CroesyCast

Mirain Iwerydd

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:13:02 GMT

This episode features Mirain Iwerydd, a brilliant young presenter for BBC, and S4C. Mirain was so lovely and friendly and the CroesyCast team really enjoyed the conversation.

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Mr Mutlow

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:49:16 GMT

In this episode, the new CroesyCast team get to know each other in a group discussion. The chat is expertly guided by experienced CroesyCast mentor Daniel. On the theme of new things at Croesy, Natalya and Tirion interview Mr Mutlow, the new Assistant Headteacher at Croesy.

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Doctor Cymraeg

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:14:45 GMT

This episode of CroesyCast is all about the Welsh language. What better way to celebrate this theme than a conversation with the brilliant Doctor Cymraeg. Poppy and Daniel had an amazing time interviewing Doctor Cymraeg who was enthusiastic and positive about the language.

Martha and Nicole had the pleasure of getting to know Miss Morgan, a new teacher of Welsh at Croesyceiliog school. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Mrs Jenkins

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:25:54 GMT

Episode 5 features a brilliant interview with a very popular teacher at Croesy school. Mrs Jenkins is the director of performing arts at Croesy and is also a winner of the reality TV show Big Brother. Jack and Hannah question Mrs Jenkins on her experience in Big Brother, her career path to teaching, favourite places in Wales and much more.

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Dino Fetscher

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:48:20 GMT

In this brilliant episode, Sofia and Gabrielle had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Dino Fetscher. Dino speaks about his favourite, and least favourite, subjects at school, his favourite Welsh words and gives advice to aspiring actors. Dino was so friendly and fun to speak to and we hope the listeners enjoy just as much as we did.

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Samantha Otton

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:44:18 GMT

This episode is all about events. As hosts, Jack and Fatima discuss what their dream event would look like. Phoebe and Sofia then had the absolute pleasure of speaking to an expert of events management, Samantha Otton. Samantha discussed the responsibilities involved in planning and managing an event, described some of the incredible events she's been a part of, and much more.

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Alexandra Humphreys

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:09:00 GMT

This festive episode features an interview with Alexandra Humphreys. Alexandra is an S4C Presenter, BBC Journalist and Musician. Born in Chester, Alex grew up in Wales with a Welsh-language education. It was great to hear about Alexandra's career journey, what her day at work looks like, what being Welsh means and her favourite places in Wales. Alexandra also shared advice to young people that aspire to become a journalist or presenter.

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Madame Voisin

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:00:59 GMT

CroesyCast returns for a second series. Our first guest is a very popular teacher here at Croesyceiliog school. Madame Voisin is loved for her infectious positivity and enthusiasm. This interview was actually recorded before the summer holidays and is the episode independently produced by the CroesyCast team.

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Lee Trundle

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:36:33 GMT

The guest on this episode of CroesyCast is ex-professional footballer, and Swansea City FC legend, Lee Trundle. Sofia, Phoebe and Lowri are all football lovers and represent the school at football, so were very excited to speak to a professional footballer. Lee tells the girls how he became a pro footballer, his relationship with Wales, and offered advice for aspiring footballers.

The episode also features a discussion with Phoebe trying to convince Daniel that football is amazing.

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Connor Allen

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:37:38 GMT

In this episode, Sofia had the pleasure of speaking to Connor Allen. Connor is a very talented actor, writer and artist from Newport. He is also Children's Laureate for Wales 2021-2023. Connor tells Sofia how he turned his life around from misbehaving at secondary school and getting in to trouble with the police, to being the extremely successful artist that he is today.

The episode also features the CroesyCast team discussing Father's Day and sharing some memories about their own.

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Charlotte Church

Sat, 27 May 2023 22:12:29 GMT

CroesyCast are overjoyed to be joined by, an absolute Welsh legend, Charlotte Church. It was a brilliant conversation with Charlotte, who was so lovely and fun.

The episode begins with Hannah, Phoebe and Jack discussing half term plans. They then hand over to Seren and Ella-Jay who had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Church.

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Andrew Jones

Sun, 21 May 2023 16:50:40 GMT

For this episode, Hannah & Sofia were invited to the ITV Cymru studios in Cardiff. They were given a tour of the studios and were given an insight and demonstration of how a news bulletin is constructed. They then had the pleasure of interviewing ITV presenter Andrew Jones. The whole day was a fantastic experience, and Andrew Jones and the ITV made the CroesyCast team feel very welcome.

Also in this episode, as it is mental health awareness, the team have a discussion on the subject and give tips on how to maintain a healthy brain and mind.

