Welsh Heritage Initiative Competition – Year 1 Success!

In March 2025, our Year 1 pupils proudly entered the Welsh Heritage Initiative Competition, showcasing their fantastic learning from the topic Gwlad Gwlad.

Their big inquiry question was: “Do we live in a land of art?”

To investigate this, the children explored a wide range of Welsh heritage and culture, including:

• Our local communities of Cwmdare and Aberdare

• Inspirational Welsh artists such as Rhiannon Roberts, Christopher Langley and Martyn Evans

• St David's Day and St Dwynwen's Day traditions

• Traditional Welsh song and folk dance

• The history of love spoons, with a special visit from Mr Barker

• An exciting trip to Cardiff Castle

• Learning about Hen Galan, the Perllan, and Mari Lwyd

After their brilliant investigations, the children concluded with pride that Wales truly IS a land of art!

Their work was presented to a judge from the initiative, and we were delighted to be invited to the award ceremony in July 2025—where Year 1 won £450!

We are incredibly proud of our young learners for representing our school and Welsh heritage so wonderfully. Bendigedig, Year 1! 🏆🎨🐉