Ysgol Gynradd Penboyr

Richard Jones

Prifathrawon yr Ysgol - School Headteachers

 

Staffio Ysgol/Adran y Plant Bach - 1892-1936 - Infant School/Department Staffing

 

Staffio Ysgol Gyfan - 1932 - 1983 - Whole School Staffing

Materion Staff - Staff Matters

28.3.07 - Headmistress attended the Oxford Teachers Conference during Easter week
16.3.1917 - funeral of Bobbie Hinds Powell, the only child of Mr Powell now fighting in France
17.5.17 Miss M H Morris absent for a week. She had gone home to Llanelli to see her brother who was leaving for France. Again on 5.6.1917 as her brother was on his last leave before leaving for France.
1926 Miss L Jenkins had a nervous breakdown
10.7.32 Copy book work in St I supervised by head. They are characterised by very dirty work and bad writing. Called Miss Jenkins' attention to this important matter. Very few English essays are attempted in these books. Marking is not up to date
12.32 E Steadman, student teacher, made excellent progress. Family leaving for Narberth. Presented with a wristlet watch
3.7.33 - 16.7.33 Headmistress to Country School course in Jesus College, Oxford
5.10.33 - 9.10.33 Headmistress to refresher course in SDC Lampeter
4.6.34 advised L Jenkins to keep her weekly record book up to date. It is three weeks in arrears. Head teacher's absence is probably the cause of the slackness
4.7.35 B Rees absent for single days now and again
15.7.35 M H Jones UT - Oxford - Welsh course
17.7.35 Miss L Jenkins - nervous breakdown
7.35 great concern re Miss L Jenkins - advised by Head to retire
7.10.35 B Rees has discontinued to attend school. Hopes to obtain a permanent post as UT
15.10.35 Miss L Jenkins left 2.50 mistaking playtime for dismissal time
10.35 Miss L Jenkins retired
11.36 A Evans absent - nervous disability. Has not "condescended" to acquaint HT when she is likely to return
1.11.37 this is the beginning of the third month for the school to be understaffed
7.12.37 survey re staffing
3.5.40 advised UT to discontinue marking of copies in class both in Arith and Composition. The other children are absolutely idle during this bad habit. The method cannot be carried on with young children. The habit of talking and laughing out loud must be discontinued and discipline tightened up
3.6.42 advised Miss Davies to speak louder in giving her oral lessons - children in the back cannot hear her
31.1.46 retirement tea for Head
25.7.50 presentation of sum of money to E Powell on behalf of staff, pupils and ex pupils
19.11.58 Funeral of John y Gwas. An ex pupil, he had taught here in 1890's
5.6.62 E Powell funeral
9.10.64 Mrs Griffiths fractured leg in kitchen
29.1.65 cleaner fractured arm in coalhouse yesterday
6.7.67 Mrs M H Davies gave a tea to pupils, staff and managers. Mrs Davies is retiring tomorrow after a service of 36 years 1 month at this school. Mr D Jones Maesgwilym, the oldest member, presented Mrs Davies with a tray and cheque. Miss Jacob presented with a handbag.
23.5.81 Rev M D Jones died
15.6.81 Mr Douglas Evans, Audio Visual Officer, delivered a video recorder on an extended loan.

Materion Disgyblion - Pupil Matters

15.5.34 free milk granted to 27 children from the lists submitted for approval
17.5.34 1st quantity of 29 half pints was delivered today under the Milk Scheme
6.6.34 milk scheme at present - 36 necessitous, 20 voluntary, 66 bring from home = 122
1.2.35 Soar children acting in "Romany" left 3.30pm for their engagement in Newport Pemb and to New Quay on 22.2
16.4.35 children absent themselves to avoid tests
11.4.35 souvenirs for Jubilee for School ordered from Woolworth
9.5.35 Romani half holiday requested - St Davids
19.6 - 3.7.36 3 children at Pendine School Camp
11.5.37 Coronation mugs and sixpence distributed to scholars
3.6.37 scholarship results known in village before head is notified - head not pleased
5.7.37 Alwyn Davies, Danbanc fell during PT Exercise and broke the two bones above the wrist of his arm. This was at 10.30 toward the end of the lesson and while Leap Frog was in progress. It occurred in long grass in the back playground.
11.9.39 7 scholars admitted, one of whom is an evacuee
21.9.39 infants engaged in fitting gas masks
3.5.40 Baker Jones working - reason for absence
19.6.41 Attendance Officer - 4 of worst cases will receive final notice
19.7.41 denominational survey: StB - 16, Penboyr - 10, Methodist - 28, Independent - 26, Baptist - 24 = 104
15.7.42 attendance terrible - children come and go as they like - one girl on register in service in the village. Number on roll - 109, 128
6.6.53 folk dancing display at Carmarthen Park. Following represented the school - John Vare, David Lewis, Geraint Rees, Victor Jones, Tony James, Dyfrig Davies, Meriel Jones, Shirley Davies, Anne Thomas, Eiry Griffiths, Delia Evans, Rose James, Georgina Vare, Maureen Howells, Margaret Rees
30.8.54 the following broadcasted one of Dafydd ap Gwilym's cywyddau "I Forfudd" from the Red Dragon Hall - Meriel Jones, Shirley Mary Davies, Hannah Mabel Charles, Margaret Eurwen Davies, Catherine Georgina Vare, Delia Anne Evans, Hazel Thomas, Doreen Lewis, Margaret Eirlys Evans
2.9.57 Gillian Walters - 5 years unbroken attendance 1.9.52-23.7.57. Awarded books to value of £2 by Education Committee
19.9.57 Gillian presented with a Bible and a dictionary by CC J Evans on behalf of Carmarthenshire Ed Authority
4.7.57 Elizabeth Ling won second prize for a national handwriting competition run by Brook Bond tea
4.11.63 6 English speaking children admitted

Ysgol/Adran y Plant Bach - Infant School/Department
Gwersi Gwrthrychau - 31.10.1900 - Object Lessons

1 A Lighthouse	9 The Dairy	17 A Fish
2 A Railway-station	10 Ice	18 The Cow
3 A Bird's Nest	11 A Snow-storm	19 The Peacock
4 The Miller	12 A windy day	20 The Elephant
5 Shells	13 Wheat	21 A Tame Rabbit
6 The Sea-shore	14 A Farm-yard	22 The Tiger
7 An Umbrella	15 How plants scatter seed	23 A Bird
8 A Street scene	16 The Dog	24 Beasts of Burden
Babies Class
1 Things seen in the sky	5 A Book	9 The Donkey
2 A Rainy Day	6 A Clock	10 Hen and Chickens
3 Diff. ways of fastening garments	7 A Chair	11 A Tame Rabbit
4 A windy-day	8 A glass of water	12 The Cat

Ysgol/Adran y Plant Bach - Infant School/Department
Cynllun Gwaith - 31.7.1910 - Scheme of Work

First Class
Reading
Llyfr darllen Y Babanod Rhif II & III. Palmerston Readers I & II (Sight and Sound). Recreative readers "Puss in Boots", and "Jack and the Beanstock". Word building of words and sentences from B.B. using coloured chalks.
Writing
Taken generally on copy-books. To be semi-upright and well spaced. Capital and Small Letters from copy and dicn. Combination of the above to form words and sentences. Write names. Attention to formation of every letter.
Arithmetic
Write numbers from copy and dicn up to 100. Figures to be well formed. Composition of number thoroughly up to 10 and 20. Add., Sub., Mult. And Divn of concrete nos. Questions to be as interesting as possible. Work according to "Hand-and Eye" Arithmetic (Blackie's) Building up of 2 and 3 times table.
Kindergarten
Brush Work - Simple exercises - strokes and blobs. Rose-hips. Holly-leaf & berries. Snowdrop, violet, primrose, Wild rose etc and leaves. Embroidery of Spring and Summer Flowers.
Drawing
Boys: Simple geometrical designs. Free-arm of common objects
Needlework
Girls: Needle, thimble and hemming drill. Knit strips. Attention to position & Drill
Object Lessons: 1^st & 2^nd Classes
Winter: Winter Visitors, Spring: Spring Flowers: Sycamore Tree: Farm-yard: Duck: Bed (Feathers) Dairy: Cow: Our Village: Sheep: Woollen manufacture; Post Office: Postman. "A Letter". Summer: Summer Flowers: A Butterfly: Sugar: Sugar Cane; Tea Cornfield: Wheat: A Loaf of Bread. Autumn: Nuts: Squirrel: Wood: Woodman:
Recitation: 1^st and 2^nd Class:
"Ar Yr Aelwyd". "The Cow". "Spring". The Postman: "Chwilio Blodau". "The Squirrel". "Y Gwenith Gwyn".
Songs:
"Welcome Little Robin "Y Deryn Du". "The Squirrel": Y Merlin Bach Melyn". Y Ddoli: Choruses from Cantata Little Old Woman who lived in a Shoe.
Converl Lessons: 1^st & 2^nd Class:
"The North Wind Doth" (Picture Christmas: "How the beans come up". "A Visit to a Farm-yard", Feathers (Picture How butter is made". A Walk in a Field". The Seaside - Ships (Picture) A little child's letter". How bread is made". A visit to a factory". The forest.
Drill 1^st & 2^nd Classes:
Position and turnings. March to music. Easy steps and simple exercises with music. Free movements. Organised Games drill taken out-door when weather is favourable.
Reading 2^nd Class:
Llyfr Y Babanod Rhif I to end of book. Revise sound and names of Welsh and Alphabet. Word-building on B.B. with coloured chalks.
Writing:
To write Cap: & Small Letters from copy on B.B. Combination of above to form short words. Attention to formation of each letter. Writing to be semi-upright and well-spaced.
Arithmetic
Writing of figures up to 20 from copy and memory. Addn of No up to 10. Composn of No. thoroughly up to 10. Lessons to be taken in concrete form, and questions to be as interesting as possible.
Kindergarten:
Gift III: Build objects which help to illustrate Object lessons. Mat. Weaving - Simple patterns
Drawing:
Free-arm of common objects. Squares & oblong on Squared slates.
Reading:
To learn name and sound of Welsh and English Alphabet from Sheet and recognise same from printing on B.B. Formation of words of two or three letters from Welsh Reader on B.B.
Writing:
To write from copy on B.B.i.o.d; n.u.m; c.o.e; p.h; d g; j y:
Number:
To recognise figures up to 9. Write from copy 1. 4. 6. 7. 9. Learn the above by means of tangible objects. Composn of Nos up to 6.
Kindergarten:
Simple exercises in Bead-threading (Colour and Number). Stick laying: Window, Kennel, Barn Chimney, chair etc (Conversation)
Obj: Lessons:
The horse: "Apples", Christmas: Robin Red-breast. "The Dog": Sheep: "Farmyard": Buttercups and Daisies":
Conversl Less:
The kind old horse: Picking Apples The North...blow: "Old Mother Hubbard". "Little Bo-Peep": A Visit to a Farmyard" A Walk in a Field "A Hay-Field":
Recitation
"Santa Claus" (Welsh) Ar Yr Aelwyd. Nursery Rhymes.
Singing:
Y Ddoli: Ten Little Toddlekins: Y Merlyn Bach Melyn: Little Jack Horner. Nursery Rhymes.
Drill:
Position & turnings: March to music: Free-movements. Organised Games.
Stories
"Babes in the Wood". Red Riding Hood", "Y Deryn Du" The Kind Old Horse" (Welsh.)

