Welsh Ethos

We are very blessed at the Point of Ayr Federation to be situated surrounded by a wealth of Welsh culture and heritage within the heart of the Thomas Pennant country.

Our Federation was named after the Point of Ayr Colliery - Y Parlwr Du. The colliery was the main source of income for our communities, and their children attended our schools. The colliery language was mostly Welsh in its own unique form that only those who worked there really understood it, as was its singing and sporting traditions.

Famous Welsh Playwright, Artists and Singers attended our schools - David Lloyd and Emlyn Williams to name but a few. Artists who visited were inspired and painted portraits, like the work of Albert Houthuesen who painted the colliers and their families. These are on show at the National Gallery.

Our “cynefin” is rich not only in Welsh culture but in its own linguistic traditions- we pride ourselves in embracing the language as an integral  part of our everyday routines in school. Through our involvement with the Urdd and other initiatives, we experience  a sense of not only belonging to Wales and its culture, but making and building traditions of our own.

We firmly believe that hearing and living the language everyday will enrich our confidence, skills and opportunities for our future years.

Cymraeg Campus

The main aim of our Cymraeg Campus is to promote a strong Welsh ethos in school, and to provide a range of enriching activities that propel the children to enjoy learning Welsh.

The Criw Cymraeg are instrumental in leading and driving us forward, and we are striving to achieve our Bronze, Silver and Gold awards!

Visit our 'Cymraeg Campus & Criw Cymraeg' page to find out how we are working towards achieving our awards!