We accept all major credit and debit cards for book orders. Gelligaer historical society journals see below for contents. When his training was complete he taught at lewis boys school in pengam. At lewis school, we are encouraging community use within our school. Wilsthorpe school thomas more catholic school lewis school pengam orchard school easington academy cleveland road school tailormade, curriculumbased school history tours familyrun school travel company founded by a former teacher over 30 years experience p o t e c t e d f i n a n c i a l. The senior rugby side of the famous lewis school pengam in 196869, captained by alan brown, coached by norman west and geraint morgan, son of wru president glyn, and featuring several who went on to play a good standard of rugby including byron light, seated far left, oxford university, howard evans, standing far right, london welsh and david cribb, seated third from left, cross. This is lower than at the time of the last inspection in 2012 when there were 956 pupils on roll with 177 in the sixth form. Jun 20, 2019 here lewis school pengam, gilfach, bargoed, cf81 8lj, is put into focus to show its scores in relation to other schools in the area. Arthur wright died on 22nd may 1957 at the age of 77, at 16 gwerthonor road. It explored the daily experience of race relations in middle georgia from 1900 to 1950, and highlighted the ways that interracial intimacy was an. As an old ludovican of the1950s i must give this schooll history 5 stars. Lewiss school pengam behind the facade service shenanigans. You can also see how it compares against other schools across. The twohour event will take place in the main hall at 7.
One at the top of the main street, and the other was on the aberbargoed road britannia pit. The story of lewis school, pengam is remarkable for the way it vividly evokes the day to day lives of its pupils and staff. Tributes paid to legendary pengam teacher cyril thomas. The old school buildings date back to about 1870 when the school moved to its present april 2000 location from gelligaer where the school was first established in 1729. Dog man from the creator of captain underpants by dav pilkey new paperback book. Lewis school pengam news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Lewis school pengam the paedophiles friends of cardiff north i am reading rhodri morgans 2017 memoir at the moment, rhodri, a political life in wales and westminster and what a mine of info it is with regard to the incestuous cesspit of nepotism and corruption that is the south wales labour party. Best practice in the creative arts at key stages 3 and 4 19 jul 2016. Whether the allegations that have been levelled at william hines are true or not i do not know. The music department at lewis school pengam has two members of staff who are supported by a team of peripatetic teachers that provide a wide range of instrumental tuition. There is a time in your life when you really wish you had done something when you had the chance. Buy the history of lewis school, pengam, with some remarks upon the family of lewis of the van, glamorgan, and a chapter upon hengoed school. Lewis school pengam will host a night of boxing to celebrate and pay tribute to the memory of a local legend cyril thomas, a former assistant head and history teacher, passed away at the end of 2016 and left a lasting legacy that spanned over several generations of inspired pupils the twohour event will take place in the main hall at 7.
In glanynant, just across the bridge over the rhymney, is the lewis boys school. Speaking after the visit, lewis school pengam pupil olivia lane, 17, said. Lewis school pengam, gilfarch, bargoes, cf81 8lj, caerphilly. Filmed in front of a live audience at blackwood miners institute. Inspection report lewis school pengam 2018 english only pdf. Pengam is home to ysgol gyfun cwm rhymni, pengam primary school, fleurdelys primary, ysgol trelyn and lewis school pengam. We have a great range of spaces available for hire. E department at lewis school pengam in terms of our curriculum and extracurricular. Parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. With big, beautiful parks, titanic history, premier league football and two universities, southampton was recently ranked in the top 5 cities to live and work in the u. Lewis school pengam has an inclusive ethos where most pupils feel safe.
Lewis school of english courses for adults, juniors. Lewis school pengam to host special event to pay tribute. In november 2018 pupils and staff from lewis school pengam were involved in a project attempting to get recognition for a former pupil who had died in ww1, this film is the result of those efforts. Alun lewis 1 july 1915 5 march 1944 was an anglowelsh poet, regarded by many as britains finest world war ii poet. John humphreys davies was the principal of the college whilst sir john williams was president. There are 793 pupils on roll with 123 in the sixth form. Once again lewis school pengam hit the headlines on itv wales news. The official facebook pages for the lewis school pengam pe department.
