Welsh Department

The Welsh Second Language Curriculum in KS3 at Cwmcarn High School will provide experiences which will give all learners the opportunity to reach their full potential in Welsh according to their ability and needs.

The aim is to ensure that learners are aware of the use made of Welsh in modern Wales, nurturing a positive attitude towards the Welsh Language and it's culture.

The skills of learners are developed to use the language for effective purposeful communication.

The Welsh Department aims to ensure that the learners have the opportunity to:-

•  Develop an understanding of the spoken and written forms of Welsh in a range of contexts

•  Develop the ability to communicate effectively orally

•  Respond to a wide range of written materials

•  Write in a wide range of forms for a variety of purposes – giving attention to purpose, audience and accuracy.

YEAR 7 TOPICS

•  Myself

•  School

•  The Area

•  Pets

562,000 people in Wales can speak Welsh. That's 19% of the population

“Welsh is my mother tongue and my children speak it”

BRYN TERFEL

“The Welsh Language is part of the culture of Wales. This is why I enjoy learning Welsh at school.”

CARRIE-ANN 8RED

Leah-Kate Howells (Year 13, 2013) has accepted a place at Cardiff University to study Welsh at degree level.