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Powys County Times
13 hours ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys: Acting head appointed at Ysgol Bro Caereinion
A senior education officer from Powys County Council has been appointed to take over at a school after the head and deputy both resigned. Anwen Orrells has been appointed as acting headteacher of Ysgol Bro Caereinion following "an extensive recruitment process" overseen by the school's governing body. Mrs Orrells, is a fluent Welsh speaker with over 30 years' experience in education, including more than 16 years in educational leadership, curriculum design, and school improvement. Her previous roles have included Service Manager for the Education Support Service and Secondary School Challenge Adviser with the council as well as senior leadership positions at Caereinion High School and as a teacher at Builth Wells High School. Mrs Orells is currently Head of School Improvement and Learning at Powys County Council and Strategic Lead for the Mid Wales Education Partnership. The school released a statement saying it was overjoyed that she had accepted their offer for her to fill in the role after the resignation of headteacher Huw Lloyd-Jones and deputy Edward Baldwin from their positions. 'I'm delighted to announce that we have offered the post of Acting Headteacher to Mrs Anwen Orrells and she has accepted the offer,' said Ysgol Bro Caereinion's chair of governors, Myfanwy Alexander. 'A familiar face to many in the school community, Mrs Orrells combines strategic knowledge, leadership skills and unrivalled talents as a teacher. The Governing Body has the utmost faith in her and we are certain that she is the headteacher replete with experience and vision who can lead the school to an exciting and successful future.' Mrs Orrells said she was delighted to take on the role and will be joined by Miss Laura Jones as Deputy Head whose appointment was announced last week 'I am delighted to begin my role as Headteacher and to work in close partnership with pupils, staff, parents, and governors,' said Mrs Orrells. 'Together, we will build on the school's many strengths to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive. 'I am committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment for all, as we continue our journey along the language continuum towards becoming a truly bilingual school.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app Cllr Pete Roberts, Powys County Council's cabinet member for a learning Powys, hailed Mrs Orrells 'wealth of experience and a strong track record in educational leadership to her new role'. He added: 'Her deep understanding of the local education landscape will be a valuable asset to the school community. 'I'm excited to continue working alongside Anwen and the entire Ysgol Bro Caereinion community as we strive to improve educational outcomes for all learners. Together, we are committed to advancing the school's journey along the language continuum and fulfilling the goals set out in our Welsh in Education Strategic Plan.'
Powys County Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Llanfair Caereinion Carnival is back for 2025 - here's when
A Powys carnival is set to make a return later this month. The Llanfair Caereinion Carnival is back on Saturday, June 21, with the theme Landmarks and Connections. The event will see a parade of floats, prams, and fancy dress participants weaving through the town's streets. Prizes for the best adult, best child, and most comical float, as well as the best young farmers entry, will be awarded. Holiday parks will also be vying for the traditional prize for the best entry. This year, the carnival will again feature traditional fairground attractions and a selection of inflatables, including a disco dome and an assault course. A magic and illusion show will entertain the children, while adults can enjoy a bar and a variety of hot and cold food options. Bronwen Burns, a 14-year-old student from Ysgol Bro Caereinion, will be crowned as this year's Carnival Queen. Bronwen, who is active in her community, has always dreamt of becoming Carnival Queen after watching her sister Rhian take the title in 2017. This year, she will be joined on the Queen's Float by her attendants: Thea Griffiths, Lincoln Davis, Mali Garlinge, Harley Jeeves-Evans, Lowri Roberts, Mabon Jones, Isabelle Parker, and Benjamin Kennedy. The parade is set to start at 12.30pm, and everyone is invited to join in the festivities, whether by participating in the parade or supporting from the side lines.
Powys County Times
31-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys: Ysgol Bro Caereinion head and deputy to leave posts
The headteacher and deputy head at at Powys bilingual secondary school have announced they will be leaving at the end of the current school term. Powys County Council confirmed that headteacher Huw Lloyd-Jones and deputy Edward Baldwin, from Ysgol Bro Caereinion, both tendered their resignations, which have been accepted by the Llanfair Caereinion school's governing body. They have been in their positions for more than three years. The council also added that both the governing body and council are 'working closely' to 'explore all options' for leadership of the school heading into the new school year in September 2025. A spokesperson for Powys County Council said: 'We can confirm that the headteacher and deputy headteacher at Ysgol Bro Caereinion have tendered their resignations, which have been accepted by the school's governing body. 'The governing body is working closely with the council to explore all options for the school's leadership from September 2025 onwards.' Mr Lloyd-Jones and Mr Baldwin first took on the leadership role at Llanfair's school in January 2022, when it was announced they had been chosen as the head and deputy head of the new school following a merger between the sites of Llanfair Caereinion C.P School and Caereinion High School, which officially opened in September 2022. Mr Lloyd Jones, a fluent Welsh speaker who attended Ysgol Gyfun Dyffryn and graduated from Lampeter University, was assistant headteacher at Ysgol Llanfyllin, bringing experience of working within all-age schools. On being appointed headteacher in January 2022, he said: 'It is a huge honour and privilege to be appointed as the Headteacher of Ysgol Bro Caereinion. 'The school's vision to deliver the best opportunities for all pupils through high-quality bilingual education chime closely with my own. I look forward to joining the community, getting to know pupils, staff and parents, and building new relationships." At the time, Cllr Phyl Davies of Powys County Council said: "I would like to congratulate Huw and Edward on their appointments as headteacher and deputy headteacher at Ysgol Bro Caereinion.
