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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.
Friday 27 October 2023
As part of an initiative across schools in Wales, Penybont Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr both welcomed Asthma + Lung UK Cymru into the schools to profile its campaign to educate people about how to respond if a child has an asthma attack.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
A new video is set to be launched to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s Welsh-medium education journey which includes parent and baby groups, schools, and lots of extra-curricular opportunities.
Thursday 19 October 2023
It’s said that adversity can bring out the best in people and this was proven true by recent events at Ogmore Vale Primary School. Faced by current financial challenges, parents were offered some support through the kindness of two local hairdressers, Julie Grant and Lisa Morgan. The two ladies gave their time and skills for free, providing children with haircuts, ready for their return to school.
Thursday 12 October 2023
An Estyn inspection in November last year, praised Cwmfelin Primary School for many of its practices, most notably, offering authentic learning experiences to its pupils.
Thursday 05 October 2023
Porthcawl’s Newton Primary School has been recognised for a host of strengths, including pupils’ enthusiasm to learn, in an Estyn inspection that took place in February this year.
Tuesday 03 October 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the ‘Relationship Building Together’ (RBT) initiative – a project largely evaluating how services using the Trauma Recovery Model (TRM) can benefit those children affected by trauma.
Monday 02 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to expand Coety Primary School following the outcome of a statutory notice.
Thursday 21 September 2023
The caring, community ethos of Bryntirion Infant School was noted as one of its key strengths in a recent Estyn inspection, which took place in April this year.