Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Oakdale youngster crowned Bard at school eisteddfod

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 09:13, Monday March 7th, 2011.

Nia Parsons is crowned Bard at the Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd School Eisteddfod by Cllr Allan Pritchard
Nia Parsons is crowned Bard at the Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd School Eisteddfod by Cllr Allan Pritchard

An aspiring young poet was crowned Bard at her school’s St David’s Day eisteddfod.

Nia Parsons was crowned Bard of the Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School, Oakdale, and became the first winner to sit on the new Bardic Chair which was donated to the school by the outgoing Chair of School Governors, Cllr Allan Pritchard.

More than 500 pupils at Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School took part in the hugely successful eisteddfod, which was brilliantly led by headteacher Mike Glavin.

There were a number of high-quality submissions for the arts and crafts throughout all the age groups and the standard of performances at the eisteddfod, which was held throughout the day, was high.

Some of the other highlights of the day were the performances of Seren Rudge, an extremely talented young harpist, and Alice Mee-Bishop, a singer, with an amazing voice.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • Library campaigners outside Caerphilly County Borough Council offices, January 19, 2026
    Judicial review hearing on library closures postponedWednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Suspected artillery shell found at Bedwas home prompts evacuationTuesday, June 2, 2026
  • Gwent Police's headquarters
    Gwent Police threatened with legal action over trans policyTuesday, June 2, 2026
  • First Minister to recommend counsel general to the King for appointmentTuesday, June 2, 2026
  • First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth
    First Minister quizzed on Welsh NHS pressures in his first-ever FMQsTuesday, June 2, 2026
  • Gwent Police officer
    Man in court after police raid cannabis farm on industrial estateTuesday, June 2, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, May 28, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, May 14, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Fferm GelliThursday, May 14, 2026
  • Notice of claim to land, TrethomasThursday, April 16, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.