Summer House
Ysgol Llanhari
Investment: £8,000
The Summer House has been employed consistently as an outdoor classroom during lesson time and a quiet refuge during non-teaching time.
RR81 Case Studies
Summer House
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“Ysgol Llanhari and its pupils has benefited immensely from funding received by the RR81 charity. The generous funding to date is in excess of £30,000. Rhys’ lasting legacy and a constant and permanent reminder of this special young man can be seen in the Summer House, situated on the entrance to the playing fields. The Summer House was the first donation from RR81 and the Summer House opening co-incided with releasing some beautiful blue balloons to note Rhys’ birthday. The Summer House is used daily by pupils each lunchtime to sit and chat quietly but more so is used now by teachers who plan health and wellbeing lessons which promote outdoor learning. The Summer House is ideal for plenaries and discussions.”
Meinir Thomas, Headteacher, Ysgol Llanhari
Urdd Eisteddfod – Music Award
Investment: £500
Rhys loved being part of the school production’s in Dolau and Llanhari. He was also extremely proud when representing both schools at the Urdd. It was extremely fitting, therefore, to sponsor the Musical Theatre Award for 16-19 year olds for 5 years at The Urdd.
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Ysgol Llanhari Rugby, Netball and Hockey Team Kits
Investment: £4,500
Extra-curricular activities such as sports add huge value to the ongoing experiences of pupils within the school environment. Rhys loved playing Rugby and Hockey for Llanhari and his friends were keen participants in a variety of school sports.
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“RR81 has also contributed extensively to the promotion of extra-curricular activities. Pupils who wear the rugby, hockey and netball kit sponsored by RR81 for matches and competitions, do so with a sense of pride. The striking red and black kit fosters a sense of identity and belonging to the school.”
Meinir Thomas, Headteacher, Ysgol Llanhari
Ysgol Dolau Sports Kit Sponsorship
Investment: £600
Sponsoring Ysgol Dolau enabled them to purchase new rugby and football kit which has allowed them to represent the school with pride, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring that every student feels valued and ready to shine.
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On behalf of Dolau Primary School, I would like to thank RR81 for their generous donation to sponsor our rugby and football kits. Your support means so much to our school and will have a lasting impact on our pupils. Rhys Rubery’s legacy as an outstanding pupil and a talented sportsman continues to inspire us all. These new kits will not only provide our pupils with a sense of pride and belonging when representing our school but also encourage them to strive for excellence, both on and off the field, just as Rhys did.
The pupils simply love representing the school and being able to wear the school sports kit. I am confident that the kit will further enhance their love for sports, encourage them to work as a team, and instil the feeling of togetherness. Diolch.
Barry Topping-Morris, Ysgol Dolau
Ysgol Llanhari Comprehensive Rugby Pads
Investment: £2,500
Always keen to support Ysgol Llanhari, there was a safety issue on the Rugby pitch. When approached to donate to this worthy cause, RR81 jumped at the chance to keep the pupils as safe as possible.
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Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Contribution
Investment: £3,500
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a vital addition to the academic aspect of day-to-day school life. Ensuring that it is accessible to all pupils by reducing additional costs is a key value of the RR81 Charity. Blue t-shirts which were donated to the first cohort of pupils in years 9 and 10 who completed the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award in 2022.
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“RR81 contributed £3,500 towards the cost of the inaugural expedition and since 2022, the award has grown in popularity and has gone from strength to strength with at least two thirds of each year 9 cohort completing the award annually. Pupils practise and improve the valuable skills of co-operation, resilience and perseverance which form the basis of the award.”
Meinir Thomas, Headteacher, Ysgol Llanhari
10 Years of Bursaries for Year 6 (Dolau & Llanhari) & Year 11 (Llanhari)
Investment: £3,000
Celebrating achievement, whether academic or effort through awards and bursaries is a key aspect of the RR81 Charity values. These are awarded in local Primary schools as well as Llanhari secondary school.
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“Receiving the RR81 award in 2022 was a great honour. I felt privileged to write it on my C.V and various application forms over the last two years.”
Lloyd Tandy, Ysgol Llanhari
Bridgend Hockey Player Award
Investment: £150
Rhys understood the benefits that he enjoyed through the time and efforts of others, particularly in the club setting where so much is done by volunteers and often goes unnoticed or unappreciated. This award is for the ‘Spirit of the Club’ and goes to someone who consistently goes above and beyond in helping others enjoy their game.
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“It was a huge honour to have RR81 contribute towards our Spirit of the Club award, which recognises someone who goes above and beyond. Rhys was a hugely loved member of our club, and this award keeps his spirit alive and we look forward to him being an inspiration to us all.”
Bridgend Hockey
Sixth Form Common Room (Llanhari)
Investment: £2,000
The Sixth Form Common room was created to provide a much-needed area where Sixth Form pupils could continue their studies during non-contact time, facilities such as fridge, freezer and sofas were also provided alongside new decoration, making this space their own.
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“The charity recognises the need for first-class facilities for the pupils at Llanhari and following discussions with the school council and older pupils, RR81 renovated the sixth form common room.”
Meinir Thomas, Headteacher, Ysgol Llanhari
Llofa Rhys Contribution
Investment: £5,000
RR81 contributed to the setting up of Lolfa Rhys. This is a new space where sixth form pupils can relax and focus on their wellbeing. This recognition plays a part in promoting Llanhari as a natural stepping stone into post-16 education.
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