Goodbyes are always hard, but is was with immense pride that Golden Grove School-Ysgol Gelli Aur  said 'all the best - pob lwc and goodbye - hwyl fawr' this week to the pupils from Year 6. The pupils will be going on to attend Ysgol Preseli and Pembroke School. "We recognise their achievements, their politeness and their contribution to our school," said headteacher Les Johnson at the school awards ceremony last week. Mr. Johnson thanked the Year 6 teachers, Miss Denton and Miss Williams (Welsh Class) for their hardwork over the past year. Paying tribute to all the staff of the school, in whatever role, for their contributions, he remarked that much of the work done was often unseen, but never unrecognised. Prizes were awarded across the Key Stage Two classes for a range of achievements; sporting, academic, respect, endeavour and attendance as well as many others. Deputy Mayor Clr. Waters, who brought with her the best wishes of the Mayor and Pembroke Town Council, presented the awards. Parents and family members of the pupils watched proudly as their sons and daughters were called forward without prior warning to receive their award. Following the formal presentations the pupils from the two Year 6 classes put on sketches depicting their time in school. There were humorous impersonations of the teachers who have tutored them over the years and some more poignant parts where they looked back to their first days and forward to their new adventures. Afterwards, the pupils and families enjoyed a tea party. We wish the pupils all the very best for their future and look forward to hearing news of their progress. Pupil achievements are recognised on a weekly basis at Golden Gove School-Ysgol Gelli Aur. At a recent school assembly, we celebrated the successes of two groups of pupils. Four pupils from Years 5 and 6 took part in a competition for Welsh Learners. 'Winning Voices' involved the pupils writing a script that was based on a surfing competition. A recording of the script was submitted for judging locally, winning through the local round it was then judged at the Urdd national eisteddfod where they gained a joint third place with another Pembrokeshire school. Their tutor from school, Miss Stephanie Watton, said: "Their work was of a very good standard and their success at a national level is a worthy reward for their efforts." Sixteen Year 4 pupils, have been following the British Red Cross 'Life.Live It' award for first aid skills. The course enables children to learn how to deal with incidents which they may come across in everyday situations. The children learned how to deal with the needs of an unconscious casualty, perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to help a choking adult or child, what to do with a major bleed and also how to assist someone who has burnt themselves. A highlight of the training was to have look around a working ambulance used by local  British Red Cross volunteers on events and duties. Operating after school hours the school hall was turned in to a mini casualty centre as the pupils practiced their skills under the watchful eye of tutor Stephanie Watton who said: "The children have worked extremely hard to complete this course and have gained a wealth of invaluable skills". The school has now broken for the summer and we wish all the pupils their families a safe and happy summer holiday. School reopens  for pupils on Thursday, September 4.