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 Pontio ar gyfer disgyblion Blwyddyn 6 sydd am ddilyn pynciau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Rhennir y cwrs yn ddau ran:
Cwrs Bwrlwm - tair wythnos o drochi yn yr iaith ac ym mywyd yr ysgol uwchradd
Cwrs Bwrlwm Bach - wythnos o gwrs ar gyfer ymdrochi yn yr iaith ac ym mywyd yr ysgol uwchradd

Pontio Ail Iaith - Cynhelir gyrsiau pontio Cymraeg Ail Iaith ar gyfer disgyblion Bl6 na fydd yn bwriadu dilyn pynciau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn ystod hanner tymor yr Haf.

Fishguard Language Centre

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 of 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 Links

www.s4c.cymru/cyw/cy/

www.bbc.co.uk/cymru

hwb.wales.gov.uk/

http://ysgol-bro-gwaun.j2bloggy.com/

http://pembrokeshire-spld.co.uk

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