Darnau Canu ac Adrodd Ysgol/Adran y Plant Bach
Songs and Recitation Pieces/ Infant School/Department

New songs
The Huntsman
Ding Dong
March Away
The Rainy Day
Jolly Little Clacker
This piece of paper
Babyland
Twinkle twinkle little star
Merry little soldiers we
The Fairy Ring
The Railway Train
Three Mice
The Mill
The Pony
The Japanese Fan Song
Marching Song


Recitations
The Pussies
Tea Party
Cow
Sheep
Little Jack Horner
Poll and Puss
Baby's Brat

Ysgol/Adran ‘Mixed’ - Mixed School/Department
Cynllun Gwaith  -  31 .7.1910   -  Scheme of Work

Reading:	Blackie’s Century Rdrs: St VI Arnold’s Geographical Rdrs. British colonies: Chambers History Book III (1327 – 1688) Hanes a Chân.   Poetry Bks:   England Series Cambrian Lyrics   Extracts from newspapers etc: Childrens Encyclopaedia The Story of Carmarthenshire.
Writing:	Translation; English and Welsh: Learning extracts and reproducing Letter-writing: Eng. & Welsh: Essays. VI – VII: Reproduction of passages read and stories told. Historical and Geographical extracts.
English:	Chambers’s Eng. Manuals. Bk. V. (St V) Bk VI (St VI & VII) Word-building: Formation of Nouns, Verbs, Adj. Adv. Few Latin prefixes: Structure of Sentences and functions of Words in Sentences:
Arithmetic:	Mc. Dougall’s “Suggestives”. Bk V. (St V). BkVI.(St VI & VII) Bk.VII. to page 38. StVII.
Geography:	British Colonies Geography of Wales: Story of Carmarthenshire.
History:	Growth of British Empire, with history of  chief men engaged in work of expansion. Special period from Reading Bk (1327 – 1688) History of Wales: especially Carmarthenshire Local historical places:
Recitation:	Selections from ‘Cambrian Lyrics’ and England Series: Pieces of literary merit from reading Bks.
Drawing:	Freehand: natural objects. Geometry; Drawing to scale of objects in schooland vicinity. Memory drawing: Common Objects: Brushwork. Objects mentioned in Obj Lessons: Sketch Maps:
Hygiene:	The home: The person: Eating and Drinking.
Domestic Duties:	How to dust a room: Washing; folding. Starching and Ironing: care of Window plants: How to lay the table: Needlework.
Rural Science:	Plant food in the air and soil: Garden and farm at different seasons: The farmer’s pests and friends:
Drill: sections 1 & 2 in Syllabus of Physical exercises Standard IV
Reading:	Longmans Geog Rds. Bk. 4 Story of England and Wales: Longmans New Readers. Bk 4. Chambers’s Historical. Bk 2. Trydydd Llyfr Darllen: Story of Carmarthenshire: New England Series. Intermediate Poetry Bk.
English:	Oral and written summaries of all lessons. Chambers’s English Manuals Bk. IV
Arithmetic:	McDougall’s Suggestives Bk. IV.
Geography.	Scotland: Ireland: Canada: Wales:
History:	Old Welsh: Romans: & English in Britain: Great characters and events in our history.
Recitation:	Boadicea’s Caractacus: Hastings: Crusaders War Song: Homes of England: mariners of England: Charge of Light Brigade: Burial of Sir J. Moore; Florence Nightingale: Victoria’s Tears (Selections from above).
Welsh:	Llyfr. I & II Cymraeg i’r Safonau Story telling in Welsh: Welsh Composition.
Drill:	Section I & II in Syllabus of Physical Exercises
Music:	Union Music Rd. Part II. Songs:- 1. Ar hyd y nos: 2. Yn iach I ti, Gymru: 3 I wisgo Aur Goron; 4. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau. 5 Old Songs. 6. Choruses from Cantata; ‘Cinderella’
Nature Study:	Leaves. Corn: Chestnut, Acorn and Nut: Fog, Mist and Rain: Hips and Haws: Wool: Parts of a Flower: Spring flowers: summer flowers
Hygiene	The person: Eating and Drinking:
Domestic Duties:	Dusting the room; Care of Window plants: Care of fire: Needlework.
St III.
Arithmetic:	McDougall’s. Bk III
English.	Chambers’s Manual of Eng: Bk III
Reading:	Royal Crown Rdr. Bk III Longman’s new Geog. Story of England and Wales: Ail Lyfr Darllen. Story of Carmarthenshire: New England Series of Poetries:
Geography:	England & Wales: Carmarthenshire: Local place names:
History:	Grouped. with St IV
Drawing:	Grouped. with St IV
Recitation:	Grouped. with St IV
Welsh	Grouped. with St IV
Nature Study	Grouped. with St IV
Hygiene	Grouped. with St IV
Music	Grouped. with St IV
Domestic Duties	Grouped. with St IV
Standard II
Reading:	Nelson’s Royal Readers Longman’s Geog. Llyfr Cyntaf Darllen.
Writing	Dictation of easy sentences formed by class Transcription: Summaries of lessons.
Arithmetic:	McDougall’s ‘Suggestives’ Bk II.
English:	Chamber’s Eng. Manuals Bk II & Scheme.
Geography:	The Sun and its Work: Shape and size of the Earth: Cardinal Pts: Land and Water: River Mts and Hills: The Coast, with island, peninsula etc Descriptive Lessons on foregn people:
Recitation	“Beth ddaw ohonof fi?” Time Enough:
Nature Study:	Apple; Corn: Acorn & Nut: Cows & Sheep: Oranges and Lemons: Evergreens: Lesser Colandine: Daffodil: Primrose: Birds Nests: Daisy; Wild Rose: Wild Strawberry
Music:	Union Music Readers Part I Songs:  The Squirrel’s Store: Robin Redbreast: Y Deryn Du. Yn iach I ti, Gymru. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau.
Drawing:	Common Objects. Freehand and Freearm from Nature-Study Brushwork: Simple leaves & flowers from nature: Definitions: of Lines. Angles. Squares. Oblong:
History:	Stories of the lives of great persons in Brit. Hist. as Caradog: Boadicea. Alfred. David. Nelson. Florence Nightingale: Eliz: Fry.
Drill:	From Syllabus of Physical Exercises:
Needlework:	Hemming: Knitting – scarfs: Strips with cotton.
Standard I
Reading:	Nelson’s Royal Reader I Arnold’s Geographical " I ‘The Brave Little Tailor’ ‘Gulliver’s Travels’                 Brown’s Young Artist Series Llyfr Cyntaf Darllen.
Writing:	Transcription from pages;  read, written first by teacher on B.B. Copy summary of Obj. lessons into Exercise Bks Transcription from B.B. (Welsh).
Arithmetic:	McDougall’s Suggestives. Bk I Mental exercises dealing with things Referred to in Obj lessons etc
English:	sentences made orally, written on B.B. To be copied by children, about,  Objects present. – Chair, desk, etc         "       not present – Cow, horse,. Etc   Actions done – Walking. Etc           "         "     recently: Sing. Sew.
Geography:	A Plan. Plan of Village. A Map. Mts & Hills: River: Coast: Cardinal Pts: Descriptive Lessons on foreign people:
Nature Study:	Oak tree: Squirrel: Blackberries: Oranges & Lemons: Robin: Holly & Mistletoe: Crocus: Primrose: Daffodil: Daisy. (Ox-Eye) Wild rose: Wild strawberry:
Drawing:	Grouped with St. II.
History:	Stories of Lives of great persons. As, Caradog: Boadicea. Alfred: St David Nelson. Florence Nightingale.
Music:	Grouped with St. II.
Needlework:
Drill:
Recitation:	“The Squirrel”. “Gwnawn rywun yn llon”