Specializes in african american history in the jim crow south and oral history. Lewis school, pengam is a comprehensive school founded in 1729 in the parish. Sadly, the ethos of such standards of education giving opportunities to the underpriviledged are no more. The history of lewis school, pengam, with some remarks. Educated at lewis school pengam, along with john dawes, he was capped five times for wales as a prop between 1967 and 1968. A documentary film and workbook are set to be produced by lewis school pengam to keep haydns memory alive. He was educated at lewis school, pengam, an old grammar school in south wales. The term and holiday dates for lewis school pengam have been checked and verified against the dates listed by caerphilly local education authority. The announcement of his death on the school facebook page, official lewis school pengam. Embedded in the heart of the school, this library exemplifies the importance and value of knowledge and literacy to lewis school pengam. In the match against eastern transvaal at springs he became the first lion ever to be sent off for foul play, after throwing a punch. Lewis school pengam is an 11 to 18 community comprehensive school for boys, with a mixed sex sixth form, maintained by caerphilly county borough council.
Lewis school, pengam blackwood, caerphilly high school. John davies was a lawyer, bibliographer and educator. Our aim is to provide a varied programme of activities for all ages and interests. Welcome to the official page of lewis school pengam. This is one of those times and it is the fact that i never took any pictures of the buildings that formed lewis school pengam. Lewis school, pengam, is a comprehensive school, founded in 1729 in the parish and village. Inspection report lewis school pengam eng 2012 english only pdf. Lewis school pengam present yesterday never returns. Apr 04, 2014 once again lewis school pengam hit the headlines on itv wales news.
Founded in 1729, lewis school pengam is now a forwardlooking, innovative. Enrichment activities open most breaks, lunchtimes and afterschool. He also wrote the history of lewis school, pengam, with some remarks upon the family of lewis of the van, glamorgan, and a chapter upon hengoed school, which was published in 1929. The historical detail has been extremely well researched and is presented in a easily read manner. His father and mother were school teachers at llanwern. State school in gilfach, glamorgan, wales lewis school, pengam location gilfach, glamorgan wales. Jul 07, 2016 lewis school pengam present yesterday never returns.
Laying the foundation stone of lewis school pengam an episcopal sequel, brown, rev. Testimonials kole torres class of 17 kole torres earned a b. Lewis school pengam yesterday never returns youtube. This book is the outcome of a lantern lecture on the history of the school, delivered by the. Pengam photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. He studied anthropology at st johns college, durham, graduating with a bachelor of arts ba degree in 1969. This shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. The lewis boys upper comprehensive school, new road, pengam. To view the local council dates visit caerphilly local education authority.
At 17 he won another scholarship to study history at aberystwyth university, achieving first class honours, and in 1935 he moved to manchester to study for his ma with the intention of becoming a teacher. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He studied for a master of letters mlitt research degree in. The term and holiday dates have not been verified by lewis school pengam. The history of lewis school, pengam, with some remarks upon. Ive downloaded and reading an alan titchmarsh book hes not just a good gardener. This site has been developed to provide you with as much information as possible regarding the p. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of pengam. We aim to bring history to life, to help our pupils. It was founded and funded by a legacy of sir edward lewis of gilfach fargoed in the parish of gelligaer, a knight, landowner and captain of industry who. Lewis school pengam to host special event to pay tribute to. Being there and seeing the possessions and learning about different peoples stories has allowed me to.
We strive to create the best possible learning environment for you where you feel safe, relaxed and motivated to learn. Students visit auschwitzbirkenau to learn of horrors of. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The dates for lewis school pengam may be different to the dates published by the local education authority, so please ensure you check the dates with the school before booking a holiday. The account is quite brief, and this should encourage us to read it from beginning to end.
