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Ysgol y Dderi 40th Anniversary

ON TUESDAY, 5 July, the children of Ysgol y Dderi gave of their all in two brilliant performances of a specially written show by the main bard, Dylan Iorwerth.

The script involved the children of 1976 travelling forward through time to 2016 and being guided through the school by the children of today.

The opening of the show involved a special BBC Radio Cymru bulletin from 1976 by Hywel Gwynfryn and even Sali Mali made an appearance.

All songs performed were written back in 1976 and the children and teachers had great fun learning the music.

Thanks were given to Theatr Felinfach for ensuring an excellent and memorable show.

On Wednesday, 6 July, a film night was held in the school hall to watch Ysgol y Dderi – An area school 1976, with cheese and wine on the menu.

The old film reel was discovered in the school’s storeroom and the National Library of Wales kindly transferred it onto a DVD.

Many of the audience members could be spotted. It was a thrill to recognise so many familiar faces and a comfort to see those who have passed come alive again on screen.

On Thursday afternoon, 7 July, the school doors were opened to welcome all visitors.

The older children provided guided tours of the school before finishing in the staff room, where the school’s cookery club had prepared a wonderful vintage tea party including cucumber sandwiches, scones, bara brith, lemon cake and elderflower spritz.

It was wonderful to welcome back two of the school’s past headteachers, Huw Jenkins and Ann Davies.

Mrs Sue, the school cook, prepared a huge birthday cake for all the children and staff (pictured) on Friday, 8 July.The cake was cut by the eldest and youngest pupils, Vicky Bruce and Duncan Spooner.

Later that day Ysgol y Dderi’s music festival, Glaston-Dderi, was held.

A large tent was erected on the school playing field and musical entertainment was provided by each class and some musical parents, with plenty of food, drink and good company.

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