Here is your Tuesday update, covering:
- Road closures for concerts at Alexandra Head in Cardiff
- Olympic Success for Llanishen High School Alumni
- Greenhill Special School Achieves Prestigious ‘Championship Status' in Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM)
Road closures for concerts at Alexandra Head in Cardiff
Several concerts will be taking place at Alexandra Head between August 21st and August 24th which will restrict access to the Cardiff Bay Barrage.
The following roads will be closed to traffic during the dates and times below:
Britannia Quay; Pierhead Street; Heol Porth Teigr; and Cardiff Bay Barrage.
Wednesday August 21st - McFly: From 2pm until midnight
Thursday August 22nd - New Order: From 2pm until midnight
Saturday August 23rd - Becky Hill: From Midday until midnight
Sunday August 24th - Tiesto: From Midday until midnight.
The route across the barrage is closed between these times and access is only available to those accessing the AquaPark from the Penarth side of the barrage.
Olympic Success for Llanishen High School Alumni
An impressive four former pupils from Llanishen High School in Cardiff return from Paris as Olympians and medal winners.
Track cyclist Elinor Barker won Olympic silver for Great Britain in the women's Madison and returned to the podium to be awarded bronze alongside Anna Morris as part of the GB quartet in the women's team pursuit, with another former pupil, Megan Barker as reserve.
Elinor now becomes the first Welsh woman to win four Olympic medals.
In athletics, Jeremiah Azu ran the first the first leg of the 4x100 metre relay and took bronze boasting three Olympic medals for the former Cardiff pupils in Paris.
Llanishen High School Headteacher Sarah Parry, paid tribute to the famous four: "We are in absolute awe of their achievements and are incredibly proud.
"They are an inspiration to our whole school community and we cannot wait to welcome Elinor, Anna, Megan and Jeremiah back to the school to further inspire the next generation.
"Congratulations to them all and much love to their families and support networks for the immeasurable amount of graft that sits behind these achievements."
Cardiff's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education added: "I have been truly amazed by the accomplishments of these individuals and share the pride of the school. They are an inspiration to young people across the city and are proof that through hard work and commitment, anything can be achieved."
Greenhill Special School Achieves Prestigious ‘Championship Status' in Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM)
Greenhill Special School has been awarded the esteemed ‘Championship Status' for the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM), joining an elite group of only nine institutions nationwide.
The honour underscores the school's unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for all its pupils.
The Inclusion Quality Mark is a nationally recognised framework that evaluates schools based on their ability to provide inclusive education. Achieving ‘Championship Status' is the highest level of recognition within the framework and is awarded to schools that not only demonstrate exceptional inclusion practices, but also act as beacons of best practice, leading and inspiring other schools across the country.
Headteacher Shane Mock expressed his pride in the school's achievement, stating: "This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire school community. At Greenhill, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to ensuring that our school is a place where everyone feels valued and supported. To be recognised at this level is an incredible honour and reflects the strength of our inclusive ethos."
The rigorous assessment process for the IQM included a comprehensive review of the school's policies, practices, and culture with the school standing out for its innovative approaches to supporting students with a wide range of needs, its strong partnerships with other providers including ‘Storey Arms', close relationships with families and its commitment to continuous improvement.