{"id":87,"date":"2026-05-18T12:36:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:54:03","slug":"vision-for-teaching-and-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/pupils\/vision-for-teaching-and-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision for teaching and learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At Ysgol Friars we aspire for all our pupils to foster enjoyment of learning to the highest standards through the creation of a bilingual, civilized community where pupils share a common set of values applicable to their local, national and global identity.<\/p>\n<p>Teaching and learning is at the heart of our school. Our teachers challenge pupils and have high expectations of them. We recognise the integral role of the learning environment in supporting effective learning. Our teachers consider the pedagogical approaches they will need to develop to support pupils to make progress and to achieve their potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their practice, collaborate with colleagues within the school and in other schools. All of our teachers receive any appropriate training required to improve their practice. We are also asking pupil voice how we can improve their learning experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Ysgol Friars follows the framework provided by Curriculum for Wales. At Ysgol Friars our curriculum is everything a pupil experiences in pursuit of the four purposes.\u00a0Our aim is to support each of our pupils to become:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives<\/li>\n<li>enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work<\/li>\n<li>ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world<\/li>\n<li>healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d33wr4k5rd1pzd.cloudfront.net\/img\/uploads\/site\/_extraLarge\/Picture1_2025-09-22-080041_pbyv.png\" alt=\"Curriculum framework\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At Ysgol Friars we are proud of our broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. We want the best for our pupils, which is why we have invested heavily in developing and establishing an innovative and engaging curriculum that meets their needs and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils study a curriculum that includes English; Cymraeg; Mathematics; Science; Religion, Values and Ethics; Geography; History; ICT; International Languages; Technology; Art; Music; Drama; Physical Education and PSE.<\/p>\n<p>In Years 10 and 11, pupils follow a large range of academic and vocational courses to suit every pupil\u2019s needs and aspirations. All pupils study English Language and English Literature; Welsh as a first or second language; Mathematics: Numeracy and Mathematics; Science; Religion, Values and Ethics; Welsh Baccalaureate and a number of optional courses.<\/p>\n<p>Our curriculum at Ysgol Friars enables our pupils to develop their literacy, numeracy and digital competence skills and, where there are opportunities, to extend and apply them across all subjects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To enhance our curriculum many varied activities and clubs are organised outside lesson times during lunch time and after school. Every pupil has the opportunity to participate in these.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Options year 10 and 12<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Decisions as to which courses to follow for Year 10 and 12 are made by individual pupils after much help and guidance from subject and pastoral staff, a process which starts at the beginning of the spring term. Pupils at Ysgol Friars are well supported in choosing their individual curriculum pathway and parents are involved throughout this process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We also have a very successful partnership with Arfon secondary schools and Coleg Menai Llandrillo to allow pupils the opportunity to study their preferred subject.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Information for parents of year 11 students on how to support their children at home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/n6DEvDJtA3ZdbT2s?ref=Link&amp;loc=play\">https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/n6DEvDJtA3ZdbT2s?ref=Link&amp;loc=play<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d33wr4k5rd1pzd.cloudfront.net\/img\/uploads\/site\/_logo2x\/ysgolion_iach_cymru.jpg\" alt=\"National quality award\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangor.ac.uk\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangor.ac.uk\/themes\/custom\/bangor\/images\/logo-black.svg\" alt=\"Bangor University\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerswales.gov.wales\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerswales.gov.wales\/styleguide\/assets\/img\/logos\/cw-logo-mob-en.svg\" alt=\"Careers Wales\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":85,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-87","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":659,"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions\/659"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ysgolfriars.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}