Education & Learning
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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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- Inspectors praise inclusive school
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- A grant aimed at funding projects that help bring communities together, has opened.
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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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