<![CDATA[Olchfa News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk%2Fmynews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:50:59 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:50:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Young Enterprise Winners! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=92 Well done to our Young Enterprise team 'Barod' for winning the South Wales competition and proudly representing the school. Their inspiring business promotes sustainability by renting out prom dresses and suits, making them more accessible while tackling the impact of fast fashion. We wish them the best of luck in the Wales final next month! A big thank you to Miss Hutchings for all her support.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:50:59 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ Eid Menu ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=91 The canteen hosted a special Eid menu for pupils and staff on Tuesday 24th March! Congratulations to pupil Umar Khalique on creating the Eid menu.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:49:51 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Easter Egg Charity Drive 2026! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=90 Easter Egg Charity Drive 2026! Please bring in all donations to form or to reception. Thank you for your continued support. #SABCommunity #EasterEggDrive #CommunitySupport #TyOlwen

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:05:46 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Chinese New Year Menu ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=89 Pupils enjoyed a host of dishes to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:54:54 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Little Shop of Horrors! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=88 Tickets are now on sale for the school production of Little Shop of Horrors. The show runs from the Mon 9th–Fri 13th of March, and this year we are proud to present two casts: Seedlings and Saplings. "Audrey Two tickets, please!" #LittleShopOfHorrors https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/olchfa-school

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:20:48 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ STAGE Showcase for Chinese Autism ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=87 We are incredibly proud of Sixth Form students Joshua Wang and Tia Loo, who played a key role in co-organising the STAGE Showcase for Chinese Autism on 29 December 2025. They demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and professionalism throughout the planning and delivery of the event. Their efforts were praised by attendees, including the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Louise Fleet, who commended their maturity and attitude. The event was also featured on ITV News, highlighting its success. Joshua and Tia were a real credit to themselves and to Olchfa School. Well done!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:10:58 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Cynefin Mural ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=86 What a pleasure to host Hasan Kamil and his family for the official unveiling of our cynefin mural. A wonderful piece of art capturing what we want to be about, with an artist right from the heart of our community. Diolch to all involved! #CynefinMural #LocalArtist #MuralArt

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 11:48:09 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Open Evening - Thursday 9th October 2025 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=85 We look forward to seeing you.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:16:11 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Coming soon ..... ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=84 The Expressive Arts is proud to announce the next musical production – Little Shop Of Horrors!  Further details to follow.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:11:43 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Summer Exam Results - August 2025 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=83 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:59:30 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Music Night - Wales Millennium Centre ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=82 The school's vocal group had the opportunity to attend the Wales Millennium Centre to perform in 'Music Night' on 9th July. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed their experience. Thank you to Mrs Mellin, Capital Youth Music and CAVMS for arranging the visit. #WalesMillenniumCentre #VocalGroup #YouthChoir

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:29:58 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Memorial Garden ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=81 A huge well done to our Eco Club and Committee, who spent time clearing and improving the school’s Memorial Garden. They worked incredibly hard, and the space is now looking so much better — thank you for your care and effort! 💚 #EcoClub #OlchfaSAB #MemorialGarden

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:27:34 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Year 6 - iCreate Lessons ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=80 What a delight it was to welcome Yr6 pupils in iCreate. They enjoyed experimenting with oil pastels and created some beautiful outcomes. Well done, everyone! #CreativeKids #SchoolArt

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 13:28:56 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Pre-Loved Uniform Event ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=79 It was lovely to meet so many Year 6 parents/carers at the pre-loved uniform event on Wednesday 2nd July. We hope to run an event for all parents and carers during the summer break. Please keep an eye on social media for a confirmed date. If you have any second-hand uniform in good condition, we would welcome any donations. #ParentEngagement #PreLovedUniform #SchoolCommunity #Year6Transition

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Transition - Parent/Carer Forum Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=78 Thank you to all of the year 6 parents and carers who attended our coffee morning facilitated by our parents/carer forum. Those who came along had a chance to speak with other year 6 parents/carers, meet representatives from the governing body as well as find out about some of the support agencies we work with to support pupil and family wellbeing.

