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Name: Rhodri Llyr Luke Jones

Occupation: Administration and communications manager for the education department city and county of swansae

How long have you been working in this field? year

What are your main duties?

My main duties are to manage administration support for all education heads of service and all communications of functions to deal with media, schools, etc

What is the most challenging thing you have had to face?

I would have to say the recent event of Penyrheol Comprehensive school burning down.

What is your role in helping with the Penyrheol fire?

Ensuring clear and concise information to all involved, for all teachers, parents and pupils especially.

How did you hear about it?

I was listening to Radio Cymru up in North Wales whilst visiting my family when I heard of the news, so I quickly rushed home to Swansea.

What is currently happening?

April 14th at 08.00

· All pupils of Penyrheol Comprehensive School are due to be back in class by Monday, May 15.

· Year nine will return to the Penyrheol site on Monday, May 8.

· On Monday, May 15 Year 11 will go on study leave and Year 8 will return to the school site.

· On Monday, May 15 Year 7 will begin lessons in Gorseinon College's Tre Uchaf site.

· Pupils not in class between the end of the Easter break and May 15 will be mailed new workbooks and offered recreational activities.

April 12th at 16.45

· Members of the public are being urged to take part in the Borders fun day this bank holiday Monday (April 17) in the Fforestfach store. The school has an account with the Fforestfach store. The fun day is due to feature a readathon, Easter egg treasure hunt, storytimes and face painting. Volunteers are needed for the readathon element of the fun day, from 10am-6pm. This will involve book lovers sitting in a comfortable armchair, reading a favourite work. For fun day details phone KJ Fowler on 01792 579578.

· A karaoke evening is set to give school fundraising a boost. Song stars are being urged to attend the event at New Lodge Club, Alexandra Road, Gorseinon, on Tuesday, April 18, from 6-11pm. The event is being arranged by new group Friends of Penyrheol Comprehensive. Anyone interested in the group should email: penyrheolfriends@aol.com

Any other responsibilities?

Apart from being in charge of the Education department, I am also currently helping with the organisation of the forthcoming eisteddfod which will be held in Swansea.

Thank you very much for your time Mr Jones, good luck with everything in the future.