Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch |
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Lawrenny Avenue
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| Type | Welsh-medium state school |
| Motto | Anelu at Ragoriaeth ("Aiming for Excellence") |
| Established | 1996 |
| Local authority | Cardiff Council |
| Headteacher | Dewi Rees |
| Gender | Both |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 520 (in September 2019, including 64 part-time pupils in the nursery class) |
| Houses | Cadair Idris, Epynt, Preseli, Yr Wyddfa |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Website | http://www.ygpc.cymru |
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch is a large primary school in Cardiff, Wales. It teaches all subjects in the Welsh language. The school is located in the Canton area, which is in the western part of Cardiff.
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About Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch is a primary school that teaches in Welsh. It welcomes students from many different areas of west Cardiff. These areas include Riverside, parts of Canton, Pontcanna, and Victoria Park. In September 2019, there were 520 students enrolled. These students were between 3 and 11 years old. This number included 64 younger children in the part-time nursery class. The students are taught in 18 classes, with each class having students of the same age.
After leaving Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch, students usually go on to Welsh-medium secondary schools. These include Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr.
Welsh is the main language used for learning and daily life at the school. In 2019, about 10% of the students came from homes where Welsh was spoken. Also, around 25% of the students were from different ethnic backgrounds.
The name "Pwll Coch" means "red pool" in Welsh. This name comes from a pool in the River Ely and a small village that grew nearby. There's a story that the pool turned red with blood after a battle in 1648. This battle was called the Battle of St Fagans. The area where the pool was is not part of the school's student area anymore.
School Quality and Success
In 2018, the school was inspected by Estyn, which checks schools in Wales. The report said the school was good in all five areas they looked at. The inspectors noted that the staff make the school a happy and caring place. Everyone feels respected and valued there.
The report also mentioned that the teaching quality is good. Most students make great progress and learn many skills. They achieve high standards by the end of key stage 2. The school leaders are very effective in their roles. Students' behavior is always excellent.
History of the School
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch first opened in 1996. It shared a building with Fitzalan High School at that time. In September 1999, the school moved to a brand new building. This building was across from Fitzalan High on Lawrenny Avenue. It was the first school built specifically for Welsh-medium education in Cardiff.
By September 2000, the school became very popular. The number of students grew a lot. They needed two classes for each year group. To fit more students, temporary classrooms were put up on the school grounds. In 2006, a large extension was built for the older students. By 2008, the school had two classes for every year group.
In September 2011, the school grew even more for a short time. It had three classes for students in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 year groups. In 2014, the number of new students went back to two classes per year. In 2019, there were over 520 students attending the school.
In February 2019, a new special learning center opened at the school. It is called Yr Hafan. This center helps students from all over Cardiff who have complex learning needs. The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, officially opened Yr Hafan on November 22, 2019.
In September 2020, Cylch Meithrin Pwll Coch opened on the school site. This provides Welsh-medium nursery sessions. It also offers extra care for children in the main school nursery classes. A new building for Cylch Meithrin Pwll Coch opened in June 2021. This building was funded by the Welsh Government and Cardiff Council. Mudiad Meithrin also helped with support.
School Leaders Over Time
- 1996: Anna Roberts
- 2009: Meinir Howells
- 2016-2021: Christopher Newcombe
- 2022: Dewi Rees
