Education & Learning
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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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- With the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race scheduled for Sunday, 14 July, in the interest of safety, a series of road closures will be implemented in Blaenavon and Pontypool.
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- Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School have been given a double award in recognition of their community work.
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- More than 300 year six pupils from Welsh language primary schools across Torfaen have held the first joint event to celebrate their move to secondary school.
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- The founder of an international primary school programme has praised a local school.
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- A new exhibition created by children to celebrate their heritage and culture has been unveiled this week.
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- Community praises school facilities
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- Around 80 children have had lessons in how to scoot safely, as part of Torfaen Play Service's Play and Activity Camps this half term.
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- Pupils and staff joined Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education and MS for Torfaen for the official sod cutting ceremony for the new Maendy Primary School
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- Thrive - Live Long and Prosper is a new wellness campaign fronted by Torfaen Sports Development which aims to energise residents aged 60 years and above, to stay healthy and active in older age.
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- School debates over school holidays
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- A programme that has helped more than 300 people to improve their numeracy confidence celebrates its first anniversary this National Numeracy Day.
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- As well as the 3Rs - reading, writing and arithmetic - pupils at a primary school in Pontypool have been learning a 4th - reasoned thinking.
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- Estyn inspectors have praised a secondary school for its attendance reward scheme, which has reduced persistent absenteeism.
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- Debate team wins inaugural competition
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- Primary school pupils are being asked to help in the battle against litter and fly-tipping by designing a poster.
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- An innovative sports programme is supporting dementia sufferers to relive their favourite sports and help them live happier and more active lifestyles.
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- A new play facility to support parents and children under the age of eleven has been opened today at Pontypool Civic Centre.
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- A grant aimed at funding projects that help bring communities together, has opened.
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- Inspectors praise inclusive school
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- Hundreds of runners are gearing up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K.
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- Over 1,000 children have taken part in a fun-filled Easter half term break, thanks to Torfaen Council's Play Service.
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- Last week, Croesyceiliog hosted their first regional schools' rugby sevens tournament
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- A pupil has successfully applied for funding to purchase a new car for his school...
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- Pupils from Coed Eva Primary School, in Cwmbran, and Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, in Pontypool, have taken part in a new film encouraging families to avoid taking holidays during term-time.
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- More than 80 per cent of Torfaen primary schools have taken part in a recent active travel survey – the highest number across Wales...
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- Olivia and Myles Taylor, a sister and brother duo from Pontypool, have been making waves in the world of Brazilian Jujitsu, thanks to the support of the Torfaen Mic Morris Trust.
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- A secondary school in Pontypool has seen a significant reduction in persistent absenteeism thanks to an innovative attendance reward scheme.
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- A new-type of fitness class aimed at mothers and daughters has helped one woman to overcome her back and leg pain.
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- A parent has been fined by a magistrate for failing to ensure their children regularly attend school.
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- A team of pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw has put themselves in pole position in an F1 competition for schools.
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- Construction work has begun on a new all-weather 3G pitch at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw.
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- Torfaen's Cabinet committee have approved the replacement and expansion of Maendy Primary School by awarding a £14 million construction contract to Morgan Sindall
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- More than 180 volunteers have been celebrated at this year's Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony for enriching the lives of children in communities across Torfaen.
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- More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.
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- A father of two and successful entrepreneur has shared how a parenting programme has transformed his approach to fatherhood and improved his well-being.
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- Pupils got the chance to use Torfaen Council's chamber to hold their own council meeting this week. Fifteen members of Croesyceiliog School's senedd group got the chance to speak to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration before holding their own meeting.
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- It was a new term and a new start for three new headteachers who have joined schools in the borough.
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- A new Welsh medium childcare centre in Pontypool was officially opened by Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt today.
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- Cwmbran High School has become the first school in Wales to take part in a pilot project to offer a childcare course to pupils at secondary school.
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- During January, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen Council to conduct a monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022
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- A new food growing project that aims to support young people to progress in and into education; employment and training, has been launched by the Torfaen Council's Inspire Project.
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- Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans
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- More than 130 children took part in a series of play and activity camps at Cwmbran Stadium last week, organised by Torfaen Play Service.
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- A primary school in Torfaen has experienced a healthy boost in attendance rates following the implementation of a new and engaging approach to Friday morning assemblies.
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- If you're cooking Christmas lunch this year, spare a thought for Torfaen Council's schools catering service which has served up more than 7,000 turkey dinners this month!
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- A primary school class has seen an improvement in pupil attendance since they started visiting their local library for reading sessions.
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- New Inn Primary School has been awarded the highly acclaimed Gold Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK.
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- An annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service and two community councils has received a record 500 entries.
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- Solar panels have been installed in 14 schools across the borough saving hundreds of thousands of pounds in electricity...
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- Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have told councillors how they are helping to shape their school's core values
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- The winners of Torfaen Catering Service's Waste Warriors competition have enjoyed learning how cook healthy food and help reduce food waste.
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- A secondary school has seen a remarkable increase in attendance rates thanks to the range of support it offers pupils struggling to go to school.
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- Starting from next year, all professionals who offer body art and acupuncture services in Wales will need to obtain a mandatory licence to operate.
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- A primary school in Torfaen has won an award for its outstanding work with families and the local community.
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- A Welsh medium primary school in Pontypool has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors this week.
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- The team in charge of school catering in Torfaen has won another two national industry awards...
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- A mural designed by pupils at Cwmbran High School's hearing-impaired unit has been unveiled at the school
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- A conference has been held to celebrate the achievements of young people who have experienced the care system in Torfaen.
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- Since opening its doors earlier this year, Torfaen's Welsh immersion centre has seen 18 pupils supported to learn the Welsh language in order to transition from English to Welsh mainstream education.
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- Pupils and staff from two primary schools in Cwmbran have helped launch the Welsh Government's annual Be Mighty Recycle campaign.
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- Torfaen Libraries have announced the winners of their 'Ready, Set, Read!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 1000 children take part this summer.
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- The number of people using libraries in Torfaen Library Service increased this summer compared to last year.
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- A primary school in Pontypool has become the latest to receive the Healthy Schools National Quality Award.
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- A school podcast featuring Welsh celebrities has been nominated for an award.
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- The Torfaen School Cleaning Team have been crowned winners of a national award at a ceremony this week...
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- To celebrate Adult Learners Week 2023, Torfaen Adult Community Learning has announced an exciting line-up of free taster sessions at all their centres.
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- Next week, the team who supports early years education in Torfaen is holding a Welsh Medium Showcase at the Congress Theatre to help parents understand the options available.
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- Catering facilities in a number of Torfaen primary schools have been upgraded this summer, thanks to a £1.7 million investment from Welsh Government as part of their Universal Free School Meals rollout.
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- Celebrations are being arranged to mark the anniversary of one of Torfaen's oldest comprehensive schools.
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- More than a thousand students returned to a new-look Cwmbran High School this week.
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- A group of young individuals have reaped the rewards of their gardening prowess by winning an agricultural award, after taking part in Torfaen Council's 'Inspire To Grow' initiative.
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- The council are treating this as a priority and have already completed an initial review of our education premises to establish sites where RAAC may have potentially been used
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- Volunteers are being sought to help schools in Torfaen flourish by becoming school governors.
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- It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - more than 50 adult learners also collected their results.
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- Thousands of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils collected their exam results today
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- Families of children who attended Torfaen Council's Food and Fun camps this summer have been given food boxes containing a range of essential items.
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