Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is a Welsh-medium secondary school for pupils aged between 11 and 18. The school is based in the village of Llangynwyd in the borough of Bridgend, Wales. The school opened on 3 September 2008 on the site of the former Maesteg Comprehensive Upper School in Llangynwyd.
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Maesteg , Bridgend , CF34 9RW | |
| Coordinates | 51.5825°N 3.6333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State secondary school |
| Motto | Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol (Learning ... Talent ... Future) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 2008 |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Chair | Andrew Lewis |
| Head teacher | Meurig Jones |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Language | Welsh language |
| Houses | Garw (Red), Ogwr (Blue), Llynfi (Green) |
| Colour(s) | Turquoise and light grey |
| Website | YGG Llangynwyd |
As of 2022, there were a total of 683 pupils on roll at the school, with 118 in the sixth form.[1] In 2023, 30.7% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking households.[2]
The school is fed from the four Welsh medium primary schools in Bridgend County Borough:
- Ysgol Cynwyd Sant, Maesteg
- Ysgol Bro Ogwr, Brackla
- Ysgol y Ferch o'r Sger, Cornelly
- Ysgol Calon y Cymoedd, Bettws
The school's motto is "Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol" (Learning ... Talent ... Future). Pupils are currently grouped into three houses: Garw, Ogwr, and Llynfi (representing the valleys that form the catchment area of the school).
Notable alumni
References
- "Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd". mylocalschool.gov.wales. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- "Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 5 June 2023.