 

Gweithgareddau  -   Ysgol/Adran Plant Bach
Activities  -   Infant School/Department

1896  To increase the knowledge of English, as well as to interest the children during the Reading Lessons, I have required them as far as possible to explain in Welsh easy English sentences. Most of them have not the slightest idea of the words found in their Reading Books.
1897  Object lessons are not as forward as they ought to be, owing perhaps to the difficulty found in getting the children to answer in English.
Object lessons often need attention because of absences or backwardness and this is addressed by taking the place of kindergarten often.
Mental arithmetic - The introduction of beads for counting with the Babies has greatly increased the interest of the little ones. Effort being made to discard finger counting.
10 minutes each morning to musical drill and singing
Reading lessons
Pricking sewing cards
Needlework and sewing
Cane weaving
Brush work for the boys – as a reward
Stick-laying enjoyed by children
Paper folding
Floral tracing and colouring
Children worked outside when the weather was favourable
Organised games on playground
1906 2^nd & 3^rd class went for a ramble in the woods to observe nature
1906 1^st Class went on a ramble to Henllan Bridge
1911 Visit to menagerie in Newcastle Emlyn
1913 Mr J L Pickard FRGS took infants on a ramble in search of wild flowers
1919 The Upper Division was taken for a ramble with Miss l Jenkins for a Seasonable Observation Lesson and collection of specimens. The story of The Babes in the Woods was demonstrated
1920 The infants went for a ramble and the story of Geneth Fach y Clogyn Coch was demonstrated in the woods.
1919 collection of exhibits in Handicraft and Nature Study sent to the Cardiff Royal Horticultural Show
 

Gwaith Curriculum/Dosbarth  -  Ysgol Gyfan
Curriculum/ Classroom Work  -  Whole School

1906 On St David’s Day the children were told the story of St David. Patriotic songs and recitations were also given by the children
1926 Interesting programme. Listened to the Gramophone and the children recited and sang appropriate selections
9.33 record year for beet and carrots
22.1.34 new Physical Exercise Book received.
2.2.34 violin classes formed – 11 Juniors. Senior class – 19.  14 violin including 2 viola ordered.
19.2.34 10 girls in V – VII not yet learnt darning – this will be given attention
1.3.34 address on St David by B D Rees, student teacher
Autobiography of Sir Oliver Lodge FRS presented to Library
30.5.35 Good supply of Welsh Grammar Books in school 
16.1.36 circular re importance of physical training. HT advised four lessons at least per week, one devoted to organised games
22.1.36 Ed VIII proclaimed King – National Anthem sung
17.2.36 D W Pugh suggestions re Curriculum – correlate all Welsh and English literature lessons with the ‘life’ and ‘works’ of Daniel Owen. This to be done in view of suggestion of Board of Education re celebration of St Davids Day
2.3.36 first sod was cut of the new Junior Nature Garden by one of the scholars
19.10.36 Miss Bickerell – temperance lecture
10.12.36 Milk publicity lecture to pupils
22.11.37 cardboard modelling in St II – V and gardening in St VI & VII
22.9.39 flower beds being converted to potato plots
6.12.39 lino cutting – boys interested
22.2.40 size of garden plots and equipment discussed
10.12.41 advised teachers in middle room to reduce the ‘din’ by half, to enable work. The individual reading need not amount to a babel of shouting
22.5.42 Diocesan Report…. There were 7 certificates awarded in St 3 and 5 children received the Bishop’s Certificate.
8.7.42 a sheep in the garden plots – damage
20.3.43 from today boys and girls will take PT separately
14.5.45 RI report – not quite so good
13.9.46 Iorwerth Howells Dep Director re Elizabeth Lewis legacy
11.46 girls attending cookery classes in Pencader once a week
20.12.46 Carol Service 2.30 – 3.30
3.1.55 Mr I G Davies and Miss Kettley visited and brought supply of skipping ropes,  balls, mats, skittle, daps and footballs
20.12.57 Dr Lewis Essays were lost. Pupils to resit
22.10.70 to celebrate 100 years of education 1870 – 1970 we had an open day for parents
25.10.72 meeting at Teachers Centre at Llandysul to draw up common syllabus for Llandysul and Emlyn areas
20.3.74 School reorganised. Miss M Anthony HMI advised re grouping and corner activities. Also layout of classroom. Staff visited Glanaman School to see how an integrated day worked in practice.
30.3.79 meeting at NCE re report on Rural Schools
14.12.79 meeting NCE – HMI – re survey of Teifi Valley schools

Disgyblaeth Adran/Ysgol Gymysg   -   9.3.21  -  Mixed School/Department Discipline  

Suggestions have been made from time to time to the UTs on staff:

1. To discourage Scholars from roaming about School,  before School Hours and during Recreation and to see that doors are kept closed
2. Late scholars not to be allowed to bolt to their places on coming late to school, but made to stand at doors till Registers are marked.
3. Scholars when marching in from “lines” to be kept under control by Class Teacher and not allowed to talk at all, and to remain turning in Desks until told to sit.
4. Discipline to be maintained in changing from one lesson to another. Scholars must not be allowed to rush across rooms and talk. Teacher to “precede” class not follow it.
5. Teacher to stand well back from class while conducting lesson  and the B.Board to be placed in a suitable position.
6. B.Boards to be placed in position before Scholars assemble, and Cupboards to be opened.
7. To avoid daily visits to stock and stores cupboard, H.teacher  will supply new copies etc on Friday afternoon. The number required can be guessed.
8. Teachers when marching Scholars “out to” and “in from” Drill to maintain Discipline, and to precede class.
9. To see that Scholars keep doors closed during recreation.
10. The Conversation with Scholars, when necessary, to be invariably in English.
11. To insist on “good manners” in lessons at all times and to discourage “shouting” during Registration.

Yr Ail Ryfel Byd  -  The Second World War

22.4.40 gas masks in stock – 30 medium, 2 large, 3 small
10.7.40 importance of bringing gas masks to school. Only 5 out of 34 in V-VII
15.7.40 appeal for scrap metal
18.7.40 windows treated with paper strips
4.9.40 ARP practice given daily to children to enable them to find respective places quietly. Partition removed and glass treated
19.11.40 sacks of waste paper prepared for transit to Cardiff
28.3.41 investing during War Weapons Week
9.6.41 22 evacuees in Infant Room with senior master and junior mistress
11.6.41 lists are kept of all equipment supplied to the evacuee children
7.10.41 children have responded very well to collection of hips.  – 6 stones, 6ibs and 4ozs. 8 stones or 1 cwt forwarded to Carters Bristol
8.10.41 14 evacuees transferred to permanent register
7.3.42 Warship Week £1465/10/0 collected
8.6.42 the Swansea Unit is now disbanded – Infants can return to their room – should have happened months ago
21.12.45 Canadian govt  - 37 bars of chocolate to distribute among pupils
13.12.46 315 bars of chocolate from Canadian govt
 

Meddygol  -  Medical

15.2.1909 - diphtheria – MoH
12.1.1912 – diphtheria – MoH
17.6.14 Teachers attended tuberculosis crusade in NCE when a lecture was given by a Dr Morris
16.5.1915 – measles – Dr Jenkins – closed for 6 weeks
1917 Nurse Lloyd – Tuberculosis lecture to upper standards
1918 Dr Jenkins
1919 onwards - District Nurse attending. Nurse Morgan attended in 1920 to inspect the children for personal cleanliness and found that they were very clean on the whole. From 1922 to 1928 Nurse Henry attended regularly – every month or so – to be followed by Nurse Critchley from 1928 onwards.
10.2.1926 Dentist
19.10.1926 Medical Officer
13.11.29 Dr Glyn Davies, medical officer
10.01.30 Nurse Evans
15.6.31 – 29.6.31 MOH closed school – measles
15.6.34 – 25.6.34 MOH closed school – whooping cough
15.10.34 Nurse Langley
15.2.35 Nurse Jenkins

