Ysgol Morgan Llwyd facts for kids
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| Established | 1963 |
| Years taught | 7-13 |
| Language | Welsh |
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd is a special high school in Wrexham, a city in north-east Wales. It is a Welsh-medium school, which means most lessons are taught in the Welsh language. It is the first and only Welsh-medium high school in the whole Wrexham County Borough.
The school is named after Morgan Llwyd, a famous Welsh preacher and writer who lived in the 1600s. The school has been at its current location on Cefn Road since the year 2000. The headteacher of the school is Ms. Catrin Prichard.
Students at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd are divided into seven groups called houses, or forms. Each house has its own name: Alun, Bers, Clywedog, Dyfrdwy, Erddig, Gwenfro, and Hafod. These names come from local places and rivers, like the River Dee and the historic Erddig estate.
A school inspection in 2014 found that for 40 out of every 100 students, at least one parent spoke Welsh at home.
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The School's Story
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd first opened in 1963 with only 36 students. It was created to be the first high school in Wrexham where students could learn in Welsh.
Early Years
The school's first home was in old army barracks. In 1975, a new school building was built for the students on a street called Stockwell Grove. As more and more students wanted to learn in Welsh, the school needed more space.
A New Home
In the 1990s, a new location was found for the school on Cefn Road. After new buildings were added to the site, the school moved there in 2000. The old school building on Stockwell Grove became the new home for St. Christopher's School.
In 2018, the school began building a new block for its oldest students (the sixth form). This new building, which cost about £1.5 million, opened in 2019 with eight new classrooms and other modern facilities.
Where Students Come From
Most students at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd come from several local Welsh-medium primary schools, also known as "feeder schools."
These schools include:
- Ysgol Plas Coch, Wrexham
- Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth
- Ysgol I.D. Hooson, Rhosllannerchrugog
- Ysgol Bodhyfryd, Wrexham
- Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol, Cefn Mawr
- Ysgol Llanarmon, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl
- Ysgol Cynddelw, Glyn Ceiriog
- Ysgol Bro Alun, Gwersyllt
Many students from these schools choose to continue their education at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd. The school also welcomes students from other schools, even if they don't speak Welsh at home.
Fun Activities and Sports
Students at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd get to do many exciting things outside of their regular classes.
Trips and Adventures
Younger students can visit Glan Llyn, an outdoor adventure centre run by the Urdd (a Welsh youth organisation) on the shores of Lake Bala. Older students can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a program that challenges them with outdoor activities and community service. The school has also organised trips to other countries, including Germany, France, America, and Belgium.
Music and Culture
The school is very active in the Urdd Eisteddfod, a big national festival of Welsh music and culture. The school choir has won awards at the Urdd Eisteddfod and at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Every year around St. David's Day (the national day of Wales), the school holds its own eisteddfod. Students from years 7 to 10 compete in events like choir singing, band performances, and even whistling!
Sports and Clubs
The school has sports teams for football and netball that play against other schools in the area. There is also a club for students who want to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art.
Subjects You Can Study
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd offers a wide range of subjects for students to learn as they get older and prepare for exams like the GCSE and A-Level.
Some of the main subjects are:
- Welsh and English (Language and Literature)
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
- Languages like French and Spanish
- Humanities like Geography, History, and Religious Studies
- Creative Arts like Art and Media Studies
- Technology courses in Design, IT, and Construction
- Physical Education (PE)
Older students can also study subjects like Politics and Child Development.
Famous Former Students
Several well-known people went to Ysgol Morgan Llwyd when they were younger.
- Rhodri Glyn Thomas (born 1953) - A politician who was a minister in the Welsh Government.
- Jane Dodds (born 1963) - A politician who is the Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
- Grahame Davies (born 1964) - A famous Welsh poet and author.
- Llŷr Williams (born 1976) - A world-famous concert pianist.
- Mike Williams (born 1979) - A journalist who became the editor of famous magazines like NME and Sight & Sound.
- Lowri Tynan (born 1987) - A swimmer who competed for Wales in the Commonwealth Games.
- Dewi Penrhyn Jones (born 1994) - A professional cricket player for Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
