PUPILS at Pembroke’s Golden Grove School/Ysgol Gelli Aur have enjoyed sporting success, fundraising, and even meeting snakes, toads and newts recently.

The newly-appointed school library pupil monitors have been organising and tidying the resources and ensuring that books are loaned and returned properly.

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Both the boys’ and girls’ football teams have seen recent successes.

The girls’ team was runner-up in the Urdd football festival at Tenby recently. They beat Cosheston, Neyland, Hafan y Mor and St. Florence in the early rounds before beating Lamphey in the semi-final to play Saundersfoot in the final.

In a hard-fought match, it was Saundersfoot who came out on top during a golden goal decider.

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The boys were also playing in the Urdd festival, they played some fantastic football but succumbed to Tenby in the quarter finals, losing 2-1 in a closely fought match.

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The whole school enjoyed a visit by Peter Hill from the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust.

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Peter gave a presentation to every class in the school during which he showed the pupils a grass snake, slow worm, toad and a very rare crested newt. He stressed the importance of habitat creation and conservation and explained how the recently established pond in the school grounds will become a significant wildlife haven.

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In other school news, £350 was raised at the recent Macmillan ‘every slice fills me up’ cake and coffee morning.

Head Teacher Andy Williams said: “The pupils and staff have enjoyed partaking in a wide range of activities in school. We are most grateful for all the support we get from family and friends.”