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<p>Members of the DWS Choir took part in the National Eisteddfod 1949. The group of twelve, were known as the Parti Deuddeg. Mrs Thomas (DWS Head of Music), is at the piano.
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The National Eisteddfod Choir 1949

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<p>Members of the school choir took part in the Youth Choir which sang at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in 1949. Twelve pupils in the 5th and 6th forms, known as Parti Deuddeg ('Party of Twelve') won with their entry ‘Y mae afon’ (There is a River) by Daniel Protheroe. They were trained by Menna Carrington Jones, a music teacher at DWS from 1948 to 1951.In this photo she is 5th from left.
From left to right, are Gwyneth Powell, Anne Lloyd Davies,Dilys Jones, Menna Carrington Jones (teacher),?, Kitty Williams, Morfydd Parry, Tegwen Harris Jones, Bidi Davies, Jeanette James, Olwen Williams.
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<p>You can hear the group sing their winning entry ('Y Mae Afon') at the Eisteddfod as an audio file on this website. One participant, on hearing it for the first time at Dolgellau library in 2015, smiled broadly and sang along again.
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Parti Deuddeg 1949

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Atgofion Anne Roberts OBE 1943 - 1950

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Dancing in the Gym, 1960s

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<p>Betty Thomas & Tegwen Jones members of the orchestra for the 1949 Eisteddfod and on their way to practice.
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Orchestra Members 1949

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Cor Gruffydd Lloyd Roberts

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<p>Miss Pritchard, Miss Tritton and Mr Griffiths performed the Overture to Don Juan by Mozart. This was followed by choral pieces and 'pianoforte solos'. Prizes were then distributed by the Chair of Governors, Samuel Holland. This was followed by more musical entertainment from Miss Pritchard, Mr Griffiths, Miss Lawford and Miss Madge Roberts. Everyone sang 'God Save the Queen'.
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<p>After the concert a 'Champions Tennis Racquet' was played for. This was given by the poet Lewis Morris.
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<p>Form prizes and 'Good Conduct'prizes for the year 1884 included 'The Boys Mabinogian', 'Green's Short History of the English People', 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe','Lorna Doone'and 'The Universe'or 'The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Small, Illustrated'.
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Prize Day 1885 and Prizes for the Year 1884

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<p>Gillian is wearing summer uniform. She is standing across the road from the track of the Fairbourne miniature railway. The building in the background was a cafe at this time.
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<p>Also in the background can clearly be seen the tank defences constructed in 1940-41 above Fairbourne beach.
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<p>To read Gillian's story see the 'Related Story' link.
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<p>NOTE- At the time of adding this image, Gillian Green 'Musician and Lately Director Live Music (Wales)' has just been awarded an MBE for 'Services to Music, particularly for Disadvantaged People'. Congratulations Gillian!
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Gillian Green on a day out to Fairbourne 1960s

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<p>A page from the DWS prospectus of 1951 detailing the school fees and costs of extra-curricular activities
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DWS Prospectus 1951

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Parti Deuddeg

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A note to Chloe, the 'frankinesence' star of the play!
With best wishes from your terrible wrathful music teacher'12-12-1969. It concludes with the comment 'I hope you will learn not to dictate words to others'.

A note about a performance 1969 'Putting words in her mouth'

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Life at school in the 1960s

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The National Eisteddfod Choir 1949

Parti Deuddeg 1949

Atgofion Anne Roberts OBE 1943 - 1950

Dancing in the Gym, 1960s

Orchestra Members 1949

Cor Gruffydd Lloyd Roberts

Prize Day 1885 and Prizes for the Year 1884

Gillian Green on a day out to Fairbourne 1960s

DWS Prospectus 1951

Parti Deuddeg

A note about a performance 1969 'Putting words in her mouth'

Life at school in the 1960s