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South Wales Guardian
21-05-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman centre's grant for trip to France
Canolfan Amanwy, a specialist inclusion unit at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, secured the grant from Taith, Wales' international learning exchange programme. 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.
South Wales Argus
15-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Crownbridge Special School in international exchange
Crownbridge Special School in Cwmbran took part in the Taith Programme. The programme, funded by the Welsh Government, aims to facilitate an international learning exchange between educators including teachers, teaching assistants, and people in senior leadership roles from around the globe. The schools worked with educators from Kimberly and Beaches School, and Beverly School, both based in Ontario, Canada. Staff members met in a collaboration which fostered mutual learning and cultural understanding, sharing their knowledge and collating examples of best practices through the implementation of their individual curriculum's. All schools involved will now disseminate their Taith project, ensuring the benefits of international collaboration and shared and that the outcomes contribute to the broader educational community. Crownbridge Special School expressed its gratitude at being involved in the project and the support of their exchange.
Western Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Haverfordwest Youth Club hosts German exchange visit
Haverfordwest Youth Club hosted the group from Oberkirch, Germany, last month as part of a return visit. Oberkirch has been twinned with Haverfordwest since 1989, fostering a long-standing partnership between the two communities. The visit on April 7 followed a successful exchange in August 2024, when 20 members of Haverfordwest Youth Club, and their youth workers, travelled to Oberkirch. Both trips were funded through the Taith programme – an initiative supporting international learning exchanges in Wales, funded by the Welsh Government. The five-day visit to Pembrokeshire offered young people a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, build meaningful friendships, and support their personal, social, and educational development. The group took part in an engaging programme of activities, beginning with a welcome evening at The Edge Youth Centre where they were introduced to members of the Haverfordwest community and treated to a performance by the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir. Additional activities included a scenic coastal path walk, visits to historical sites, various cultural experiences, and a tour of Haverfordwest High VC School. Feedback highlighted how much the group thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Pembrokeshire, particularly the stunning views and natural landscape. Liz Griffiths, community youth team manager, said: "Taking part in this international learning exchange programme has been an enriching experience for the young people, broadening their cultural horizons and providing valuable opportunities for travel and learning. "They conducted themselves with great maturity and courtesy, serving as outstanding ambassadors for Oberkirch. "We are hopeful that this marks the beginning of more frequent exchanges between the young people of our twin towns."
Pembrokeshire Herald
12-05-2025
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Young people enjoy international exchange trip from Oberkirch to Haverfordwest
A GROUP of 20 young people and their teachers from Oberkirch, Germany, visited Haverfordwest last month as part of an international learning exchange. The visit, which began on April 7, was part of a return leg following a successful exchange in August 2024, when members of Haverfordwest Youth Club and their youth workers travelled to Oberkirch. The two towns have enjoyed a strong twinning relationship since 1989. Both visits were supported by Taith, the Welsh Government-funded programme that promotes international learning exchanges in Wales. During their five-day stay in Pembrokeshire, the visiting group immersed themselves in Welsh culture through a wide-ranging programme of activities. The trip began with a warm welcome event at The Edge Youth Centre, where the group met members of the local community and enjoyed a special performance by the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir. The itinerary included a scenic walk along the coastal path, guided visits to historical landmarks, and a tour of Haverfordwest High VC School. Participants also enjoyed cultural sessions designed to promote friendship, understanding, and personal growth. Feedback from the group was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the stunning Pembrokeshire landscape and the warm hospitality of their hosts. Liz Griffiths, Community Youth Team Manager, said: 'Taking part in this international learning exchange programme has been an enriching experience for the young people, broadening their cultural horizons and providing valuable opportunities for travel and learning. 'They conducted themselves with great maturity and courtesy, serving as outstanding ambassadors for Oberkirch. We are hopeful that this marks the beginning of more frequent exchanges between the young people of our twin towns.' Pembrokeshire Youth continues to offer a wide range of experiences, support and opportunities for young people aged 11 to 25 across the county. Photo caption: Visiting students and teachers from Oberkirch enjoyed a packed itinerary during their stay in Pembrokeshire (Pic: Pembrokeshire Youth).
Western Telegraph
01-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Councillor meets with German students in Haverfordwest
County Councillor Thomas Tudor, representing the Castle Ward, was invited by Pembrokeshire County Council's Liz Griffiths, Community Youth and Lifelong Learning Manager, to meet the students and teachers from Oberkirch. The event, facilitated by The Edge Youth Centre, was part of an exchange programme under Taith, the Welsh Government's International Learning Exchange Programme. Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir provided entertainment. Councillor Tudor expressed his gratitude and highlighted the importance of these interactions for nurturing future cultural exchanges. "This is exactly what twining towns from different countries is all about, engaging with the young people who will take these initiatives forward for future generations", he said.
