Podlediad Gair o'r Garth
Welcome to 'Gair o'r Garth', the new podcast brought to you by Gwaelod y Garth Primary School, where we delve into the captivating world of childhood experiences within our vibrant school community.
In each episode, we invite children from various year groups to share their stories, insights, and perspectives on life at Gwaelod y Garth School. From the excitement of learning something new to the challenges they face, our podcast provides a platform for our young learners to express themselves. Join us on this exciting journey as we listen to the laughter and the stories that make our school community so special.
Podcasts
Episode 1: The Wellbeing Ambassadors
In the first episode of Gair o'r Garth, Mr Owen is joined with girls from Years 4 and 5 from the Wellbeing Ambassadors. In a relaxed and insightful discussion, they delve into the reasons that drew them to join the committee, explaining their motivations and passions for promoting wellbeing within the school community.
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Episode 1: The Wellbeing Ambassadors
Episode 2: The Wellbeing Ambassadors
In the second episode of Gair o'r Garth, Mr Owen is joined by four girls from the Dreigiau Doeth, a committee dedicated to promoting the Welsh language at school. The girls share why the Welsh language is important to them, discuss the new initiatives they've introduced to raise its profile and standards, and offer practical advice to the school community for speaking Welsh. Their passion and commitment shine trough, making this an inspiring and informative episode.
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Episode 3: G Dance
In the third episode of Gair o’r Garth, we step into the world of dance as we chat to four members of the popular G Dance group! They share their favourite moves, their experiences in the class, and there’s even a game or two to keep things fun. Plus, Miss Rebecca Thomas – the leader of G Dance – joins us at the end to share her thoughts on the club. Make sure you listen in!
Episode 4: The Siarter Iaith Gold Award
In this special end-of-year episode, we’re joined by the Dreigiau Doeth – a group of passionate pupils who’ve helped our school achieve something amazing: the Siarter Iaith Gold Award!
Listen in as they share their journey - discussing the exciting initiatives they’ve led and the creative ways they’ve promoted the Welsh language across the school. We also sit down with Mrs Darch, the teacher who guided and inspired them every step of the way.
Episode 4 - Siarter Iaith Gold Award
Episode 5: The Llan Colliery disaster
In this special episode of Gair o'r Garth, Mr Owen sits down with four pupils from Year 4 to discuss one of the saddest events in the village - the Llan Colliery disaster. The episode discusses what happened during the disaster, how it affected the community, and why it is still remembered today. The pupils share what they have learned through their research and the impact the disaster had on the families and the area.
In addition, the children share their experience of taking part in the special memorial service marking 150 years since the disaster, reflecting on how the day deepened their understanding of the importance of remembering the past.
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