Education & Learning
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- A £17.1 million state‑of‑the‑art primary school and childcare centre was officially opened in Cwmbran on Thursday, marking a major investment in education, early years and community support.
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- More than 160 volunteers have been celebrated at this year's Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony.
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- A youth worker who has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for children and young people to play has received an Award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) from King Charles III.
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- A group of secondary school pupils swapped their classrooms for the boardroom this week as part of the council's third Young People's Takeover Day.
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- More than half a million pounds is due to be spent on expanding the council's apprenticeship programme in the next financial year.
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- Estyn has recognised a school for its focus on improving attendance levels, which is having a positive impact on pupils.
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- Primary school pupils have put together a time capsule to mark the 25th anniversary of Blaenavon becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Pupils at Greenmeadow Primary School have been getting hands‑on with renewable energy this week by assembling a Solar Explorer kit and discovering how solar power is generated.
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- This December, Torfaen Council's catering team have been serving up festive joy, plating more than 7,000 Christmas turkey dinners at schools across the borough.
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- A primary school which prides itself on being a nurturing community has been described as a "vibrant and friendly" school.
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- The winners of the council's Not In Miss Out competition were congratulated at Full Council on Tuesday.
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- A father who completed Torfaen Council's For Dads By Dads parenting programme is now supporting other families.
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- A secondary school's approach to developing strong and positive relationships with pupils is to be highlighted to others.
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- Pupils from four primary schools met this week to pilot a new Torfaen Junior Youth Forum.
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- Torfaen Play Service has won two national awards at the Children and Young People Now Awards in London, having been nominated for the first time.
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- Former Welsh international rugby player Ian Gough joined other inspirational leaders at Croesyceiliog School to mark International Men's Day this week.
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- A school club that promotes peace locally and globally has been recognised by the international charity Rotary Action Group for Peace.
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- More than 200 people gathered to celebrate Torfaen Youth Service's first awards for young people and organisations who support them.
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- More than 150 young people took part in a wide range of events and activities over the October half term, thanks to Torfaen Youth Service.
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- Torfaen Libraries have announced the winner of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, which saw almost 900 children sign up this summer.
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- A teenager from Cwmbran has made history by becoming the youngest-ever player to debut for Cardiff City Football Club.
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- Nearly 20 people have signed up to become local health ambassadors to inspire others to lead fitter, healthier lives.
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- Today, Cwmbran High School held a special celebration event at the school to mark its 10 year anniversary.
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- Torfaen's Welsh Immersion Unit 'Carreg Lam' is celebrating a milestone as it welcomes its 100th learner to its immersive Welsh-language programme.
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- More than 54,000 people have visited Cwmbran Library since it reopened on the 31st March this year following a half a million pound refurbishment.
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- Today, pupils from primary schools across Torfaen gathered at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran for a special Windrush celebration, hosted by Cwmbran Community Council as part of Black History Month.
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- Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, in Pontypool, has become the first to launch a new community food-sharing initiative for families of pupils of all ages.
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- Greenmeadow Community Farm re-opened its doors on Saturday 13 September following a multimillion-pound transformation.
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- A sod cutting event has been held to mark the start of work on a new 3G pitch and improved multi-games areas in Cwmbran.
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- This week, pupils from Greenmeadow Primary School were treated to a sneak peek of the newly transformed Greenmeadow Community Farm, ahead of its official reopening on Saturday, 13 September.
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- A group of 31 young people from four European towns wrapped up a week-long cultural exchange in Pontypool at the end of August.
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- More than 70 per cent of adult learners passed GCSE maths and English language this week.
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- More than 1,000 Year 11 pupils collected their GCSE exam results today.
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- Estyn has praised staff and pupils at Garteg Primary School following a recent inspection.
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- Twenty-four teenagers have swapped lie-ins and boxsets for volunteering with Torfaen Play Service this summer - the highest number to date.
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- A Welsh-medium primary school which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary is to get a multi-million-pound upgrade.
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- A Welsh-medium school which teaches philosophical thinking alongside its curriculum has been recognised by the Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education.
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- Former Welsh professional footballer Danny Gabbidon put pupils through their paces at the opening of a new 3G pitch in Cwmbran.
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- More than 30 young people from across Torfaen came together this week to raise awareness of discrimination at the first-ever Torfaen Youth Alliance Film Festival.
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- New multi-million pound sports facilities have been officially opened at Abersychan School.
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- Pupils are being invited to take part in a new council competition celebrating the highlights of school life.
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- A £17.1 million primary school in Cwmbran opened its doors to pupils this week.
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- A primary school which hosts a parent and toddler group, organises regular litter picks and an annual dance festival has won a top community award.
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- Every Tuesday at 10am, a group of women aged 60 and over gather at the Suki Strength Club gym in Pontypool - not just to lift weights, but to lift each other up.
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- Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K road race.
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- Pupils at Welsh medium primary schools are receiving extra language support this term in preparation for secondary school.
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- Pupils have been praised for their exemplary behaviour during a recent Estyn inspection.
