Ysgol Glan Clwyd
| Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd | |
|---|---|
 Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building) | |
| Address | |
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Upper Denbigh Rd , LL17 0RP Wales | |
| Coordinates | 53°15′18″N 3°26′18″E / 53.2550°N 3.4382°E |
| Information | |
| Other name | YGC |
| Type | Welsh medium secondary school |
| Motto | Harddwch, Dysg, Doethineb (Beauty, Learning, Wisdom) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Department for Education URN | 401693 Tables |
| Headteacher | Sian Alwen |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrolment | 1046 (2023) |
| Houses |
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| Colour(s) | Navy, blue and yellow |
| Website | ysgolglanclwyd |
Ysgol Glan Clwyd (or Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd) is a Welsh medium secondary school, and was the first of its kind. It opened in 1956, initially at Rhyl on the coast before moving inland to St Asaph in 1969.[1][2] It is overseen by the Denbighshire Local Education Authority.
Present
[edit]In 2022 it had 1034 students, of whom 108 were in the sixth form.[3] A government inspection reported that although 70% students are from homes where English is the main or only language spoken, 95% of the students spoke Welsh as well as a native speaker. All subjects are taught in Welsh apart from English and a few in the sixth form.
There is a class for non-Welsh speakers to learn Welsh. Later in school, these pupils join mainstream classes.
The school has been reconstructed and refurbished in regards to Denbighshire County Council's twenty-first century school modernisation plan. The new building and refurbishment officially opened in September 2017, but pupils were moved into the building when the school opened in January 2017.[4]
Musical theatre
[edit]Musical theatre is important in Ysgol Glan Clwyd. The school has recently put on a musical under the name of Sioe Y Sioeau, which included songs from The Lion King and Hairspray. It also included the play Blood Brothers.
The school has also recently performed a show called "Yn y Dechreuad" or "In the Beginning" about how and why the school started and its journey to what the school is today.
Notable former pupils
[edit]- Becky Brewerton, professional golfer
- Caryl Parry Jones, radio presenter, actress and singer
- Gareth Jones, television presenter
- Amber Davies, actress and television personality
- Peredur Owen Griffiths, Member of the Senedd for South Wales East
- Lisa Gwilym, radio and TV presenter
- Non Parry, actress and singer
- Rachael Solomon, singer and TV producer
- Eleri Earnshaw, association football coach and former Wales international
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Ysgol Glan Clwyd".
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Ysgol Glan Clwyd Estyn report 2022" (PDF).
- ^ "Facilities | Ysgol Glan Clwyd".
External links
[edit]- 2006 inspection report
- Education in Welsh: A short history on bbc.co.uk, accessed July 5, 2007
- Official Website