Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr facts for kids

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr is a high school in Cardiff, Wales. It's a Welsh-medium school, which means most lessons are taught in Welsh.

The school first opened its doors in September 1998. It was the second school of its kind in Cardiff. The buildings where it is located used to be Waterhall Secondary Modern School. Later, they were part of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf's Lower School. The current headteacher is Dr Rhodri Thomas.

Where Students Come From

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr welcomes students from a large area in western Cardiff. This includes many different communities. Some of these areas are Culverhouse Cross, Ely, Caerau, and Grangetown. Students also come from Butetown, Riverside (like Pontcanna), Canton, and Fairwater (including Pentrebane). Other areas include Llandaff, Radyr, Creigiau, Pentyrch, and Gwaelod-y-Garth.

Welsh Speakers at Plasmawr

In 2022, nearly half of the students spoke Welsh at home. This was about 46.5% of all pupils.

Student Backgrounds

In 2013, about 9% of the students came from an ethnic background other than 'White-British'. This shows the school has a diverse group of students.

Famous Former Students

Some students who went to Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr have become well-known.

• Ben Cabango is a professional footballer. He plays for Swansea City A.F.C. He also plays for the Wales international team.
• Catrin Stewart is a Welsh actress.

Teachers Who Won Awards

Some teachers at the school have won special awards for their great work.

• In 2005, Mrs Meinir Rees was named the Wales SEN Teacher of the Year. SEN stands for Special Educational Needs. Later that year, she also became the UK SEN Teacher of the Year.
• The next year, Mr Geraint Rees won an award too. He was named the Wales Secondary Headteacher of the Year. He was also a runner-up for the UK version of the award.