NEW IT FACILITIES

Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the Friends of St. Teilo's School, each classroom in the school has been equipped with a new wall mounted TV and integral VHS player to supplement the DVD facility that is provided by the interactive board in each classroom. The school would like to thank Jazz Radio for supplying and tuning each TV in using the new digital aerial that has also been installed. This development will afford the teachers more flexibility in planning the use of audio/visual material.

200 CLUB DRAW

Thank you to all our members. We have reached a fantastic total of 211 members, enabling the pupils to really benefit from the fund. The December draw took place just before the end of term and the lucky winners were: £50 - Vicky Day (number 86 ); £25 - Dennis Fecci (number 73); £15 - Irene Holden (number 119). Then we had the Christmas bonus draw that gave some members an early Christmas present: £60 - Anna Tynan (number 136); £40 - Peter McDonald (number 210); £20 - Gwen Dodd (number 13). Well done to all our winners - have fun spending it!

SINGING SUCCESS

Congratulations go to Year 6 pupil Lydia Rooke (pictured) who recently took her Grade 1 Associated Board exam in singing. Lydia received an early Christmas present when she was informed that she had passed with merit. Well done!

IRISH DANCING SUCCESS

On Saturday, December 17, Shannon Robins, of Year 6, and Shelby Parmanand, of Year 4, both took part in the 10th anniversary concert of the Hynes School of Irish Dancing, which took place at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot. The girls both received a commemorative certificate and medal for taking part in what was a truly thrilling concert. Shannon also competed recently in the CRN Regional Competition in which she won six medals, including first place in the Hornpipe. Overall, Shannon came fourth in this championship and won a place in the Irish Open to take place in April 2006.

DRAMA

Year 4 pupil Ryan Morgan (pictured) has been attending a course on educational drama, and on Sunday, December 18, he passed Level 1 and was awarded a medal and certificate. Well done Ryan!

URDD GALA SUCCESS

Once again, St. Teilo's School competed in the Pembrokeshire Urdd School Swimming Gala. This is an annual competition normally held in Pembroke Leisure Centre. This year, however, it was held in Tenby. The standard was incredibly high. Only the individual and team swimmers who are placed first go through to the national finals to represent Pembrokeshire in Swansea. This year's teams put in the best performance ever with the Girls Years 3/4 Freestyle Relay Team and Medley Team, both being placed first. Girls Years 5/ 6 were third in both relays. Also, Hari-Llyw Truman gained first place in the backstroke and second in the freestyle, while Sarah Davies came third in the breaststroke and Eleri Canton came third in the individual medley. Congratulations to everyone! Teams were as follows: Boys Year 3/4 - Myles Johnson, Billy Truman, Kieran Rees and Ryan Morgan; Girls Year 3/4 - Sarah Davies, Niamh Slack, Hari-Llyw Truman and Alise Robison; Boys Year 5/6 - Elliott Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Andrew Mc Gregor and James Bridges; Girls Year 5/6 - Eleri Canton, Kelly Robison, Claudia Belli and Sophia James.

GOLFING SUCCESS

Harrison Sharpe, of Year 5, is a member of Tenby Golf Club, and recently competed in the Junior Second Division October Medal. He played really well against very stiff competition winning 1st place. An excellent result.

TENBY AND DISTRICT WIND BAND CONCERTS

Two Year 5 pupils have recently taken part in two charity concerts as members of Tenby Wind Band. Shannon Robins who plays the flute and Claudia Belli who plays the oboe joined Mrs Pyart's wind band in September and have had so much fun that two more children from St.Teilo's will be joining in January!

END OF TERM MASS

The children visited church to celebrate end-of- term Mass.

CHRISTMAS DISCO

Children enjoyed their Christmas disco, organised with thanks to the Friends of St. Teilo's, Tenby Rugby Club and Fergie. They also enjoyed a trip to the Torch Theatre to see 'Aladdin'‚ a visit to Tenby Cinema to watch 'Narnia'‚ and a Christmas party at school. Thank you to teachers, Friends of St. Teilo's and parents who all contributed to making these events possible.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Coming up in the New Year, the Friends of St. Teilo's are organising a Casino Night, Music Quiz and Disco. Everyone is welcome to go and join in!