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Monday 11 March 2024
Pupils from Afon y Felin Primary School and Ysgol Cynwyd Sant have recently navigated their way through to the UK finals of the Formula 1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge, which will be held in Rotherham on March 12.
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Recently, Year 2 and Year 5 pupils from Tondu Primary School showcased their Welsh language skills through collaboratively planning and creating their very own Welsh radio show, with the support of radio presenter, Marc Griffiths, from Cymru FM.
Thursday 22 February 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that it is to take further legal action to ensure that residents of Kenfig Hill do not miss out on a multi-million pound investment which aims to provide replacement premises for Mynydd Cynnfig Primary School as well as an all-new community allotment site featuring 26 fully equipped plots.
Thursday 08 February 2024
A new state-of-the-art multi-use sports pitch has now been officially opened at Brynteg School for the benefit of both pupils and the wider community.
Thursday 08 February 2024
Joining only a small group of schools from across Wales, Heronsbridge School is one of just two schools in Bridgend County Borough, to succeed in not needing any recommendations during a recent Estyn inspection.
Thursday 01 February 2024
Careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) shape the curriculum at Bryntirion Comprehensive School, offering pupils a wide range of authentic learning experiences that focus on the development of cross curricular skills – one careers project, in particular, has been supported by former British and Irish Lions and Wales Captain, Sam Warburton.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
A research project undertaken by Year 4 and 5 pupils from Brackla Primary School was presented to trainee teachers, university academics and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language at Swansea University.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
The council has launched a new recruitment campaign highlighting the many jobs currently on offer in its Catering Service. As the council continues the roll-out of the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative to primary school pupils across the county borough, more roles in the service have become available.
Monday 15 January 2024
Full-time Nursery pupils in Bridgend County Borough are now eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to be rolled out to even more learners.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Schools from across the county borough have won prizes in an annual competition set by the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative - a scheme which encourages learners to take an interest in their Welsh heritage, as well as share their knowledge and understanding with their communities.