]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 13:57:12 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Transition ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=77 We welcomed our year 6 pupils this week for their Transition Week.  We were excited to have them with us.  The first day was a day on the field, taking part in lots of different activities!

]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 11:10:26 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Sondheim Soiree ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=76 You are invited to a Sondheim Soiree at Olchfa on Thursday 3rd July at 7pm. Please scan the QR code for tickets. Thank you to Grace in Year 13 for the poster design.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:58:02 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ EYST ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=75 We are excited to continue our partnership with the fabulous team at #EYST who have offered to start a lunch time drop-in once a month. Further details will be announced via form tutors.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:57:07 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ CHAT at the Primary Schools! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=74 In June, our CHAT peer mentors went out to our feeder primary schools to get to know the year 6 pupils. They played games, talked about what life is like at Olchfa as well as answered a lot of questions! We are looking forward to having them with us for transition week coming up in July - it is going to be a great week!

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:56:16 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Success at the National Eisteddfod! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=73 Congratulations to Ava in year 8 who received a first-place achievement in the recent National Eisteddfod! Ava had to independently prepare her favourite dessert in the baking tent. She created a chocolate brownie, raspberry sorbet, and her own honeycomb, judged by Beca Lyne-Pirkis, a former Great British Bake Off contestant and S4C cookery show host. It was noted that the other finalists were older students; Ava appearing to be the only KS3 finalist. Well done Ava!

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:09:15 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ U14 Girls Rugby Success ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=72 The u14 girls rugby team won the plate in the #Urdd tournament last term. There were over 40 school entries, which demonstrates their tremendous achievements. We are so proud of their efforts and accomplishments within the sport, both in school and for Dunvant rugby club. Mrs Ruggieri. https://www.facebook.com/reel/3103622473147000

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:08:17 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ 80th Anniversary of VE Day - 8th May 2025 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=71 Today we marked the 80th anniversary of #VEDay. Staff and pupils observed a 2 minute silence at 12pm and the kitchen staff hosted a VE Day celebration with bunting, music and a special menu including beef pie, cottage pie, a choice of vegetables and a classic trifle for pudding!

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 12:43:37 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ #weartoshare - Friday 2nd May ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=70 What a fantastic end to Culture Week at Olchfa! 🎉🌍 #WearToShare was a vibrant celebration of identity, heritage, and unity — and what an incredible turnout! We are so proud of our pupils for sharing their cultures with such confidence and pride. 💫🌈 #OlchfaCultureWeek #ProudToBelong #WearToShare #Cynefin - click on the links below to view more photos!

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 09:51:48 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ National Basketball Finals - Bangor ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=69 Congratulations to the pupils who took part in the National Basketball Finals in Bangor before Easter. The results were as follows: Year 11-13 Boys - Welsh Champions 🥇 Year 11-13 girls - Runners up 🥈 Year 10 girls - Runners up🥈 All students were outstanding both on and off the court, and they were a true credit to their parents and the school. It was a true privilege to accompany them. We enjoyed every minute of the tournament and are all incredibly proud of their amazing achievement! Mr Kovacevic.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:05:59 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Culture Week 2025 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=68 #weartoshare day will take place on Friday 2nd May!

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:04:51 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Year 10 - Careers Fair ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=67 On Thursday 10th April at Olchfa, we were delighted to host our Year 10 Careers Fair. We welcomed a wide range of employers and further education providers, who brought along interactive and inspiring activities for our students to explore. The atmosphere in the hall was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, and our students rose to the occasion brilliantly — presenting themselves with maturity, curiosity, and confidence. Our visitors were full of praise for how fantastic our students were. We certainly agree.   Miss. R Davies

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:58:59 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Ty Olwen Easter Egg Drive ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=66 The SAB community group took the Easter egg donations to Ty Olwen Hospice Trust on Thursday 10th April. The volunteers and staff at Ty Olwen were once again very grateful of the support from everyone at Olchfa and will now distribute these eggs to patients and their families both in Ty Olwen, on the wards and those they support in the community.  Thank you again for your ongoing support!

