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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