24th September 2009: Governor's Day

Spent a fabulous few hours in school this morning. Mr Roberts had arranged for all Governors to visit the school (if available) and spend time with pupils and staff. Most of the governors had managed to get time off work, or free up their diaries. We were given "free reign" to wander the school anad observe lessons and ask questions of the teachers and pupils.

Unfortunately I could only stay till 11am, but spent a really enjoyable 2 hours wandering around the infants. I watched a Reception Class PE lesson (Mrs Watkin Carter managed to move around with the children despite being very pregnant!), watched the children playing in nursery and sat in with Year 2 while they were practising the "Jolly Phonics". It was facinating to see how the use of the Welsh language has become integral to all lessons, with the children totally used to listening/ answering in Welsh.

All the governors I spoke to really enjoyed the opportunity to meet staff and gain more insight into how our children are taught - thank you Mr Roberts and staff for making it such an enjoyable experience!