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Wales’ Education minister Jeremy Miles has visited Fochriw Primary School, where he presented it with a Welsh language award and joined pupils on their daily walk.

Mr Miles’ visit to the school, which coincided with National Poetry Day, saw him see how the school was adapting to the new Curriculum for Wales and present it with the ‘Siarter Iaith Silver Award’.

The school’s headteacher, Sharon Pascoe, said: “We’ve loved the opportunity to share our ‘Curriculum for Wales journey to date’ and show how the four purposes permeate our school life here at Fochriw. It’s a privilege to receive the Siarter Iaith Silver Award from the Minister and for him to join us for our annual celebration of National Poetry Day.”

Speaking of his visit, Mr Miles said: “Thanks to everyone at Fochriw Primary school for organising such an engaging visit, that even saw me putting on my trainers to join in on the daily morning run.

“It has been inspiring to see and hear about how the school is embedding the new Curriculum for Wales.

“I’d also like to congratulate the school on receiving their Siarter Iaith award, which I was delighted to be able to present to them in person.”

Councillor Carol Andrews, who is Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet member for Education, joined Mr Miles on his visit. She said: “It was great for pupils and staff to meet a Jeremy Miles MS in their own school and to be able to ask him questions.”