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Tag: Upper Rhymney Primary School

Tributes to ‘much-loved and cherished son’ who died after collision

Thursday, June 5, 2025Thursday, June 5, 2025

A 20-year-old man who died following a collision near Rhymney over the weekend has been described as “the kindest of souls” with the “biggest of hearts”.

Senior councillors back sweeping changes to schools across county borough

Wednesday, April 3, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2024

A new secondary school, a bilingual primary campus, a merger, and a closure have all moved a step closer under new plans approved by the council’s cabinet.

New £17m Welsh and English school campus could be ready in 2027

Wednesday, March 13, 2024Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A new dual-language school campus could open in Rhymney in September 2027, barring any unexpected delays.

Plans for new £17m campus and to shut down infants’ school move closer

Thursday, December 14, 2023Friday, December 15, 2023

Senior councillors in Caerphilly have agreed to pursue the closure of an infants’ school and the relocation of two other schools in the county borough.

Three weeks left on £17m Rhymney school merger consultation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The council has proposed moving two existing schools – Ysgol Y Lawnt and Upper Rhymney Primary – onto a purpose-built new campus.

Primary school receives impressive Estyn report

Tuesday, August 22, 2023Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Upper Rhymney Primary School was inspected by Estyn and received positive feedback about its atmosphere, supportive staff and headteacher.

Two schools could be brought under one roof as part of £17.6m scheme

Thursday, June 15, 2023Thursday, June 15, 2023

Caerphilly Council is proposing to bring two schools in Rhymney under one roof, at a cost of £17.6 million.

Schools to get kitchen extensions to prepare for free school meals rollout

Friday, March 3, 2023Friday, March 3, 2023

Four schools in Caerphilly county borough will get extensions to their kitchens to prepare for the rollout of Universal Primary Free School Meals. 

Welsh Government minister visits ‘Food and Fun’ session at Upper Rhymney Primary School

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The sessions, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, are being held across seven primary schools over the summer holidays as part of a Welsh Government scheme.

Primary school awarded after Eisteddfod success

Friday, July 19, 2019Friday, July 19, 2019

A primary school in Rhymney has been awarded a trophy for their efforts at the Urdd Eisteddfod, where they were the highest scoring school for Welsh learners.

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