I have been told that the coauthor of this book is the same william hines who volunteered at sue ryder in the early 70s. Lewis university about us history of lewis university. If you require further information please contact us via email. E department at lewis school pengam in terms of our curriculum and extracurricular programme.
Our facilities can cover a wide array of different occasions thanks to their outstanding flexibility and quality. Apr 29, 2019 lewis school pengam cyril thomas was assistant head and taught re and history at lewis boys school, pengam rhymney valley schools are celebrating their best ever gcse results. Two collieries previously existed in, or near, pengam. Today has been an amazing opportunity to visit an important place in our history. May 09, 2017 lewis school pengam will host a night of boxing to celebrate and pay tribute to the memory of a local legend. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Official lsp music music department, lewis school pengam.
Inspection report lewis school pengam 2018 estyn gov. He was born in ceredigion, attended his local village school, then lewiss school pengam, then university college school, london. Lewis school, pengam a history bakehouse print, abertillery. It is coauthored by william hines, richard ireland, philip rawlings and c. The department is very well equipped with 2 teaching rooms, 4 practice rooms, recording studio and a performance room. Their courtship was brief and tempestuous, mainly because of his. It was founded and funded by a legacy of sir edward lewis of gilfach fargoed in the parish of gelligaer, a knight, landowner and captain of industry who died in 1728. History at lewis school pengam aims to stimulate pupils imagination, thereby drawing them into the subject. We are a boutique school customer focussed, quality driven and expert in our field. A valuable resource for students, staff and the community alike, this room plays host to a variety of activities and events throughout the year. We are right in the centre of southampton, next to solent university and opposite a big beautiful park.
Ash grammar school, a few miles from the poets home in cwmaman, near aberdare, while he taught history at the lewis boys school in pengam, in a nearby valley. Lewis school pengam is an 11 to 18 community comprehensive school. Fixtures, pe and citizenship curriculum and information. University of illinois press, 2005 was designated an editors choice by the atlantic monthly. In addition to work completed in exercise books, each pupil will produce core assessments, through which they are trained to work in the manner required for. The history of bargoed and gilfach in photographs volume 2.
When his training was complete he taught at lewis boys school in. Educated at lewis school pengam, along with john dawes, he was capped five times for wales as a prop between 1967 and 1968 oshea was selected for the 1968 british lions tour to south africa and played in the first international against south africa. Tributes paid to gelligaers forgotten war hero caerphilly. Lewis, was born on at cwmaman, near aberdare in cynon valley in the south wales coalfield. A hard hitting play to mark the 100th anniversary of the first world war. Sep 04, 2017 lewis school pengam 20162017 verification.
Our language school offers innovative english courses in england for adults, juniors and teachers. Gweno lewis, wife of the poet alun lewis, was working on the text of his second book of poems, ha. During her four years at lewis, she was a resident assistant, navigator, president of phi sigma tau honor society, vice president of philosophy club, director of communications for latin american student organization, member of the student senate, and a student worker. Lewis school, pengam, 9781905967506, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Cyril thomas, a former assistant head and history teacher, passed away at the end of 2016 and left a lasting legacy that spanned over several generations of inspired pupils. Diary of a wimpy kid box set collection 10 books diary of a wimpy kid, jeff. Lewis school pengam cyril thomas was assistant head and taught re and history at lewis boys school, pengam rhymney valley schools are celebrating their best ever gcse results. Games club warhammer club book club comic book club games design club intergenerational wednesdays. Inspired by its catholic and lasallian heritage, lewis university offers a valuescentered curriculum, rich in the mission values of knowledge, fidelity, wisdom, and justice and guided by the spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service. The church bells of monmouthshire the whiting society of. History teacher mike oliver said the school feels heavily motivated by its history and will involve nearby primary schools in future activities to remember haydn. Davies was born on 11 february 1947 in llwynypia, the rhondda valley, but was brought up in bedlinog, wales.