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:00:01 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Eid Event ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=65 Thank you to the canteen staff for all of their efforts on Thursday 3rd April . The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the Eid menu.

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 08:56:26 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Eid Menu ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=64 The canteen will be hosting a special Eid menu on Thursday 3rd April! Thank you to Abdelrahman and Bara for the menu design.

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 14:58:37 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Visit to Sketty Mosque ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=63 Mr Kennedy was proud to accept an invitation to join Muslim members of the school and local community to mark iftar at Sketty Mosque, along with colleagues from Sketty and Parkland primary schools, representatives of the Olchfa School Governing Body and senior officers of the Local Authority, including The Director Of Education, Mrs. Helen Morgan-Rees.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:53:24 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Young Enterprise Team - Pack-a-Pren! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=62 Pack-a-Pren, a Year 10 Young Enterprise team, competed in the regional finals in March at Bridgend College. From September 2024, the team have started up a business manufacturing and selling model sustainable stadiums made from recycled plywood. These enterprising, creative individuals are now on the way to the Welsh finals to compete against other regional winners in Wales. Llongyfarchiadau Pack-a-Pren!

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:52:05 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Cynefin Winners! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=61 Congratulations to Fay, Rayyan and Isaac who are the winners of Mr Kennedy's cynefin (school vision) competition. They have won Amazon vouchers and will have the opportunity to work with a graphic designer to work on the official cynefin logo. Well done!

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:33:01 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Olchfa's Spanish Exchange with El Centro Inglais ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=60 Read more about our Spanish Exchange with El Centro Inglais here - https://uptodate.elcentroingles.es/uptodate/eci-gc-exchange/.  We look forward to welcoming the pupils to Swansea as part of our exchange in April.

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 07:58:08 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ The Sound of Music - Ticket Link ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=59 The school production of The Sound of Music will take place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th March 2025 at 7pm.

Tickets for the production will go on sale from 6pm on Friday 21st February. The link to the online box office is: www.ticketsource.co.uk/olchfa-school

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:05 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ King's Trust Award - NEWID Enhanced Provision ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=58 Wales Community Impact Award winners 2025. NEWID Enhanced Provision pupils had a wonderful time yesterday at the King's Trust Awards in Cardiff. Pupils collected their winning award for the 'Community Impact Project' from Strictly come dancing star Amy Dowden. Pupils have spent the last year supporting various groups within the community and made over 50 hampers for the domestic abuse refuge at Christmas. Llongyfarchiadau!

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:05:17 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Basketball Success! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=57 Congratulations to the Year 10 girls who won the regional finals basketball tournament last Tuesday and are through to the national finals in Bangor on 10th of April. The girls were absolutely amazing on and off the court. Well done!

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:03:49 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Charity Update ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=56 Thank you for all of your recent donations to our chosen charities. The charities are very grateful for your kindness, generosity and support. Here are members of the School Advisory Board Community Team and Mr Kennedy with the donation for #LlysNini

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 13:55:05 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Chinese New Year ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=55 Wednesday 29th January 2025 - Thank you to the catering staff for hosting another successful event!

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:23:21 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Ty Olwen Christmas Stocking Appeal ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=54 Thank you for your donations to Ty Olwen Hospice. Donations will be distributed throughout Ty Olwen, Swansea Paediatric wards and the wider community. The team at Ty Olwen expressed their gratitude; "your continued support is invaluable to our patients and the wider community".

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:54:36 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Vision For Olchfa Design Competition 2024/25 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=53 Please click on the link below to view details of the competition.  

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 15:16:28 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Remembrance - Monday 11th November 2024 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=52 Remembrance 2024 - We observed a two minute silence this morning in honour of Remembrance Day. Thank you to Owen and Esther for playing The Last Post. #RemembranceDay2024 #lestweforget2024

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:44:19 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Sketty Foodbank ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=51 Thank you to pupils, parents/carers and staff for the generous donations to the #SkettyFoodbank. Pupils enjoyed a tour of the facility and learnt more about how the food bank operates. Thank you to Evelyn and her team who work tirelessly to ensure everyone is taken care of!

