We are a group of learners who have been selected for Criw Iaith (or Language Crew) because we show a real interest in learning languages. We started out as Criw Cymraeg (Welsh Crew), a group committed to developing the Welsh language across the school. A very big part of what we do is raise the profile of the Welsh language, heritage and culture at Danescourt Primary School. We are, after all, a school in the capital city of Wales, and we are very proud of this.

Our big plans this year have been to:

• Continue to promote the use of spoken Welsh outside the classroom using our Cymraeg Ymadradd yr Pythefnos (Welsh Phrase of the Fortnight) initiative. We support our classes and teachers by using our Tocyn Tân reward system for speaking Welsh;
• Ensure the inclusion and celebration of the Welsh culture and heritage across the school.

Meetings take place every Tuesday lunchtime.

Diolch am ddarllen ein tudalen!

Abigail, Zach, Matilda, Elsie, Poppy, Kaiden, Isabelle, Xavier, Julia, Sienna and Daniel.

Criw Iaith 2026-27.

Cymraeg Ymadradd yr Pythefnos
Welsh Phrase of the Fortnight 

Our Cymraeg Ymadradd yr Pythefnos (Welsh Phrase of the Fortnight) initiative is designed to celebrate and strengthen the use of the Welsh language across our school community. Every fortnight, two classes take the lead by creating an engaging launch video to introduce a new Welsh phrase for everyone to learn and use. We share two versions of each phrase – one for our Foundation Phase learners and one for Key Stage 2 – so that all pupils can take part confidently. These phrases are taken from our Cymraeg Bob Dydd programme, so that pronunciation and context is modelled by teachers initially, so that learners are supported in their Welsh learning journey.

This whole‑school approach helps us build a positive Welsh ethos, encourages everyday use of Cymraeg, and gives our learners a real sense of pride in their language skills. We warmly encourage parents and carers to join in too – try using the phrase at home, on the school run, or out and about. Together, we can help our children grow as confident Welsh speakers and celebrate the language that is such an important part of our identity.