Cradoc School welcomes you – Croeso!

On behalf of staff, governors, parents, pupils and myself, may I extend a warm welcome to you and your family.  Cradoc is a busy but friendly school, with lots going on.  This website aims to give you a flavour of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils.

At Cradoc our vision has been created involving all stakeholders:

Cradoc, a relationship first school which provides a welcoming, inclusive, safe and supportive environment where all achievements are celebrated. Our rural spaces provide unique opportunities to learn about our Welsh heritage, to develop a sense of place and cynefin and to become informed, confident and capable learners. Health and wellbeing is at the core of our teaching and learning. We aim to develop respectful, responsible and resilient individuals who aspire to be curious, freethinking, creative contributors.

In our school, children feel appreciated and nurtured. They gain ‘roots to grow and wings to fly’, preparing them for the world beyond.

In order to achieve our vision, we work in partnership with parents and the community:

• to develop independence, confidence and resilience;
• to become enthusiastic lifelong learners;
• to provide a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment where the children feel valued and secure;
• to develop a caring attitude with self-respect and respect for others.

To enable pupils to make sense of and achieve our Vision we use our School Charter; this is displayed around the school, referred to regularly and form the basis of our positive behaviour strategy.

At Cradoc, we believe that education is like a journey, where the ride is as important as the destination itself.  Learning must be rewarding, exciting and fun!  It must provide a wide range of experiences and stimulate our children to want more.

We pride ourselves on the achievements our children make and strive to ensure that every individual receives the support and challenge to achieve to the best of their ability – whatever that ability may be and in whatever field, be it arts, sports or traditional academic subjects.

We believe that education is for life and so provide high quality professional development and opportunities for our staff, to enable them to develop personally but in particular to provide up to date, exciting learning for the children.

Cradoc provides a wonderful environment in which our children can learn and grow.  The grounds are extensive, comprising two playgrounds and large grassy play areas, which are continually being improved, enabling children to participate in a wider range of activities at break times.  There is also a hockey/soccer pitch and a separate rugby pitch.  We are very proud of our Eco-Classroom, which contains a variety of habitats, including a rough meadow, a pond and a marshy area.  There is also a developing woodland, vegetable garden and a wildlife area. The children were responsible for designing and developing these areas, supported by staff, parents and governors, and continue to enjoy them through curricular and extra curricular activities, enhancing their learning through direct experience.

We think that the best way to find out about our school is to meet us.  We welcome visits from children, parents and other professionals to see how Cradoc School operates on a day to day basis.  If you would like to visit, please telephone the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.  In the meantime, why not have a look at our School Prospectus for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Best wishes

Beth Roberts

Acting Headteacher