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Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown

Staff and pupils at the Wrexham primary school are delighted to achieve the Silver award for Active Travel with Sustrans Cymru.

Ysgol Yr Hafod Eco Council receiving the Sustrans Silver award with chair of governors, Cllr David A Bithell and Hannah Meulman from Sustrans Cymru.

The school has worked hard over the last few years to promote active travel to and from school. Many activities have taken place, including scooter skills sessions, Dr Bike maintenance days, cycling proficiency courses, The Big Walk and Wheel, as well as mapping routes to school.

The award was presented to the Eco Council and Cllr David A Bithell during a recent school assembly.

Cllr Bithell, chair of governors Ysgol Yr Hafod, said he was "delighted" to attend the presentation of the Silver Award, "only the second school in Wrexham to receive such an award".

He added: "The work the school has carried out together with the Eco Council should be recognised especially when we are encouraging all pupils and parents to walk to school to reduce parking issues around the school site.

"The school's governing body also support active travel and I am sure will recognise this fantastic achievement."

Hannah Meulman, Active Journeys officer from Sustrans Cymru said: "Ysgol yr Hafod have been committed to promoting safe active travel for a number of years, throughout the building works.

"They have created an ethos in the school to encourage and enable walking, wheeling and cycling to allow for safer streets and healthier school journeys. Well done."

Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold

The Flintshire primary school had great success at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Meifod, Powys.

They finished in the top three in Wales in four competitions:

Elain and Elis third in the Year 6 and under duet.

Elain and Elis, third in the Year 6 and under duet

The unison singing group for Year 6 and under were second place.

The unison singing group for Year 6 and under were second

Theatrical Performance of a script for Year 6 and under were second.

Theatrical Performance of a script for Year 6 and under were second

Alaw was second in the Year 2 and under solo for Cerdd Dant.

Alaw was second in the Year 2 and under solo for Cerdd Dant

The school choir was also praised.

Headteacher Olwen Corben said: "Many thanks to all the pupils for their amazing talent and the parents for their support."

Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham

Cian Roberts and Maddie Jones (left) and Jake and Katie McGlynn (right) representing Ysgol Rhiwabon during D-Day anniversary events.

The school had the honour of being invited to two of last week's D-Day commemorations.

At 9.30am, on June 6, Vanessa Wright-Davies, lead learner for Year 7 and curriculum lead for history, accompanied students Cian Roberts and Maddie Jones to Cefn Mawr Cenotaph, where they placed a wreath on behalf of staff and students of Ysgol Rhiwabon, along with some of the other local schools.

At midday, Mrs Wright-Davies and teaching assistant Jan Potts had the privilege of taking siblings Jake and Katie McGlynn to Wrexham's D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration event in St Giles' Church.

After the service Jake and Katie took part in the procession, where they proudly carried flags of the nations involved 80 years ago.

Mrs Wright-Davies said: ' All four students were a credit to their families and the school and we were delighted to have been invited to take part'."

Some of the French-themed crêpes produced by Year 8 students.

This term, Year 8 French classes at Ysgol Rhiwabon have been learning about all things Parisian, including the food.

As part of the subject, Sally Evans, French curriculum lead, saw their two Year 8 classes flip it out during a 'crêpe off'.

The brief was to make their crêpes as French looking as possible, without affecting taste.

The Year 8 students had a great time, planning, cooking and flipping!

Mrs Evans said: "It really was a good way to get the pupils thinking about the wider cultural aspect of France and Paris. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the results were amazing."

Ysgol Tŷ Ffynnon, Deeside

Staff and pupils at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon have been celebrating the school's 10th anniversary.

10th anniversary celebration cake at Ysgol T? Ffynnon.

The school has been celebrating 10 years of being open. To celebrate, they had a big top circus in school to teach the children circus skills, such as hula hooping, plate spinning and diablo, to name but a few.

They were entertained by Mr Tick and Mr Tock in a presentation performance with participation from the pupils. All the children throughout the school had a fantastic day.

On the same day, the Friends of Tŷ Ffynnon organised games in the hall for the children and the canteen staff provided a circus themed lunch of hot dogs, doughnuts and pop corn.

Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham

After competing for the very first time at the Urdd Eisteddfod, Team Rhosnesni are celebrating their students' achievements in Welsh language.

Welsh language success for students at Ysgol Rhosnesni.

