ST BRIDES C.I.W. PRIMARY SCHOOL in Vale of Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan

Education Centre Information: St Brides C.I.W. Primary School:

Establishment Type:Welsh Establishment
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan
Boarders: Not applicable
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Not applicable

Background:

Built in 1968, serves five villages and two parishes; new classroom block opened in November 2003; set in extensive grounds which offer variety of gardens: sensory, butterfly, organic vegetable, wildlife, Easter and Mediterranean; also a maze. Won best-kept village schools' section in four successive years to 2003; winners of Wales in Bloom in 2002 and 2003. UK champions in Greenfingers' Challenge. Strong links with Heritage Coast, which works on local environmental issues; partnership with Careers Wales (businesse partnership). Full range of after-school activities includes gardening, netball, rugby, football, science, art, drama, music, chess, dance, magazine and digital photography. Music and Welsh are outstanding features; peripatetic music lessons; French taught as part of curriculum in Key Stage 2. Children's charities supported throughout Lent. Before-school care, from 7.30am; after-school care, until 5.30pm. Wales Quality Award (2002); Eco-school award (2001, 2005). Basic Skills Quality Mark (2002, 2005); Investor in People status (2001, 2005). Ethos: 'A vibrant, happy school with high expectations. A Christian ethos permeates it work and provision. Relationship between staff and pupils are friendly, courteous and respectful'.