WELSH COUNCIL'S BOOKS QUIZ

Many congratulations to the pupils who represented the school in this year's books Quiz Final.

There were two halves to the quiz where the children had to discuss a book as well as give a presentation on another. In this final round the discussion group managed to win the competition, with the school coming third overall when combining both discussion and presentation points.

In the photograph opposite are members of the discussion group with Miss Llwyd, Siwan Heledd, Beca, Siwan Fflur and Eluned, and below is a photograph of the presentation group in their WWII costumes: Marry, Imogen, Siwan Fflur, Elinor, Siwan Heledd, Beca, Evan and Eluned. Anest was also a member of both groups but unfortunately had to pull out due to illness.

Many thanks to the Welsh Books Council for holding an event which gave the pupils so much enjoyment when preparing by reading and discussing various books. It was also great to meet the artist Jac Jones - many thanks to him for an interestin insight into his work as an artist and author.

YEAR 2 TRIP

 In the morning, we travelled to The Kite Centre in Tregaron. We were very excited and looking forward to seeing the old school classroom. The girls put on white pinafores and we all sat on long benches behind wooden desks. We had to speak English in the classroom. If we spoke Welsh, we had to wear the ‘Welsh Not’ around our neck. We did some sums and recited the 2 times table using an abacus. The teacher wrote English words on the blackboard with chalk. Before we answered a question, we had to say ‘Please Sir..’ We had the opportunity to write on slate with chalk and also wrote on paper with a pen and ink. We practised singing Doh-Re-Mi and we had a quiz. After working hard we had a drink and a Welsh cake before buying a gift in the shop. We left Tregaron and travelled on the bus to Bwlch Nant yr Arian. After eating our dinner we played in the park and then we walked around the lake, following a map, reading clues and looking for wooden animals. We had a great day!

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WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

The photograph is available to buy from the school. Please see Wendy James for more information

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUMMER CONCERT

» The Great Hall once again filled to the rafters as every pupil has an opportunity to perform on the big stage. Many thanks to the PTA for their support in organising the evening, and to all the parents and families for supporting yet another concert. Many thanks also to the evening's sponsors for their generosity.

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ABERYSTWYTH AREA CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Well done to the school's Cricket team for playing so well in the Aberystwyth Area cricket tournament this year. The team managed to win the first round before continuing and winning two games, but unfortunately lost in the semi-final. Unlucky boys!

SUCCESS AT URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD ERYRI 2012

Congratulations to all who competed in this year's eisteddfod held at Glynllifon near Caernarfon.
The school managed to reach the final stages in six competitions:

1st

Competition 177
Côr (Y.C.) Bl 6 ac iau (Ysg. dros 150)

Congratulations to the school's choir on winning the competition this year. Many thanks to Mr Aled Morgan for coaching and conducting the choir, and to Miss Gwenan Morgan for accompanying on the piano.

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1st

Competition 274
Dawns Cyfansoddiad Creadigol (Cymysg) Bl 6 ac iau

Congratulations to the Mixed Media Dance Group on their success this year. Many thanks to Rachel West for working with them again this year.

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1st

Competition 201
Cyflwyno Alaw Werin Unigol Bl 6 ac iau

Congratulations also to Beca on winning the Alaw Werin this year. As well as the gold medal, Beca wins a trip to Euro Disney. Wow! Enjoy!

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2nd

Competition 245
Côr Cerdd Dant (Adran/Y.C.) Bl 6 ac iau

Congratulations to the school's Cerdd Dant choir on coming second in this competition. Many thanks to Mrs Bethan Bryn Jones for coaching the choir and to Mrs Mary Jones Morris for accompanying.

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2nd

Competition 277
Dawns Hip-Hop/Stryd/Disgo Bl 6 ac iau

Many congratulations to Mary on coming second in this competition on her very first attempt! Well done you!

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3rd

Competition 242
Unawd Cerdd Dant Bl 5 a 6

Congratulations to Anest on coming third this year. Anest was one of the busiest competitors this year, taking part in 8 competitions altogether. Quite a feat!

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YEAR 3 ARTEFFACT WINS AT NATIONAL URDD EISTEDDFOD

» The winning artefact with the certificate

Many congratulations to the Year 3 Group on their success in winning one of the Art, Design and Technology competitions at the Eisteddfod. The artefact is based on the theme of Movement, Excitement and Celebration. The artefact of the Welsh Cob was made of driftwood, with the following couplet telling its tale:

Yn geffyl cadarn, yn ferlyn y ffridd
Y cob yw ein ffefryn ers slawer dydd.

ELINOR'S COLOUR PRINTS WIN SECOND PRIZE AT NATIONAL URDD EISTEDDFOD

» Elinor's colour prints which came very close to winning

Having competed in the photgraphy section at the Urdd Eisteddfod for many years, Elinor made it to the national finals this year for the first time, coming second with her set of colour prints. Well done Elinor!

PINK DAY IN MEMORY OF ANGHARAD MAIR WILLIAMS

The School Council organised a Pink Day today in memory of ex-pupil Angharad Mair Williams who sadly passed away last November aged 14 years old. Angharad loved the colour pink, so what better colour for everyone to wear than pink to remember her? Many thanks to all who donated £1 for wearing pink - the money will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, with staff members, friends of the school and members of Angharad's family cycling to London in August.
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We raised £425.90 today!!
Thank you very much
from the School Council

THE CHICKS HAVE FLOWN THE NEST

Last Thursday morning after nearly four weeks our little chicks flew the nest. It was a very happy moment to see them finally grow big and strong enough to leave the nest but very sad at the same time. Both adults had been extremely busy over the past few weeks, searching for food and making sure the chicks were kept warm, we wish them all the best and hope that they are thriving in their new home.

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