Some tremendous talent was on show when Welshpool High School hosted its annual Eisteddfod on Friday, July 3.
The winning house were Llyn Efyrnwy with 2,241 points. House Captain, Alice Joyce is pictured receiving the Eisteddfod Shield from Mr Steve Monk.
Second place with 1,923 points were Afon Hafren. Third with 1,801 points went to Castell Powis house, and in fourth place with 1,679 points were Cadair Idris.
“The standard of participation across the school was excellent, with pupils taking part in stage, musical, and recitation competitions,” a spokesperson said.
“The day was a wonderful celebration of Welsh culture and language, showcasing the talent, effort, and Welsh identity of our pupils.
“Thanks go to our judges, Caitlin Owen, Libby Loxam, Matthew Pawley, Gwen Jones and Gruff Thomas. Our comperes, Mr Arnold and Ms Tibbott, and to all staff and pupils who helped make it a memorable day.”
Over on our Facebook page tonight you will see a collection of winners’ pictures, captured by Phil Blagg Photography.
Winners
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The Chair 1st Eva Mai Doody 2nd Leah Hipkiss 3rd Charlie Hocking |
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The Crown 1st Ameerah Williams 2nd Gabby Saunders 3rd Ethan Pawley |
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Year 7 Open Instrumental Solo 1st Hannah Pawley 2nd Temperance Waddlinton-Gries 3rd Mollie Owen |
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Year 7 Piano Solo 1st Hannah Pawley 2nd Tallis Wragg-Sykes 3rd Emily Bain |
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Year 7 Vocal Solo 1st Harper Thomas 2nd Lara Ingram 3rd Freddie Oliver |
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Year 8/9 Open Instrumental 1st Ethan Pawley 2nd Kylan Wright 3rd James Weston |
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Year 8/9 Piano Solo 1st Sam Humphreys 2nd Micah Bain |
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Year 8/9 Vocal Solo 1st Rachel James |
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KS3 Drum Solo 1st Sally Williams 2nd Seb Loxam |
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KS3 Ensemble 1st Owen Weston James Weston |
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Battle of the Bands 1st Year 7 Live Lounge 2nd Year 8/9 Live Lounge |
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Year 7 English Group Recitation 1st Owain Ashworth Marcus Evans 2nd Olle Mead Evan Buswell Leon Edwards |
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Year 8 English Group Recitation 1st Micha Bain 2nd Rosie Agg Bethan Lewis 3rd Atticus Hannon Cadi Rooke |
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Year 9 English Group Recitation 1st Eva-Mai Doody Emilia Dumayne Leah Hipkiss |
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WELSH GROUP RECITATION |
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Year 7 Welsh Group Recitation 1st Ayva Renton Amelia Bolver Lois Rutter Martha Rutter Elin Hoyle 2nd Marcus Evans 3rd Lara Ingram Alexa Copian |
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Year 8 Welsh Group Recitation 1st Micah Bain Ben Jones Bradley Ratledge Tomos Ball 2nd Atticus Hannon Summer Andrew Emily Torry Sophie Seddon 3rd Zia Fox Saffron Hyland Harriet Bowles Rosie Pritchard Sofia Karaffova Daisy Swift Maisie Villis-Hamer |
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Year 9 Welsh Group Recitation 1st Cai Griffiths Gethin Jones Ryan Burnside Niamh Reynolds |
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Year 7 Urdd Welsh Recitation Individual 1st Freddie Oliver 2nd Harper Thomas |
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DANCE |
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Year 7/8 Individual Disco Dancing Holli Smallman Trophy 1st Harper Thomas 2nd Olivia Grzegorzewska 3rd Samantha Deboweska |
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Year 7/8 Group Disco Dancing 1st Tilly Oliver & Harper Thomas 2nd Alys Cullen & Samantha Deboweska 3rd Lara Ingram, Emily Bain & Alexa Copian |