama and games.

Through stories and legends we aim to develop in the child an awareness of the cultural heritage of Wales.

Teaching staff and pupils are supported by a teacher adviser for Welsh who visits the school regularly during the school year.

Learning Welsh can feel like a challenge, start with the alphabet. Click the picture to go to a youtube video which will help you learn the right sounds.

• Speaking another language makes your brain more creative
• It may help you to learn other skills easier-like playing an instrument
• It increases the amount of time you can concentrate for
• Your brain is healthier when you get old

• When you can speak two languages it is easier for your brain to learn more
• People who speak two languages can go on to learn many more 

• Children who speak two languages often get higher marks in school as they get older
• It improves your memory so you can remember more information

• Speaking Welsh helps you to understand the street and place names around you-lots have special meanings that you may otherwise have missed!
• It gives you a sense of belonging to Wales and its history