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By Luca Weinmann
image captionThe students were very excited about the project, according to teacher Elaine Herbert
Schools in south Wales have been given fruit trees to create their own orchards as a learning resource.
The Fruitful Orchards Project by Natural Resources Wales aims to educate through nature when schools reopen from the current pandemic hiatus.
Among the first to take part was Fairfield Primary School in Penarth, which planted apple trees in its grounds in December.
It is a great opportunity , said teacher Elaine Herbert.
Ms Herbert, who is also responsible for the Eco Committee at Fairfield, said: The new curriculum for Wales, its emphasis is on blended learning and getting outside and using the natural resources as much as possible.
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By Tomos Lewis & George Herd
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image captionLast summer s A level results prompted an outcry from students - leading to an independent review
There was a significant failure in the way exam bodies in Wales handled awarding student grades in 2020, a report says.
The independent review found there was too much confidence in statistical models, and the appeals process in place was inadequate.
Qualifications Wales (QW) said it had learnt many lessons and WJEC exam board will look in detail at the findings.
Teaching union UCAC described the report s findings as scathing .
The review was ordered by the Welsh Government following the outcry over initial examination results awarded in August for A-level students.
A-level and GCSE exams in Wales will be graded by teachers this summer
The Welsh Government has announced that grades will now be based on non-exam assessment evidence including past work and mocks
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