The Cymraeg Campus Language Charter by ERW Welsh in Education Officers and is the first charter specifically created to develop Welsh in English medium schools. The charter consists of  three awards- brone (efydd), silver (arian) and gold (Aur). Schools attempt to complete these awards over a period of time. Each award comprises of ten targets and these targets become more challenging as you progress. 

Here at Ysgol Rhostyllen we achieved our Bronze Cymraeg Campus award in 2019. 

After a busy few years, we are now working towards achieving our silver award. We hope to achieve this prestigious award very soon and with the hard work of all pupils under the guidance of the fabulous Criw Cymraeg I’m sure we will!

We are using the language charter Cymraeg Campus to help us as we inspire our children to use their Welsh in all aspects of their lives. 

How about using some Welsh phrases at home? 

Bore da                 Good Morning

Nos da                  Good Night

Caru ti                  Love you

Da iawn ti              Well done you! 

Amser bath            Bath time

Amser gwely           Bedtime

Amser cinio            Dinner time

Amser swper          Supper time

Amser ysgol           School time

Why not have a look at these Welsh language apps for children. Here are some of our favourites. They are free and easy to download. 

* Llyfrau Bach Magi Ann

* Betsan a Roco yn y pentref

* Campau Cosmig

* Codi Hwyl 

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Amelia Porada – this year’s winner of the chair at our school Eisteddfod. Amelia wrote a wonderful story on the theme 'Egni'. The judge felt that her story was full of imagination and amazing vocabulary. A very worthy winner.

Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2023.

On the 20^th of March we entered this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd. We competed in Glyn Ceiriog and entered the second language recitation competitions. Huge congratulations to all who entered. Competing individually were Tiana, Erin, Elsie, Logan, Natalie, Niamh, and Molly. Competing as part of the party were Natalie, Niamh, Katy, Leah, Lily, Molly, Jessica, Paige.

The recitation party were successful and will now progress to the next round at the William Aston Hall on 25^th March. Natalie, Niamh, Elsie, Erin and Tiana have also been successful and will progress to the sir. Pob lwc pawb!

Eisteddfod Update…..

Huge congratulations to Natalie, Tiana and the recitation party on coming first in the Urdd competitions. They will now go on to compete in the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanymddyfri on Tuesday May 30^th. We are so very proud of all who competed this year and thank the parents for their continued support. Keep and eye on S4C on that day – hopefully, you’ll be able to spot our competitors!

Bandiau Cymraeg.

On Friday 20^th February we enjoyed celebrating Dydd Miwsig Cymru here at Ysgol Rhostyllen. We have been exploring a range of Welsh music and have been enjoying listening to new bands. Here are a few of our favourites – why not give them a listen?

• Yws Gwynedd – Sebona fi
• Fflur de Lis – Dawnsia
• Bler gan Tara Bandito
• Y bel yn rowlio gan Yr Ods
• Aur, du a gwyn gan Morgan Elwy

Calendar of Welsh events we have enjoyed so far this year: -

• Year 6 pupils visited the Urdd centre in Cardiff – all pupils had a wonderful time and enjoyed adventures in the Capital. Diolch yn fawr to Mrs Brownhill, Mr Valentine, Miss Stapley and Mrs Galt for accompanying the pupils on their adventure.
• Dydd Miwsig Cymru – We celebrated this day with many activities in class and during whole school assemblies. The favourite band as voted for by the pupils of Ysgol Rhostyllen was Yr Ods.
• Dydd Gwyl Dewi – We enjoyed a full day of celebrations! All children were given the opportunity to enter the competitions of which there were many – they ranged from singing, reciting, dancing, drawing, craft and handwriting.
• The Urdd came into school to work with Year 3 – sessions in PE, games and problem solving activities were enjoyed by all.
• The Urdd came in to work with all our Year 5 pupils. They have been teaching year 5 a selection of Welsh outdoor games. Year 5 are now ready and excited to teach the rest of the classes the new games.
• 29^th March-31 March - Year 5 pupils visited the Urdd centre at Glanllyn – all pupils had a wonderful time and enjoyed many outdoor adventures. Diolch yn fawr to Mrs Davies and Mrs Simmonds for accompanying the pupils on their adventure.
• Eisteddfod yr Urdd competitions.

Exciting next steps: -

• We hope to welcome Sion a Sian to our infant classes……... who are they and what will they be doing? Watch this space!!
• Weekly Welsh language patterns will be introduced and shared with all classes – keep an eye on the website and class dojo for updates.