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by Rob Jones Well done to these World of Words (WOW) members at Cwmclydach Primary School and also the missing children who were not in as they were sadly struck by illness. Get well soon! A lot of effort and application has been put into the WOW sessions by the youngsters in the classes and also […]

by Rob Jones James Thie is an international athlete and coach. The UK and Wales middle distance runner has appeared in World, European and Commonwealth games and at 46 he is now a global Masters force as well as an Olympic coach (who was involved in the 2014 event). World of Words – WOW i.e. www.worldofwords.education […]

by Rob Jones www.worldofwords.education i.e. World of Words (WOW) is a non-profit, self-fundraised social enterprise that builds self-esteem and confidence among primary school children in the RCT. The core of literacy has been a success in developing well-being among youngsters in an impoverished region of the UK which is often overlooked. Over 4000 young people […]

by Rob Jones It was a huge thanks to Michelle Lewis of Woollywumpkins (www.woollywumpkins.co.uk) for coming in to Cwmclydach Primary School to work with World of Words – WOW children (i.e. www.worldofwords.education). This kind lady made a visit to teach hand-knitting skills and the session flew by as the crowd were absorbed by her guidance […]

By Rob Jones Welsh international athlete Lauren Cooper was the World of Words guest of honour at Cwmclydach Primary School. Lauren voluntarily travelled over from Blackwood to speak with an attentive and inquisitive gathering of years 4, 5 and 6. The afternoon was a huge hit with the children in fine fettle and a series […]

by Rob Jones An amazing afternoon for World Of Words at Cwmclydach Primary School. The afternoon began with author Claire Fayers travelling from Gilwern, near Abergavenny to Mid Rhondda to speak to the children of years 4, 5 and 6 at the Wern Street school. Claire entertained the youngsters with her own writings and also […]

by Rob Jones It was guest number 40 that World of Words has introduced to [Ton Pentre Junior School and the majority of those have been in relatively recent times of our 13 years working at this caring, sharing educational base. Our esteemed visitors were talented wordsmith Claire Fayers (www.clairefayers.com) and it was a quick return […]

by Rob Jones I was taking a walk at the running track, Tonypandy and a male and female were doing some serious training. On a short break I asked the dynamic duo if they were competitive forces. The lady informed me that she was a Welsh international. WOW! Role model identified! I asked if there was […]

By Rob Jones RCT children’s literacy and well-being project World of Words has made a valuable bond with Sion Tomos Owen. To be in the orbit of a legend is indeed a pleasure and WOW asked their long term pal to pop up to Clydach Vale! This talented guy responded to a call and a chance […]

by Rob Jones World of Words – WOW i.e. www.worldofwords.education welcomed Jayne Coleman from Storyville Books in Pontypridd for an afternoon of literacy, learning and laughter at Ton Pentre Junior School. Jayne along with Rob from WOW promoted the values of reading and the benefits of applying oneself to a world of words. Jayne even brought […]