Powys school marks end of year with Eisteddfod winners
Ysgol Llanfyllin shared the results of a 'fantastic day' in which the school held the popular event before breaking up for the summer holidays.
The eisteddfod showcased talents from the school's year 7 and year 8 pupils, recognising Welsh chair winner Noah Biscoe and English chair winner Evan Hopkins.
A spokesperson for Ysgol Llanfyllin said: 'A fantastic day was had at our yearly school eisteddfod, and without a doubt, everybody enjoyed watching the various talents of our year 7 and 8 pupils.
'It was lovely to welcome our adjudicators, Carys Jones and Brenda Morris, and we are very grateful to them for giving their time to do so. Thank you also to Eleri Llwyd Jones for adjudicating the Welsh chair competition.
'The winning bards this year were Noah Briscoe, year 8 (Welsh chair) and Evan Hopkins, year 7 (English chair). The Cup in Memory of Sion Jones for the best item in the eisteddfod was awarded to Ariadne Cameron in year 7 for her solo.
'A brilliant day to celebrate the end of term.'
The eisteddfod comes at the end of an eventful 12 months for the school.
Earlier in the year, they welcomed Oscar-winning cinematographer Lol Crawley, who was a former pupil at Ysgol Llanfyllin, to speak to pupils after he won the Academy Award for best cinematography for The Brutalist.
Headteacher Dewi Owen said it was 'truly inspirational for our pupils, staff, and families to hear Lol reflect on his journey from Ysgol Llanfyllin to international acclaim'.
More recently, the school celebrated being removed from Estyn Review, marking a significant improvement in the eyes of Estyn inspectors.
Headteacher Dewi Owen said he was proud of the school's achievement, saying: 'I'm overjoyed at the recognition from Estyn for all the hard work and dedication from all staff, students, and members of Teulu Ysgol Llanfyllin.
'This is a shared success that reflects our commitment to excellence and improvement.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Wales Online
an hour ago
- Wales Online
Celebrity SAS star Adam Collard blamed himself for partner Laura Woods' miscarriage
Celebrity SAS star Adam Collard blamed himself for partner Laura Woods' miscarriage The former Love Island star is currently competing on the gruelling Channel 4 programme Laura Woods and Adam Collard (Image: INSTAGRAM) Reality TV star Adam Collard has spoken publicly for the first time about the heartbreak he and his fiancée Laura Woods endured after suffering a miscarriage. Collard revealed the couple lost their baby when Laura was 11 weeks pregnant, just weeks before she conceived again. In January 2025, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Leo. The 29-year-old, who rose to fame on Love Island and has since appeared on Celebs Go Dating, is currently taking on brutal physical and mental challenges in the upcoming series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which began on Sunday. In a deeply personal moment on the show, Collard reflects on the tragedy and admits he blamed himself at the time, believing it to be retribution for his behaviour on reality TV. 'I know it's a terrible way to look at it, but I felt like it was bad karma for me being on dating shows and upsetting too many people,' he says. 'I felt like that was some higher power's way of being like, 'Well, there you go, that's what you have to carry.'' Article continues below He added: 'I was just a cocky little p***k, being a love rat, jumping from girl to girl. I want to show I'm not that man any more.' Collard became known for his controversial stints on Love Island in both 2018 and 2022, where he was at the centre of several short-lived romances. His time on the show earned him a reputation for womanising — coupling up with four different contestants during his first appearance. He later dated Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott for seven months and, more recently, Welsh contestant Paige Thorne during his 2022 return to the villa. That relationship also ended quickly after the show, with Collard later admitting he 'used' Paige to prolong his stay in the competition. He also had a brief relationship with model Lottie Moss after they met on Celebs Go Dating, though that ended shortly after he was accused of cheating. Collard says meeting presenter Laura marked a turning point in his life. The pair began dating in October 2023 and quickly built a strong relationship, announcing they were expecting a child the following year. He described Laura as 'the one' and credited her support, alongside his experience on Celebrity SAS, as having a lasting impact on his mental health. Article continues below 'On a personal level, I wanted to test myself mentally,' he said. 'I had a lot of stuff going on before I went on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and I've got to be honest — but credit to the show — I actually think it had the most positive impact on my mental health.'
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Emmy-winning actress who appeared in hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable in rare outing – can you guess who?
