Council’s Capital Programme spells out good news for schools

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough’s Cabinet has approved an updated capital programme, allowing local schools to benefit from additional investment.

Pupils at Mynydd Cynffig Primary have a say on plans for new school

Tuesday 25 July 2023

In June 2022, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the expansion and modernisation of Mynydd Cynffig Primary School.

Pencoed pupils win national law competition!

Monday 24 July 2023

Three pupils from Pencoed Comprehensive School and Sixth Form Centre, battled their way through several rounds of a national law competition – the first of its kind in Wales – only to find themselves stealing the winning position at the finals.

Ukrainian Porthcawl pupil embraces the Welsh language!

Friday 21 July 2023

Bohdan Syvak, a Ukrainian Porthcawl comprehensive pupil, has just sat his Welsh GCSE –illustrating what can be achieved when communities support each other, as well as the power of true resilience and determination.

Ogmore Vale Primary School project paves the way for the future!

Friday 14 July 2023

An intergenerational sewing project to upcycle old clothes, was designed and carried out by Year 5 and 6 pupils from Ogmore Vale Primary School, following a series of lessons about how the future will be impacted by present day actions.

Second phase of Cornelly schools’ modernisation programme gets the green light

Thursday 06 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the second phase of a major school development programme in Cornelly, Bridgend.

Free school meals initiative extended to Year 3 pupils at schools in Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 04 July 2023

From September 2023, approximately 1600 primary school pupils starting Year 3 will be offered a free school meal.

Cefn Glas Eco Warriors achieve Eco School Platinum Award for the seventh time!

Thursday 29 June 2023

The Eco warriors of Cefn Glas Infant School have been recognised for their efforts in sustainability, as well as in developing their school grounds to promote biodiversity and grow their own food produce.

Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress

Thursday 29 June 2023

Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.

Corneli Primary School claims first place in the ‘Big Walk and Wheel 2023’!

Thursday 08 June 2023

For the second time running, Corneli Primary School was crowned first out of schools from across the county borough, as well as fifth in the whole of Wales, in the Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ competition.