Urdd: Our first meeting

Urdd: Our first meeting  Mrs Jarvis told us all about Mr Urdd and why the Urdd was started. Just outside Bala there is a statue to Urdd founder Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards and his father Owen Morgan Edwards at Llanuwchllyn. Perhaps if you through Bala when you go to Barmouth you may see it. … Read more

Urdd: Hwyl fawr Blwyddyn 6

Urdd: Hwyl fawr Blwyddyn 6 Our last Urdd session for this school year. We sat down to watch clips of the three finalists from the Eisteddfod last week, then enjoyed party games and food. We said a sad farewell to our Blwyddyn 6 members. They all promised to carry on with their Urdd journey when … Read more

Urdd: Port Talbot

Urdd: Port Talbot Three Year 6 members have been very busy during the half term holiday competing in the finals of the Urdd Eisteddfod down in Port Talbot. We had finalists in the Piano Solo, Brass Solo and the Learner’s Recitation Year 5/6 competitions. Each competition had over 13 competitors. Although none of the children … Read more

Urdd: County Round

Urdd: County Round On Saturday 5th April 10 members of the Urdd took part in the county round at the William Aston Hall in Wrexham. In the morning, The Parti Unsain were placed 2nd. Two children performed in the learner’s recitation in the afternoon. There were eight pupils from Wrexham/ Flint schools. Both Madras children gave … Read more

Urdd: Eisteddfod First Round

Urdd: Eisteddfod First Round On Saturday 22nd March, ten members of the Urdd competed in the first round of the Urdd Eisteddfod in Ysgol Min y Ddol. Eight children competed in the recitation for learners in the morning, and three went forward to the stage in the afternoon. Two Madras pupils will now go on … Read more

Urdd: Easter Bingo

Urdd: Easter Bingo We had a great time playing bingo and games in club this week. We had to listen really carefully as all the numbers were called in Welsh! We had hot cross buns for snack and finished off with our favourite game – corners. Of course the prizes were Easter themed. Pasg Hapus!

Urdd: Instrumental County Round

Urdd: Instrumental County Round On Friday 7th March, four children from Year 6 competed in the Instrumental County Round in Maes Garmon. We entered three pianists and three brass players. A huge congratulations to all four as they were absolutely amazing. Also, a big thank you to Mrs Woolham and Katie Ellis their tutors. We had … Read more

Urdd: Pancakes

Urdd: Pancakes Today in Urdd, we painted our daffodils that we made last time. Afterwards we did some mindful dragon colouring. As a treat we had pancakes for snack. Then we had a performance from some of the children who are competing in the Urdd this time.

Urdd: February

Urdd: February This month in club we all made clay daffodils. Members of the Urdd are busy learning pieces for the first round of the Urdd Eisteddfod which is being held on Saturday March 22nd.

Urdd: Hwyl y Nadolig

Urdd: Hwyl y Nadolig  On Wednesday 27th November, Christmas came early to Urdd! We all made a Christmas decoration, enjoyed party food, and played our favourite game ‘Corners’ with a Welsh twist! Our first meeting next year will be on Wednesday January 8th, when we will start preparing for the first round of the Urdd Eisteddfod. … Read more