MP Stephen Crabb visits St Davids School

Crabb visited St Davids school this week.

Stephen Crabb told The Herald: “I really enjoyed my visit to the fantastic Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Church in Wales VA School in St Davids this morning.

“It was good to have a catch up with the Head, Mrs Rachel Thomas about the school’s activities before being shown around the campus by three of the school’s prefects.

“The school has students from 3-16 years so I enjoyed the opportunity to drop in at the Dewi campus to meet with the younger students.

“I chatted to the class who had written to me about plastic pollution a few weeks ago, and they quizzed me about the work that I do as an MP.

“The school has always been at the heart of the community, and it was excellent to see the strong family ethos that has been a real strength of this school over the years, continue today.”

A GROUP of pupils from Years 9 and 10 have participated in the Scholars programme, run by the Brilliant Club.

The programme helps pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress to the most competitive universities available.

The group has participated in a series of tutorials led by PHD student Bethan where they looked at ‘What is Politics and Who is it for?’. The pupils have developed skills that will help them in their education and beyond, including written communication, critical thinking, and subject knowledge. The programme also included two trips to universities –the University of Bath and University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen. All pupils have done extremely well in the programme with all achieving a 1st or 2:1 – very high university grades – da iawn i chi gyd.

TV chef Jamie Oliver has praised the work of Tenby VC School’s catering team who provide nutritious meals for five schools in the area.

Cook in Charge Lisa Roberts, and her dedicated catering team, cook tasty and healthy lunches for the children of Tenby VC School as well as providing meals for St Teilos School, Penally Learning Centre, Manorbier School and Ysgol Hafan a Môr –around 500 meals a day!

The team were shortlisted for a Catering Team Champions Award as part of the 2023 Jamie’s Good School Food Awards having impressed the judges with their efforts and real dedication shown to the food they provide and serve to pupils.

A certificate sent to the team included a message of congratulations from the popular chef.

Cabinet member for Education and the Welsh Language Cllr Guy Woodham said: “Lisa has been with PCC for 21 years and is a dedicated, loyal member of catering staff.

“She and her team have previously won Welsh Catering Team of the Year on a regional and national level from the Local Authority Catering Association.

“They are always willing to help any other school kitchen and make the most of the fantastic kitchen facilities they have to work in. Congratulations on this latest recognition of your fantastic work for the well-being of our children!”

Tenby South Member Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall added: “I am delighted that the hard work and high standards of the catering team at Tenby VC School has been recognised by this award.

“They not only serve Tenby VC School but also several surrounding schools so there are children across South Pembrokeshire benefitting from their excellent work.”