School steps back in time to celebrate its 150th anniversary
Ysgol Llys Hywel, Whitland, was founded in 1875, and the original school building was the perfect backdrop for commemorative photographs of the groups in their Victorian garb.
'It has been a joy to see pupils dress up for various themed days throughout the year, but this particular occasion was especially meaningful,' said a spokesperson for Ysgol Llys Hywel.
'Both pupils and staff made a wonderful effort to dress in Victorian clothing, reflecting the era in which the school was built.'
The school, named after the Welsh king and law-maker, Hywel Dda, has around 150 pupils aged from four to 11.
In addition to the historic main school building, it also has a modern school hall and additional classrooms.
Staff at the school entered into the spirit of the occasion by donning Victorian costumes. (Image: Ysgol Llys Hywel)
The school is now making an appeal for old photographs and memorabilia and can be contacted on admin@llyshywel.ysgolccc.cymru
The spokesperson added: 'As part of the celebration, pupils explored what life was like all those years ago and deepened their understanding of history through engaging activities. The day included a special picnic lunch, adding to the celebratory atmosphere."
Read more
Fears closure of fire-ravaged village school being 'steamrolled' through
Schoolkids create 'welcome' artwork to greet visitors to town's museum
"Throughout the day, pupils have developed a wide range of skills including being knowledgeable about their culture and community. These experiences have helped to nurture curiosity, empathy, and a sense of belonging to their local area."
The school's 150th anniversary celebrations will continue into the autumn term.
It is then hoped to host an open day for former pupils, parents, staff and members of the community to visit and see how the school building has evolved over time.
Anyone who has any old photographs or memorabilia related to the school which can be included in the open day displays, contact admin@llyshywel.ysgolccc.cymru, linked above.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Crews tackle building fire in town's main street
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire which has broken out on Main Street in Barry. A spokesperson for the South Wales Fire and Rescue control room said: "Crews are still there so we don't have many details on the situation just yet. "The fire in the building is part of a terraced property. We got the call at 14:49 and we've got four appliances and it is still ongoing." The Welsh Ambulance Service was also spotted at the scene. READ MORE: Welsh pub can't find a new landlord so it's being turned into flats READ MORE: 'We lost everything and ended up in a caravan after mum was wrongly accused of stealing' An open, blackened window on the top floor could be seen, showing that the fire may have spread or started in the top floor or loft area of the house, with soot marks near the roof also present. Some crew members were spotted positioned at the property's front and side. And a 'Do Not Cross' hazard tape was seen sectioning off points of the road. Specialist crews in full protective gear could be seen at the site and ventilating the smoke-logged home. When we visited the site, the smoke and blaze looked no longer visible at the time of us being there, and there are no reports of injuries so far. South Wales Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service have also been contacted for more details by WalesOnline. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Colchester school renamed to recognise connection to historic church
A COLCHESTER primary school has been renamed to recognise its historic connection to a city centre church. St James Church of England Primary School in Guildford Road has changed its name to St James the Great C of England Primary School. The name change recognises the 'longstanding partnership' between the school and its parish church, St James the Great in East Street. A special ceremony was held on July 9 at St James the Great Church being led by Father Jeff Graham who brought together the entire school community in celebration. Readings - Special readings were performed by pupils (Image: Chris Douglas – CD Photography) Children from the school played a central role, and there was also readings and a retelling of the story of St James. The name change also follows a year of significant achievement for the school, including a positive Ofsted outcome. Leadership - (L to R) Headteacher Nicola Emrich, Father Jeff Graham, and Headteacher Lucy Turner (Image: Chris Douglas – CD Photography) Emma Wigmore, chief executive of Vine Schools Trust, said: 'It has been a wonderful year for St James after a great Ofsted outcome earlier in the year. 'It is the ideal time to begin a new chapter as the school becomes St James the Great C of E Primary School, just like their partnered church and patron saint.' Headteachers Nicola Emrich and Lucy Turner added: 'It marks an exciting new era for our pupils, families, and staff, strengthening the link between the school, the church, and the wider community of Colchester.'
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Brothers get first callout together as RNLI volunteers
Two brothers had their first callout together as lifeboat volunteers. Mark and James Nicholls were on Littlehampton RNLI's D-Class lifeboat Spirit of Fidelity when they got the shout on Friday evening (July 25) to take over the tow from Shoreham Harbour RNLI of a 24-foot speedboat that had broken down with three people aboard. Mark and James, with fellow crew members Gavin Simmons and Stuart Taylor, met Shoreham Harbour's Enid Collett all weather lifeboat at sea. Mr Taylor boarded the broken down boat and the crew towed it back to the safety of Littlehampton Marina. Mark has been volunteering at Littlehampton RNLI since November 2021. James joined in November last year. Read more Bikers asked to join ride for young dad with 'heart of gold' who died in crash Indian restaurant gets one-star food hygiene rating following inspection The locations of all the speed cameras in town - including mobile ones Mum, 20, diagnosed with stage four cancer just three months after giving birth Mark, who was helm for the shout, said: 'My brother and I have been on the water since we were kids, both learning to sail at the age of eight. We've each built careers on the sea, and now, two decades later, it's incredibly rewarding to serve our community by saving lives on the very waters where we first learned to sail. 'The bond among the RNLI crew is truly unique – and being able to share that experience with my brother makes it even more special.' James added: 'It seems funny that this was our first official shout together because we've worked together in Littlehampton Harbour in various different ways for some years now. As RNLI crew, it's good to already have an understanding of how Mark likes to work and approach different shouts as it makes everything go so much smoother when you're out on a boat.'