Gweithgareddau Allgyrsiol   -  Extra Curricular Activities

16.5.1902 – Penrhyn Ladies Choir evening concert
1902 – closed for a week when the Mixed Department was going to perform the cantata Golden Hair and the Three Bears
6.2.1903 – presentation of silver christening spoon and silver rattle by teachers and children to young heir of Trewern at Llysnewydd.
1905  Red Riding Hood production on two evenings
11.05.1905 M A Davies attending Temperance Demonstration
11.05.1906 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on two evenings
18.6.1909 – Headmistress and two teachers to London with local male voice party for National Eisteddfod.
1910  Cinderella
30.7.1914 – Soar Sunday School to Aberystwyth.
2.7.1919 – Mr Tom Morgan, a former pupil, gave the children a very interesting account of his experience in Mesopotamia.
20.7.1921 – Miss L Jenkins took two pupils for pianoforte playing examination in Carmarthen. There were other occasions also when this happened
19.12.30 Open afternoon – Santa Claus and presents with parents, managers present.
1932  St David’s Day Concert – ‘the programme being entirely in Welsh’ – Welsh airs, solos and recitations
4.5.33 Mr J Jones, Greenfield and Mr E Davies, Ffynnonbedr, managers, visited
22.6.33 Mabolgampau yr Urdd demonstration – all schools in the county
2.2.34 Section of Urdd formed.  37 members including 11 infants. Preparation will be made for the Llandysul Eisteddfod in March
18.1.34 whist drive – defray expenses re electric light installation and school library - a huge success. Donations from old pupils realised over £10 and this amount defrayed cost of light. Proceeds of WD all devoted to the library.
WD balance sheet and lighting bill
9.5.35 –  Soar opera company to St Davids
13.5.35 collection for Nation’s Union for World Peace - £1-11-3
18.10.38 Horlicks provided for first time – 44 prefer Horlicks to milk
13.3.38 new tin of Horlicks commenced today
25.6.41 film of Fry’s  Chocolate Works etc etc shown  this morning 10 to 12.30. These pictures were much appreciated by all children including evacuees
19.12.41 PC Davies and Safety First
Dr Jones, retired Harley St physician visited by invitation
27.10.42 music class disbanded through lack of membership
19.3.47 Mr D Owen Rees Pantyrefail, an old pupil of this school, now a farmer in Winsconsin State, USA visited the school after 35 years  absence. His Welsh was fluent without a trace of ‘llediaith’
18.6.47 1^st Annual Emlyn Assoc School Sports held at Parc-nest Field NCE
15 7.49 school sports at Penwern field Saron
9.10.50 Mr Beynon Dep Director
22.5.53 CC John Evans presented Coronation mugs on behalf of the Ed Authority to 115 children
4.6.53 Mr & Mrs Wilden, Trewern presented Coronation cups and saucers on behalf of Mr D M Evans-Bevan to 116 children
6.7.53 film ‘A Queen is Crowned’ at the Red Dragon Hall at 2.15pm
22.7.53 school children gave a concert in Red Dragon Hall
10.64 Coco the Clown – Red Dragon Hall – Road safety
27.6.69 Cllr Enoch presents Investiture mugs to pupils
2.2.70 Esau Evans Goitre Uchaf presented with scroll by pupils on 100^th birthday
6.2.70 tea presented by Mrs J R Jones Goitre and Mrs J R Jones Trecoed
22.5.72 Coco the Clown in Red Dragon Hall
8.6.77 Schools Jubilee Party – souvenir mugs given by Community Council and scarves given by Mr & Mrs Davies, Dyffryn Mills distributed by John Jones, Brynaeres. Tea by parents and games
9.6.77 Shield presented by Bargod Rangers to champion school house; Mrs Brynmor Williams – challenge cup – champion girl; Mr J R Jones, Goitre – champion boy
15.7.77 First Open School Athletic Meeting – in field kindly let by Ieuan Francis. Chairman of Bargod Rangers presented cup to captains of Esgair – Delyth Davies and Aled James. Champion boy – Gary Jones, champion girl – Delyth Davies
20.7.77 Mrs Allen, Gerycoed, presented all the children with novelty cakes as a mark of her appreciation for the happy time her two daughters had spent at the school – they were now returning to Essex.
19.12.78 Eric Griffiths Ty Hen – Father Christmas
21.3.80 first Eisteddfod held at the school hall packed with parents and friends. Esgair won the Merched y Wawr challenge shield; Sioned Jones won the chair and challenge cup presented by Norma and Ann Winston. The challenge shield for the duet presented by Vernon and Gwynfor won by Carina and Sandra Jones
15.7.82 Mr & Mrs A Jones, Aberlleine, presented the school with a miniature Eisteddfod chair (challenge)

Special occasions:
22.6.1897 – Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
17.4.1902 – wedding of eldest daughter of Col. Lewes, Llysnewydd
1.3.1911 – Education Committee grants St David’s Day holiday and in subsequent years
24.5.1911 – Empire Day
16.6.1911 – coronation of George V – week granted by County Council
13.7.1911 – Prince of Wales Investiture at Caernarfon
23.5.33 - Mabolgampau yr Urdd, Swansea
29.11.1934 – Wedding, Duke of Kent
6.5.35  - Silver Jubilee Celebrations
6.11.35 – Wedding, Duke of Gloucester
28.1.36 -  King’s funeral
19.10.37  - Duke of Kent in Carmarthen
15.7.38  - commemorate translation of Bible to Welsh
19.7.39 -  Bristol excursion
19.9.39  - no pleasure fair due to the war
15.1.41  - induction of Rev S Evans
14.3.44 -  staff to attend PT meeting
20.4.44  -  staff to attend music lecture
28,2.45 -  Urdd Eisteddfod Llandysul
2.12.53  - reopening of St Barnabas following renovation

1946	Melville Thomas Beryl Lewis	Garden View Tre’r-ddôl
1947	Muriel Davies	Pant-y-gog
1948	Roy James	Bronwion
1949	Arwyn Jones	Rose Villa
1950	John Griffiths	Pen-sarn
1951	Menna Lewis	Teiflan
1952	Gordon Havard John Davies	Parcysty Ffynnon-bedr
1953	John Vare	Woodlawn
1954	Eric Davies	Vaynor
1955	Mabel Charles Martin Jones	Ffynnon-las Dyffryn
1956	Richard Jones	Tre-coed
1957	Clive Eynon	Bargod Shop
1958	Gerallt Rees	Llynfi House
1959	Sarah Janice Davies	Pen-sarn Cottage
1960	Andrew John Morgan	Bancyfelin
1961	David Alan Jones	Pantycelyn
1962	Emyr Wyn Thomas	Maesawelon
1963	Colin Evans Karl Fuerstenberg	Brynhyfryd Pegasus
1964	Hannah Wendy Evans	Parcysty
1965	Elizabeth Jones	Lynfa
1966	Anne Jones (1) Kathleen Rees (2)	Y Rheithordy Delfan
1967	Selyf Lloyd Morgan (1) Gay Davies (2) Eryl Jones (2)	Y Mans, Drefelin Hafandawel Llwyn-onn
1968	Rhys Lloyd Morgan (1) Janet Mary Davies (1) Janet Elise Evans (2)	Y Mans, Drefelin Pwll-marl The Elms
1969	Siân Jones (1) Lawrence James (1) Elizabeth Jones (2) Stephen Davies (2)	Llwyn-onn Coedmor Y Rheithordy Llysnewydd Cottage
1970	Kevin Jones (1) Nerys Davies (2) Gareth Jones (2)	Brynaeres Pant-y-gog Llysalaw
1971	Eleri Williams (1) Hawys Lloyd Morgan (1) Bethan Evans (2) Margaret Jones (2)	Gwastod Y Mans, Drefelin Gorwel Cryngae
1972	Huw Llewelyn Williams (1) Lynda Evans (2)	Penllwyn-coch Llain-fraith
1973	Helen Mary Evans (1) Mari Glynor Jones (2)	The Elms Y Rheithordy
1974	Delyth Jones (1) Aeres Freeman (1) Euros Walters (2)	Lan Angorfa Llwyn-brain
1975	Helen Jenkins (1) Tracy Gossip (2)	Parcysty Llys-deri
1976	Tina Ling (1) Carol Williams (2)	The Hall Treale
1977	Siân Mair Davies (1) Gavin Duff (2)	Pen-rallt Fronrafel
1978	Mary Owenna Williams (1) Norman Maher (2)	Penllwyn-coch Gilwen House
1979	Delyth Evans (1) Geraint James Jones (1)	Pantyffynnon Cryngae
1980	Daniel James Lucas Nia Wyn Jones Carina Lois Jones Helen Margaret Lloyd	Fedwen Awelfor Glanywmor Ardwyn
1981	Sioned Lleinau Jones Catrin Howell Rachel de Roper	Aberlleinau Penlan-fawr Pen-sarn
1982	Hannah Durant (1) Llinos Haf Jones (2)	5 Gilwen Tce Heddfan
1983	Aled Lleinau Jones (1) Angharad Griffiths (2) Julie Ann Howells (2)	Aberlleinau Pant-y-crug Man-teg
1984	Siwan Haf Jones (1) Arfon Wyn Jones (2) Carys Wyn Jones (2)	Perthi Heddfan Maesyberllan
1985	Catrin Ann Davies (1) Branwen Davies (2) Glyn Jones (2)	5 Parc Puw Maeseithin Erw-lon, Cwm-cou
1986	Tanya Price (1) Andrew Ellis (2)	Lan-dŵr Waun-fawr
1987	Mari Elin Jones (1) Ruth Sanders (2) Amy Young (2)	Goetre Uchaf Llysderi Pant-glas
1988	Rowena Ellis (1) Lyndsay McOwat (2) Ceri Griffiths (3)	Waun-fawr Parc Puw Pant-y-crug

