Ein Cynllun Trochi
Our Immersion Programme
Beth yw Carreg Lam?
What is Carreg Lam?
Canolfan addysg trochi ydym ni a sefydlwyd yn 2023 i helpu dysgwyr sy'n dechrau addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg yn ddiweddarach (rhwng 7-11 oed) a disgyblion a fyddai'n elwa o gymorth ychwanegol gyda'u sgiliau iaith Gymraeg i gael mynediad at y cwricwlwm yn hyderus. Yn gyffredinol, bydd plant yn ymuno â'r ganolfan am gyfnod dysgu dwys o 12 wythnos cyn mynd trwy gyfnod o integreiddio pontio i leoliadau prif ffrwd iaith Gymraeg yn Nhorfaen. Mae ein henw, 'Carreg Lam', yn golygu carreg gamu oherwydd ein bod yn bont i ddyfodol dwyieithog newydd i bob disgybl.
We are an immersion provision centre set up in 2023 to help learners entering Welsh-medium education at a later stage (between 7-11) and pupils who would benefit from additional support with their Welsh language skills to access the curriculum with confidence. Children generally will join the centre for an intense learning period of 12 weeks before then undergoing a period of transitioned integration into Welsh-language main stream settings within Torfaen. Our name, 'Carreg Lam', means stepping stone because we are a bridge into a new bilingual future for every pupil.
Sut fydd y fy mhlentyn yn dysgu’r iaith?
How will my child learn the language?
Mae disgyblion yn mynychu Carreg Lam ar gyfer 12 wythnos er mwyn dysgu’r iaith mewn ffordd strwythedig a phwrpasol drwy themâu canolog i'r plentyn, wedi arwain gan arbenigwyr, cyn trosglwyddo i’r prif ffrwd o fewn ysgol gyfrwng Gymraeg yn Nhorfaen. Dysgir geirfa, patrymau ieithyddol a strwythurau’r iaith trwy ddulliau sydd wedi’u profi i weithio (megis chwarae rôl, gemau, drilio iaith). Golygir hyn fod disgyblion yn meddu ar ryglder sylfaenol yn y Gymraeg, yn gallu defnyddio’r Gymraeg mewn amrywiaeth o sefyllfaoedd, yn datblygu sgiliau meddwl ac yn cael eu paratoi ar gyfer mynychu ysgol gyfrwng Gymraeg.
Yn dilyn y 12 wythnos cychwynnol hyn, lle mae’r plant yn profi dysgu ieithyddol dwys er mwyn ysgogi sgiliau iaith sylfaenol, mae’r canolfan yn parhau i’w cefnogi trwy ymweliadau, cydweithio gyda’r ysgolion a mewnoli cynllun wedi’u personoli o strategaethau a chymorth.
Pupils attend Carreg Lam for 12 weeks in order to learn the language in a structured and purposeful way though child-centred themes, guided by experts, before transferring to a mainstream class within a Welsh medium school in Torfaen. Vocabulary, linguistic patterns and language structures are taught through methods that have been proven to work (such as role playing, games, language drills). This means that pupils have a foundational fluency in the Welsh language, can access the ability to use the Welsh language in a variety of situations, develop thinking skills and are prepared for attending a Welsh medium school.
Following these initial 12 weeks, where the children experience intensive language learning in order to stimulate basic language skills, the centre continues to support them through visits, collaboration with their school and creating a personalised plan of strategies and support.
Sut fydd fy mhlentyn yn ymdopi?
How will my child cope?
Rydyn ni’n rhoi lles y plentyn wrth wraidd ein gwaith. Mae ein darpariaeth grŵp bach yn galluogi staff i gysylltu’n agos â disgyblion, gan gydnabod sut maen nhw’n teimlo, sut maen nhw’n ymgartrefu, a sut maen nhw’n gwneud cynnydd bob dydd. Mae ein staff profiadol yn deall bod pob plentyn yn wahanol, gan eu galluogi i ymateb yn sensitif i anghenion unigol a darparu’r gefnogaeth gywir ar yr adeg gywir. Mae gan bob plentyn gyfleoedd rheolaidd i gysylltu â chyfoedion o’r un oedran ac i gael mynediad at gefnogaeth llesiant gyson. Mae plant yn dysgu mewn amgylchedd cefnogol a meithringar sy’n eu hannog i arbrofi gyda iaith ac adeiladu hyder ar eu cyflymder eu hunain. Mae ein haddysgu gweledol ac ymgysylltiol yn annog cyfranogiad yn naturiol, gan helpu disgyblion i ddeall yn gyflym ac ymuno’n hyderus. Mae ymweliadau addysgol yn rhoi cyfle i blant ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg mewn cyd-destunau go iawn, gan eu helpu i wneud synnwyr o eirfa newydd, teimlo’n gymhellol i’w defnyddio mewn gwahanol amgylcheddau, ac adeiladu eu hyder a’u dealltwriaeth.
We place children’s wellbeing at the heart of our work. Our small‑group provision allows staff to stay closely connected to pupils, recognising how they are feeling, how they are settling, and how they are progressing each day. Our experienced staff understand that every child is different, enabling them to respond sensitively to individual needs and provide the right support at the right time. Every child has regular opportunities to connect with peers their own age and access consistent wellbeing support. Children learn in a supportive, nurturing environment that encourages them to experiment with language and build confidence at their own pace. Our visual and interactive teaching naturally encourages participation, helping pupils understand quickly and join in comfortably. Educational visits give children the chance to use Welsh in real contexts, helping them make sense of new language, feel motivated to use it in different environments, and grow in confidence and understanding.
Tysteb 1 | Testimonial 1
“I can’t thank Carreg Lam enough for everything they have done to support my daughter on her learning journey I have seen a substantial difference in her confidence and Welsh language… the staff are so welcoming and very supportive they have done amazing not just with my daughter but all the other children too thanks again to everyone who helped bring her up to a great level of learning and understanding!”
Tysteb 2 | Testimonial 2
“It has brought out a new passion in him and he has said he wants to stay in school as long as he can.”
Tysteb 3 | Testimonial 3
“Before starting Carreg Lam, my son lacked confidence and did not feel comfortable with the Welsh language. After a few weeks at Carreg Lam I saw a big change: his confidence had grown. He was willing to come up to me and discuss what he had done that day in Carreg Lam, talk about what he was doing tomorrow and also what he was doing at the weekend and all this using the Welsh language. By now he has settled wonderfully back into the classroom and is a full part of the class.”
Ble mae Carreg Lam?
Where is Carreg Lam?
Torfaen immersion center is located within Ysgol Panteg, in Pontypwl. The center has a space in the heart of the school and enjoys all the school's facilities.
Lleolir canolfan drochi Torfaen o fewn Ysgol Panteg, ym Mhont-y-Pŵl. Mae gan y ganolfan man yng nghalon yr ysgol ac yn mwynhau holl gyfleusterau’r ysgol.