YSGOL Bro Gwaun's school eisteddfod, held last month, showcased a variety of competitions from dancing, mime, choir, YBG has talent and house bands.

The school has recently had new houses created and pupils from Arwyr (Heroes), Celtiaid (Celts) and Dreigiau (Dragons) had spent weeks preparing and rehearsing their entries.

The winning house, in terms of stage competitions, was Celtiaid, who won the mime, choir and band competitions. Arwyr won the disco dancing and Dregiau won the YBG's got Talent section.

The day's competitions were judged by members of Menter Iaith Sir Benfro. They were thanked for their contribution to the event, as were the Year 11 house captains who helped prepare everyone for the competition and the staff who supported the pupils.

During a whole school assembly at the end of the week, the winning poet was chaired.

The ceremony was led by headteacher, Paul Edwards, with Emma Bowen delivering the Gorsedd blessing.

The winning poet was Pebe Salmon, a Year 9 pupil from Arwyr.

She was taken to the stage by staff members Louise Wakely and Lovaine Jones. Bethan Harkin played the piano while the chairing song was sung by Miss George. The winning poet was greeted by teachers Mrs Page-Jones, Min Walsh, Rhian Scrimshaw and Alana Finn.

Iago Evans from Celtiaid house came runner up.

"Thank you to everyone who took part in ensuring the success of the ceremony and congratulations to Phebe on her success," said a school spokesman.

During the ceremony the Welsh Crown was also awarded to Elen Maycock from Dreigiau house, with Ceri Watts rom Ty Arwyr coming second.

English Crown winners were Amelia Cox from Arwyr House, Ollie Yates-Boon from Arwyr House and Serena Martin from Dreigiau House.

Ffion Nicholson from Dreigiau House won the Key Stage 3 trophy.

Based on Phebe's success, and the results of the other homework tasks, Arwyr (Heroes) house was the winning house at Ysgol Bro Gwaun this year and pupils were congratulated for all their efforts.