Our new School Council was elected earlier this term and today they were visited by the Education Officer at the Senedd Mr Dilwyn Young Jones (back row right) and our own Assembly Member and Education Minister Mr Leighton Andrews (left). Mr Young Jones talked to the School Council about the work that the Welsh Government undertakes on our behalf in Cardiff Bay and how important a role the School Council plays in bringing forward the views and opinions of pupils at Gelli Primary. In previous years, our pupils have visited The Senedd in the Bay to conduct a meeting in Siambr Hywel and later this term the present school council will also make the trip.
Last year, the School Council worked with the Head teacher, Governors and Staff to raise money to improve our play facilities. They undertook several fundraising activities to purchase a "Trim trail" for the Big yard. Mr Young Jones and Mr Andrews are pictured above with Mrs Dyer, School Council Co-ordinator at Gelli Primary.
During his visit Mr. Andrews answered questions from the pupils and commented on how much of an honour and a privilage it was to represent the Rhondda as an Assembly member and undertake the difficult role as Education Minister. We are very grateful to him and Mr Young Jones for visiting Gelli Primary and look forward to visiting The Senedd in December.
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