Her husband sadly died in 2012 WHO IS SHE? WHO IS SHE? Emmy-winning actress who appeared in hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable in rare outing – can you guess who? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EMMY-winning actress who appeared in a hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable while on a rare outing. This lady starred in some seriously massive films alongside the likes of acting icons Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Can you guess who this very famous sitcom star is? Credit: The Mega Agency 6 She starred alongside her husband in the hit series Webster Credit: The Mega Agency And alongside her NFL star husband, she starred in a hit 80s sitcom that became a household favorite. This lady even posed up a storm for a Playboy spread, and took on an extremely racy tole in a comedy flick. In 1981, took on the role of Cherry Forever, a sex worker, in the hit sex comedy Porky's. Yep, you've guessed it... It's Susan Clark! Susan, who is now 82 years of age, is best-known and loved for her role in the hit sitcom Webster. Stepping out over the weekend for a dog walk, Susan looked unrecognizable as she made a very rare public appearance. Donning green trousers, a beige zip-up jacket, a straw hat and some black sneakers, she looked laidback and relaxed on her walk. At one point, Susan unzipped her jacket to reveal a green and black abstract patterned top. Completing the look with some dark sunglasses concealing her eyes. The Canadian actress made her big screen debut in the 1967 drama film Banning and the following year played the female lead in the crime thriller Coogan's Bluff. 80s Icon Tom Selleck Spotted Unrecognizable in Rare LA Outing She then went on to star in a string of films such as Night Movies, Airport 1975, Skin Game and Murder By Decree. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for playing Babe Didrikson Zaharias in the 1975 television film Babe. She then receieved an Emmy Award nomination for playing Amelia Earhart in the 1976 television film Amelia Earhart. From 1983 to 1989, she starred as Katherine Papadopolis in the American sitcom Webster. While acting on Webster, Susan starred alongside her husband, Alex Karras. For her role as Katherine, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy nomination in 1985. Susan married American football player turned actor Alex in 1980 after he played the role of her on-screen husband in Babe. They welcomed daughter Katie in 1980. The couple were married for 32 years until Alex died on October 10, 2012. Since her husband's passing, Susan has kept a very private life and has rarely been seen in the public. 6 Susan Clark of Sitcom – Webster – US, Credit: ABC Credit: ABC 6 Susan Clark of Sitcom – Webster – US, Credit: ABC Credit: ABC 6 Football Player Alex Karras with wife Actress Susan Clark, July 17, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) Credit: Getty
South Wales Argus
2 hours ago
- South Wales Argus
Former MI5 director Dame Stella Rimington dies aged 90
In a statement, her family said: 'She died surrounded by her beloved family and dogs and determinedly held on to the life she loved until her last breath.' Dame Stella was also an author and is widely credited as the inspiration for Dame Judi Dench's M in the James Bond films. She was born on May 13, 1935, in South Norwood and was dubbed the 'housewife superspy' when she came into the role at MI5. Dame Stella Rimington - Family Announcement It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dame Stella Rimington, the first female Director General of MI5 and author. She died last night, 3rd August 2025. — Georgina Capel Assoc (@GeorginaCapel) August 4, 2025 Dame Stella held the position from 1992 to 1996, and alongside being the first woman to hold the role, was also the first director general to have their name publicised on appointment. She also became the first director general to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining the organisation's activities in 1993. The life of Dame Stella Rimington Rimington was born Stella Whitehouse on May 13, 1935, and moved with her family to Essex due to the danger of living in London during the Second World War. Due to her father's job, she moved around a bit in her childhood before enrolling at the University of Edinburgh in 1954 to study English. She met her future husband, John Rimington, here, and they married in 1963. Dame Stella successfully applied for a position at the India Office Library, and then moved over there in 1965 after her husband was offered an overseas posting as First Secretary (Economic) for the British High Commission in New Delhi. BREAKING: The former first female director general of MI5, Dame Stella Rimington, has died. 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube — Sky News (@SkyNews) August 4, 2025 In 1967, after two years in India, Dame Stella was asked to assist one of the First Secretaries at the High Commission with his office work. She agreed, and when she began, discovered that he was the representative in India of the British Security Service (MI5). Gaining her security clearance, Dame Stella worked in the MI5 office for nearly two years, until she and her husband returned to London in 1969, where she decided to apply for a permanent position at MI5. Between 1969 and 1990, she worked in all three branches of the Security Service: counter espionage, counter subversion, and counter terrorism. Recommended reading: She got to the position of director general in 1992 and was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DCB) in the 1996 New Year Honours. After leaving MI5, she worked as a non-executive director for companies such as Marks & Spencer and BG Group. Dame Stella also became an author with the Liz Carlyle spy thriller novels, where she used her knowledge from her time working in MI5.
