Dwr-y-Felin
16/11/2016
Christmas, Useful Info
christmas, craft fayre
After the huge success of our first Christmas Craft Fayre last year, it is back this year with many more amazing stalls, live music, festive refreshments, children’s activities and lots more. 40 high quality stalls with lots of lovely ideas for Christmas. Thursday 24th November, 5-7.30 pm. We hope to see you there! UPDATE Here is a full line up of the fantastic stalls available for you at the Craft Fayre next week. Please pop in for a lovely…
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Dwr-y-Felin
14/11/2016
Drama, Extra curricular
achievement, competition, drama, theatre
Congratulations to Bethan Tew in Year 7 who won Student of the Year at her drama school’s award ceremony. Her drama school is Fame Factory Theatre School and consists of four schools covering Ammanford, Caerphilly, Pontyclun and Neath. The main school caters for children aged 7 – 17 and she beat off competition from over 120 other students from all four schools, many of whom were much older than her, to win the most prestigious award of the evening!
Dwr-y-Felin
10/11/2016
Extra curricular
achievement, competition, design, info
Congratulations to Year 9 pupils Catrin Daniels, Charlotte Beynon, Kirsty Coombes and Sophie Giddings who made up the winning team at the Engineering Challenge event organised by the Institute of Chartered Engineers that was held recently at Swansea University. The team had to design a support structure for a river bridge that was cost effective, efficient and able to withstand floods, storms and tides. The winning team are pictured below with their design and their trophy. As well as receiving…
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Dwr-y-Felin
09/11/2016
Extra curricular, Music
info, music, theatre
The music pupils in year 10 are putting together their own gig as part of their BTEC and GCSE music courses. The second half performance is entirely a tribute to the music of ‘Twenty One Pilots’. Thursday 17th November 6:30pm School Theatre £4.
Dwr-y-Felin
09/11/2016
Duke of Edinburgh, Extra curricular
achievement, DofE
The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards will be taking place on Monday 14th November in The Princess Royal Theatre in Port Talbot. Pupils will be receiving their official Bronze and Silver DofE certificate. Be there for 6.30. Each pupil can bring 2 guests. It’s non-uniform and the dress code is casual/smart. Any problems please see Mr Gravelle.
Dwr-y-Felin
07/11/2016
Sport
achievement, competition, Irish dancing, netball, sport, table tennis
The following pupils have been selected for the LA Hub netball squads: Rebecca Grey (Yr 7), Ella Carpenter (Yr 7), Sophie Evans (Yr 8), Amelia Gregory (Yr 8), Jessica Richards (Yr 8) & Charlotte Evans (Yr 10) The following pupils have been selected for the Welsh Development Training Centre: Nia Evans (Yr 10), Megan Johns (Yr 10), Caitey DiIulio (Yr 9), Mia Edwards(Yr 9), Callie Rattenbury (Yr 9) & Amy Rattenbury (Yr 9) Charlotte Evans & Ella Jenkins…
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Dwr-y-Felin
26/10/2016
Useful Info
info, support
A parents’ guide to supporting your child’s learning at Dwr-y-Felin.
Dwr-y-Felin
26/10/2016
Useful Info
info, school development plan
The updated school development plan for 2016-2017 can be read by clicking on this link.
Dwr-y-Felin
19/10/2016
Extra curricular
achievement, competition, debate team
Yesterday the debate team competed in the regional round of the Wales Schools Debate Competition. Preparation for the debate was real teamwork, with Aimee England, Lowri Beynon, Ffion Beynon and Rachel Penney working together to propose the motion “This house would only imprison criminals who pose a continuing threat to society”. Aimee and Lowri debated on the day, and held their own against older and more experienced debaters. Whilst they weren’t the winners, they both debated fantastically well, with Lowri…
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Dwr-y-Felin
24/08/2016
Exams
Dear all Again this year, staffing levels and term time contracts prevent us from having a Careers Adviser at your schools on results days. However, we will place any staff available at our careers centres and the college to support enrolment to post 16 options. Please encourage pupils to access our service and also be reminded that we have a telephone service 0800 028 4844 and our website careerswales.com that includes a live web chat facility. As part of our…
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