Ysgol Llanhari facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Llanhari |
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Llanharri (nr Pontyclun)
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
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CF72 9XE
Wales
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| Coordinates | 51°30′40″N 3°26′20″W / 51.511°N 3.439°W |
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| Type | State school |
| Motto | Gorau gwaith gwasanaeth ('[Your] best work is to serve') and for 90’s to 00’s Pupils - ‘I’r Gad’ |
| Established | 1974 |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Chair | Ceri Morgan |
| Head | Meinir Thomas |
| Gender | Both |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 632 (2017) |
| Houses | 3 |
| Colour(s) | Green, Red, Yellow |
| Publication | Llanhari |
| VLE | edysgu.llanhari.com |
| Website | http://www.llanhari.com/ |
Ysgol Llanhari is a school in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It teaches students from 3 to 19 years old. The school uses Welsh as its main language for teaching.
Contents
Discovering Ysgol Llanhari's History
Ysgol Llanhari opened its doors in 1974. It was one of the first secondary schools in the area to teach mainly in Welsh. It helped lead the way for Welsh-language education in South Wales.
How the School Grew Over Time
When it first opened, Ysgol Llanhari was in Mid Glamorgan. It served a very large area, from Tonteg and Cardiff in the east to Porthcawl and Maesteg in the west. The school quickly became popular. Many students wanted to attend, and it became very full.
Because so many students wanted to learn in Welsh, a new school was needed. In 1978, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf opened in Cardiff. This new school helped teach students from South Glamorgan in their own county.
Adding a Primary School Section
On June 6, 2011, it was announced that Ysgol Llanhari would become a school for younger children too. From 2012, it would teach students from ages 3 to 18. On September 3, 2012, the new primary section opened. The school was officially renamed Ysgol Llanhari, teaching all ages from 3 to 18.
Schools That Feed Into Ysgol Llanhari
Many primary schools send their students to the secondary department at Ysgol Llanhari. These are called "feeder schools."
Current Feeder Schools
Today, the primary schools that feed into Ysgol Llanhari's secondary section include:
- Llantrisant Primary
- Tonyrefail Primary
- Dolau Primary
- The primary section of Ysgol Llanhari itself
Past Feeder Schools
Before 2008, some other schools also sent students to Ysgol Llanhari. These schools were in the county of Bridgend. They included:
- Ysgol Y Ferch o'r Sger
- Ysgol Bro Ogwr
- Ysgol Cynwyd Sant
- Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Garw
However, in 2008, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd opened. Now, students from those Bridgend schools go to Llangynwyd instead.
Meet the Headteachers of Ysgol Llanhari
Ysgol Llanhari has had six different headteachers since it opened. Each headteacher has helped guide the school.
Current and Recent Headteachers
Meinir Thomas became the headteacher in September 2022. Before her, Rhian Phillips was the headteacher until August 2022. She took over from Meirion Stephens, who led the school from January 2008.
Earlier Headteachers
Before Meirion Stephens, Anne Morris was headteacher starting in 2003. Peter Griffiths was head from 1989. The very first headteacher, when the school opened in 1974, was Merfyn Griffiths.
Understanding Exam Results at Ysgol Llanhari
The school's exam results have been getting better since 2008. This shows the hard work of both students and teachers.
A-Level Exam Success
In 2012, 75% of students achieved high grades (A*-C) in their A-Level subjects. A very impressive 97% of students earned grades A-E in all subjects they took.
GCSE Exam Success
For GCSE exams, 74.2% of all grades given were A*-C. Also, 74.6% of students reached the important goal of getting 5 A*-C grades.
Famous People Who Attended Ysgol Llanhari
Many former students of Ysgol Llanhari have gone on to do amazing things. They have become successful in different fields.
- Mererid Hopwood: A famous poet and academic. She was the first woman to win the main poetry prize at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
- Manon Antoniazzi: She is the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd (the Welsh Parliament).
- Garnon Davies: An actor known for his role in the TV show Hollyoaks.
- Bethan Ellis Owen: An actress who has appeared in the Welsh TV soap opera Pobol y Cwm.
- Shelley Rees: Another actress from the TV show Pobol y Cwm.
- Gareth Wyatt: A Welsh international rugby player.
- Scott Gibbs: Also a Welsh international rugby player.
- Guto Harri: A well-known journalist. He was a chief political reporter for the BBC.
- Betsan Powys: A journalist and former head of BBC Radio Cymru.
- Rhys Williams: A professional athlete who specializes in the 400-meter hurdles.
- Aled Siôn Davies: A Paralympian athlete.
- Laura Prosser: A Welsh International Rugby Player and CrossFit Athlete.
- Gemma Hallett: A Welsh International Rugby Player and Tech Entrepreneur.
- Paul Amos: An actor.
