Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun |
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Lawrence Avenue
Rhondda Cynon Taff
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CF44 9ES
Wales
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| Coordinates | 51°44′05″N 3°29′36″W / 51.7346°N 3.4932°W |
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| Type | Secondary |
| Motto | Gwir. Gweithgar. Gwych. |
| Established | 1995 |
| Head teacher | Lisa Williams |
| Staff | 80+ |
| Teaching staff | 60+ |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1000+ |
| Language | Welsh |
| Houses | 3 |
| Colour(s) | Red, Black and Gold |
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun is a secondary school in Wales where students learn through the Welsh language. It is located in the Cynon Valley, in the village of Penywaun, which is part of Rhondda Cynon Taf. The school is found northwest of the town of Aberdare.
The school opened its doors on 1 September 1995. It was created because more and more students from five local Welsh-speaking primary schools needed a secondary school. Before Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun opened, these students had to travel to Pontypridd for their secondary education. The school provides Welsh-language education for young people from the Cynon Valley. It also welcomes students from the nearby Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, as there is no Welsh-language secondary school there.
School Houses
Like many schools, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun has a house system. Students are divided into three different houses. These houses are named after local rivers:
- Cynon
- Dâr (which is the Welsh name for the River Dare)
- Taf (named after the River Taff)
Being part of a house helps students feel like they belong. It also encourages friendly competition in sports and other activities.
Famous Former Students
Many students from Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun have gone on to achieve great things. Here are a few notable former students:
- Andrew Coombs: A talented rugby player who has played for the Welsh national team.
- Nathan Craze: An international ice hockey player who represented Great Britain.
- Thomas Young: Another skilled rugby player who has played for the Welsh national team.
- Steffan Jones: A Welsh International athlete who competes in 400m Track and Field events. He also studied at Harvard University.
External links
- Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun official website: http://www.rhydywaun.org
