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 special school in Barry, a town on the coast of south Wales. It's a Welsh medium comprehensive school. This means that most lessons are taught in the Welsh language. It teaches students from around 11 to 18 years old. The school is right next to Barry Hospital.
The school first opened its doors in September 2000. It started in a building that used to be part of Barry Comprehensive School. By 2002, the school had 24 teachers. There were also 369 students in years 7 to 9. About a quarter of the students had at least one parent who spoke Welsh at home. The school is known for being good at many things. For example, it won over 7 awards at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in 2017. This shows its talents in different areas.
Meet Our Talented Alumni
Many former students from Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg have become famous. They have achieved great things in sports and acting.
- Sion Jones (born 1997), a rugby league player. He plays for Halifax RLFC and for Wales.
- Lloyd Williams, a rugby union player. He plays for Cardiff Blues and for Wales.
- Cory Allen, another rugby union player. He also plays for Cardiff Blues and Wales.
- Steffan Jones, a rugby player for Wales 7s team.
- Wes Burns, a football player. He plays for Ipswich Town and for Wales.
- Dafydd Smith, a rugby player for Wales 7s team.
- Mason Grady, a rugby union player. He plays for Cardiff Rugby and for Wales.
- Morfydd Clark, a talented actress.
- Annes Elwy, another talented actress.
- Hana Lili, a singer and songwriter.
- Manon Pearce, a football player for Bristol City and Wales u19 team.
