The Ysgolion Creadigol GwyrddNi (Creative Schools) project has been supporting young people in our areas to communicate creatively about climate change.
Year 7 and 8 pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen decided they wanted to make a big “splash” – which is why they decided to take their message to the Bethesda Carnival – performing short plays and creating an impressive float to carry as part of the parade.
The pupils spent time decorating their lanterns and banners with Manon Prysor: we saw a huge fish full of plastic, and also Spongebob and Patrick came to complain about the quality of their home! The young people also wrote and practiced their plays under the guidance of the actress Angharad Llwyd.
During planning it became clear that the young people were concerned about pollution, waste and damage to the natural world, sea and rivers in their local area – and that they wanted to raise awareness about the importance of doing something.
“It’s disgraceful how much plastic people throw into the sea,” said Lloer, year 8. “I hope people realise how bad this is for the world and try to change the decisions they make.”
“I hope people from the community will learn to respect the world better,” said Nest from year 8.
The pupils had another small surprise before the big day – Heno wanted to do an item on the pupils’ work, so they had the opportunity to have their say in front of the whole of Wales!
Here’s a video about the process, createed by Rhodri Williams:
More about Ysgolion Creadigol GwyrddNi:
As part of the Ysgolion Creadigol GwyrddNi (Creative Schools) project, pupils at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle have written three original songs with musician Gai Toms, and created Llyfr Gwyrdd Nantlle (the Green Book of Nantlle). At Ysgol Dolbadarn, pupils created a piece of visual art with Katie Ellidge, with Femke van Gent creating a piece of art showing their visions for a bright future for the Dyffryn. And something exciting is happening at Ysgol y Moelwyn with Buddug Roberts – go to Gŵyl y Glaw, Blaenau Ffestiniog to find out more!