YOUNGSTERS from Machynlleth’s Ysgol Bro Hyddgen and Llanidloes High School have scooped a range of prizes in the Montgomeryshire Society’s school competition for 2016.

Eight pupils from Ysgol Bro Hyddgen and seven youngsters from Llanidloes High School were praised by judges for their efforts in the competition which rewards youngsters for their Welsh writing skills and artistic talents.

At Ysgol Bro Hyddgen, Machynlleth, are (back row): Alex Roberts, art teacher; Bryn Davies, competition coordinator for Montgomeryshire Society who handed out the certificates; and Llifon Ellis, head of Welsh. Front row: Jaiden Braddock, art award; Mari Elin Williams, Welsh essay highly commended; Ffion Jones, art highly commended; Non Bleddyn, Welsh essay highly commended; Glain Lewis, art highly commended; and Myfanwy Fenwick, art award.

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