31 May 2026
The Urdd and Sbarduno have hosted STEM workshops teaching the correct order of the rainbow’s colours, alongside music workshops where participants learned a song celebrating the correct sequence.
Children from Ysgol y Graig, Ysgol Llanbedrgoch, Ysgol Pentraeth, Ysgol Llangoed, Ysgol Llanfechell, Ysgol Biwmares, Ysgol Amlwch, Ysgol Brynsiencyn, Ysgol Rhosneigr, Ysgol Parc y Bont, Ysgol Moelfre, Ysgol Llanfairpwll, Ysgol Bryngwran, Ysgol Pencarnisiog, Ysgol Santes Dwynwen, Ysgol Morswyn, Ysgol Rhosybol, Ysgol Y Ffridd, Ysgol Kingsland, and Ysgol Cemaes collaborated on the project. Each school received a creative experimentation workshop, offering children the chance to experiment with STEM activities while also learning a new song.
In addition, animation workshops were held at Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Bodedern on Anglesey. Led by artist Sioned Medi Evans, the sessions resulted in the creation of an animated video explaining the order of the rainbow’s colours. In collaboration with Sbarduno, a digital educational resource was created for schools across Wales, specifically designed to teach children about the significance of the colours of the rainbow within the STEM industry. The animation also incorporated Makaton signs, ensuring the resource was accessible to individuals who use Makaton to aid communication. The project aimed to foster creativity, scientific awareness, and teamwork among pupils, while offering them the opportunity to explore science and music in a creative way. Funded by NRS (National Resources Services), the project was a partnership between the Urdd Eisteddfod, Sbarduno, and Menter Môn.
‘Can yr Enfys’ (The Rainbow Song) was launched on the Garddorfa stage at the Urdd Eisteddfod, featuring a performance by the Môn Youth Choir alongside Elidyr Glyn (Bwncath) and Rhys Edwards (Fleur de Lys).
Awen Ashworth from Sbarduno, said:
“It was a pleasure to work with pupils and to watch them create the lava lamps and think like little scientists. We received a warm welcome at every school and it was amazing to be able to share workshops full of singing, creativity and experementation of all kinds with the pupils and to work with such fantastic local partners.”
Animator Sioned Medi Evans, said:
“The children have done a really great job—fair play to them—working on the 2D animation and on Canva… children these days pick things up so quickly! They were brilliant and I’ve really enjoyed it.”
Llio Maddocks, the Urdd’s Arts Director, said:
“This support from NRS has enabled us to provide artistic and scientific experiences for over 100 children across Anglesey. We are so proud that the Anglesey Urdd Eisteddfod has left an arts-science legacy in the area, and we wouldn’t have been able to provide these special experiences for the children through the medium of Welsh without NRS’s generous support. The video has been enjoyed by thousands on the Urdd and Sbarduno social media channels, meaning it remains a useful resource for teachers and educators across Wales. Dozens of people came to enjoy the launch at the Garddorfa on the Urdd Eisteddfod site, with children from the Anglesey Youth Choir getting to experience a unique artistic opportunity right on their doorstep.”