Canolfan Iaith Bro Gwaun

Mae'r Ganolfan Iaith yn rhan o Brosiect Abergwaun. Agorwyd y Ganolfan ym Mis Medi 2001, er mwyn cynorthwyo newydd ddyfodiaid di-Gymraeg yr ardal i ymgynefino gyda'r Gymraeg yn gyflym. Y mae cael Canolfan Iaith yn gwethredu i addysgu hwyrddyfodiaid yn ganolog yn gymorth i ysgolion cynradd y cylch ddiogelu safonau'r iaith ar lawr y dosbarth.

Cynhelir dau gwrs yn y Ganolfan ar gyfer y newydd ddyfodiaid:

Cwrs Hwyrddyfodiaid - dau ddiwrnod yr wythnos.
Cwrs Dilyniant - diwrnod yr wythnos.

Yn ogystal, cynhelir gyrsiau 'Trosglwyddo Bwrlwm Bro Gwaun' ar gyfer disgyblion Blwyddyn 6 fydd yn parhau gyda'u haddysg yn Ysgol Bro Gwaun yng Nghyfnodau Allweddol 3 a 4. Bydd y cwrs ar gyfer y disgyblion sydd wedi derbyn lefel Mamiaith yn yr ysgol Gynradd yn canolbwyntio ar ymdrochi ymhellach yn yr Iaith Gymraeg a'u paratoi ar gyfer eu dosbarthiadau ym Mlwyddyn 7. Bydd y disgyblion hynny yn cael eu rhannu i ddosbarthiadau Cymraeg, Cymraeg Syflaenol a Chymraeg gyda chymorth. Byddant hwy yn parhau i ddilyn pynciau megis Cymraeg fel Pwnc, y Dyniaethau, ABCh ac Ymarfer Corff trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Pontio ysgolion cyfrwng Saesneg - Cynhelir gyrsiau pontio Cymraeg llai dwys ar gyfer disgyblion Bl6 na fydd yn dilyn pynciau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg

Dyma ni ar y map! Here we are on the map!

Fishguard Language Centre

The Language Centre is part of the Fishguard Project. The Centre was opened in September 2001, to help newcomers to the area speak Welsh quickly. Having a Language Centre operating to teach latecomers centrally helps primary schools in the area to safeguard the standards of the Welsh language in the classroom.

There are two courses for new entrants:

Latecomers Course - two days a week.
Progression Course - one day a week.

In addition, the 'Bwrlwm Bro Gwaun' transition courses will be held for Year 6 pupils who will continue to further their education at Ysgol Bro Gwaun in Key Stages 3 and 4.

The first course will be for pupils who have gained a Welsh First Language KS2 Level. They will continue to follow subjects such as Welsh, Humanities, PSE and PE through the medium of Welsh in KS3.

The Second course is aimed towards pupils who have gained KS2 levels through the medium of English. This less intensive Welsh transition course is held for Year 6 pupils who have not followed subjects through the medium of Welsh in Primary school

If your child / children are between 7 and 11 years, and have just started school in the Fishguard area - they will have noticed that many activities during a school day are conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Throughout Wales, the teaching of Welsh in schools is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16. This reflects the importance of the language as an integral part of the culture, heritage and every day life of Wales.

What are the advantages for my child in learning Welsh?

Research shows that children who understand more than one language are able to think more flexibly and more creatively.
Bilingual children often develop other skills more quickly than children who only speak one language and they often do better at school and in exams.
There are definite economic advantages later on when your child is looking for a job, as more and more jobs in Wales require bilingual skills.
It can help to build bridges between generations, if grand parents and relatives speak Welsh.
It provides the opportunity to experience two different cultures, two worlds of experience. It can help give people a sense of belonging.
Two thirds of the world's children are bilingual ... wouldn't you like your child to be one of the majority?

The Fishguard Language Centre is located at Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Here, in a friendly environment, children of similar age and ability, from many local primary schools, come together for 'beginners' Welsh courses.

What advantages are there in allowing your child to attend the Centre?

All the pupils start learning on 'a level playing field' - they are all newcomers to the language
Class numbers never exceed 14
One teacher, one subject ensure quick learning
Use of the excellent IT and sports facilities at the school make learning Welsh fun!
The Centre is funded by the Pembrokeshire Education Services - there is no cost to you.
An opportunity to make friends with other children who are 'new to the area'.

Even if you don't speak Welsh, the good news is - it isn't difficult for your child to become bilingual.

There are many ways you can introduce your whole family to the language -

Join a Welsh medium mother & toddler group in the area - you don't have to be able to speak Welsh but your child will hear it spoken and will learn Welsh songs and stories.
There are local childminders and after-school clubs which offer Welsh activities.
Watch some of the wide range of Welsh language TV programmes suitable for all ages with English sub-titles.
Lots of Welsh language books, DVD's, CD Roms, Websites and Apps are available for all ages.
Adult evening classes are run at Fishguard & many of the surrounding villagaes.
Less formal 'parent group' sessions are held at some primary schools in order to encourage families to use Welsh at home.

Gwefannau Defnyddiol / Useful Websites

Ysgol Bro Gwaun	Cyngor Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire County Council	HWB	S4C
BBC Bitesize	CYW	STWNSH	Dysgu Cymraeg Welsh Government
Geiriadur Dictionary	Yr Iaith Gymraeg The Welsh Language	Mentrau Iaith	Cymraeg i Rieni Welsh4Parents

In a survey of how the Welsh people perceive the language at the start of the new millennium, it was found that -

Over 80% say that it's important for children to learn to speak Welsh*

7 out of every 10 support Welsh medium or bilingual education*

70% say being bilingual helps in finding jobs*

*A survey commissioned by the Welsh Language Board from Beaufort Research - The State of the Welsh Language 2000. The fieldwork was undertaken in every local authority area in Wales between March and April 2000, with 1,200 interviews completed. The full report was published in July 2000.

Cysylltwch â'r Ganolfan / Contact details:

CANOLFAN IAITH BRO GWAUN
Ysgol Bro Gwaun
Heol Dyfed
Abergwaun
Sir Benfro
SA65 9DT

Rhif Ffôn / Phone number: (01348) 874619 / (01348)872268
E-bost / E-mail: Eiry.Bellis@ysgolbrogwaun.com