Drink drive videos wanted Yasmin takes top award
Schools and youth groups are being invited to devise, perform and record a live action multimedia presentation warning people of the dangers and/or consequences of drinking and driving.
The competition, organised
by Road Safety Wales assisted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and funded by Welsh Government, is open to teams of up to six people.
Members must be aged 11-25, with the presentation lasting less than three minutes. It could include any of the following - musical performance, drama/sketch, poetry/oration, animation, documentary, comedy and dance.
The presentation must be filmed and submitted on DVD with contact details provided. The deadline is 19 October.
For more information, contact
kate.kerr@
capita.co.uk or
Patrick.Bates@
torfaen.gov.uk
Competition information can also be found at
www.roadsafetywales.org.uk
A Torfaen teaching assistant has won a national award. Yasmin Gedney, who works at Blaenavon
Heritage VC Primary, was recently presented with the Teaching Assistant of the Year in Wales Award. Nominated by parent Nicki Matthews, Yasmin was presented with the award by the leader of Torfaen council, councillor Bob Wellington, who praised her hard work and commitment.
School serves up a treat Staff and pupils at Padre Pio RC Primary have had a wonderful school year.
Not only did the school win local awards, but its catering team won a national award, after it was named Welsh primary school catering team of the year by the Local Authority Catering Association. The award is given to primary school-based catering teams that have made an outstanding contribution to devising and implementing ways to improve the school’s food service. The team was judged on the service it provides, from holding food tastings to devising its own meals. It was up for the national UK award, which was announced after Torfaen Talks went to press.
Meanwhile, at the annual Pontypool Community Council inter- school Eisteddfod, the school took home both the infant and junior titles. Held at Pontypool Active Living Centre, the organisers complimented the behaviour of all the pupils who attended.
Finally, the school has been flying the flag for greener living, after it passed phase four of the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Scheme. It has already got its sights on completing the fifth and penultimate phase.
Headteacher Paul Welsh said: “It has been a great year for
everyone - from our canteen staff being recognised for the excellent work they do on a daily basis, to our brilliant double at the Eisteddfod. Securing the healthy schools scheme award and continuing to fly the flag for sustainable living in Torfaen was the icing on the cake.”
The executive member for children and young people, councillor Mary Barnett, was among the dignitaries at the event. She said: “This award is richly deserved and I would like to congratulate Yasmin on this wonderful achievement. Torfaen is lucky to have a great number of outstanding teachers and teaching assistants who work so hard to give our children the best possible education.”
Held every year, the Pearson Teaching Awards
recognise the work of teaching staff in helping students achieve exceptional results, both academically and socially. Yasmin is no exception,
Learn a new
skill this year The Torfaen adult and community learning brochure is being delivered to all homes in Torfaen during the first two weeks of August. It includes all the information
you need to enrol on an adult education course this year.
Information events will be held at Asda supermarket in Cwmbran on Friday 17 August (10am-3pm), the Settlement in Pontypool on Tuesday 21 August (10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm), Croesyceiliog CEC on Thursday 23 August (10am- 12pm, 1pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm) and Gwent Square in Cwmbran town centre on Friday 24 August (9am-3pm). Telephone 01495 762200 for more information.
as Nicki explains: “My daughter Seren has type one diabetes and needs daily injections.
“When she started reception, I thought this was going to be a problem; however, Yasmin immediately volunteered to do them every day. She was incredibly supportive throughout Seren’s time in school and she really looked after her. Yasmin has made a massive impact on our lives.”
Seren, who started comprehensive school in
September, added: “I would like to thank Yasmin for everything she has done over the last seven years. She allowed me to have a normal school life and I can’t thank her enough. She has been wonderful.”
A teaching assistant for 22 years, Yasmin goes
forward to the UK final in October. She said: “I really didn’t expect anything – it was a great surprise. I am completely overwhelmed and proud.
“I would like to thank Nicki and Seren for their nomination and for believing in me. I love this job – the children bring me so much joy and laughter. I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.”
g nywhere else.” Pupils enjoy annual y annual
football festival This year’s annual football tournament for primary schools was a great success. Held at Nant Celyn Primary School,
eleven teams competed for the title, which was eventually won by Geor Street. Nant Celyn came second, Llantarnam third and Victoria fourth. Organiser Claire Sharpe praised the standard of football, the behaviour of the pupils and their sportsmanshipip at the event.
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Are you responsible for a child aged 14 or younger living in Torfaen?
If so, Torfaen council wants to know how childcare fees affect you, whether they currently pay for childcare or not. You need
to complete a short survey at
http://mysay.torfaen.gov.uk
The survey does not ask for
any contact details. For more information, contact Torfaen Family Information Service on 0800 0196330 or
fis@torfaen.gov.uk
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