CHILDREN at a Welsh-medium school have taken a starring role in a new book by a former Poet Laureate about the nation’s traditional celebrations.

Youngsters from Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin in Caldicot are depicted over a double page spread, taking part in their annual school Eisteddfod.

And the publication of Heddiw, ddoe a Dydd Gwyl Dewi (Today, Yesterday and St David’s Day) on this year’s March 1

celebration of the nation’s patron saint came just as pupils from nursery through to Year Six held their annual Eisteddfod, with a selection of music, literacy, art and recitals.

The book is published by Myrddin ap Dafydd, this year’s Archdruid, serial chair winner at the National Eisteddfod and former Welsh Poet Laureate.

A school spokesperson said: “Ysgol Y Ffin is thrilled to have been published for a second time recently in books about Welsh history.

“What an honour to be approached by someone with such standing in Welsh literature and that they should show such interest in our little school on the border is really exciting.

“We embrace Welsh culture at our school and to have that acknowledged and know that we’ve been woven into a bit of history for future generations to read, puts us all on a bit of a high.”

This is not the first time Ysgol y Ffin has been in print, as Myrddin ap Dafydd featured them last year in a book looking at Welshness on the border.

Heddiw, ddoe a Dydd Gwyl Dewi looks at the celebrations that occur around the country with their heart at the centre of preserving Welsh history and culture, including the internationally-known Eisteddfod.

The Welsh festival of literature, music and performance has been stitched in history since as early as the 12th century, with schools across the country carrying on the tradition with internal eisteddfods, whilst the annual National Eisteddfod draws crowds of thousands each year.

The Archdruid presides over the most important ceremonies at the National Eisteddfod, including the presentation of the Prose Medal and the crowning and chairing of the Bard.