Teacher Support
South Wales
Cerian Angharad
Teacher Network Co-ordinator in South Wales
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
Park Crescent
Bargoed
CF81 8PN
Email: cerian@angharad.fslife.co.uk
Current Position
Head of Physics at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Bargoed.
Career
I studied Physics at the University of Wales Cardiff, graduating in 1992 and then successfully completed the Common Professional Examination in Law before deciding to enter the teaching profession. I followed a PGCE course in Aberystwyth and then moved to Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw in Pontypool to teach Physics through the medium of Welsh. After 4 years I was appointed Head of Department at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni where I now lead an active and successful Physics Department.
Links with other Agencies
I am the Regional Field Officer for the Association for Science Education and Secretary of the Welsh Scientific Society.
Personal Interests
I have a strong interest in encouraging pupils of all levels to develop their abilities in Science by entering a wide range of Physics based competitions:
- International Space School Education Trust - 1st prize - 2000 - which enabled 4 students to visit a number of NASA centres across the USA.
- ASE. Science Challenge - 2003 - regional winners.
- EADS Astrium Beagle II competition - 2004 - 3rd prize.
- Royal Astronomical Society Newspaper competition -2004- 2nd prize.
- Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru / National Eisteddfod - scientific article- 2004-2nd prize
I strongly believe that all pupils should have the opportunity to study Science through their chosen language and have taken an active role in developing and translating new resources through the medium of Welsh
Mission
My main aim is to encourage the communication of Science in Wales. I hope to attract more Physics lectures to the areas and offer practical ideas and support to non-specialist Physics teachers. Developing an enthusiastic interest in Physics is what I believe a teaching network is all about.
Regional Events
Welsh Physics Teachers Annual Conference, 8th October 2007
Location: Christ College Brecon
No charge to teachers
Programme of Events
Contact: cerian@angharad.fslife.co.uk
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