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Councillor Joanne Gauden

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:26:51 GMT

This is a slightly different episode of CroesyCast for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it is the first time the team have conducted an in-person interview rather than virtual. Secondly, it is a chair of governors takeover, meaning the CroesyCast team were relieved of hosting duties.

Councillor Joanne Gauden, the chair of governors at Croesyceiliog school, was a brilliant host. The episode starts with Councillor Gauden interviewing the Croesy podcast team. The tables are then turned and it's the students turn to question Councillor Gauden.

The CroesyCast team really enjoyed the experience of meeting and getting to know Councillor Gauden.

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Katie Owen

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:29:11 GMT

In this episode of CroesyCast, we had the pleasure of speaking to Katie Owen. Katie is a DJ and presenter from South Wales who has had an incredibly impressive career. Katie speaks to us about her secondary school experience and her love of being Welsh. Katie is a lovely and very cool person and we are honoured that she could spare time for our podcast.

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Owain Wyn Evans

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:53:09 GMT

In this Easter special episode of CroesyCast, the team discuss how they celebrate Easter during the holidays and in school time. The episode also includes the amazing Owain Wyn Evans who was kind enough to take time from his busy career to chat to Sofia and Lyla about his secondary school experiences, the drum-a-thon for children in need, and what being Welsh means to Owain. Owain was brilliant and it was our please to feature Mr Wyn Evan's bright positivity on the Croesyceiliog School podcast.

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Professor Dylan Wiliam

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:55:46 GMT

In this episode Rory and Jessica from the Croesy debate club had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Wiliam. Professor Dylan Wiliam is a world renowned researcher in the field of education. Professor Wiliam has published many books on education and teaching. Significantly for us, as year 7 learners, his work on assessment for learning has influenced much of the new curriculum for Wales. Professor Wiliam gave Rory and Jessica his top 3 tips for success as a secondary learner, his opinions on education in the future, and what being Welsh means to him.

The episode also features Hannah, Phoebe, Jack and Daniel discussing the differences between primary and secondary school that they've experienced so far.

We hope that you enjoy this episode.

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Benji Webbe

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:31:31 GMT

In this St. David's Day special episode, hosted by Phoebe and Jack, we learn all about St. David from Hannah. Then Lowri and Sofia had a fantastic and fun conversation with Benji Webbe. Benji is the amazing vocalist for bands such as Skindred and Dubwar. He is a massive character and really funny. Sofia and Lowri really enjoyed speaking to Benji, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much.

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Georgia Henshaw

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:27:22 GMT

In this Valentine's Day special episode we had the pleasure of speaking to the brilliant, and funny, Georgia Henshaw. Miss Henshaw was such a character and a truly talented actor. Another diamond of the acting world flying the flag for Wales.

This episode also features the teachers of Croesyceiliog sharing their valentines stories.

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Jessica Dunrod MA

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:26:38 GMT

In this episode we speak to the wonderful Jessica Dunrod. Jessica is the first Black children's author born in Wales, and a champion for ethical translation and positive representation in children's literature. The theme of the episode is multicultural Wales, and the podcast team selected important Black and Welsh figures to research and speak about. We hope that you enjoy this episode of CroesyCast.

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Katherine Jenkins OBE

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:36:16 GMT

The theme of episode 3 is music. We had the absolute privilege of speaking to Katherine Jenkins OBE. Katherine is an amazing musician, a Welsh legend, and an incredibly lovely woman. We feel ever so grateful to Katherine for taking time from her busy life to speak to us on this brilliant CroesyCast episode.

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Croesyceiliog Headteacher - Mrs Richards

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:59:19 GMT

This is the end of term special festive episode of CroesyCast. Hosted by Hannah and Sofia, and featuring a discussion on festive periods from Fatima and Lucas.

The guest interview, conducted by Daniel and Phoebe, is with the headteacher of Croesyceiliog school, Mrs Richards. It was a brilliant interview and Mrs Richards reveals her experiences of Croesy life, her own school days, a passion for sport and much more.

Finally, the episode is rounded off by CroesyCast reporter, Cai, with an update on Croesy news and sport.

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First Minister of Wales - Mark Drakeford

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:12:53 GMT

The first episode of CroesyCast is presented by Daniel and Jack. It features a discussion, between Phoebe and Sofia, on the topic of the World Cup and Wales' performance. This episode also features Hannah and Fatima interviewing the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, who very kindly agreed to be the first CroesyCast guest.

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