Free school meals initiative extended to Year 3 pupils at schools in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 04 July 2023
From September 2023, approximately 1600 primary school pupils starting Year 3 will be offered a free school meal.
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Cefn Glas Eco Warriors achieve Eco School Platinum Award for the seventh time!
Thursday 29 June 2023
The Eco warriors of Cefn Glas Infant School have been recognised for their efforts in sustainability, as well as in developing their school grounds to promote biodiversity and grow their own food produce.
Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress
Thursday 29 June 2023
Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.
Corneli Primary School claims first place in the ‘Big Walk and Wheel 2023’!
Thursday 08 June 2023
For the second time running, Corneli Primary School was crowned first out of schools from across the county borough, as well as fifth in the whole of Wales, in the Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ competition.
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd receives outstanding Estyn report
Wednesday 07 June 2023
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd has become the first Welsh-medium secondary school to receive no formal recommendations following an exceptional Estyn inspection which has led to the school being asked to produce two case studies of effective practice to share with others in the sector.
Warm welcome from His Majesty King Charles for four Maesteg pupils!
Tuesday 30 May 2023
On 17 May, four Maesteg School learners arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty, King Charles, in recognition of them winning The Prince’s Trust Community Impact Award.
Porthcawl pupils blaze the trail all the way to Cambridge debating finals!
Friday 19 May 2023
With no prior experience of a public speaking competition, four pupils from Porthcawl Comprehensive School navigated their way through unchartered territory all the way to the finals of a national public speaking competition.
Coety Primary School expansion plans move closer
Thursday 18 May 2023
The proposed expansion to Coety Primary School has moved to the next stage after the council’s Cabinet agreed to move ahead as planned after being presented with the results of a recent public consultation.
Schools across the county borough do it again!
Tuesday 16 May 2023
An abundance of successes is attributed to our Bridgend schools yet again, with highlights ranging from Welsh language awards to shining examples of mathematical practice!
Students urged to check eligibility for Education Maintenance Allowance payment
Thursday 27 April 2023
Eligible students in school sixth forms or college settings are reminded that increased support is now available from the Student Finance Wales Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme.