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
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
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
20/07/2016
Music
achievement, music
Congratulations to Ruby McNab (year 8) for passing her grade 3 flute exam with a distinction. Ruby has only been playing for just over a year so this is an excellent achievement. Congratulations also go to Ewan Partington (year 10) for passing his grade 8 clarinet exam with a distinction. Ewan has been working hard over the last year and has also successfully gained a place on the Six Counties Youth Wind Orchestra. Well done to both! …
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Dwr-y-Felin
24/05/2016
Sport
achievement, gymnastics, sport
Congratulations to Jessica-Rae Irvine (Year 8) who competed in the British National Gymnastics Grades this weekend. Jessica placed 10th in GREAT BRITAIN and also managed to win a medal with Team Wales taking silver! Great job Jess!!
Dwr-y-Felin
27/04/2016
Extra curricular
achievement, competition, Irish dancing
Congratulations to Year 9 pupils, Ella Jenkins and Charlotte Evans, who have won the Welsh Regional Irish Dancing Competition and will now represent the region in competitions held in Ireland.
Dwr-y-Felin
03/02/2016
Sport
achievement, netball, sport
Congratulations to our Year 10 Netball Team. They made it to the Semi Finals of the Ann Smart Netball Tournament yesterday held at Swansea University.
Dwr-y-Felin
09/12/2015
Safety Quiz
achievement
Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School winners of the 2015 Safety Quiz. Congratulations to year 8 pupils Luke Powell, Rhys James, Charlotte Beynon and Lucy Berni for getting 117 out of a possible 120.
Dwr-y-Felin
26/11/2015
Duke of Edinburgh
achievement, DofE
During 2015, 44 year 10 pupils completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh at Dwr-y-Felin. They completed their final Expedition in the Gower. The pupils involved were fantastic. After 2 days of hard hiking they all completed the challenge and made some brilliant memories. Also during 2015, 29 year 11 pupils completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition in the Brecon Beacons. They faced some of the harshest weather conditions that we have experienced in recent years – walking through…
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