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Rhiwbeina Primary School helping to mind the Sycamore Gap
Image: National Trust Rhiwbeina Primary School held a landmark event today (Monday 24 November) planting their ‘Tree of Hope’ - a sapling from the renowned Sycamore Gap Tree which stood at Hadrian's Wall before it was illegally felled in September 2023. The 200-year-old tree, which stood within Northumberland National Park on land cared for by the National Trust , was an iconic landmark visited by thousands of people every year. Seeking to provide a legacy arising from this
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North Cardiff young performers take centre stage at the Royal Albert Hall
Young performers from North Cardiff were among those representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, who took centre stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Brought together by Cardiff and Vale Music Education, the ensemble included 92 pupils from across the two local authorities. The North Cardiff schools involved were Whitchurch High School, Llanishen High School, The Bishop of Llandaff, Cardiff High School, Radyr Comprehensive, and Ysgol Gymraeg Glantaf. The wider Sou
Nov 21


Election coverage under the spotlight
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library author talk - Professor Richard Thomas on 'Reporting Elections: Rethinking the Logic of Campaign Coverage' Professor Richard Thomas joined the Friends of Rhiwbina Library this week (Tuesday 11 November) to give an engaging talk on how politics and general elections are covered by journalists and news organisations. A professor at Swansea University and head of its School of Culture and Communication, Richard has written extensively about bi
Nov 13


Over the Rainbow at Llanishen Fach Primary School
Llanishen Fach Primary School's new specialist resource base (SRB) has officially opened in Rhiwbina. The purpose-built facility will respond to the increasing demand in Cardiff for specialist provision, by providing places for children with severe and complex learning needs. Image: Cardiff Council The £4.4m development has been funded by the Welsh Government, with support from Cardiff Council’s capital programme and delivered by construction company Knox & Wells. Dosbarth En
Oct 21


New school opens, serving parts of North Cardiff
A new primary school officially opened this week, serving parts of North Cardiff. Fairoak Primary brings together pupils, staff, and...
Sep 10


Welsh-medium school praised in Estyn report
A Welsh-medium primary school in North Cardiff has received glowing praise in its latest inspection report by Estyn. Ysgol Pencae was...
Aug 11


Cardiff Council summer support for young people after exams
North Cardiff parents who have a child anxiously awaiting the outcome of their As A-Levels on 14 August and GCSE exams on 21 August can...
Jul 23


Whitchurch High pupils with additional needs achieve national recognition through Arts Award
Congratulations are in order for 62 pupils from the Ty Calon Centre at Whitchurch High School in North Cardiff who have graduated with a...
Jul 20


North Cardiff pupils enjoy career-shaping work experience
Pupils from North Cardiff schools are among those taking their first steps into the world of work this summer, thanks to the Cardiff...
Jul 3


North Cardiff careers adviser wins national award
A Careers Wales adviser from North Cardiff has won a prestigious national award for her work in making careers support more accessible...
Jul 2


‘Greenhill … a great place to be!’
Following a successful Estyn report in April 2023, Greenhill Special School in Rhiwbina has been visited again by inspectors to follow up...
Jul 1


Local history hub will launch in the autumn
A project to help young people discover and celebrate local history is being launched this autumn, under the leadership of a North...
Jun 26


Ffion celebrates remarkable Welsh language journey
In just six months, nine-year-old Ffion, a pupil at Ysgol Melin Gruffydd in Whitchurch, has transformed from a non-Welsh speaker to one...
Jun 14


North Cardiff primary school celebrates Urdd success
A North Cardiff primary school is celebrating remarkable success at the 2025 Urdd Eisteddfod. Â A total of 20 pupils from Pentyrch...
Jun 10


North Cardiff school celebrates award
A North Cardiff primary school has been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award, a nationally recognised...
May 28


Rhiwbeina pupils mark VE Day with picnic lunch
Pupils from Rhiwbeina Primary School were among more than 10,000 children who commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special...
May 15


New nursery facility for North Cardiff primary school
A Welsh-medium primary school in North Cardiff now hosts a purpose-built childcare facility for children aged two to four. The 32-place...
May 7


Children celebrate Welsh language through books
Pupils from North Cardiff English-medium primary schools were among those coming together to celebrate the Welsh language by sharing...
Mar 31


School pupils gain on-the-job construction experience
Pupils from Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School in Heath have enjoyed the opportunity to see the exciting process of construction through site...
Mar 15


Chance to 'book' for Children's Literature Festival
Award-winning children's authors and illustrators including Emma Carroll, Jack Meggitt-Phillips, Sioned Wyn Roberts, Rob Biddulph and Maz...
Feb 24
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