Education & Learning
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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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- A grant aimed at funding projects that help bring communities together, has opened.
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- Inspectors praise inclusive school
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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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- Pupils got the chance to use Torfaen Council's chamber to hold their own council meeting this week. Fifteen members of Croesyceiliog School's senedd group got the chance to speak to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration before holding their own meeting.
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- It was a new term and a new start for three new headteachers who have joined schools in the borough.
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- A new Welsh medium childcare centre in Pontypool was officially opened by Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt today.
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- Cwmbran High School has become the first school in Wales to take part in a pilot project to offer a childcare course to pupils at secondary school.
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- During January, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen Council to conduct a monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022
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- A new food growing project that aims to support young people to progress in and into education; employment and training, has been launched by the Torfaen Council's Inspire Project.
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- Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans
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- More than 130 children took part in a series of play and activity camps at Cwmbran Stadium last week, organised by Torfaen Play Service.
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- A primary school in Torfaen has experienced a healthy boost in attendance rates following the implementation of a new and engaging approach to Friday morning assemblies.
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- If you're cooking Christmas lunch this year, spare a thought for Torfaen Council's schools catering service which has served up more than 7,000 turkey dinners this month!
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