Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg |
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Colcot Road, Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
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CF62 8YU
Wales
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| Coordinates | 51°24′48″N 3°17′11″W / 51.4132°N 3.2865°W |
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| School type | Comprehensive and primary State School |
| Motto | Dyro dy law i mi ac fe awn i ben y mynydd (Give me your hand and we'll go to the top of the mountain) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 2000 |
| Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Headteacher | Rhys Angell Jones |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Language | Welsh |
| Houses | Cadog, Illtud, Mihangel. |
| Colour(s) | blue and turquoise |
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg is a school in Barry, Wales. It teaches students using the Welsh language. This means most lessons are taught in Welsh. It is a comprehensive school, which means it teaches students from age 11 to 18. The school is located on the coast of south Wales. It is next to Barry Hospital.
About the School
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg opened in September 2000. It was previously part of Barry Comprehensive School. By 2002, the school had 24 teachers. There were 369 students in years 7 to 9. Many students came from homes where Welsh was spoken. About a quarter had one parent who spoke Welsh. Six percent of students had both parents speaking Welsh. The school is known for its many talents. In 2017, it won over 7 awards. These awards were at the Urdd National Eisteddfod. This is a big Welsh youth festival.
Famous Former Students
Many talented people have attended Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg. Here are a few of them:
- Steffan Jones, a rugby player for Wales 7s.
- Mason Grady, a rugby union player for Cardiff and Wales.
- Morfydd Clark, an actress.
- Annes Elwy, an actress.
- Hana Lili, a singer-songwriter.
More Information
- Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg website
