Primary School Wins Welsh Heritage Award For The Seventh Year
Tyn Y Wern Primary School has done it again, winning their 7th consecutive Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative Award for their Museum of Trethomas project.
The project was led by the schools extra-curricular history club made up of year 5 and 6 pupils and Caroline ap Hwyel, the school’s history co-ordinator.
The pupils created a Museum after being inspired by the Winding House in New Tredegar last autumn, where they took part in National Museum Takeover Day.
The Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative encourages young people in schools in Wales to develop an interest in their heritage as well as learn how to preserve it.
The Museum of Trethomas attracted over 200 visitors in their local community including the Mayor, members of the local history society and ex members of the British Legion Club.
Acting as experts, the children guided the visitors around the exhibitions which were centred on four main themes, World War I, World War II, Bedwas Colliery and Ty’n Y Wern School.
Steve Noel, Head teacher at Tyn Y Wern, said “We feel extremely proud of these achievements as it clearly demonstrates our on-going commitment to developing the pupils’ interest in Welsh Heritage. The project has developed the pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills. We appreciate the contributions made by families and communities.”
Cllr Derek Havard, Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning said, “Huge congratulations to Tyn Y Wern Primary for this outstanding achievement, to have won an award seven years in a row is a real triumph. This initiative is a great way to teach our children the importance of preserving our heritage and I am delighted to see the Museum of Trethomas has sparked a real interest within the children. Keep up the good work Tyn Y Wern.”
The awards will take place on Friday 8th July in Swansea’s National Waterfront Museum.
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