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Wednesday 24 January 2024
A research project undertaken by Year 4 and 5 pupils from Brackla Primary School was presented to trainee teachers, university academics and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language at Swansea University.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
The council has launched a new recruitment campaign highlighting the many jobs currently on offer in its Catering Service. As the council continues the roll-out of the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative to primary school pupils across the county borough, more roles in the service have become available.
Monday 15 January 2024
Full-time Nursery pupils in Bridgend County Borough are now eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to be rolled out to even more learners.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Schools from across the county borough have won prizes in an annual competition set by the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative - a scheme which encourages learners to take an interest in their Welsh heritage, as well as share their knowledge and understanding with their communities.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded £400k of Welsh Government funding to create outdoor forest schools in eight primary schools across the county borough.
Tuesday 28 November 2023
In a recent Estyn inspection, Coychurch Primary School was praised for encouraging its learners to develop a good understanding of the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Friday 17 November 2023
Recognised for their sterling service, the catering team at Bryntirion Comprehensive School stole the award for ‘Catering Team of the Year’ at the Lead Association for Catering in Education (LACA WALES) awards, held at the Vale Resort last month.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
During a recent Estyn inspection, it was noted that the wellbeing of pupils is of paramount importance to staff at Garth Primary School, generating an environment in which learners feel nurtured and safe.
Friday 10 November 2023
Pupils from Corneli Primary School have received the ‘Highly Commended Credit Union School Partnership Award’ for their work with Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union. Learners scooped the award at the Credit Union of Wales awards held at The Coal Exchange, Cardiff, last month.
Friday 27 October 2023
The supportive community, impeccable behaviour of the children who show care and concern for each other, were amongst the strengths noted by inspectors during an Estyn inspection which took place earlier this year.