Wales beat Japan 28-21 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 7 November. Our learners played their part in the build-up.

On Friday 6 November, classes at our Bryncoch and Theodore Road sites filmed themselves singing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the national anthem of Wales. Each class sang a different part of the anthem. We pieced the clips together into one class-by-class video. Learners then came together for a whole-school performance.

The filming day followed several weeks of practice. Learners worked on the words in class and built their confidence one line at a time. By Friday, the anthem rang out across both sites.

Why the anthem?

Singing the anthem is part of our Siarter Iaith work. The Siarter Iaith helps learners hear, use and enjoy the Welsh language every day. The anthem gives every learner a shared Welsh song to sing at home, at matches and with friends.

The staff loved every minute. “We really enjoyed hearing the singing throughout the school. The learners have made us very proud and, most importantly, had fun.”

Class by class

One school, one anthem

Da iawn, bawb. Well done, everyone.

Wales face New Zealand next Saturday in Cardiff. Our learners know the words. Gwlad! Gwlad!