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Former Wales captain Paul Thorburn opens Talgarth's new outdoor classroomFormer Wales Rugby Captain Paul Thorburn opened Ysgol y Mynydd Du’s brand new outdoor classroom on Wednesday, 26 November.

Talgarth remembers war heroes with annual service It was a record turnout for this year’s Remembrance commemorations in Talgarth, held at St Gwendoline’s Church and at the town’s war memorial.

Ginger the cow visits Ysgol y Mynydd Du! Mr Harrington, a local expert, recently visited Ysgol y Mynydd Du in Talgarth to talk to the pupils about grain and food production. During his session, he asked if the pupils would like a cow to visit the school — and just like that, the idea came to life!

Sunshine, Sanctuary & Community: A Wonderful Day at Ysgol Y Mynydd DuBuilding a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary

Ysgol y Mynydd Du's success recognisedTalgarth's Ysgol y Mynydd Du praised for nurturing relationships, engaging teaching, and pupil progress in new Estyn report.

Talgarth unites for refugee welcome dayThe community of Talgarth and beyond pulled together recently to offer a sporting day - not only for their community, but for people less fortunate than themselves.

Schoolchildren open pop-up shop to raise money for the homelessStudents from Year 2 and Year 3 at Ysgol y Mynydd Du in Talgarth opened a pop-up shop recently to raise money for homeless people.

Ysgol y Mynydd Du pupils hold creative arts sharing eventYear 4 and 5 pupils from Ysgol y Mynydd Du showcased their performing and creative skills on Tuesday, July 26 to parents, carers and fellow pupils as part of the school’s Lead Creative Schools Project.

VIDEO: Talgarth pupils step back in time at y GaerTalgarth school pupils took a trip to a Brecon museum and gallery recently to try on an array of historical costumes.

Ysgol y Mynydd Du holds Expressive Arts celebrationPrimary school pupils have shown off their artistic talents at a celebratory afternoon held at their school.

Pupils feast like kings and queens in medieval extravaganza!Pupils at Ysgol Mynydd Du in Talgarth were transported back to the Middle Ages when they enjoyed a day of medieval-themed activities last week.

School’s diversity project proves a great successA Talgarth school is celebrating the success of an inspirational project focused on learning about multiculturalism in our society.

School wins award for raising profile of Welsh languageCongratulations to Ysgol Y Mynydd Du on successfully achieving the Bronze Award for the Siarter Iaith – a national initiative to raise the profile of the Welsh language in schools. The Criw Cymraeg were delighted to accept their award on behalf of all the pupils and staff, who together, have worked extremely hard to promote the use of Welsh at every opportunity within the school setting. Ten targets were assessed, including the establishment of a positive Welsh ethos and the use of Welsh inside and outside the classroom. Everyone is enormously proud of what they have achieved during their journey leading up to this prestigious award and look forward to building on their language skills as they embark on the Silver Award. Head teacher, Sam Toone, would like to thank all those who made the project a great success.

Benches are gift for primary school from Black Mountains LionsTWO picnic tables have been donated to a school in Talgarth.

Museum curator quizzed about EgyptiansJUNIOR children at Ysgol Y Mynydd Du in Talgarth were excited to welcome the curator of Brecknock Museum, Nigel Blackamore, to the school on Friday, December 7.

School recreates Great Fire of LondonTHURSDAY, January 25 is likely to be a date that junior pupils in Ysgol Y Mynydd Du will remember.

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