FLINTSHIRE COUNCIL ATTACKS WELSH-MEDIUM TEACHING.

Urdd Gobaith Cymru was established in 1922 with the aim of protecting the Welsh language in a world where English dominated every aspect of life outside the home. It was established by Sir Ifan ap Owen Edwards who wrote in a magazine in 1922 “These days, in many villages, and in most towns in Wales, children play and read in English. They forget they are Welsh”. Today, the children of Ysgol Terrig, be they from a Welsh or English speaking family, can read, play and converse equally well in both languages. The first local Urdd branch was established in Treuddyn, Flintshire in 1922. Ysgol Terrig will celebrate being established as a Welsh medium school for 60 years very soon. There is far too much history and culture in this small village for Flintshire Authority to have their way and take a backward step to the days of 1922. Thank you to all the people who have signed the petition to keep Ysgol Terrig as it is and please encourage your friends, family members and colleagues to do the same.