PUPILS at Ysgol Bro Gwaun have been improving their reading skills, thanks to a group set up the Rotary Club of Fishguard and Goodwick.

Since February last year, Rotary members have helped pupils from years eight and nine to improve their reading skills in one-to-one sessions held each week. Their annual progress was recently marked at a presentation.

Ysgol Bro Gwaun headteacher Nerys Nicholas said: “Literacy skills are at the forefront of the national education agenda and this project has provided a valuable opportunity for students to improve their confidence in reading.

“Virtually all the participating students have made significant progress in their functional reading scores.”

Rotary organiser Nigel Owen said: “Enthusiasm for this new project has been demonstrated by the sustained commitment of the Rotarians. We are delighted to support the school and help young people to develop their potential as literacy skills are of prime importance.”