Celebration at Cyfarthfa Junior School

Estyn inspectors gave Cyfarthfa Junior School a Grade One rating in all seven areas of educational provision they assessed on a two and a half day inspection . Headteacher, Owen Morgan, said: “This is a very satisfying report as it highlights the care, commitment and sound teaching practice of the staff and the good behaviour and positive outlook of the pupils contributing to their high level of achievement. These things only come about in a happy and caring environment, the product of the excellent rapport between the staff and the pupils, solid parental backing and the support of the wider community. Many congratulations from everyone at Colorfoto.

Head Teacher Mr Brookman & pupils

Children and Staff are celebrating success following a recent Estyn inspection. Upon arrival the registered inspector, Dr. David Ellis informed staff that this was his 99th inspection – that’s a lot of inspections.
The report stated that Beaufort Hill Primary School in Ebbw Vale is an exceptionally good school, where standards, teaching, provision and management have many outstanding features. Dr. Ellis went on to say that out of the 99 schools he has inspected it was the first time that he had awarded seven grade ones and how impressed the team had been not only with the school’s achievements but also with the exemplary behaviour of the children.
Head Teacher, Phill Brookman, along with his staff and pupils are over the moon with the report, and he is so pleased that the hard work of his staff and pupils has been recognised. Many congratulations from all at Colorfoto!

Bloodhound SSC Project

The Engineering Education Scheme – Wales operates in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering. The aim of the scheme is to encourage the best talent in our schools to take up engineering as a career, following a university degree in an engineering discipline. The mechanism for this is to organise industrial-based engineering projects for teams of talented sixth form students, which they will find both challenging and stimulating. The culmination of the project was the Awards & Presentation Day at The Celtic Manor Resort on Monday 22nd March where the schools displayed their projects. Each school was assessed and the ten category winners presented with their prizes.
The highlight of the event was the spectacle of the full size replica of the Bloodhound SSC. Wing Commander Andy Green, who will be piloting this supersonic car, was one of the guest speakers. He gave an exciting account of the Bloodhound project, and of how he hopes to break the previous land speed record by achieving 1000 miles an hour, when he gets behind the wheel in 2012!

Mrs Edmunds receives her Colorfoto studio voucher

A special assembly was held recently for Bev Edmunds on her retirement as Deputy Headteacher of Cynffig Comprehensive School. Her 41 years’ service was celebrated with a presentation of an original, framed painting, depicting one of her favourite beauty spots in West Wales. Mrs Edmunds accounted her early years at the school, and the changes she witnessed during her career. She will be succeeded by Ms Hannah Castle. Colorfoto presented Mrs Edmunds with a portrait studio voucher and a photo album of images taken at the event, and we would like to extend our very best wishes for the future.

Year 6 Production 'The Dracula Rockshow'

Colorfoto’s new contemporary class and group photographs have been the success of 2009 and are set to continue with even more schools taking up this latest product for 2010.