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We celebrate St David’s Day each year with a school Eisteddfod. This takes the form
of a Cultural Day when children have the opportunity to take part in many different
activities related to Welsh life including: music, art, craft, dance, sport and cooking.

We are also involved in the Siarter Iaith, and have a strong pupil voice with Criw
Cymraeg.

MUSIC

The school benefits from a good range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments
and some electronic instruments. All children are given the opportunity to use this
equipment in their work in performing, composing and appraising.

General awareness of musical culture is encouraged in the everyday experience of the
children within the school by the use of music at assembly times and during appropriate
times within the classroom as a background to work.

A large number of our pupils play orchestral instruments and demonstrate their
expertise in assemblies and at other events. Music in a variety of genres is studied for
performance, the emphasis being on enjoyment. UpBeat Music Service provide us with
additional support and experiences for our pupils.

EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC

Children from Year 2 onwards are able to receive private music tuition provided by the

Local Authority Music Support Services and Rock Steady Music.

There is a charge payable for these lessons that take place in lesson time. Some
instruments can be hired from the school.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Children develop control, co-ordination and fitness through dance, games, gymnastics
and outdoor adventurous activities.

Pupils have one PE lessons per week, either inside or on the school playground (weather
permitting). They need to bring in the appropriate kit for each lesson. Key Stage 2
pupils also participate in ’15 minutes of fitness’ a daily opportunity to run, dance or

participate in Yoga/Pilates sessions, for example.

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