The first year of Dynevor Days highlighted the significant benefits of learning outside the classroom and the enthusiasm from teachers and pupils at the participating schools was heartening.
You can see the sheer enjoyment of the pupils in their postings in the schools’ section of the website.
Feedback from teachers drew attention to the fact that going to the beach, or climbing rocks and trees was a rare adventure for many pupils, even though they lived within a short distance of Swansea’s magnificent coast. Other activities such as Kayaking and Archery provided new experiences and for those schools which were able to include a residential element there was a further sense of adventure and independence.
In a climate where school funding doesn’t make provision for such discretionary events, we are delighted that Dynevor Days can inspire and provide memories for Swansea’s younger generation.
The schools invited to participate for the 2024-25 academic year remain:
- Sea View Community Primary School
- St Helen’s Primary School
- St Thomas Community Primary School
- Terrace Road Primary School
- Townhill Community Primary School
Participating schools are selected to participate in September of each year. They commit to providing a distinct, identifiable opportunity that supports all children in the relevant classes, preferably without parental contribution. The pupils’ experiences are shared in the schools’ section of Dynevor Days.
Funding for Dynevor Days is provided from donations by members of the Old Dy’vorians Association.