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Teaching and Learning

At the Point of Ayr Federation we look at what we are teaching? how we are teaching?
and why we are teaching?
We use a variety of teaching methods to excite and engage our learners and enhance the

learning experience.
We endeavour to provide the learners with varied experiences and opportunities to
explore and investigate the world around them.
Learners are able to guide their learning using pupil voice. They have the opportunity to

work independently and collaboratively, collaboratively within the classroom and across
the Federation.

Creating a 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.

Aiming high together