Community work in Maths
Published 30/11/18
Well done to 712 who took part in a litter pick around the school and then showed some excellent data handling skills back in the classroom.
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Shakespeare Schools Festival
Published 25/11/18On Monday the 19th of November a talented group of KS3 pupils took to the stage to perform Much Ado About Nothing as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. The festival is run by a cultural educational charity called Shakespeare Schools Foundation who organise the world’s largest youth dram... Read More
Taking part in Swimming
Published 25/11/18The 20th November saw the Year 8 and 9 swimmers of the SRB Department at St. Cenydd once again take part in the annual Disability Sport Caerphilly swimming gala held at Newbridge Swimming Pool. As always, our pupils were extremely eager to join several other schools in competing at this wonderful... Read More
Remembrance
Published 19/11/18After a series of assemblies about remembrance, St. Cenydd pupils paused to mark the centenary of the Armistice in each year group assembly with Tanwen Falloon in year 8 ably playing the Last Post to start the two minutes of silence. Read More
Spooktacular Snacks
Published 19/11/18On the 26th October, the Healthy Eating Committee, a portion of the Pupil Senedd, held a healthy snack sale at break time. We created five tasty snacks that included cheesy broomsticks, pumpkin muffins, apple monsters, pumpkin satsumas and banana ghosts. Each individual participated in the creation... Read More
Meeting the Welsh Rugby team
Published 13/11/18On Friday 9th November a group of students had the opportunity to visit the Principality Stadium to watch the Welsh rugby team complete their final preparations for the Australia match the following day. The students were randomly selected from the school's rugby teams and represented the s... Read More
We are so proud of Amy!
Published 13/11/18Strictly Come Dancing professional and ex St Cenydd pupil Amy Dowden, along with her dance partner Danny John-Jules, were eliminated from the competition last night. Amy proved herself once again to be a brilliant dancer, a gifted teacher and choreographer, and an inspiration to so many children... Read More
A level RE Seminar
Published 21/10/18The RE department welcomed Dr Greg Barker in for an intensive two hour A-Level session with Year 12. As author of the new A-Level Christianity textbook Greg was able to offer an invaluable insight to the new specification. Greg was as engaging and energetic as ever and all pupils left with both a cl... Read More
Shwmae
Published 17/10/18St Cenydd hosted its first 'Shwmae Day' on Monday 15th October. All staff and pupils were encouraged to start every conversation in Welsh and to try and use Welsh whenever they could. The day was a great success and we were delighted with the enthusiasm shown by all members of our scho... Read More
ENABLE Charity Donation
Published 17/10/18Earlier today we made our weekly visit with Year 9 pupil Aaron Stephens to Caerphilly Children's Centre. The Centre kindly accommodate us by allowing Aaron to benefit from regular hydrotherapy sessions at their specialist pool. Today we proudly presented a cheque on behalf of St. Cenydd Schoo... Read More
Senghenydd Memorial
Published 16/10/18The new Pupil Senedd of St. Cenydd Community School experienced their first duties as ambassadors for the school and were honored to attend the Senghenydd memorial service earlier this morning. The Pupil Senedd members from Years 7, 8 and 9 attended the memorial service. It was l... Read More
Taking part in #HelloYellow
Published 12/10/18We were proud to take part in the YoungMinds #HelloYellow event to mark World Mental Health Day on Wednesday 10th October. Many staff and pupils participated in wearing an item of yellow to show support for young people who are struggling with issues around mental health. Thanks to every... Read More