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Wednesday 13 December 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded £400k of Welsh Government funding to create outdoor forest schools in eight primary schools across the county borough.
Tuesday 28 November 2023
In a recent Estyn inspection, Coychurch Primary School was praised for encouraging its learners to develop a good understanding of the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Friday 17 November 2023
Recognised for their sterling service, the catering team at Bryntirion Comprehensive School stole the award for ‘Catering Team of the Year’ at the Lead Association for Catering in Education (LACA WALES) awards, held at the Vale Resort last month.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
During a recent Estyn inspection, it was noted that the wellbeing of pupils is of paramount importance to staff at Garth Primary School, generating an environment in which learners feel nurtured and safe.
Friday 10 November 2023
Pupils from Corneli Primary School have received the ‘Highly Commended Credit Union School Partnership Award’ for their work with Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union. Learners scooped the award at the Credit Union of Wales awards held at The Coal Exchange, Cardiff, last month.
Friday 27 October 2023
The supportive community, impeccable behaviour of the children who show care and concern for each other, were amongst the strengths noted by inspectors during an Estyn inspection which took place earlier this year.
Friday 27 October 2023
As part of an initiative across schools in Wales, Penybont Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr both welcomed Asthma + Lung UK Cymru into the schools to profile its campaign to educate people about how to respond if a child has an asthma attack.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
A new video is set to be launched to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s Welsh-medium education journey which includes parent and baby groups, schools, and lots of extra-curricular opportunities.
Thursday 19 October 2023
It’s said that adversity can bring out the best in people and this was proven true by recent events at Ogmore Vale Primary School. Faced by current financial challenges, parents were offered some support through the kindness of two local hairdressers, Julie Grant and Lisa Morgan. The two ladies gave their time and skills for free, providing children with haircuts, ready for their return to school.
Thursday 12 October 2023
An Estyn inspection in November last year, praised Cwmfelin Primary School for many of its practices, most notably, offering authentic learning experiences to its pupils.