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Marc Tierney visits Pembroke Dock school

Published

10 years ago

April 4, 2016

Visiting the pupils: Marc Tierney

LOCAL Welsh Labour candidate Marc Tierney has visited Pembroke Dock Community School this week to meet with teachers and pupils as standards at the school soar.

The visit coincides with an announcement by Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones of an election pledge to invest a mi nimum of £100m to further improve school standards should Labour form the next government after the election in May.

Mr Tierney toured the whole school site whilst receiving a presentation from Headteacher Michele Thomas about the strategies and focus of the school, ensuring all pupils excel at every level of their learning pathway.

Marc Tierney said: “So often, we’re lead to believe that education in Wales is at the bottom of the pile. Understandably this has a negative impact on teachers and the learning and aspiration of our young people.”

“Pembroke Dock Community School is a brilliant example of a school that has consistently raised standards, by putting in place extra help for local families who need it with Welsh Government support, so that pupils are able to achieve their best.”

“The whole staff team, led by Michele Thomas, deserves a great deal of credit. The school is a beacon for others right across Wales because pupils are fully engaged in the way they learn, in a really interactive learning environment.”

In the most recent school banding, Pembroke Dock Community School was categorised green with a 1A for standards and leadership and is also a New Deal Pioneer School

The school have used the research work of John Hattie to implement strategies that are known to have the biggest impact on outcomes for pupils. In particular, Visible Learning, which is when teachers see the learning through the eyes of the pupil and pupils see themselves as their own teacher.

Marc Tierney concluded: “Building on the success of Pembroke Dock Community School and others locally is so important. I am pleased that the experience of the school is being shared to benefit other schools. I want to see the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom to be the best it can be, so that all pupils reach their full potential. The rate of attainment of our poorest pupils is now rising faster than ever before and we must continue this momentum.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.