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A FEW months ago, terrible wildfires destroyed the ten homes of 21 Vumanhlamvu Primary School children in the Nkandla region of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Ten families lost everything that they had and were left homeless. Situated in one of the most deprived areas of the country and already suffering massively because of the COVID-19 pandemic, help was needed urgently and the Menston based Bambisanani Partnership was quick to respond. A hastily arranged auction of sporting memorabilia raised the necessary funds to help out. Within days, working with William Vilakazi, Principal of Vuma...

The annual celebration of literacy sees children dress up as their favourite characters from popular books. Despite lockdown restrictions, schools and parents across Powys were determined to mark the day. Pupils at Castle Caereinion Primary School dressed up as their favourite literary characters. The children also enjoyed have virtual sessions with six famous authors along with over 500 other children from across the country. The Foundation Phase children met with Jonny Duddle, the author of 'Gigantosaurus'; John Kane, the author of 'I say Boo, you say Hoo' and Julia Patton, the au...

Nursery class - Dosbarth Pili Pala, at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon. Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, in Shotton, asked children to come into school wearing something that represents what Wales means to them. This has also coincided with the return of all children in Foundation Phase. A spokeswoman said: "It is great to hear the sound of children's voices around the school again and we are looking forward to the junior children returning." Jan George is hoping to continue a family tradition with her grandaughter. Jan George's grandaughter Avie Dawn George. She said: "This is my grandaughter Avie Dawn ...

By Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham

The number of coronavirus cases in Welsh schools in the last week as return to the classroom ramps up While schools have been shut until this week hubs for key workers and vulnerable children have still operated Updated Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Covid cases in schools halved in the last week to 53 as the first pupils began to return after 10 weeks away. Schools...