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- A school caretaker who took on the role from his father has retired after almost 44 years.
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- A primary school caretaker is hanging up her mop after more than 40 years' service at the same school.
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- Eight schools have collected 138 bags of recycling and litter as part of Torfaen Spring Clean...
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- The council' School Catering team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work in reducing the service's carbon footprint...
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- When Max Griffiths started volunteering with Torfaen Play at the age of 14, he had no idea it would lead to a lifelong love of working with children.
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- Nearly £4m has been invested in a range of new sports facilities at Abersychan School.
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- This week, a group of young library members got a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Cwmbran Library, ahead of it reopening to the public on Monday.
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- Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education, will officially open the extension at Crownbridge School on Friday 21 March
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- Nearly 200 volunteers have been thanked for helping to provide a record-breaking 32,000 hours of fun over the past year.
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- An open evening is being held at Maendy Primary School next month for past pupils, families and members of the community
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- Over 200 children have showcased their passion for dance in a competition aimed at celebrating and boosting participation in the art.
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- Young carers from Torfaen have taken part in a celebration evening to mark Carers Action Day 2025.
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- Around 150 girls got the chance to quiz a panel of female leaders in media, business, engineering and education this week.
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- More than 650 children from across Torfaen enjoyed a fun-filled half-term week, thanks to the efforts of Torfaen Play Service.
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- Two young carers have received a prestigious Gwent High Sheriff Award for going above and beyond in their caring roles.
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- To mark this year's World Book Day, Torfaen Libraries are involved in a series of events to celebrate the love of books and reading.
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- A pupil at a Welsh-medium primary school has been given extra help thanks to a specialist Welsh education centre.
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- Schools across Torfaen are looking for volunteers to become school governors to help pupils gain the qualifications and skills they need to lead positive lives.
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- Pupils from secondary schools in Torfaen have taken part in a live webinar to hear the firsthand account of a Holocaust survivor.
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- Estyn inspectors have praised high standards at Blenheim Road Community and Coed Eva primary schools.
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- If you're fretting about cooking next week's Christmas dinner - spare a thought for the council's school catering team.
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- Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School are counting down the days to Christmas with a fun-filled festive extravaganza.
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- More than 500 entries were entered into this year's annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service.
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- Pupils from Llantarnam Primary School swapped the classroom for the boardroom on an educational visit to Burtons Biscuits this week.
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- Three community benches have been designed and crafted by a men's peer support group, with the first one unveiled outside Talywain Rugby Club last week.
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- Extra flu vaccination clinics are being held for primary school-age children.
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- In marking International Men's Day today, a new mental health support project in Torfaen has significantly improved the lives of around 40 men facing long-term barriers to work.
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- Torfaen Libraries have announced the winner of their 'Marvellous Makers!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 900 children take part this summer.
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- Around 30 young people, aged between 11 and 18, have taken part in the first Torfaen Youth Alliance meeting
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- During October, Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales conducted their latest monitoring visit of Torfaen Council
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- Torfaen primary school pupils have helped to bring the Windrush story alive through art and poetry as part of an event to mark Black History Month
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- Young scientists from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have won two university science awards.
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- A new £500,000 facility to support pupils with additional learning needs has officially been opened at Cwmbran High School today.
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- Average attendance in primary and secondary schools increased by three per cent in September, compared to the previous year.
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- Nursery, Reception and Year 1 primary school pupils are being given early bike training.
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- It is with great regret that we have been informed that our long serving Headteacher at Pontnewydd Primary, Kerry Waters, has passed away
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- A centre that supports primary school-aged children transfer to Welsh medium education has helped 40 pupils since it opened last year.
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- A new consultation to help shape the future of play opportunities across communities in Torfaen has been launched.
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- More pupils are walking, scooting and cycling to a school in Cwmbran since they introduced an active travel schools plan...
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- The first youth basketball team in Torfaen is planning to enter the South Wales Basketball League next year.
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- In a world where continuous learning is key to personal and professional success, one Cwmbran resident has grabbed the opportunity to learn with both hands.
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- It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - adult learners also collected their results.
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- Hundreds of Year 11 pupils at six secondary schools in Torfaen collected their GCSE results today.
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- Hundreds of learners from across Torfaen have today turned out to collect their A-level and BTEC results.
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- Pupils at Croesyceiliog Primary School have been praised for their "exemplary behaviour" during a recent Estyn inspection.
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- Are you already starting to worry about how to afford new school uniforms and equipment in time for the start of the new term?
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- Estyn inspectors have recognised improvements in leadership, performance management and evaluation within the council's education service.
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- A new community project aimed at helping more people take part in sport is appealing for donations of pre-loved sports clothes and footwear.
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- New centre for pupils with additional learning needs
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- A primary school in Pontypool has scooped a top ecological award for the eighth consecutive year.
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- A primary school in Cwmbran is celebrating after winning five community awards - at the same time!
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- Children set to start reception education in September have been treated to a special lunchtime experience at a primary school in Cwmbran.
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- This year's popular Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in libraries across Torfaen this Saturday.
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