Ysgol Maesteg
Siarter Iaith
During the academic year of 2023 our school achieved the wobr efydd in the Siarter Iaith. The Siarter Iaith (Welsh Language Charter) is a project for schools that was, introduced by the Welsh Assembly to work towards the target of 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050.
CRIW CYMRAEG
YSGOL MAESTEG
During the academic year of 2023 our school achieved the wobr efydd in the Siarter Iaith.
The Siarter Iaith (Welsh Language Charter) is a project for schools that was, introduced by the Welsh Assembly to work towards the target of 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050. The purpose of the Siarter Iaith is to promote the Welsh language and to develop a Welsh ethos in all schools. Encouraging pupils, staff and the wider community can further develop their Welsh language skills and increase awareness of Welsh culture and heritage within their area and worldwide.
As a school we are now working towards the silver award.*
You can follow the recent activities of the Criw Cymraeg on X (Twitter) by following: @CriwCymraegMSC
Yn ystod y flwyddyn academaidd 2023 fel ysgol rydym wedi llwyddo i ennill y wobr efydd y Siarter Iaith.
Mae’r Siarter iaith yn brosiect i ysgolion a chyflwynir gan y Llywodraeth Cymru er mwyn gweithio tuag at y nod o greu 1 miliwn o siaradwyr Gymraeg erbyn 2050. Pwrpas y prosiect yw hyrwyddo’r iaith Gymraeg a hybu ethos Cymru o fewn yr ysgol. Yn annog disgyblion, rhieni, staff ar gymuned ehangach i ddatblygu eu sgiliau ac ymwybyddiaeth o hanes a diwylliant Cymraeg eu hardal a ledled y byd.
Fel ysgol, rydym nawr yn gweithio tuag at ennill y wobr arian.*
Gallech chi ddilyn gweithgareddau diweddaraf y Criw Cymraeg gan ddilyn nhw ar drydar Criw Cymraeg Ysgol Maesteg (@CriwCymraegMCS) / X
* UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we have just been awarded silver! More news to follow…
Learn more about The Language Charter
Dysgwch fwy am y Siarter Iaith.
Follow the link to visit the GOV.WALES website:
How can I help my child? Sut gallai helpu fy mhlentyn?
The Criw Cymraeg have created our LLyfryn Dysgu Cymraeg or Learn Welsh Booklet with you in mind.
Practice using cymraeg pob dydd (everyday welsh) at home to grow in confidence using welsh language.
You can access a PDF of our booklet using the link below.
Useful Links
Here are a range of useful links for parents to help to develop your own Welsh language and to help you to support your child at home.
Pupil Voice / Llais y dysgwyr:
“Criw Cymraeg has given me confidence and pride in my Welsh identity. It has also helped enhance my Welsh speaking skills”
Mickey Richards
Dyma ni Criw Cymraeg Maesteg
Here we are! Maesteg Criw Cymraeg
Beth sy’n digwydd?
What’s happening at Maesteg School?
Welsh Club – Criw Cymraeg
Pupils to hear the language being spoken by others.
Trip Blwyddyn 9 i Baris a Wlad Belg – Year 9 trip to Belgium and Paris
Pupils to visit the Welsh Graves in Ypres. Pupils to visit Heddwyn’s grave, linked to their studies.
Criw Cymraeg a dosbarthiadau blwyddyn 7 wedi mwynhau'r twmpath heddiw gyda dawnswyr Pen-y-bont!
Our Award: Tystysgrif
This is our Bronze award, we are currently working towards Silver.
We have a Bilingualism policy available to read here.
You can also check out our Welsh Calendar of events using the button below:
Pam mae dysgu Cymraeg yn bwysig?
Why is learning Welsh important?
Here’s what the research shows:
1. It keeps your brain fit and healthy!
- Speaking another language makes your brain more creative
- It may help you to learn other skills easier-like playing an instrument
- It increases the amount of time you can concentrate for
- Your brain is healthier when you get old
2. It will help you learn other languages more easily!
- When you can speak two languages it is easier for your brain to learn more
- People who speak two languages can go on to learn many more
3. It helps you do better at school
- It improves your memory so you can remember more information
4. It gives you a sense of Welsh identity and culture!
- Speaking Welsh helps you to understand the street and place names around you-lots have special meanings that you may otherwise have missed!
- It gives you a sense of belonging to Wales and its history