Colwyn Bay’s Ysgol Pen y Bryn was congratulated in the Senedd Chamber this week when Clwyd West MS Darren Millar told members about their success in a Wales wide Armed Forces’ Friendly Schools initiative.

Requesting a written statement from the Deputy Minister with responsibility for the armed forces in Wales on the Welsh Government's support for service children in the education system, Darren referred to the award the Colwyn Bay school has received.

He said:  

“You may be aware that Ysgol Pen y Bryn in Colwyn Bay in my own constituency was recently given a silver award as part of the Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales's fantastic Armed Forces' Friendly Schools initiative, which, of course, encourages schools to embed very good practice for supporting service children, to create a positive environment for service children to share their experiences and to encourage schools to become more engaged with their local armed forces community. 

“I know that you'll want to join me in congratulating Ysgol Pen y Bryn; it was the first school in Wales to get this prestigious award. But I think we'd all like to know what further work the Welsh Government can do to promote that particular scheme in other schools across Wales.”

In her response, the Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths also applauded the school, stating “to be the first in Wales is a great accolade”.

Speaking afterwards, Darren said:

“Ysgol Pen y Bryn is a terrific school which I always enjoy visiting. I was delighted to hear that they had received this esteemed award and was very proud to share their success with my colleagues in the Senedd.”

“I look forward to my next visit and congratulating them in person.”

Watch Darren’s contribution in the Welsh Parliament below: