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Tregib Under 16s have capped their triumphant season by becoming Dyfed ‘Top Schools’ hockey champions. In a closely fought final tournament Tregib beat reigning champions Thomas Picton of Haverfordwest 2 - 1; Strade, Llanelli 5 - nil and Ceredigion champions Ysgol Penweddig, 2- nil. Tregib now go on to the Welsh National Finals in Wrexham later this month. Pictured are the squad with their coaches H Miller and Eleri George. County hockey development officer Rae Ellis said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the school. “All the players and PE staff at Tregib school deserve congratulations. “Their achievements this season this will have a huge impact to the sport in the school which has been supported by their sports development 5 x60 officer Lyn Brodrick and the local hockey club, Twyi Teigrod, which is also based at the school.” County executive board member for leisure services Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “Every week the 5x60 teams county wide are making the headlines for their ach...

Dozens of youngsters at Tregib school in Carmarthenshire have taken up hockey through a new after school club. 'Clwb Hoci Teigrod Tywi' was made official in September through the support of parents and the county council’s Sports Development team. Players of the school’s 5X60 club, a Welsh Assembly Government initiative which encourages children to play sport for five hours per week, wanted to progress into playing in a competitive league environment. The after school club was set up to help them train, and since being established has seen a tremendous growth in membership. There are now over 50 members in the under-15, under-13 and under-11 age groups. New members are being sought for the under-11 category, and for boys at under-13. Training costs £2 per session and takes place on Thursdays from 5pm – 6pm for boys; and from 6pm – 7pm for girls. The first practice back after the Christmas break will be Thursday January 7. Carmarthenshire County Council executive board member fo...

Tregib and Pantycelyn schools in Carmarthenshire are working more closely together through new governance arrangements. Tregib headteacher Julie Griffiths has recently taken over as acting headteacher for Pantycelyn, and the two governing bodies are working in partnership. The move is expected to deliver benefits to students at both schools. Ken Griffiths, Chair of Tre-Gib governors, said: “The closer collaboration between the two schools which this change will facilitate is a positive step towards delivery of the broad based curriculum which our young people deserve and Welsh Assembly Government policy expects.” Pantycelyn Chair of Governors David Dyer said: “The road has been long and winding but I'm pleased to say that the whole community now see the necessity of developing the educational opportunities available to our children."