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Welsh language thrives "through people and through use
3+ hour ago (1011+ words) THE WELSH language is "one of our biggest success stories as a small nation on the world stage, according to the minister responsible for the language. Education and Welsh language minister Anna Brychan told the Senedd on 7 July that "language…...
Bridgend primary pupils taste-test new school menus using Welsh veg
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (470+ words) PRIMARY school pupils across Bridgend County Borough are learning how to cook one of the recipes which will be introduced with the new school menu in the autumn " and taste-testing it with their classmates. A collaboration between the catering team…...
Commissioner finds failure with Language Standards compliance when consulting on school's future
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (231+ words) Cymdeithas yr Iaith had complained that it was "unreasonable" to claim that the impact of closing the most important Welsh-medium institution in the community would be "neutral", and that this would run counter to attempts to revive rural Welsh-speaking communities....
Pressure grows on Welsh Government over sudden Ruthin School closure
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (371+ words) THREE more Clwyd Senedd members have called on the Welsh Government to take urgent action following the sudden closure of Ruthin School. Staff and pupils were informed last week that the independent school would close at the end of the…...
Welsh universities unite to boost research funding and innovation to bring more jobs and growth
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (451+ words) WALES Office Minister Anna Mc Morrin has bought together Welsh universities and the UK's research funding body, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI to unlock greater investment in research and development. " The roundtable, chaired by Minister Mc Morrin, focused on how…...
Homebuilder donates bird boxes and bug and hedgehog hotels to Undy Primary School
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) UNDY PRIMARY SCHOOL has been given bird boxes and bug and hedgehog hotels for its Forest School by homebuilder Bellway. The company, which is building homes five miles from the school at its Alder Grove development on the outskirts of…...
New video showcases success of late immersion provision in Monmouthshire
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (271+ words) MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council has launched a new video highlighting the success of its late immersion provision and the growing opportunities available through Welsh-medium education. Featuring pupils and staff, the video shows how children and young people receive targeted language support…...
Sam Rowlands MS concerned over bad behaviour in classrooms
6+ day, 19+ min ago (290+ words) SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam is calling on the Welsh Government to tackle bad behaviour in school classrooms. Mr Rowlands, Welsh Conservative spokesperson for Education, who has previously expressed his concern with the issue in…...
Lifetime Achievement Award for Welsh skills, hospitality and food champion
6+ day, 33+ min ago (743+ words) A MAN credited with having a "transformative impact" on skills development, hospitality and the food and drink sectors in Wales has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr Watkins led a management buyout of the company in 2002 and, as…...
Celebrating school food excellence and investment in skills at "Nourishing Futures" event
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (433+ words) MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council brought together chefs, partners and food champions from across Wales to celebrate the future of school food at Nourishing Futures: Celebrating School Food in Monmouthshire. Held at Orchard Kitchen near Monmouth, the event showcased the vital role…...