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 12:02:09 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ #Hello Yellow! ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=50 On Thursday, 10th October, Olchfa will be marking World Mental Health day by taking part in the ‘Hello Yellow’ campaign for the mental health charity, Young Minds. Pupils and staff are asked to wear a yellow item e.g. a T-shirt/hair band/socks etc. The aim of the campaign is to show young people that their mental health and well-being is a priority, as well as to raise vital funds for Young Minds. Please note that pupils must wear their school uniform as normal, except they may swap an item for something yellow, or wear a yellow item additionally. Pupils do not have to take part if they do not wish to.  Any pupils taking part in Open Evening should return to school in the evening in their day-to-day uniform. 

We would like to take this opportunity to signpost you to the Young Minds website: https://youngminds.org.uk/ 

The website contains many fantastic resources that parents can use to support their child’s mental health, and has more information about the Hello Yellow campaign should you wish to explore further. 

 If you wish to make a voluntary donation to support the excellent work that Young Minds undertake, you may do so through the Olchfa Gateway App/webpage, which is now open to donations. 

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 13:55:03 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Open Evening - Thursday 10th October 2024 ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=49 Book tickets for the Headteacher talks now - http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/olchfa-school

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:18:06 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ A Message from Mr Kennedy, Headteacher ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=48 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 16:00:16 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Exams Collection - Information ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=47 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:44:00 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Years 12 & 13 - Data Trips to Pwll Du and Oxwich ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=46 Year 13 recently went to Pwll Du and Year 12's went to Oxwich to collect data to use for their A Level courses. Year 13 carried out a random sampling technique to compare the means of organisms growing in different locations of Pwll Du. Year 12 carried out systematic regular sampling to discover whether organisms change over an environment. On both occasions the students collected a huge array of data which has been used to draw conclusions about the environments. On both sampling trips members of the public approached members of staff stating how well behaved and respectful the students of Olchfa school were.

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:27:46 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ School Advisory Board/Young Explorers Research Group News ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=45 Our Young Explorers Research Group had a busy morning on Wednesday 10th July  at Swansea University. Thank you for having us #listeningtolearners #pupilvoicematters

Our SAB members have had a busy day on 10th July, working with schools across Swansea to develop a Swansea wide pupil manifesto #listeningtolearners #pupilvoicematters

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:26:03 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Links with the English Centre, Spain ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=44 On Monday 17th June, Olchfa pupils engaged in iThink and iDiscover Science sessions with their peers from Spain. They learned about the coastal processes, landforms and ecosystems found in the Gower.

Having explored food chains and trophic interactions of rocky shorelines with Jack Gourlay, Ceri Humphris and Rebecca Conibear, on Tuesday, students from the two schools put in to practise their scientific protocol on Rhossili headland.  They battled challenging windy conditions to collect data on native grassland species. They were also able to do some bird species identification. One group was lucky enough to see a group of Atlantic Grey Seals. Students also participated in a coasteering adventure run by RipNRock which involved rough ocean swimming and cliff jumping. Students showed excellent resilience and determination to complete a series of increasingly intimidating cliff jumps. 

During the same week,  Olchfa and Spanish students took part in an iThink lesson about coastal erosion and longshore drift. 

On Wednesday the students visited a sunny Three Cliffs Bay. Students from both schools were able to see the results of this geographical process whilst undertaking geography fieldwork on the storm beach.  Alongside the fieldwork, students walked through the sea arch they had learnt about on Monday before experiencing the eroded cliffs up close during a rock climbing activity organised by local adventure company RipNRock. Students showed excellent team working and communication skills as they worked together to help each other up and down the steep rock face

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:52:49 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Exam Art Exhibition & Expressive Arts Summer Festival ]]> https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=43 9th - 11th July - 6pm - 8pm in the South Hall.  

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:49:22 GMT https://www.olchfa.org.uk/news/?pid=142&nid=5&storyid=43