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  • Duke of Edinburgh weekend in the rain!

    Published 11/11/19
    In October (yes, October!) a group of Year 10 pupils braved the elements to complete their 'Bronze' Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. The group completed a 22 km hike in the Gower, Swansea and navigated a route that took them through a range of terrain. Despite the torrential rain and 45 mph win... Read More

  • Good Luck Amy!

    Published 11/11/19
    We are so proud of our past student, Amy Dowden. Amy and Karim are past the halfway point of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 and now they will dance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.  We will be voting! Keep dancing! Read More

  • Home Cooking Skills

    Published 10/11/19
    On Friday 8th November, the Year 11 BTEC Home Cooking Skills pupils had the opportunity to visit Coleg y Cymoedd, Ystrad Mynach campus. After a tour of the campus to view the vast array of courses and departments available, we arrived at our final destination (via aeroplane!)  The main... Read More

  • Alzheimer's Society Coffee Morning

    Published 07/11/19
    On Friday 25th October, the Home Economics department organised a Coffee Morning and Bake Sale, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. They chose this charity, as one of their very dear colleagues was diagnosed with this illness last year. Pupils in Years 8, 9 and 10 were busy baking... Read More

  • From Muggles to Wizards!

    Published 06/11/19
    The art department ventured to the Warner Brothers Studio, London to delve in to the secrets of the Harry Potter film series. We  attended a workshop that gave pupils  the opportunity to examine film sequences, with the intention of developing their understanding of how a Director communic... Read More

  • Sign Language Class

    Published 06/11/19
    We are happy to tell you that a group of over 30 pupils (Yrs 7 - 11) have signed up for the BSL Level 1 course. They each will have a copy of the course and meet every Tuesday at 1:20 in G2. Funds raised so far cover the cost of the course but further fund raising will be needed for the examination... Read More

  • Year 9 Screen Printing workshop

    Published 17/10/19
    A selection of Year 9 pupils were invited to Cardiff School of Art and Design to experiment with textile screen printing methods and its application in our everyday lives. First pupils designed and cut their screen stencils before attaching them to the large industrial printing screens. Each pu... Read More

  • Well done Lewys!

    Published 15/10/19
    Lewys played for Rhymney Valley Bowling Association U18 competition and he won!  Lewys then went on to win a Bronze Medal competing for Wales in an Under 18's competion in Scotland.  We are so proud of him and wish him every success in his next competition.  Well done L... Read More

  • Senghenydd Memorial

    Published 14/10/19
    The school were once again honoured to play a part in the Senghenydd Memorial Service held each year on the anniversary of Britain's worst mining disaster.  Members of the Pupil Senedd, along with Miss Collins and Mr Barrow, joined other schools, community leaders and members of the communi... Read More

  • World Mental Health Day

    Published 10/10/19
    St Cenydd pupils and staff wore yellow today, to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day. Yellow ribbons were sold, for a small donation and the Home Economics department arranged a bake sale. Thanks to the generosity of pupils and staff, almost £400 was raised for Young  Minds... Read More

  • Shakespeare Schools Festival 2019

    Published 09/10/19
    In preparation for this year’s Shakespeare School Festival, our cast and crew visited the theatre in Newport for a workshop with the festival directors. They learnt about voice projection, stage presence and storytelling. There are now only 6 weeks left until the big performance. If you wou... Read More

  • #HelloYellow

    Published 09/10/19
    We are supporting World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October. Please wear something yellow alongside your school uniform. We will also be selling yellow ribbon in school, for a small donation. There will be a cake sale at break-time, all proceeds will be donated to the Young Minds charity... Read More

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