We are delighted to have achieved the Siarter Iaith Bronze Award in July 2023 and the Silver Award verification in November 2023.

Below is an extract from our feedback following our Silver Award verification.

• Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus continues to be driven by a strong Welsh leader.  The initiative is also supported highly effectively by the headteacher, SMT and all staff.  The whole school approach at Oldcastle is evidently a strength. 
• The highly enthusiastic members of the Criw Cymraeg are continually developing their role and take an increasing lead in implementing, developing, and monitoring Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus.  They collaborate effectively with other groups in the school to ensure that Cymraeg is firmly embedded in all aspects of school life.  For example, they work with the Radio Champions to ensure Cymraeg is used in their radio broadcasts.  They launched a competition to name the dragon that they use to encourage Welsh speaking on the playground and the result will be announced on the radio shortly. 
• Extensive evidence has been collected for all ten targets digitally and there is very strong and attractive evidence clearly displayed and celebrated around the school.  
• The progress of Cymraeg Campus is charted innovatively via a Padlet.
• The school has exciting plans to continue to develop and embed the principles of Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus.  For example, through their community and family engagement work, incorporating Cymraeg into their Language and Play sessions.

Llongyfarchiadau i bawb yn Ysgol Gynradd Hengastell, rydych chi’n llawn haeddu gwobr arian Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus.

Congratulations to everyone in Oldcastle Primary School, you richly deserve the Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus silver award.

Criw Cymraeg have been busy sharing their knowledge with Oldcastle pupils.  Children can view the following with their school email.  Welsh Graffiti Wall