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What is the Urdd:

Urdd Gobaith Cymru is a National Voluntary Youth Organisation with over 55,000 members. They provide opportunities through the medium of Welsh for children and young people in Wales.

One of these opportunities is the Urdd National Eisteddfod which takes place each year during the May half term.

As a school, we have a long tradition of entering a wide variety of competitions with the Urdd and several of our pupils have gone on to represent the school at both a regional and national level. We are delighted that we are once again able to take part in the Urdd Eisteddfod competitions this year.

As a school, we usually enter children from Year 2 up who wish to compete.

Membership:

Any child wishing to enter a competition must be a member of the Urdd.

The membership process has never been easier – to renew or to create a new membership. Visit https://www.urdd.cymru/en/join/

HOW MUCH IS THE MEMBERSHIP?

Membership for one child is £ for the whole year.

Family membership (3 or more children) is £.

We also offer £1 membership for children who are eligible for free school meal support.

Included in the price, each member will receive a badge and access to all Urdd activities. Provision varies from area to area but clubs, activities, special tours, and free magazines are all part of the Urdd’s membership offer. To see what’s available in your area visit https://www.urdd.cymru/en/my-area/gorllewin-morgannwg/

Urdd Eisteddfod Competitions:

When entering competitions children are committing to being able to attend all rounds which usually take place after school or on weekends. The National Final takes place during May Half Term.

Children competing in group stage events (choir/group recitation) will need to have a white shirt, school trousers/skirts, and black shoes if they progress to the regional/national rounds (school ties will be provided by the school)

As a school, we invite children to enter the following competitions (group competitions would be dependent on enough children wishing to take part)

Competition number	Category	Age	Group / individual	Additional Information
6	Choir (learners)	KS2 - Year 6 and under	Group (no more than 12)
12	Choir (learners)	KS2 - Year 6 and under	Group (20 – 40 members)
95	Cog Urdd (cooking)	Year 4,5,6	Individual	Register by 28th October	School and regional rounds before Christmas
135	Recitation (poetry) (learners)	Year 2 and under	Individual
136	Recitation (Poetry) (learners)	Year 3 and 4	Individual
137	Recitation (poetry) (learners)	Year 5 and 6	Individual
138	Recitation (Poetry) (learners)	KS2 Year 6 and under	Group (6 - 12 members)
43	Instrumental String solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes
44	Instrumental Guitar solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes See Instrumental rules, page 27. This competition will be held on the Performing Stage on the Maes
45	Instrumental Woodwind solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes
46	Instrumental Brass solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes
47	Instrumental Piano solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes
48	Instrumental Percussion solo	Year 6 and under	Individual	Own Choice No longer than 3 minutes See Instrumental Rules (page 27) and in particular Rule 7 with regards drum kits at all Urdd Eisteddfodau. This competition will be held on the Performing Stage on the Maes.
				Theme
171	Art – Design a T-shirt	Year 2 and under	Individual
172	Art – Design a T-shirt	Year 3 and 4	Individual
173	Art – Design a T-shirt	Year 5 and 6	Individual
178	Art – 2D Drawing	Year 2 and under	Individual	Create a picture using one or a combination of these media: Pencil, Ink, Crayon, Pastel or Paint to measure no more than 760mm x 560mm
179	Art – 2D Drawing	Year 3 and 4	Individual
180	Art – 2D Drawing	Year 5 and 6	Individual
189	Art – Creative 2D	Year 2 and under	Individual	Submit any 2D work using one or a combination of the following media: Mosaic, Collage, Tile, Wood, Plastic or Metal to measure no more than 760mm x 560mm
190	Art – Creative 2D	Year 3 and 4	Individual
191	Art – Creative 2D	Year 5 and 6	Individual
192	Art – Creative 2D	Year 6 and under	Group
203	Art – Computer Graphics	Year 2 and under	Individual	Original computer-generated work measuring no more than A4.
204	Art – Computer Graphics	Year 3 and 4	Individual
205	Art – Computer Graphics	Year 5 and 6	Individual
211	Photography: Black and White Photo	Year 2 and under	Individual	One black and white or monochrome photograph to measure no more than A4. All items should be mounted on paper or a card. All photographs should be presented on standard photograph paper. Photocopies and editing are not permitted.
212	Photography: Black and White Photo	Year 3 and 4	Individual
213	Photography: Black and White Photo	Year 5 and 6	Individual
216	Photography: Colour Photo	Year 2 and under	Individual	One colour photograph to measure no more than A4. All items should be mounted on paper or a card. All photographs should be presented on standard photograph paper. Photocopies and editing are not permitted.
217	Photography: Colour Photo	Year 3 and 4	Individual
218	Photography: Colour Photo	Year 5 and 6	Individual

There are further creative competitions which can be found in the syllabus.

If your child is interested in entering any other competition, please contact Mrs E Thomas who will be happy to discuss this with you.

Parkland Primary SchoolYsgol Gynradd Parkland

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