Ysgol Dyffryn Aman centre's grant for trip to France
This funding will allow 20 pupils and 10 staff members to go on the trip of a lifetime to Paris in June.
The unit has strategically selected pupils for the trip who might not usually have the opportunity to participate in such experiences.
This includes students with additional learning needs and those from low-income families who might find it difficult to afford expensive school trips.
The itinerary includes sightseeing in Paris, a day at Parc Astérix theme park, and an opportunity to experience the excitement of air travel, as the group will be flying to the French capital.
The school has partnered with La Jonchère, a small private school in Paris, which focuses on developing the English language.
The pupils and staff at La Jonchère are eagerly anticipating the visit from their Welsh counterparts, and in a reciprocal visit, they will be coming to Wales in September.
This return visit is also partially funded by the Taith grant, helping to reduce the costs for the school.
A recent video meeting between the Canolfan Amanwy and La Jonchère schools marked the official launch of the forthcoming visit.
A spokesperson for the inclusion unit said: "The grant we received was almost £45,000 and has enabled us to organise and deliver a once in a lifetime trip for some of our pupils.
"We have focused on groups of pupils who would not normally be able to attend this kind of trip for various reasons.
"Some of the reasons are their Additional Learning Needs and coming from low-income families who can't afford to send their son/daughter on these big expensive school trips."
The Taith programme is funded by the Welsh Government and is part of Cardiff University.
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