Adeiladau - Premises

5.9.33 entrance to the playground was widened. Hitherto  this had been a death trap for young children. Garden wall was also repaired
26.2.34 classroom measured
7.1.35 electric light installed
11.1.34 electric light switched on at 1.45pm for drawing and sewing
21.4.36 official communication - the two depts. to be amalgamated  on 1.8.36
25.4.36 PCC meeting – head emphasised urgent need for gate. Unanimously agreed. Building of a new bridge adjoining the entrance to the playground will it is feared hinder the operation of this scheme
22 June school renovations – interviewing contractors
8.9.36 D W Pugh HMI to inspect renovation. Work is not quite completed – the shelter has not been erected nor the two extra partitions in school
9.11.36 HT concern re toilet vandalism
11.1.36 Infant Room partition now granted. School chimney to be rebuilt
18.3.37 advised correspondent to hurry contractor on with the partition for the mixed room. Originally this was meant for the Infant Room.
15.9.39 rehearsal given for Air Raid Precaution
8.1.40 head concerned re cleaning
11.11.41 in future boys offices will be locked and only opened for specified periods – dirty habits of older boys
11.43 Major Davies and Dr Williams HMIs called this morning in connection with Dining Scheme. It has been decided to utilise stock and store rooms and a part of the Long Room will be used as a dining room. It will be partitioned off for the purpose. Water will be supplied from the main and drainage will be arranged to convey waste to river
1944 Managers discussing need for movable partition in big room and cold water tap on the yard for the pupils and caretaker so they do not have to leave the yard to fetch water
1944 Managers have school dinner and it was noted that it was of a high standard and plentiful
9.1.45 builders working on canteen
15.2.45  first canteen mid-day meal was served successfully. This will prove a boon to children in many ways. 25 children – more next week
28.2.45 Managers invited to lunch – 80 in all
10.12.45 the curtain dividing the dining room from St I & II will be readjusted later
4.3.47 head in NCE court re theft of coal from school coalhouse
1948 Managers agreed to purchase two gates – one large and one small – at the school entrance. Lorries parking on yard without permission. It took four years – Mrs Evans Danwaring, one of the oldest former pupils, opened the gates on Saturday, 13 March 1952 and she was presented with a silver spoon to remember the occasion. A bazaar was held on the same day to raise funds to renovate Saint Barnabas Church.
1952 Managers discussed cost of tarmacking yard and considered asking both churches for financial support.
4.3.52 I Howels Dir and Dep Dir Mr Beynon and members of the Priority Committee and reps of local managers 1.30pm  to inspect premises. Future of school also discussed.
LEA saying that £1662 needed to be spent on building. Principal Haliwell suggested that the managers asked for ‘controlled’ status but this was not acceptable to the managers. Then Principal Haliwell suggested ‘aided’ status until the new school was built – the new school would have ‘controlled’ status. ‘Aided’ status was obtained in 1954 thanks to Principal Haliwell.
27.5.52 ref re Jan 25 1945, The Autobiography of Oliver Lodge. This book was not in school when I took over on May 1 1950.
August 1955 interior of school renovated and painted and back yard completed
7.1.57 kitchen renovated. Alterations made. A wall built in Infant porch to make a recess for keeping vegetables and wash basins in cloakroom and one cold water tap provided on yard for the caretaker and a wall built between yard and river.
15.2.57 new hot cupboard, electric stove and boiler
1.7.57 rewiring of school
10.10.57 D R Jones assistant MOH called and made enquiries of the conveniences
21.11.57 member of County Architect’s Dept and assistant MOH re toilets. Two ways to overcome difficulty – a) use the existing conveniences and erect a cesspool in the river b) build new ones in the top half of the school garden. Managers could not afford the cost neither could the churches.
1.9.58 alterations to conveniences carried out . convenience for staff.  Water  system introduced and septic tank installed. Four closets for girls and two for boys and urinal. Four wash ups in porch. Steps leading to the river walled up
18.12.61 new piano
26.11.62 old oak tree felled – considered unsafe.  - ?300 years old. Also chestnut tree felled – planted about 60 years ago by Mr Jenkins, former head.
1.63 snow and freezing – disruption
8.63 interior decoration also repairs to outside commenced and windows, troughs and pipes painted
April 63 new dining tables                                                         
Sept 65 new water main. Sewerage pipes laid across yard. Front yard surfaced. LEA paid for tarmacking and the Managers for the drains.
23.8.66  School centenary. Two commemorative tablets – one outdoors and one in building noting important events.
No longer permissible to grant occasional holidays
21.10.66 site meeting re entrance: Cllr Enoch, CofW and Div Surveyor decided to extend the gate but not to re-erect the pillar
1967 appropriate location for doctor and dentist in Red Dragon Hall
14.1.69 head has reported faulty stoves in Infant and Class II many times – H&S
8.12.70 phone installed
1.9.71 two fire doors – lead from classrooms to backyard. Partition erected between the dining tables and class II. Also a partition between the classroom and the door in classroom III.  School decorated inside and out during vacation
8.11.72 Bush TV installed
1972  School House renovated with 75% grant from District Council. Contract £2438 by Cledwyn Eynon Lewis, Ger-y-llan, but difficulties in getting him to finish the work. £192.30  collected by members of the churches and the Parochial Church Council promised a loan at 3%
1973 Oil central heating installation discussed with LEA
27.3.74 reconditioned piano received in exchange for old one.
6.74 great concern re Infant stove. Reported many times. Sewerage also blocked and TV not working
13.9.74 Dr Protheroe disgusted with lighting and heating of school
1975 school needs a new piano
4.2.75 VHF radio delivered
17.6.75 T Enoch and D Davies CC attended. Agreed mobile needed. 114 in school, 28 in small classroom; H&S
5.9.75 mobile classroom in back playground
6.5.75 installation of toilets and wash basins in the Infant Room
11.10.75 hot water in porches connected
11.3.76 Coffee Evening in Hall . opened by Mrs M H Davies. Proceeds £227 to School Fund
3.76 reported Infant stove
29.3.76 spirit duplicator delivered
10.8.77 managers meeting re building
Also present Archdeacon Lewis, D T P Rogers, D Merriman. The general condition of the building discussed. Resolved to press the Authority to treat as a matter of urgency the following – 1. Roof and ceiling 2. Electricity system 3 heating system. In the afternoon school was inspected by Mr Walters, County Architect’s Dept, Cof W and Health and Safety Act inspector. Cllr Trevor Enoch  very supportive
1976 LEA to provide toilets for infant department as part of classroom with entrance from cloakroom
1.9.77 toilets had been plastered, ceiling erected, link fencing along river wall. Ceiling above kitchen reinforced
12.9.77 storage heaters for Infants
21.9.77 managers meeting to discuss improvements needed. CA and Diocesan CA asked to attend to inspect – especially the roof
9.11.77 managers meeting – informed that the roof to be inspected and replaced – also hopefully heating and electricity before end of financial year
21.11.77 temperature in classroom at 8.40am was 8”C
12.12.77 plaster falls from ceiling – part of room not used
14.8.78 Spring Gardens fire
8.78 central heating installed
9.78 concern re roof – water seeping in via stacks
16.11.78 central heating switched on
11.78 great concern re leaking roof
10.1.79 reroofing begun, completed 14 May
16.1.79 managers concerned re toilets. New toilets urgently needed
2.79 mobile classroom moved from Brynsaron
23.3.79 Hanimex Listening Centre
26.3.79 overhead projector
6.4.79 9 dining tables
9.4.79 managers re toilets and state of mobile classroom
16.7.79 managers meeting – re poor state of front mobile in back yard and poor state of toilets – representations to Auth and Church
18.7.79 – Head and T Enoch visited Arch Dept re this matter
10.12.80 managers meeting – re mobile – Mr G James, Arch Dept inspected on 12.12 and said that the mobile was in a deplorable condition. Meeting with Authority needed re future of building
21.1.81 two trees – oak and beech – presented by Nia Jones, Awelfor – planted by school boundary
6.5.81 managers meeting with Authorities – asked for new toilets. LEA said that it was church responsibility. No money since money had been spent on roof. Decided to investigate further
1.10.81 modernising one of the boys toilets for use by male teaching staff

Ymweliadau Arolygwyr - Inspector Visits

29.5.33 W King
10.11.33 W King
9.3.34 Mr Lewis, new Head Inspector for County
2.3.35  T Owen
17.2.36 D W Pugh HMI
29.4.36 Mr Powell HMI re appointment of B D Rees as UT
22 .6.36 RE report 
27.7.37 Dr Williams HMI re approval of B D Rees
16.2.38 Dr Williams HMI to inspect offices and  to make enquiries re provision made for dinner hour
6.4.38 J R Walters HMI
30.9.39 Dr Williams HMI
19.4.40 Dr Williams HMI
5.6.40 Dr Williams in connection with evacuation scheme
12.6.41  Dr Williams
7.11.41 Dr Williams re Miss G Thomas
26.5.43 Dr Williams
25.10.44 Miss White HMI
19.2.46 Dr Williams
15.4.46 Dr Williams re Miss Headley
24.7.47 E Glyn Lewis HMI
16.12.47 Miss Morgan HMI
7.10.48 Mr Thomas HMI
16.9.49 B E Thomas HMI
9.3.50 M M Jenkins HMI
12.10.50 M M Jenkins HMI
27.2.51 M M Jenkins
19.10.53 MMJ
16.11.53 MMJ
26.2.54 MMJ
24.6.55 MMJ
4.11.55 MMJ
11.7.56 MMJ
23.1.57 MMJ
27.5.57MMJ
7.7.57 MMJ
4.10.57 MMJ
2.12.57 MMJ
12.2.58 MMJ  recent HMI report received – quite satiafactory
10.9.58 Dr T E Williams re toilets
23.6.59 E Walters HMI – took music in upper classes
4.5.66 Mr Wynne HMI
16.5.66 Eurfyl Davies HMI – inspected building
20.2.73 G Jones HMI
12.12.73 M Anthony HMI
24.1.74 G D Jones HMI
16.1.75 GDJ and J Nicholas HMI
16.6.75 M Anthony
11.7.79 Roy James HMI
6/7.2.80 Gareth Davies Jones, Brynmor Jones, Haydn Davies re Teifi Valley survey of primary schools

Ysgol/Adran y Plant Bach - Adroddiadau Arolygwyr
Infant School/Department - HMI Inspection Reports

