Military Preparation School sees record crowds for Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday 9th of April, MPCT’s Military Preparation School hosted their Awards Ceremony in the Ricoh Suite at Cardiff City Stadium.

The event was a huge success for our Bridgend, Cardiff, Rhymney and Swansea Year 11 learners (109). With over 80 VIPs and approx 250 parents in attendance.

Head of Military Preparation School, Dan Shooter commented;

‘A fantastic day which has celebrated outstanding learner achievement and has showcased the high quality provision we provide to Schools and Local Authorities across South Wales. The learners, guests and parents ensured the event was hugely supported along with learners displaying excellent examples of public speaking and active learning demonstrations.

All Learners were outstanding, and provide a fantastic example of why our MPS provision has expanded so rapidly with new provisions opening in West Wales and England.

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