Dear Parents and Carers,
On behalf of the governing body, staff and pupils of Baglan Primary School we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your child/children and hope that your years spent with us will be both happy and successful. The purpose of this website is to help you know more about life and learning at Baglan Primary School.
At Baglan Primary School we have a clear understanding of how children learn and continually strive to provide the best possible teaching, learning and experiences to facilitate this. We acknowledge that we live in a changing world and that we need to prepare our children for tomorrow’s needs, consequently, the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales are the shared vision and aspiration for every child who attends Baglan Primary School.
We aim to develop your children to become:
- Ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives
- Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
- Ethical, informed citizens, ready to take part in Wales and the world
- Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
We acknowledge the importance of developing a caring and stimulating environment, where children’s high self-esteem enables them to take risks in learning and to learn confidently through their mistakes. We teach children that getting ‘stuck’ is not a sign of failure, but it develops strategies for independence. We encourage children to ask questions and for them to learn how to solve challenges and problems.
We make it our business to strive for excellence, empowering children to be happy and responsive. Children are challenged within the delivery of an enriched, creative and linked curriculum. We are an inclusive school that develops independence, responsibility, kindness and good manners through a detailed health and well-being area of learning.
The best way to understand our school aims and values is to make an appointment and visit the school ‘in action’. This would give first hand knowledge and understanding of what we are aiming for and achieving and of the many facilities on offer.
Please make an appointment to come and experience the environment in which our children learn, so that we can answer any questions you may have.
We hope that this will be the beginning of a long and successful home school partnership between us. Working closely with parents is an important element of our work for the success of each child.
We look forward to welcoming you to Baglan Primary School.
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I learn, involve me and I remember
– Ancient Chinese proverb
Mrs Nicola E Morgan – Headteacher
Mr Les Rees – Chair of Governors