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Much care and thought was exercised during the planning stage of the extension so that the children at Ysgol-y-Foel are provided with an excellent Primary Education in a pleasant, well resourced, secure and purposeful environment.

This is a caring environment which is conducive to the personal and social development of each child. Standards of attainment are kept to the highest level  

while relating to the capacity of the individual child. Our S.A.T. results for pupils leaving at the end of Key Stage 2 last summer were 100% with Level Four and above, in all subjects. By comparison, the National figure is 68%.

The staff believe wholeheartedly that a happy child is a child who shall learn quickly and easily. Our first and continuing priority in Ysgol y Foel is that our pupils are coming to school happy each day. This is a school where anything other than the most minor disciplinary matter is almost unprecedented, the children are wonderfully behaved and invariably exhibit commendable manners and consideration for those around them. Children are encouraged to develop self-discipline, self-esteem, initiative and respect for both people and property both in the school and in the community at large.

Number on Roll
From September 2003 there were 68 full time pupils and 5 part time pupils on roll. With three classes in Ysgol y Foel, 3.2 teachers and a full time Nursery Nurse, this gives a most enviable teacher/pupil ratio.

School Sessions.
The school is open from 8.45am each school day and pupils are registered at 8.55am. The school day ends at 3.20pm. for all pupils, providing 23.5 hours teaching time per week. Nursery sessions begin at 8.55am and end at 11.30am.

Classroom organisation

The school is divided into three classes.

Class 1: Miss Cheryl Aga & Mrs. L.Cruice: Nursery / Reception/Year 1 / 2
Class 2:  Miss A.J. Pierce : Year 3 / 4
Class 3:  Mr. M.Bayley (Head teacher) Year 5 /6.

Language
English is the medium of instruction and normal language of communication. Welsh is taught as a second language. Our aim is to prepare pupils for transfer at age eleven to any nearby Secondary School whether English or Welsh medium.

House System
The aim of the House System is to encourage healthy competition amongst children. Points are awarded for good work in class and doing one's best, to exhibiting good manners and helpfulness, kindness and consideration, to excellence in the field of sport.

Starting School.
Parents considering sending their children to the school are welcome to visit by arrangement with the Head teacher. Children are eligible to start Nursery education every morning provided they are three years old by or on 31st August in the appropriate year.

The P.T.A. at Ysgol-y-Foel is very active and well established, providing a most worthwhile service to the school and ensuring that welcome and adequate funds are raised. Membership is automatic and meeting are open to all parents.

Chair of PTA : Mrs. Donna Hughes
Treasurer : Mrs. Angela Lewis
Secretary : Mrs. Sue Smith

Governors.
Chairperson & Co-opted Governor: Mr. P. Walters, Long Barn, Cilcain, Tel. 741089

Vice Chairperson: Mr. M.Thomas, Bryn Derw, Cilcain, Tel. 740147

Clerk to Governors: Mrs. A.Walker, Flat 3, 108 Vale Street, Denbigh, Tel. 01745 816375.

Extra - Curricular activities.
All Junior and a number of infants are encouraged to participate in activities including Strings, Guitars, Chess Club, Sports Club, Art Attack, and Recorders.

Note: The Chess Team of Ysgol y Foel finished runners-up in the Flintshire League last season having played throughout the season against teams from all over Flintshire without losing a match!

Out of School Club.
The Club commences at 7.45am each morning until 8.45am and from 3.20pm. until 5.20pm. The Club is run by and supervised by a qualified Play leader and assistant and a range of activities are offered. The tariff for the club is 3.25p per hour (reduction for siblings)  £3 if you book half termly in advance (correct September 2003).

Martin Bayley M Ed. Head teacher
Ysgol-y-Foel, Cilcain, Mold, Flintshire,
CH7 5NW.  Tel. & fax. 01352 740197.