Ysgol Glan Clwyd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd |
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Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building)
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Upper Denbigh Rd
St Asaph, Denbighshire
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LL17 0RP
Wales
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| Coordinates | 53°15′18″N 3°26′18″E / 53.2550°N 3.4382°E |
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| 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 | 1034 (2022) |
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| Colour(s) | Navy, blue and yellow |
Ysgol Glan Clwyd is a Welsh secondary school. It was the very first school of its kind! It opened in 1956. The school first started in Rhyl by the coast. Later, in 1969, it moved inland to St Asaph. The local government in Denbighshire helps to run the school.
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What is Ysgol Glan Clwyd Like Today?
In 2022, Ysgol Glan Clwyd had 1034 students. About 108 of these students were in the sixth form. This is usually for older students.
Learning Welsh at School
Most students at Ysgol Glan Clwyd speak Welsh very well. About 95% of them speak Welsh like a native speaker. This is true even though 70% of students come from homes where English is the main language.
All subjects at the school are taught in Welsh. Only English class and a few subjects for older students are taught in English. If you don't speak Welsh, there's a special class to help you learn. After a while, these students join the regular classes.
New Buildings and Modern Facilities
The school has been rebuilt and updated. This was part of a plan by the Denbighshire County Council. The new buildings officially opened in September 2017. However, students started using the new parts in January 2017.
Musical Theatre at Ysgol Glan Clwyd
Musical theatre is a big part of school life here. Students often put on amazing shows.
Recent School Productions
The school recently performed a musical called Sioe Y Sioeau. This show featured songs from popular musicals. These included The Lion King and Hairspray. It also included parts from the play Blood Brothers.
The school also performed a show called "Yn y Dechreuad". This means "In the Beginning". It told the story of how the school started. It also showed its journey to become the school it is today.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many talented people have studied at Ysgol Glan Clwyd. Here are a few of them:
- Becky Brewerton, a professional golfer.
- Caryl Parry Jones, a radio presenter, actress, and singer.
- Gareth Jones, a television presenter.
- Amber Davies, an actress and TV personality.
- Peredur Owen Griffiths, a politician in Wales.
- Lisa Gwilym, a radio and TV presenter.
- Non Parry, an actress and singer.
- Rachael Solomon, a singer and TV producer.
- Eleri Earnshaw, a football coach and former player for Wales.
