CREIGIAU PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cardiff, Creigiau

Education Centre Information: Creigiau Primary School:

Establishment Type:Welsh Establishment
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cardiff
Boarders: Not applicable
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Not applicable

Background:

The school was founded in 1977 near Cardiff; pupils taught through medium of Welsh or English, according to wishes of parents; equal status given to both languages and equal importance attached to each stage of education from nursery to Year 6. Offers range of extra-curricular activities: gardening club, choir, orchestra, football, netball, rugby, cricket and eisteddfod activities; national successes in sports, music and drama. Cardiff and Vale music services provide lessons in individual instruments: trombone, clarinet, cello, piano and harp. The school is 'one community with no sense of division'; aims to provide 'caring and supportive community where each child will realise his or her potential'. Strong community links; thousands of pounds raised for local and national charities; hardworking and supportive governing body and parent-teacher association. Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications per place. ICT award from British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (2006). Eco-schools Green Flag award (2006); Basic Skills Quality Mark (2002, 2006). Ethos: 'A happy and exciting place where children feel secure and confident and where they can develop to their full potential'.