Welcome To Our School
Ysgol Glan Gele is a Nursery and Infant school which serves the thriving market town of Abergele. We provide Foundation Phase Education for children from the ages of 3 to 7. We believe that this is an important phase in their learning journey and is at the centre of their future development. We are a busy school but pride ourselves on the quality of teaching, learning, and high expectations for all.
‘Gorau cam, cam cyntaf’ are special words that recognise the importance of a quality Foundation Phase Education.
At Ysgol Glan Gele we work very hard to make our school a creative, happy place for your child to flourish and grow. We aim to deliver experiential learning that develops all their skills and equips them for life in the twenty-first century and the next stage in their education.
The Four Purposes of the new curriculum guide how we deliver education in Ysgol Glan Gele. By the end of their education, we hope our pupils will be -
* Ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives.
* Healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead happy fulfilling lives.
* Ethically, informed individuals who are ready to be citizens of Abergele, Wales and the world.
*Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and in work.
The school is known within Abergele for its warm and friendly family atmosphere where children feel valued and secure.
Our school motto is:
‘Happy and secure as we all learn together’
We provide additional support for pupils who are more and less able. We are an inclusive school and work with other local schools and agencies to ensure the highest standard of provision for all our pupils. Your child’s talents and achievements are as important to us as they are to you. They are celebrated by the whole school community at every opportunity, in class or during assemblies.
We recognise the partnership between home and school is a vital one and we appreciate parents, carers and the community in Abergele working together with us. We have an active Parents' Forum which was established in 2007. We endeavour to support our pupils to grow into valuable citizens of Abergele.
We welcome any expertise or assistance you may be able to offer us in delivering the best possible opportunities for our pupils.
If you would like to come and join us by helping out in classes or supporting the PTA (Friends of Glan Gele Infants - FOGGI) in their fundraising events we would be pleased to see you. They have FOGGI coffee mornings every half term, meeting to plan and discuss fundraising events such as school discos. You will find the dates of these coffee mornings in our weekly newsletter.
To read our latest 2023 Estyn Inspection report, please click here.
Zoe Cope – Head teacher
01745 823584
School News
VEDay80 at Ysgol Glan Gele
The VE day service this morning was magical, and the celebrations continued throughout the afternoon.
Parents and governors were invited to the morning service which was led and organised by Mrs James, teacher of the Koalas. After weeks of rehearsal the service was perfect, with the Koalas class singing 3 wartime songs and narrating the story of VE Day.
A sausage and mash lunch was followed by 3 sittings of afternoon tea, which was enjoyed by 220 children.
The Head Teacher, Mrs Cope, thanked Abergele Town Council for their grant support in her opening address, and the hand written grant application that came in from 7 year-old Elsie, Chair of the School Council, was read out loud, to great applause.
Glan Gele Welcomes Côr Meibion Maelgwn for a Special Performance
Following the excitement of our Glan Gele Eisteddfod, we were delighted to welcome Côr Meibion Maelgwn Male Voice Choir to our school for a very special performance. The choir, renowned for their rich harmonies and connection to Welsh heritage, treated our children to a selection of traditional Welsh songs, filling the school with the spirit of our culture.
One of the most memorable moments of the performance was hearing the choir sing Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the Welsh National Anthem. The powerful voices of the choir rang through the hall, creating a wonderful moment for children and staff alike. It was a perfect way to celebrate our Welsh identity and the importance of music in our heritage.
A huge thank you to Côr Meibion Maelgwn for taking the time to visit and share their talent with us. Their performance not only entertained but also inspired our young learners, showing them the beauty Welsh music and tradition.
Diolch yn fawr! 🎶🏴
Outdoor Learning Week
Next week, the children will explore the outdoors during an Outdoor Learning week. We have lots of exciting activities, including a Sponsored Walk/Bike!
The children will have access to the outdoor learning areas and be visited by a beekeeper.
If you would like to sign up to Dads and Lads or Groundforce Day, please contact the school office. Thank you!