Pride and success were the essence of the day for 12 Ysgol Rhosnesni students, as the school celebrated winning the Welsh Second Language group recitation competition for Year 10 and over at Eisteddfod Yr Urdd, Meifod 2024.

Headteacher, Andy Brant, said: "Winning this competition and securing first place nationally is a tremendous accomplishment and a tribute to our students' hard work and passion.

"They have been inspired by our strong Cymraeg ethos which is promoted across the school by Tomos Jones and her amazing team.

Welsh language success for students at Ysgol Rhosnesni.

"Giving our students exciting opportunities to improve and shine is at the heart of our Welsh language provision. However, it's not just about enjoyment and achievement; my colleagues and I are determined to play our part in realising the Welsh Government target of a million speakers.

"Llongyfarchiadau, Well done to Lola, Amelia, Phoebe, Lexi, Tilly, Ollie, Maddie, Ben, Callum, Jess, Imy and Dayana!"

Ysgol Penygelli, Coedpoeth

As part of their literacy work, pupils in Years 5 and 6 have been learning about journalistic writing.

Class teacher Elaine Whybro invited the Leader's community content editor, Claire Pierce, to the school to speak with the children.

Year 5 and 6 pupils at Ysgol Penygelli grilled the Leader's Claire Pierce on journalism.

Claire said: "It was initially a bit overwhelming being in front of such a large group but they made me feel incredibly welcome.

"The children asked plenty of questions that really showed they had an interest in the subject.

"They're well thought out questions showed they were curious but also responding to new information. We might have some future journalists here, I really had to think fast about my answers.

"It was a privilege to be a part of their work, and I hope they were as engaged by me and I was by them."

Urdd success

Two sisters competed in the local and county stages and qualified for the Urdd 2024.

Natalie Halsall, 12, competed as an individual entry for Welsh Learner Recitation. The Ysgol Clywedog student was delighted to come second in the Llefanu Unigol Bl 7, 8 and 9 D category with Cais i'r Prifathro.

A great Urdd experience for sisters Erin Halsall (left) and Natalie Halsall.

It marks the third consecutive year of success for Natalie in the Urdd, as she has previously come second in the Welsh Learner recitation category (for her age group) in both 2023 and 2022. An amazing achievement for the Welsh learner.

Ysgol Rhostyllen pupil Erin Halsall, eight, also competed in the Urdd's Welsh Learner category representing the Wrexham primary school.

Erin participated in the Llefanu Unigol Bl 3 and 4 category, with an incredibly strong performance of Cadw-mi-gei. It was a talented group of 18 Welsh learners and Erin narrowly missed out on a medal.

The sisters celebrated with strawberries and chocolate, a bit of shopping on the stalls and a few rides in the fun fair.

Both children have been able to achieve this standard and confidence through the dedication, support and teaching by Lowri Birchall, a teaching assistant from Ysgol Rhostyllen.

Mrs Birchall has given a huge amount of time to bring out the talent in these girls, plus other pupils in the school, over the last few years. Fingers crossed for next year.

Senedd visit

Llyr Gruffydd MS, with pupils from Wrexham.

AN MS has welcomed "eager" pupils from two schools in Wrexham county to the Senedd, where they learned about Welsh democracy.

Llŷr Gruffydd, who represents North Wales, gave pupils from Ysgol Bryn Tabor, in Coedpoeth and Ysgol Bro Alun, in Gwersyllt, a guided tour of the Welsh Parliament.

Gruffydd, also Plaid Cymru's Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, spoke with the young people about how the Senedd works and about his role fighting on behalf of constituents and scrutinising the work of the Welsh Government.

Ll?r Gruffydd MS, with pupils from Wrexham.

He said: "It was great to speak with pupils from Ysgol Bryn Tabor and Ysgol Bro Alun, during their visit to the Senedd so they could learn about the work that goes on here.

"They were very eager to find out how democracy works in Wales and they asked a lot of thoughtful, intelligent and incisive questions.

"They clearly demonstrated that young people want to be engaged in politics, so they can shape how it impacts on their lives.

"Fostering this kind of positive engagement from young people with the Senedd is important for the future of our democracy in Wales.

"I would like to say a thank you to the pupils from Ysgol Bryn Tabor and Ysgol Bro Alun as well as the members of staff for extending to me the privilege of speaking with them about the work of the Senedd."