Education & Learning
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- A Welsh-medium primary school which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary is to get a multi-million-pound upgrade.
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- A Welsh-medium school which teaches philosophical thinking alongside its curriculum has been recognised by the Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education.
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- Former Welsh professional footballer Danny Gabbidon put pupils through their paces at the opening of a new 3G pitch in Cwmbran.
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- More than 30 young people from across Torfaen came together this week to raise awareness of discrimination at the first-ever Torfaen Youth Alliance Film Festival.
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- New multi-million pound sports facilities have been officially opened at Abersychan School.
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- Pupils are being invited to take part in a new council competition celebrating the highlights of school life.
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- A £17.1 million primary school in Cwmbran opened its doors to pupils this week.
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- A primary school which hosts a parent and toddler group, organises regular litter picks and an annual dance festival has won a top community award.
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- Every Tuesday at 10am, a group of women aged 60 and over gather at the Suki Strength Club gym in Pontypool - not just to lift weights, but to lift each other up.
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- Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K road race.
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- Pupils at Welsh medium primary schools are receiving extra language support this term in preparation for secondary school.
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- Pupils have been praised for their exemplary behaviour during a recent Estyn inspection.
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- A school caretaker who took on the role from his father has retired after almost 44 years.
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- A primary school caretaker is hanging up her mop after more than 40 years' service at the same school.
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- Eight schools have collected 138 bags of recycling and litter as part of Torfaen Spring Clean...
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- The council' School Catering team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work in reducing the service's carbon footprint...
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- When Max Griffiths started volunteering with Torfaen Play at the age of 14, he had no idea it would lead to a lifelong love of working with children.
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- Nearly £4m has been invested in a range of new sports facilities at Abersychan School.
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- This week, a group of young library members got a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Cwmbran Library, ahead of it reopening to the public on Monday.
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- Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education, will officially open the extension at Crownbridge School on Friday 21 March
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- Nearly 200 volunteers have been thanked for helping to provide a record-breaking 32,000 hours of fun over the past year.
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- An open evening is being held at Maendy Primary School next month for past pupils, families and members of the community
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- Over 200 children have showcased their passion for dance in a competition aimed at celebrating and boosting participation in the art.
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- Young carers from Torfaen have taken part in a celebration evening to mark Carers Action Day 2025.
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- Around 150 girls got the chance to quiz a panel of female leaders in media, business, engineering and education this week.
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- More than 650 children from across Torfaen enjoyed a fun-filled half-term week, thanks to the efforts of Torfaen Play Service.
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- Two young carers have received a prestigious Gwent High Sheriff Award for going above and beyond in their caring roles.
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- To mark this year's World Book Day, Torfaen Libraries are involved in a series of events to celebrate the love of books and reading.
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- A pupil at a Welsh-medium primary school has been given extra help thanks to a specialist Welsh education centre.
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- Schools across Torfaen are looking for volunteers to become school governors to help pupils gain the qualifications and skills they need to lead positive lives.
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- Pupils from secondary schools in Torfaen have taken part in a live webinar to hear the firsthand account of a Holocaust survivor.
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- Estyn inspectors have praised high standards at Blenheim Road Community and Coed Eva primary schools.
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- If you're fretting about cooking next week's Christmas dinner - spare a thought for the council's school catering team.
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- Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School are counting down the days to Christmas with a fun-filled festive extravaganza.
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- More than 500 entries were entered into this year's annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service.
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- Pupils from Llantarnam Primary School swapped the classroom for the boardroom on an educational visit to Burtons Biscuits this week.
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- Three community benches have been designed and crafted by a men's peer support group, with the first one unveiled outside Talywain Rugby Club last week.
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- Extra flu vaccination clinics are being held for primary school-age children.
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- In marking International Men's Day today, a new mental health support project in Torfaen has significantly improved the lives of around 40 men facing long-term barriers to work.
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- Torfaen Libraries have announced the winner of their 'Marvellous Makers!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 900 children take part this summer.
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- Around 30 young people, aged between 11 and 18, have taken part in the first Torfaen Youth Alliance meeting
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- During October, Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales conducted their latest monitoring visit of Torfaen Council
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- Torfaen primary school pupils have helped to bring the Windrush story alive through art and poetry as part of an event to mark Black History Month
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- Young scientists from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have won two university science awards.
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- A new £500,000 facility to support pupils with additional learning needs has officially been opened at Cwmbran High School today.
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- Average attendance in primary and secondary schools increased by three per cent in September, compared to the previous year.
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- Nursery, Reception and Year 1 primary school pupils are being given early bike training.
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- It is with great regret that we have been informed that our long serving Headteacher at Pontnewydd Primary, Kerry Waters, has passed away
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- A centre that supports primary school-aged children transfer to Welsh medium education has helped 40 pupils since it opened last year.
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- A new consultation to help shape the future of play opportunities across communities in Torfaen has been launched.
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- More pupils are walking, scooting and cycling to a school in Cwmbran since they introduced an active travel schools plan...
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- The first youth basketball team in Torfaen is planning to enter the South Wales Basketball League next year.
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- In a world where continuous learning is key to personal and professional success, one Cwmbran resident has grabbed the opportunity to learn with both hands.
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- It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - adult learners also collected their results.
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- Hundreds of Year 11 pupils at six secondary schools in Torfaen collected their GCSE results today.
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- Hundreds of learners from across Torfaen have today turned out to collect their A-level and BTEC results.
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- Pupils at Croesyceiliog Primary School have been praised for their "exemplary behaviour" during a recent Estyn inspection.
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- Are you already starting to worry about how to afford new school uniforms and equipment in time for the start of the new term?
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- Estyn inspectors have recognised improvements in leadership, performance management and evaluation within the council's education service.
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- A new community project aimed at helping more people take part in sport is appealing for donations of pre-loved sports clothes and footwear.
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- New centre for pupils with additional learning needs
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- A primary school in Pontypool has scooped a top ecological award for the eighth consecutive year.
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- A primary school in Cwmbran is celebrating after winning five community awards - at the same time!
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- Children set to start reception education in September have been treated to a special lunchtime experience at a primary school in Cwmbran.
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- This year's popular Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in libraries across Torfaen this Saturday.
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- With the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race scheduled for Sunday, 14 July, in the interest of safety, a series of road closures will be implemented in Blaenavon and Pontypool.
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- Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School have been given a double award in recognition of their community work.
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- More than 300 year six pupils from Welsh language primary schools across Torfaen have held the first joint event to celebrate their move to secondary school.
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- The founder of an international primary school programme has praised a local school.
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- A new exhibition created by children to celebrate their heritage and culture has been unveiled this week.
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- Community praises school facilities
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- Around 80 children have had lessons in how to scoot safely, as part of Torfaen Play Service's Play and Activity Camps this half term.
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- Pupils and staff joined Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education and MS for Torfaen for the official sod cutting ceremony for the new Maendy Primary School
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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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