Five brand new songs by secondary school pupils in the county
To celebrate Dydd Miwsig Cymru on 13 February this year, five new songs will be launched by five secondary schools in the county.
This is part of the ‘Cân yr Ysgol’ Project, which has offered school pupils a unique opportunity to collaborate with poets and the well-known musician Mei Gwynedd to compose original songs.
The aim was to create a song for their individual schools, and from the first idea to the last note, it’s the pupils who have been at the heart of the creation, including:
- brainstorming ideas and co-writing the words
- contributing to the composition
- forming school bands to perform the songs live
- taking part in the recording process
- singing their songs and releasing them on digital platforms
Anwen Eleri Bowen, Welsh in Schools Promotion Officer on behalf of Ceredigion County Council, said: "These experiences have been invaluable, building confidence, creativity and Welsh pride in our schools. We're delighted to present you with this special album. We hope you'll enjoy listening to these tracks as much as the crew have enjoyed being part of this musical journey."
Councillor Wyn Thomas, Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, added: "It's worth listening to these brilliant songs not only on Dydd Miwsig Cymru but throughout the year. I am full of admiration for the talents of our pupils in composing, planning, performing and releasing such quality songs in collaboration with those who supported them, and we take joy in their sense of pride for their community. Please listen to this special collection."
Here is a list of the songs with the titles and the authors of the lyrics.
- Mae Bro Aberteifi ... : Words by Ceri Wyn Jones and ‘Criw Cymreictod’ at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi
- Ymlaen Penweddig: Words by Arwel Rocet Jones and ‘Criw Senedd’ Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig
- Mynd a Dod: Words by Iwan Thomas and Year 9 pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron
- Bro Pedr yn ein calon: Words by Dwynwen Lloyd Llywelyn and ‘Criw Cymreictod’ at Ysgol Bro Pedr
- Olion Traed: Words by Enfys Hatcher Davies and Year 9 pupils at Ysgol Henry Richard
The tracks will be released on Friday, 13 February. To pre-save them, follow this link: Cân Yr Ysgol
Remember that the Cynefin ar Gân collection by Ceredigion primary school pupils is also available on YouTube, Spotify and other digital platforms.
10/02/2026