14.1.1896
The new teacher has made a very promising start in this school
 
4.12.1897
This school has been well-taught on the whole but Reading and Counting were much inferior to the other part of the work, and should improve very much to secure the highest Variable Grant. [Mary A Davies has passed her examination]
 
19.12.1898
This school has made good progress during the year. More desks are wanted. The room is getting very crowded, and the teaching staff should be increased [Mary A Davies has passed fairly in her examination. History marked]
 
8.12.1899
This school has been very well taught. The accommodation is again getting deficient, but the cloak room must not be used for teaching purposes.
The Infants School accommodation is at present insufficient for the average attendance. The attendance should be reduced or the accommodation increased. Your attention is requested to Article 85(a) of the Code and to the enclosed Form 69. The cloakroom must not be used for teaching in. A.S. Davies is recognised under Article 33. Mary A. Davies has passed fairly. Geography and Grammar marked.
Alice S. Davies is not qualified by attainments for admission under Article 35. She may be recognised under Article 33.
Staff  R E Evans Certificated Mistress
M A Davies Third Year PT
A S Davies Probationer
 
21.12.1900
This Class continues to do good work.
 
28.12.1901
The Infant Classes are satisfactorily taught, and the room is kept neat and tidy.
The Teacher M. C. Jenkins does not appear to be engaged under a written agreement. I am to refer you to Art: 71 of the Code.
Pupil Teachers Report
Mary A Davies 2^nd Year P.T. passed fairly (Geography)
Alice S Davies - candidate failed
 
11^th January 1905
The infant classes are taught with care. The free-arm drawing was very good. The room is overcrowded, and a large proportion of the children seem old for their classes
 
30^th September 1908:
The Infant Department is conducted under special disadvantages in consequence of the crowded state of the room, the insufficient number of desks and the presence of a cumbersome gallery.
It would be a great advantage if the gallery were removed, and suitable and hygienic desks provided for the second and third classes.
A separate classroom for the use of the babies would relieve the present crowded state of the room, and also render the work of the three infant teachers less laborious.
Many of the subjects of instruction cannot be properly or effectively taken under existing conditions.
When allowance is made for the disadvantageous conditions under which the teaching is given the school must be regarded as quite satisfactory.
The provisions of the Code for 1908 in regard to the teaching of Welsh Reading will no doubt be observed. Two months later it is noted in the Log Book that a new set of Welsh Readers and Alphabet Sheets had been received.
Consequently the Rector, Canon Thomas Jones adds:
I am to request that proposals may at once be laid before the Board for providing additional accommodation, in order to prevent the over crowding of both departments of the school.
The gallery in the Infant Department should be removed and suitable desks supplied in its place.
 
14^th August 1912 (following visits on 3^rd May  1911, 12^th May 1911 and 12^th July 1912):
The Infants Department is well and sympathetically conducted. The methods used in the instruction are sound and intelligent, and very satisfactory progress has been made since the issue of the last Report.
The gallery has been removed and suitable desks have been provided. These improvements have already proved a boon to both teachers and taught.

Adroddiadau AEM - Ysgol/Adran "Mixed"
HMI Reports - Mixed School/Department

31.10.1900
Mixed School. Very fair work has been done on the whole, but Arithmetic was very weak in some of the lower classes, and the progress books were quite untrustworthy. Copying and prompting were also much too prevalent. The partition will be of great service. The managers should try to improve attendance.
Infant Class. This class continues to do good work.
 
28.12.1901
Mixed School. Several most useful improvements have been effected during the year. And it is to be hoped that the rooms and premises will in future be kept clean and tidy. The school work had not been carefully attended to during the early part of the year, and much of it was mechanical and wanting in intelligence. Much improvement will be expected.
Infant Class. The infant classes are satisfactorily taught and the room is kept neat and tidy.
 
4.12.1902
Mixed School. The work in some respects has improved, but a higher standard should be aimed at and the cultivation of more intelligence attempted
Infant School. The work of the infants was on the whole very fair.
 
4.12.1903
Mixed School. The rooms have recently been coloured and now look very comfortable. The children do their written work fairly well but they should be trained to express themselves more readily. Some of the desks are old and shaky and should be replaced by new ones. Careful attention should be paid to the suggestions made at the visits of inspection with a view of still further improving the general condition of the School. The ventilation needs attention.
Infants Class. The infant classes continue to be fairly well taught.
 
11.1.1905
Mixed Department. This school is on the whole in a very fair state of efficiency. Many of the desks are old and shaky as was pointed out last year and the seating accommodation is insufficient. Some of the classes are much too large and another assistant is urgently needed so that the Head Master may have some time to supervise the work of the whole school and secure a higher quality of work throughout. One part of the main room requires suitable ventilation.
Infant Department. The Infant classes are taught with care.  The free arm Drawing was very good. The room is overcrowded and a large proportion of the children seem old for their classes.
The average attendance in the Infant Division should not be allowed to exceed the recognised accommodation.
 
29.5.1906
Mixed. The building has recently been much improved. The staff has been strengthened and it is satisfactory to find a corresponding improvement in the general progress of the children, whose work is now of good average merit.
Some of the desks are so broken and shaky that they cannot be used, and seating accommodation is quite insufficient, as pointed out in the last report.
 
28.10.1908
Mixed Department. The order and tone are good, the teaching is careful and steady, and the efficiency has improved since the school was last reported on, and since the staff has been increased.
The headmaster should have more help. He has at present to teach 78 children in the V, VI and VII standards, and he has to supervise the work of his four assistants.
The main room is very crowded and another class room would prove a great boon.
Correspondent: I am to request that proposals may at once be laid before the Board for providing additional accommodation in order to prevent the over crowding of both Departments of the school.
The gallery in the Infants Department should be removed and suitable desks supplied in its place.
 
13.8.1912
This school has been very well conducted since it was last reported on in Sept. 1908. And a creditable level has been reached in most of the subjects of instruction for several years.
The work was interrupted twice since January last owing to epidemics among the children and consequent closures.
Oral composition shows good signs of improvement, but this does not yet reach the level of the Written Composition.
The children in the Upper Classes work exceedingly well and quietly even when they are left to themselves.
The suggestions given as to Translation and Drawing will no doubt be carried out.
Welsh Reading, Recitation and Spelling have steadily improved during recent years.
The songs are very nicely rendered and singing is well attended to. It is hoped that a piano will be provided before long.
Gardening is about to be added to the curriculum.
The Library has already proved useful to the older scholars. More use might however be made by the pupils of English-Welsh Dictionaries in connection with the library books.
The children are very quiet and orderly and the tone of the school is very pleasing.
The rooms continue to be crowded.
The desks used by some of the classes are old and unsuitable and should be renewed before long. Lavatory basins should be provided for each cloakroom.
 
15.7.19 report of T Harries, LEA Inspector
This school is overcrowded and four classes have to be taken in one room which makes efficient teaching impossible. The desks also in some classes are so congested that it is impossible for the children to write properly. The rooms are kept clean and the work of the School is on the whole good.
Too much reliance is placed by some of the Teachers on the Text Books in such subjects as Geography and History. The Teachers should be required to write complete notes of their lessons in such subjects, and should give the dates on which the lessons are given, and the headteacher should review the notes weekly and initial them in order to ascertain whether the work is carried on according to the Syllabus.
More attention should be given to the compilation of proper Blackboard Summaries during the lessons.
Gardening is taken as a Special Subject in the School.
Provision is made at the School for supplying children living at a distance with tea or cocoa for their dinner, which is provided at the cost of 1.5d to 2d per child per week. Two members of the Staff are in attendance and children are made to sit down and take their meals orderly. I understand that the arrangement is much appreciated by the parents and should be adopted by some of the other Schools in the rural districts.
16^th November 1920 - County Council Inspector’s Report:
The work of the School is made attractive for the children, and the room is kept bright. The handwork is good, and the general work is very fair. A Teacher’s desk or table and stock cupboard are urgently needed. More care is necessary in filling up the records promptly. The offices are not properly washed, and the floors are often flooded with surface water.
 
Mixed Dept  HMI  School Report 1921
The School has 175 on books and had an average attendance of 159 last year. The recognised accommodation is for 150, but this has been exceeded for some years. In 1915 the average attendance was 187. At present there is actual sitting room for 162; though some of the desks are old and unsatisfactory. There are three rooms to accommodate about 30, 70 and 50 respectively.
In the first of these the Head Teacher takes Standard VI & VII with 31 on books, in the second, three Uncertificated women Assistants take Standards I, II, and III, numbering 78 on books, while the third room is occupied by a male Certificated Assistant with Standards IV & V which number 66 on books. It is clear therefore that, except in the smallest classroom, the conditions of work are not easy, especially so in the middle room where normally there are three assistants, each with her own class. Help is given in certain subjects to the teacher taking the second group, Standards IV and V.
During the last five years there have been frequent changes in the staff. The present Headmaster has been here only since 1918, and the Certificated Assistant was absent on war service from 1916 to 1919. At the time of inspection, the staff had been one Uncertificated assistant short for a month. Only one of the two remaining Uncertificated Assistants has had any lengthy experience of teaching. The other was appointed quite recently.
Taking all these circumstances into consideration the work may be said to be progressing favourably. Though the School possesses no distinctive features at present – and while no subject can be singled out as yet for particular commendation, it is apparent that ground inevitably lost during the difficult period of the war is being recovered. To this end the Headmaster and staff are giving their energies, with every promise of success.
Improvement will, no doubt, be made in the direction of greater fluency and adaptability in oral expression in both languages -Welsh and English, and in the acquisition of self-reliance and alertness generally. Written Composition  in English and Welsh is taken on good lines, the latter – the mother tongue of the majority of the children, being used fairly frequently for written expression.
The Headmaster hopes to introduce a scheme of Handwork shortly, and to give the girls an opportunity of taking Drawing, a subject in which some of the boys show promise.
Gardening is taken as a special subject here.
Partitions are much needed in the middle room where three teachers work.
Several of the old desks are unsatisfactory in condition and should be replaced by newer ones.
Several ventilators are missing from the side walls of the School, and repairs are wanted to the flooring and the ceiling. The interior, too, needs re-colouring. The flooring of the Boys’ Urinal and offices should be seen to: also the bucket-boxes.” 

