Ysgol Ardudwy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Ardudwy |
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Ffordd y Traeth
, , LL46 2UH
Wales
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| Coordinates | 52°51′44″N 4°06′41″W / 52.8621°N 4.1115°W |
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| Type | Comprehensive |
| Opened | 1957 |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Headteacher | Aled Williams |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 316 |
| Language | Bilingual (Type A) |
| Colour(s) | Blue |
Ysgol Ardudwy is a bilingual secondary school in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales. It is for students aged 11 to 16. The school welcomes young people from the coastal towns of Penrhyndeudraeth, Harlech, and Abermaw (Barmouth), along with nearby villages. In 2022, about 316 students attended the school. The current headteacher is Aled Williams.
Learning Welsh at Ysgol Ardudwy
Ysgol Ardudwy is a special school when it comes to languages. The Welsh Government calls it a Category 2A school. This means that most subjects, like science or history, are taught in Welsh. About 80% of lessons (not including English and Welsh classes) are taught only in Welsh.
Sometimes, one or two subjects might be taught in English or in both languages. This helps all students learn and use Welsh. In December 2018, about 34% of students came from homes where Welsh was spoken. However, a much larger number, 89% of the students, could speak Welsh very well. This shows how well the school helps students become fluent in Welsh.
Famous Former Students
Many interesting people have studied at Ysgol Ardudwy. Here are a few:
- Mari Strachan (born 1945) is a writer and a librarian.
- Philip Pullman (born 1946) is a famous author, especially known for his books for children.
- David Silvester (born 1958) is a mathematician and also an author.
- Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones (born 1952) is a history professor who has taught at universities.
