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Our goal is simple: to ensure every pupil has the chance to shine. Weβre committed to creating a school where everyone feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Weβve designed our curriculum to spark curiosity, challenge minds, and open doors to new opportunities. By focusing on exceptional teaching and a love of learning, we aim to nurture aspirations and confidence in every pupil.
Ysgol Bro Taf is built on the values of being brave, respectful, optimistic, trusting, aspirational, and having fun. We see ourselves as ONE community β where everyone works together, celebrates achievements, and grows as leaders. These values shape everything we do, helping us create a school filled with kindness, resilience, and a positive spirit.
Iβm excited about the journey ahead and all weβll achieve together. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to building a strong partnership as we help every pupil thrive.
Warmest regards,
Mr Mark Thomas
Headteacher
Year 6 have arrived at Cardiff Bay. First stop Zizzi! As part of the Bro Taf Promise, we want all children to experience a sit-down meal in a restaurant. Pizza and pasta before we head to the Senedd! π π π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ ...
π¨ WHAT A WEEK! WYTHNOS BENDIGEDIG!
π΄π Wythnos Shwmae has been EPIC! / Mae Wythnos Shwmae wedi bod yn EPIG! ππ΄
Our school has been bursting with Cymraeg, creativity, competition, music, movement and lots of laughs! ππ
A HUGE DIOLCH / DIOLCH YN FAWR to our incredible Criw Iaith who planned, organised and facilitated an action-packed week celebrating our Welsh language! ππ€©
Hereβs what weβve been up toβ¦ ππ
π¬ Brawddegau Bendigedig β showing off our best Cymraeg!
π― Her Cymraeg Kahoot β brains at the ready!
π€ Carioci Cymraeg with Mrs Davidson β microphone moments! πΆ
πͺ HIIT Cymraeg β working up a sweatβ¦ yn Gymraeg!
ππΊ Twmpath Dawns with Calennig for Years 5β7 β amser dawnsio!
π΅ Creative Songwriting Workshop for our amazing Criw Iaith with Sion Tomos Owen, who is currently Bardd Plant Cymru (Childrenβs Poet Laureate of Wales)
πΌ Welsh in the Workplace Assemblies β Cymraeg beyond the classroom!
π² Criw Iaith Assembly for Lower School β games, bingo and lots of fun!
ποΈ Bingo Cymraeg in the Main Hall β eyes down! π
π£οΈ Sbei Cymraeg β staff and pupils nominating those who they think have been using the best Cymraeg! β
π And the Sbei Cymraeg winners?β¦ COMING SOON! π
A huge DIOLCH / THANK YOU to everyone who got involved, joined in and helped us celebrate our language in so many different ways. β€οΈπ
π£οΈ CYMRAEG I BAWB / WELSH IS FOR EVERYONE! π΄πβ€οΈ
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@diwrnodshwmaesumae @csc_plsupport
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π Oliver! Jr. Rehearsals This Week π
The show is really starting to come together, and we can't wait to see everyone back in rehearsal this week!
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Monday 19th October π₯ Everyone π School Hall β° Until 4:00pm
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Wednesday 21st October π₯ Fagin, Oliver, Dodger, Nancy, Bet, Sowerberrys, Noah, Charlotte & Mr Bumble π Drama Studio β° Until 4:00pm π Pages 12-48
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