29.5.1900
When consideration is taken of the great difficulty with which the Teachers have to contend, the result is very satisfactory. Miss Jenkins has only lately taken charge of this Department, thus the children were slightly at a disadvantage as they have not yet got into her style
 
 1904
The infants are nicely taught, though the teachers have difficulty in teaching owing to the children’s not knowing much English. [Their efforts however are worthy of great praise]
 
16 May 1905:
‘The infants are well taught. The Babies answered well and the 1^st  Class infants knew their work very satisfactorily.’ Signed by Revd Thomas Jones
 
1906
The infants were well taught and the answers well given. The babies answered well especially when the questions were put to them in Welsh
 
1928
Considering the age of the children they did quite satisfactory at the annual inspection. It was evident that the little ones had been patiently prepared, but they were rather diffident in answering the questions put to them. This may be caused by shyness or nervousness

Adroddiadau Addysg Grefyddol yr Esgobaeth  - Adran Mixed
Diocesan Religious Education Reports  -  Mixed Department

19.6.1900
The answering in the Upper Group showed an intelligent grasp of the facts. Standards 11 & 111 require more attention to bring them up to uniformly good level of the school.
The School as a whole has been classed as very good.
 
 
19.6.1901
The answering in the upper group showed an intelligent grasp of the facts. Standards II & III require more attention to bring them up to uniformly good level of the school. The school as a whole has been classed as very good
4.6.1902
The work in the above school is thoroughly satisfactory and efficient. The teaching had been given with vigour.
 
16.6.1903
The work on the whole was of very good merit. The explanation of the Catechism might have been fuller.
The Tone and Discipline were very good.
 
22.6.1904
This school has been well instructed and the answers were given intelligently. An excellent tone prevails.
 
17.5.1905
The work of the school  was very thoroughly done. In Division 1 care should be taken with the distinct enunciation of the words of the Creed.
The Tone and Discipline were excellent.
 
25.5.1906
This school passed a thorough examination. The staff have laboured carefully to attain a high standard of efficiency in this important branch of a child’s education.
 
15.5.1907
This school is thoroughly taught. The Repetition, in Welsh, was very well known.
The Tone and discipline were excellent.
 
21.5.1909
This is a first-rate department where Religious Instruction is very carefully and very usefully given.
 
1.3.1910
Considering that the examination was held considerably earlier than usual in the year this department passed a very satisfactory examination. The Repetition work especially had been very carefully prepared, and it was pleasing to notice the keen interest shown by the scholars in their work. The tone and discipline are excellent.
 
25.5.1911
The work, as a whole was of good merit. The very high standard of previous years could not be expected as the course of instruction had been seriously interfered with by an epidemic among the scholars and the consequent closing of the school. The tone and discipline are excellent.
 
4.6.1913
In spite of repeated closures owing to illness amongst scholars, the amount of knowledge displayed by the children on the day of the examination proved that every effort had  been made to maintain the usual high standard and the staff deserve great praise for their good work. The tone of the school was excellent throughout.
 
16.3.1914
This school continues to maintain its excellent reputation for religious instruction. Nothing better could be desired than the high standard of work and the splendid tone of the school
 
19.3.1915
Religious Instruction of a very satisfactory nature has again been given in this school during the past year. The Old and New Testaments have been thoroughly prepared in each group. The Singing and Repetitions were as usual exceptionally good. A little more attention paid to the explanation of the catechism would greatly enhance the value of the instruction. The conduct of the children was excellent throughout.
 
10.3.1916
Very good work had been done in this school during the past year. The Syllabus had been covered very satisfactorily in all the groups. The subjects had been taught with thoroughness, particularly the Old and New Testaments and the children answered eagerly and with intelligence. An excellent tone prevails throughout the school.
 
20.4.1917
The results obtained at the annual Inspection gave great satisfaction. The Syllabus had been covered extensively in all the groups and there was a nice tone about the teaching which greatly enhanced the religious character of the instruction. The Singing was again excellent and quite a feature of the Inspection.
 
27.2.20
Very good work had been done in this school during the past year. The Syllabus had been prepared very carefully in each group and the religious tone of the teaching was on the whole very satisfactory. A little more attention might be devoted to the explanation of the sacraments in the senior group. The repetition of the questions and answers is not quite a sufficient preparation of this subject which can be of such practical value in the lives of the pupils in later life. An intelligent understanding of this subject will greatly enhance the value of the religious work done in this School. Report dated 30.1.20 Mixed Dept, Penboyr  Reports
12.6.36 Report on Religious Instuction
By Rev E J Davies, Vicar of Bangor Teify
The religious instructions at the school continues to maintain its high standard of efficiency. The children in all the Divisions had been carefully prepared, as was shown in the intelligent answers given to the oral questions.
The catechism throughout the school is taught on the right lines and with great thoroughness. I was greatly interested in the able manner in which the children could express themselves, a feature much lacking in many schools. I was also very pleased with the intelligence of the repetition work, which was free from the sing song, unintelligent and superficial manner, in which such work is usually performed.
Staff: T Morgan, Head Teacher
E Powell Certificated Assistant
M H Jones Uncertificated Teacher
E M Jones Uncertificated Teacher
Correspondent C Renowden 20/7/36
 
Report on Religious Instruction 1 July 1949
It was a pleasure to be with the staff and pupils of this school on the occasion of their religious inspection. I found the tone throughout good, the children alert, respectful and attractive and their work well prepared.
Opening worship consisted of readings prayers and canticles, each part were to my mind very good indeed. A reading from St John’s Gospel was given by John Griffiths and Arwyn Jones recited  Isaiah 55 – both did well, worthy of people very much their senior.
The singing by the whole school was fine – a good volume, produced without strain, and intelligent use of the words. The singing of the hymns, and in particular the chanting was praiseworthy.
The Infants had learnt the stories of the patriarchs and were able to recite Ps 23 and 100.
In Standards 1 & 2  we had a useful time with a lot of young people – mainly boys – very responsive and able to express themselves intelligently. I may be allowed to mention John Vare in particular – a lad who showed unusual intelligence.  For written work they were given The Lord’s Prayer. In this nobody was poor and some were excellent – good script and careful phrasing.
In Sts II, IV & V we had lively catechising with a bright lot of children. They knew their work and could give a good account of it. I enjoyed our time together  talking of Samuel and the Ark of the Lord. For repetition they gave me the Duties from the Catechism and a portion of Proverbs VI.
Written work was on their Scripture Stories and most of them were good. Arwyn Jones, I thought gave a good account of the story of the Samaritan in St. Luke X.
This is a good school, and the staff deserve praise for the quality of the work throughout, and for the spirit maintained in the School.
Signed T R Evans
Vicar of Llandysul

Rheolwyr yr Ysgol - 1938-74 - School Managers

Dyddiadau Dates	Enw Name	Yn cynrychioli Representing
1938 - 40	Parchg C Renowden, Y Rheithordy	Sefydliad/Foundation
1938 - 55	Mr Samuel Howells, Gwynfryn	Sefydliad/Foundation
1938 - 60	Mr Evan Davies, Llain-gof	Sefydliad/Foundation
1938 - 60	Mr John Jones, Bargod Mills	Sefydliad/Foundation
1938	Mr Curtis Yeomans, Cil-graig/Gwalia	Awdurdod Llai/Minor Authority
1938 - 42	Mr John Jones, Greenfield
1938 - 43	Yr Henadur John Lewis, Meiros Hall	Cyngor Sir/County Council
1942 - 44	Mr Samuel Evans, Lodge
1943	Mr David Jones, Cryngae	Sefydliad/Foundation
1945	Mr Robert Owen, Llysarfon, Pentrecwrt	Cyngor Sir/County Council
1946 - 60	Mr James Thomas, Maes-llan	Awdurdod Llai/Minor Authority
1952 – 59	Mr John Evans (John y Gwas), New Shop Inn	Cyngor Sir/County Council
1959 - 60	Mr John Evans, Cil-graig	Cyngor Sir/County Council
1960	Mr Leslie Baker-Jones, Llain-ffald	Sefydliad/Foundation
1960 - 67	Mr J R Jones, Goitre Uchaf	Awdurdod Llai/Minor Authority
1965	Mr Trefor Enoch	Cyngor Sir/County Council
1967	Mr D J Davies, Pwll-marl	Awdurdod Llai/Minor Authority
1970	Mr Morfyn Jones, Rhyd-foyr	Sefydliad/Foundation
1973	Mr J R Jones, Goitre Uchaf	Sefydliad/Foundation
1974	Mrs M Brynmor Williams, Neuadd Wen	Awdurdod Llai/Minor Authority
1970	Mr Thomas Davies ?

