CHILDREN held up Welsh flags proudly and dressed in traditional outfits to mark St David's Day on March 1.

Six schools came together in Colwyn Bay for the town's St David’s Day parade. Pupils from Iau Hen Golwyn, Nant Y Groes, Pen y Bryn, St Joseph, Bod Alaw and Rydal Penrhos met in the Queen's Gardens just before 10am. About 400 pupils were involved. 

The parade, organised by the Bay of Colwyn Town Council, was led by the Knights of Snowdon Corps of Drums, followed by the Cllr Colin Matthews, mayor of Colwyn Bay, and mayors from surrounding towns.

A spokesperson from Bay of Colwyn Town Council said: "The parade began at Queen’s Garden, continued along Conwy Road, via Station Road and Sea View Road and ended at St Paul’s Church.

"Volunteers from the following organisations helped with the event: Conchar Funeral Directors, St David's Hospice, Together 4 Colwyn Bay, town councillors and St Johns Ambulance. Volunteers from Together 4 Colwyn Bay also visited schools to make large daffodils to display during the parade.

North Wales Pioneer: The parade heads to the church.The parade heads to the church. (Image: Suzanne Kendrick)

"After the parade, a St David's Day Celebration was held at St Paul's Church. The service was led by Rev Christine Owen. 

"All schools took part and sang Calon Lan, Yma o Hyd and the National Anthem, which was conducted by Dilwyn Price."

A St David’s Day Business Window Competition also took place in the town. 

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Children at Ysgol Bod Alaw also embraced various activities running at school. These included dawnsio gwerin (folk dancing), singing, cooking and tasting cacennau cri (Welsh cakes) and harp demonstrations.

North Wales Pioneer: Children at Ysgol Bod Alaw dressed up in traditional Welsh costumes.Children at Ysgol Bod Alaw dressed up in traditional Welsh costumes. (Image: Ysgol Bod Alaw)

Eisteddfods, activities, and performances were also taking place at schools outside Colwyn Bay. 

Little Welsh wonders in year five and six at Ysgol Bodafon in Llandudno decorated the school hall and enjoyed an afternoon of singing. 

Sara Lloyd, assistant headteacher, said: "The choir treated us to a performance of their Eisteddfod piece.

North Wales Pioneer: Children at Ysgol Bodafon enjoyed St David's Day activities in classes throughout the day.Children at Ysgol Bodafon enjoyed St David's Day activities in classes throughout the day. (Image: Ysgol Bodafon)

"We completed St David's Day activities in classes throughout the day too."

Dosbarth Geirionydd at Ysgol Craig Y Don, Llandudno, learnt about Dewi Sant [St David] and used the Welsh artist Lizzie Spikes as inspiration for their art work.

North Wales Pioneer: Dosbarth Geirionydd at Ysgol Craig Y Don in Llandudno.Dosbarth Geirionydd at Ysgol Craig Y Don in Llandudno. (Image: Ysgol Craig Y Don)

Pupils at Ysgol San Sior, also in Llandudno, enjoyed celebrating St David's Day as part of their school assembly while youngsters at Ysgol Sant Elfod in Abergele celebrated what it means 'to us' to be Welsh. 

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