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The Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative organise an annual competition for heritage projects in schools in Wales.
Baglan primary school have entered the Welsh Heritage competition for a number of years and have had successful entries, winning the competition on two occasions.
Titles of Baglan primary Welsh Heritage entries
2012 - From Teaching to Preaching
2013 - Life and Strife
2014 - Pathway to Patagonia
2015 - A Picture Tells a Thousand Words
2017 - Left, Right, Left
2018 - Steel Town to Tinsel Town
2019 - Pounds, Shillings and Pence
2020 - Together Stronger
2023- From the Caribbean to Cymru
2024- Castle on the Hill
2025- Courage, Codes & Change
2012 From Teaching to Preaching
This competition entry was based on Baglan Church School, the school before the current Baglan primary school. Reception pupils and teachers went to Baglan Church School on Old Road to look around the building which closed in 1951 and is now used as a place of worship. Pupils also met members of the church during their visit.
2013 Life and Strife
This was a whole school project with each year group focusing on a different aspect of World War Two. Pupils learnt about the allotments which were kept in Baglan to grow various vegetables during the war. There allotments are still used today.
2014 Pathway to Patagonia - 1st Place
This topic was chosen due to the 150th anniversary of the Mimosa ship leaving Liverpool for Patagonia in 1865. Pupils learnt about life in Wales during this time, the journey on the ship and what life was like when Welsh people arrived in Patagonia, particularly in Gaiman, Trevelin and Trelew. Pupils learnt about the strong links between Patagonia and Wales today. We learnt about how Welsh-Spanish schools in Patagonia celebrate Welsh traditions and celebration days such as St David's Day.
2015 A Picture Tells a Thousand Words- 1st Place
Foundation Phase classes entered this project. Pupils learnt about William Henry Fox Talbot and the Talbot family of Margam Park. Pupils learnt what life in Margam castle during the Victorian times was like.
2016 Left, Right, Left - 1st Place
This project was based on the discovery that GI soldiers of the US Army that stayed at Margam Park during World War Two. Pupils learnt about life in America and Port Talbot during the war.
2017 Steel Town to Tinsel Town
This whole-school entry was based on the life on Baglan actor, Michael Sheen. Classes learnt about Michael Sheen's acting career and TV/ film roles over the years. We also learnt about his home town, Port Talbot.
2019 Pounds, Shillings and Pence - 1st Place
This entry was entered by the Foundation Phase and was based on World War Two. Pupils learnt about life in Baglan during the War and how many local families relied on allotments and growing their own vegetables. Pupils also learnt about evacuees who travelled from London to Neath for safety. Many of these children had to learn Welsh in their new school.
2020 Together Stronger
This entry was based on the Euro 2020 football competition. Classes learnt about the history of the FAW (Football Association of Wales). We learnt about the first even football match Wales played and how the team and football has evolved over the years. Our Criw Cymraeg pupils worked with local song writer and singer Bronwen Lewis to write a song, named Wales to Win, as part of our Welsh Heritage entry. Unfortunately we were unable to actually enter the competition due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
2023 From the Caribbean to Cymru- 1st place & winners of the Museum Wales Shield
This entry was based on The Windrush generation and the impact they had on our local and wider community. We engaged with a wide range of people who were part of the Windrush generation to gain an understanding of migration, racism and the collaboration of communities. The project encompassed the importance of cynefin. Our project work was presented through art, poetry, music, dance and extended writing. We further shared our knowledge though a Cafe Cynefin, a Welsh-Caribbean Carnival, a Diversity Day and a performance for parents.
2024- Castle on the Hill
This entry was based on medieval castles, starting with Baglan's very own castle, Plas Baglan and nearby Neath castle. This was a whole-school initiative and pupils researched and learnt about other castles across Wales. We also worked with Heritage Education Officer, Harriet Eaton who taught us about different types of castles and their defenses. Foundation Phase classes went to on a trip to Neath castle whilst Key Stage Two pupils visited Cardiff castle.
2025- Courage, Codes & Change
This entry was based on Port Talbot resident Kath Morris. Mrs Morris was a code breaker at Bletchley Park during World War Two. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2024. Kath Morris was one of the inspirational warrior women who helped Britain win the War. This led us to learn about other Warrior Women in our lives and across Wales and celebrate their achievements.
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