Y Diweddar Mr Daniel Jenkins, Ysgolfeistr Velindre.
Teyrnged John y Gwas

Gyda galar a hiraeth yr ydym yr wythnos hon yn gorfod croniclo am farwolaeth un o oreugwyr Dyffryn Teifi, sef y diweddar Mr. D. Jenkins, prifathraw Ysgol Eglwysig Velindre, Penboyr. Brodor ydoedd o ardal Pontardawe, lle y  bu’n ddisgybl athraw. Cafodd yrfa glodfawr yn y “Carmarthen Training College,” o ba le y cafodd ofal Ysgol Trecastell. Yn 1892, penodwyd ef yn feistr Ysgol Velindre, fel olynydd ieuanc I athraw da, sef y diweddar Mr. Rees, a chafodd yr ardal am chwarter canrif le i ddiolch am benodiad fu o gymaint bendith mewn gwahanol gyfeiriadau. Er nad oedd ond 54 mlwydd oed, gwelid iddo roddi talm da o wasanaeth llesol  i’r gymydogaeth, a phell oeddem o gredu fod ei ddydd gwaith ar ben. Cymerwyd ef yn glaf ddydd Mercher , ac yn gynar prydnhawn ddydd Iau hunodd yn yr Iesu. Taflodd y newid sydyn am ei farwolaeth yr holl gymydogaeth a broydd Dyffryn Teifi dan gwmwl galar, hiraeth, a thristwch mawr am un oedd mor ddwfn yn serchiadau pob dosbarth. Anwylid ef fel athraw ysgol, a chofir yn dyner amdano gan gyn-ddysgyblion ydynt erbyn hyn led-led y byd. Gellir cyfrif dros gant o fechgyn  fu dan ei ofal heddyw yn rheng anrhydeddus amddiffynwyr ein tud; ac aml a mynych y mynegodd wrthyf ei feddwl uchel a gonest o honynt oll. Ymlonai gyda phob newydd o’u dyrchafiad a’u hurddas, ac yr oedd ei galon yn gynes atynt bob amser.  Bu yn hynod lafurus gydol oes o wasanaeth gwerthfawr, a dylenwir y cof hiraethlawn âg arogl persawr bywyd o ddefnyddioldeb ymhob cylch. Gyda rheithor y plwyf efe oedd cyd-olygydd “Telyn y Perl,” at arfer plant ieuainc yr Eglwys. Edrychid mewn edmygedd arno fel arweinydd a hyfforddwr gwyl fawr ddwyflwyddol y corau Eglwysig yng Nghastellnewydd Emlyn, ac yr oedd ei llwyddiant yn agos at ei galon. Gafaelodd mewn brwdfrydedd yn awenau Côr Meibion Bargoed Teifi, ac o ris i ris arweiniodd hwy I fuddugoliaeth anrhydeddus yn yr ornest Genedlaethol  yn Nghaerfyrddin. Nid oedd ynddo ei hun yr un balchder personol,  ond teimlai yn wirioneddol falch ei fod ef a’r parti wedi bod yn foddion i ddwyn urddas I’r gymydogaeth. Nid oedd ynddo yr ymgais na’r awyddfryd leiaf am ddangos ei hunan, ac mewn mudiadau y gellid priodoli eu holl lwyddiant I’w lafur ei hun ni cheisiai arddangos ei hunan er chwenych clod, sylw, na chyhoeddusrwydd. Fel meistr yr ysgol ddyddiol cyflawnodd waith mawr iawn, gan enill serch y plant a’r rhai oeddynt dan ei awdurdod. Yr oedd yn wir athraw o galon, dyhead, a dysg. Yr oedd yn gerddor o’I febyd, a’r hyn ni wyddai am fiwsig nid oedd yn werth i neb wybod. Siaradodd lawer wrth feirniadu am gael enaid yn y gân, a gwyddom iddo ef fod yn enaid cerddoriaeth yr holl ardal. Wrth adolygu chwarter canrif o’i lafur yn y cylch, gwelir mor llwyddianus y bu yn ei ymdrechion a’i egnion i gadw’r gymydogaeth i gydsymud gyda llanw dyrchafol a blaenfynedol oes y deffro. Yn St. Barnabas a Penboyr ar y Sul syml, pan nad oedd dyeithriaid yn bresenol, caem ei oreu gyda’r organ. Meddai y chwaeth buraf mewn dewis emynau a thonau. Perthynai iddo alluoedd disglaer mewn cyfeiriadau eraill, a chafodd yr Eglwys ei wasanaeth gonest  mewn amrywiol gyfeiriadau, a’r oll yn yr ysbryd mwyaf distaw a diymhongar. Nodweddid ei gymeriad yn gyflawn gan yr hyn a’i gwnai yn anwyl i bawb. Ni fachludodd yr haul erioed ar ei ddigofaint, a meddai galon fawr orlawn ddigyffelyb ei thiriondeb. Carai ei Eglwys yn angerddol, ac eto meddai ysbryd eang y gwir Gristion at eraill. Nodwedd gryfaf ei gymeriad oedd urddas teyrngarwch. Ni fu mudiad yn y gymydogaeth na chafodd ei nawdd a’I wasanaeth cefnogol. Yr oedd yn gyfaill trwyadl, gonest, a’i amcan yn wastad at yr hyn oedd yn lles. Anadlai y teimladau tyneraf i bob cyfeiriad, a llifai o’I galon y cydymdeimlad puraf. Nis gallai omedd cymwynas. Oes, mae bwlch mawr ar ei ol yn yr ysgol, yr Eglwys, a’r gymydogaeth, a’r teimlad fydd:
Mae’n anhawdd peidio wyloA’r byd yn dangos bedd.

Blodeua gwaith pump ar hugain o flynyddau fel “Na’d fi’n Angho’” prydferth yng nghof oes o’I edmygwyr; a mynych, mynych ddeigryn hiraeth gofia’r gwr na sathrodd yn anystyriol ar neb erioed. Suddodd ei ddylanwad yn ddyfnach i fywyd un ac oll o honom nag y meddyliwyd erioed, a heddyw, megis yn ddi-wybod, ar lan ei fedd, teimlir gafael ei orphenol yn cyniwair dylanwadau dyrchafol I’n holl fywyd. Oes, mae hiraeth gonest, a thrallod trymfawr, am un oedd anwyl iawn yn ein cymylu bawb. Nawdd y Nef fo’n dirion dros ei weddw alarus, ei chwiorydd, a’i holl berthynasau yn awr dristfawr eu hiraeth, ond gan gredu yn “Nghymun y Saint,” melusir hiraeth â’r gobaith gwynfydedig o uno eto draw ar diriogaeth, “Hedd, Perffaith Hedd.” Ie, gyfaill anwyl, “Gwyn dy fyd.”

The late Mr Daniel Jenkins
John y Gwas’ tribute

 

Never was a higher tribute of esteem paid in this district than was accorded on Tuesday to the remains of the late Mr. D. Jenkins, C.M (51), The Schools. Mr Jenkins passed away on Friday afternoon last with tragic suddenness, being to all appearances quite well on the previous day. His death proves a wide gap in the public life of the district. He was of a quiet disposition, and always eager to lend a helping hand to everybody. He did untold service to music in the district and young singers came to him from all parts to be trained. He was an accomplished musician, and assisted the novice with his “solo twps.” With the same painstaking training as the old hands, who came to him for practice with the piano. He successfully conducted the Bargoed-Teify male Voice Party at the national Eisteddfod when it was held at Carmarthen.  A native of Pontardawe he commenced his scholastic career at Llywel, Trecastle, Breconshire, from where he came to Velindre 25 years ago. It was an impressive sight on the day of the funeral to see his little pupils, numbering about 300, lined up on the school grounds waiting for the body of their beloved master to be borne out to his last resting place in the churchyard near by. The old Bargod-Teify party,  that day conducted by their old leader – Mr Tom Luke – were all present many having come from  a distance, and all mourned the loss of their able leader. At the house the Revs. D. Jenkins (rector) and Henry Jones , vicar of Llandyfriog, officiated. Before leaving the grounds the well-known old Welsh hymn, “Mae nghyfeillion adre’n myned,” was sung, after which the body was conveyed to the church where the following clergy took part in the service:- Revs. D.Jenkins; Henry Jones, vicar of Llangeler, and Gruffydd Evans, vicar of Newcastle-Emlyn. The service was introduced by the hymn  “ Ar for tymhestlog teithio wyf,” this being a favourite hymn of deceased. The Bargod-Teify party sang “Y Delyn Aur,” most impressively, the vast audience being moved by the soulful spirit of the singers. Before leaving the church Miss Lizzie Jones, Spring Gardens, played the “ Dead march” on the organ. At the graveside the Revs. D. Jenkins, Canon Jones, Lampeter (late rector of Penboyr), and E. O. Jones, rector of Llangynllo, officiated. The little children (conducted by Mr. Michael Davies, Drefach sweetly sang “The Christian’s Good-night’ over the grave, which was followed by the vast congregation singing, “Ar ol gofidiau dyrys daith.” The coffin, which was covered with beautiful floral tributes from parents and sympathisers, in addition to glass wreaths by his sorrowing wife and two sisters, from the school children, and from the St. Barnabas Sunday School. A large number of near relatives from Pontardawe were present, and all the school staff of the districts for miles around, clergy, and ministers were present. Our deceased friend was loved and respected by all, in life and in death he was deeply mourned, and his loss keenly felt. By his exceptional musical ability he uplifted the moral tone of the district, and his old pupils look back to their school days with a feeling of highest respect for their guide and tutor.