Autumn Term 2011
8th December: We held a Christmas Carol Service at St. Cynog's Church in Ystradgynlais. Entry was free and mince pies and mulled wine were provided courtesy of the Friends of Ysgol Maesydderwen. Many thanks to everyone who took part or supported the event.
2nd December: Year 8 pupils have won a national competition that challenged youth groups and schools to produce a road safety DVD or video about the dangers of drinking and driving.
The competition was run as part of the Wales-wide anti drink-driving campaign being enforced by the four Welsh police forces and supported by the Welsh Government and local authorities across Wales.
On 1st December, the pupils involved in the creation of the film - entitled 'News for Numpties' - went to the Congress Theatre in Cwmbrân for the official launch of the anti drink-drive campaign where the winning films from each police force area were shown.
Click on the link below to view the award winning video!
News for Numpties
11th November: We held our annual Remembrance Day service in the school hall. Later, pupils and staff from the school joined a service held at Ystradgynlais Cross.


4th November: The school's Charity Week has raised over £2,000! Our activities culminated in a Charity Concert compered by Maesydderwen's answer to Ant and Dec - Sam and Jethro. (Though in fairness to Mr. Donnelly, he's probably a good foot taller than Jethro...) There was a variety of singing, dancing and music and Naiomi also entertained with some stand-up comedy. Many thanks to everyone who participated throughout the week, whether it was in the concert, on the charity stalls or in many of the sponsored events that have taken place. Some photos from the concert and the stalls can be seen below.