Safe Internet Day: Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn wins film competition

Having competed in the competition for several years, Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn Voluntary Controlled Primary School took first place in the primary age category.

Ysgol Bro Pedr finished in second place in the primary age category, and Ysgol Bro Teifi were highly commended.

Carol Davies, Headteacher of Ysgol Dyffryn Cledyn, said: "I would like to thank all the staff for their dedication in ensuring that the School's pupils receive countless opportunities in so many areas.

"The journey in our School – across all ages ensures that the pupils are conscientious young people and want to take risks.

"What better message for the young people in Wales than a message from other pupils.”

The film competition aimed to encourage children and young people to express their creativity and share their understanding of showing respect online.

In the competition for year 6, pupils led by Mr Hywel Roderick and Miss Deloni Davies worked on the script ensuring that the message of online respect was promoted.

Mari from Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn is one of the pupils who was involved in the competition.

She said: "We learned lots of new skills and lots of important messages about respecting others on the web.

"Showing respect online is just as important as respecting people in everyday life!"

Here is one message emphasised in the script:

Neges neis sy’n hapus a llon,

Neu neges greulon i dorri’r galon?

Ydi chi’n berson cas a blin?

Gofynnwch cyn clicio - i chi eich hun?

Councillor Catrin Miles, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Support and Intervention said, “Congratulations to Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn for getting to the top in the film competition, and also to Ysgol Bro Pedr for coming second and Ysgol Bro Teifi for being highly commended.

"The web and social media are so accessible these days, so it's vital that pupils have the opportunity to learn the importance of being safe online."