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At Cyfarthfa High School, our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Guided by our motto, “Achievement by Caring,” we are committed to cultivating a community that values compassion, respect, and excellence. In alignment with the core purposes of the Welsh Curriculum, we aim to develop ambitious, capable learners who are prepared to learn throughout their lives; enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work; ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world; and healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society. Through dedicated support and a holistic approach to education, we inspire our pupils to become confident, resilient, and responsible individuals, ready to make meaningful contributions to society. Our goal is to create lifelong learners who will thrive in a dynamic world, embracing challenges with empathy and determination.
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🇺🇸 Florida Tour – Day 7 | Sawgrass Recreation Park & Sawgrass Mills! 🐊🛍️
Another early start saw us hit the water at Sawgrass Recreation Park before the Florida sun became too hot!
We filled the airboats and sped off across the Everglades on the hunt for alligators and other native wildlife. Along the way, everyone had the chance to feel the famous sawgrass, with its sharp, teeth-like edges that give the area its name.
There was plenty of wildlife to spot, ranging from alligators and iguanas to a variety of native birds. 🐊🦎
We then had the opportunity to meet two of the park’s largest residents, Cannibal and his mate Crystal, who are unable to be released back into the wild due to their aggressive behaviour and lack of fear around humans.
All pupils who wished to also had the chance to hold one of their offspring, providing another memorable experience for the group!
After a slight vehicle malfunction added an unexpected delay to our plans, we eventually made our way to Sawgrass Mills for an afternoon and early evening of shopping! 🛍️
With hundreds of shops to choose from, our boys naturally decided the best way to spend their dollars was on mystery unopened Amazon parcels! 📦😂
This provided plenty of entertainment as the parcels were opened to reveal some rather questionable purchases!
A special thank you to Louie Thomas, who has kindly sponsored today’s game with the five crates of water he managed to unveil! 💦👏 If any parents are in need of a pair of fleece-lined tights, a pink dress or 100 Slinkies, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! 😂
After an eventful afternoon, we headed to Denny’s Diner for our evening meal before returning to the hotel for some well-earned rest.
Another brilliant day experiencing a different side of Florida, with plenty of laughs and memories made along the way.
Today brings another full day of fixtures, with all FOUR Cyfarthfa teams in action! Our boys’ rugby and football/girls’ football and hockey teams will all be representing the school as we head into the final games of the tour.
Come on Cyfarthfa! 🏉⚽🏑🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Florida Tour – Day 6 | Travel & Match Day 2! 🏉⚽🚌
Another early start saw us packed up, on the bus and ready to make our way south towards Sunrise for the next leg of our tour.
After days of nagging, the pupils finally got their wish as we pulled into Raising Cane’s in Port St. Lucie! We arrived in such numbers that the staff were quickly rushing to their workstations! 😂
Plenty of laughs and some great food were enjoyed by all, with our pupils receiving lovely praise for their patience and excellent manners throughout the visit.
We then continued our journey down to Sunrise to prepare for another evening of fixtures against American opposition.
⚽ Game 1 – Girls’ Football | Cyfarthfa 0–3 Weston Football
A very competitive second fixture for our girls, who worked incredibly hard and played some fantastic football throughout.
Both teams battled well in the opening half, with Weston eventually breaking the deadlock just before half-time to take a narrow 1–0 lead into the break.
Cyfarthfa came out fighting in the second half, showing great determination and continuing to play some positive football. Unfortunately, two quick goals in succession saw Weston extend their lead and eventually secure a 3–0 victory.
Despite the result, another enjoyable experience for the girls, who finished the evening chatting and making new friendships with their American opponents.
🏅 Player of the Match – Amber Smith (C)
🏉 Game 2 – Rugby | Cyfarthfa vs Okapi
A very physical encounter against a strong American outfit, who made the perfect start with an early try and conversion to lead 7–0 after just five minutes.
Some strong words of encouragement from Mr Watkins following the opening try certainly had the desired effect, as our Cyfarthfa boys came back fighting, responding with three tries of their own!
The boys carried that momentum into the second half, producing some powerful ball carrying, strong forward play and excellent handling to cross for another two tries.
Okapi continued to battle and were rewarded with a consolation try towards the end of the game.
It was certainly a physical contest, with a number of boys picking up knocks and keeping our medical team busy throughout the evening!
However, there was huge praise from the opposition, who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play some “proper rugby” against our boys.
🏅 Player of the Match – Elliot Williams
⚽ Game 3 – Boys’ Football | Cyfarthfa 2–2 Weston Football
An impressive and intense start from both sides saw some fast-paced, end-to-end football, with both teams looking to take control early on.
Weston opened the scoring, but Cyfarthfa’s heads never dropped. A fantastic solo effort from Jackson Ingram soon brought us level and put Cyfarthfa firmly back into the contest.
The hosts responded in the second half with their second goal, and for a while it looked as though the result was heading their way.
However, a tenacious effort from the whole Cyfarthfa side, including a real impact from the substitutes, saw the boys continue to push forward.
Their determination was rewarded when Charlie Thomas buried an absolute screamer into the top corner to bring the scores level at 2–2! ⚽🔥
A fantastic effort from the boys to battle back and earn a well-deserved draw.
The Weston coaches were full of praise and particularly enjoyed the opportunity for their teams to experience some “European football!”
🏅 Player of the Match – Lenny Lewis
🇺🇸 Another great evening of sport!
Three competitive fixtures, plenty of determination and some fantastic experiences for all our pupils.
Once again, it was great to see friendships being made between our teams and their American hosts, with plenty of mutual respect shown both on and off the field.
The evening finished with some well-earned pizzas, kindly provided by Okapi and Weston Football, who even managed to pull together some extras to make sure all our teams were fed! 🍕👏
A huge thank you to both clubs for their hospitality and for making us feel so welcome.
🎂 One last birthday celebration!
The night wasn’t quite over, as there was a late-night cake delivery to celebrate our final two birthdays of the week!
Happy Birthday to Jax and Lily! 🥳🎉 A lovely way to round off another busy day on tour!
Another long but rewarding day, with plenty of memories made and some excellent performances from all three teams! 🇺🇸🏉⚽ #CyfarthfaFamily #TeuluCyfarthfa
