2 days ago
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- Powys County Times
25 Powys schools awarded for promoting Welsh language
25 schools across Powys have been recognised for promoting the Welsh language.
The schools earned awards as part of the Siarter Iaith/Welsh Language Charter, a national scheme that encourages the use of Welsh at school, at home and in the community.
The charter operates through a three-tier award system, bronze, silver, and gold, and recognises schools for building a 'strong Welsh ethos'
Schools on this year's list have taken a range of steps, including daily Welsh assemblies, and incorporating Welsh as part of playground games, and community events.
Councillor Pete Roberts, cabinet member for a learning Powys, said: "We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our schools in nurturing a love for the Welsh language.
"These Siarter Iaith awards are a testament to the hard work of pupils, staff, and families who are helping to ensure that Cymraeg thrives in Powys.
"We remain fully committed to supporting the Welsh Government's vision of reaching one million Welsh speakers by 2050, and the success of our schools in this programme is a vital step toward that goal.
"Llongyfarchiadau i bawb."
Two Welsh-medium schools achieved the gold award: Ysgol Llanbrynmair and Ysgol Glantwymyn.
Ysgol Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant earned the silver award.
Siarter Iaith: Cymraeg Campus is a parallel programme tailored for English-medium schools.
The following schools achieved their Siarter Iaith: Cymraeg Campus awards:
Gold Award
Penygloddfa C.P. School
Carreghofa C.P. School
Crickhowell School
Arddleen C.P. School
Radnor Valley C.P. School
Ysgol Bro Tawe
Llansantffraid Church in Wales School
Silver Award
Berriew C.P. School
Ysgol Llanfyllin
Rhayader Church in Wales Controlled School
Ysgol Y Cribarth
Franksbridge C.P. School
Ysgol Meifod
Llanfaes C.P. School
Llanfechain Church in Wales School
Treowen C.P. School
St Mary's Catholic School
Abermule C.P. School
Sennybridge C.P. School
Builth Wells C.P. School
Bronze Award
