Ysgol Penglais School

Ysgol Penglais School
Location
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,
Wales
Information
Type State
Motto Glewa'r grefft gloywa'r graen
Established 1973
Head of school

Matthew Brown(2013-2016)

Haydn Davey(1993-2013)
Number of students 1300 (approx)
Language English medium
Colour(s) Navy Blue, White
Website www.penglais.org.uk/

Ysgol Penglais School (Welsh: Ysgol Penglais[1]) is an 11-18 comprehensive school situated in the town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales. It offers education to over 1,300 pupils aged 11 to 18. The school was established in 1973 and teaches mainly through the medium of English.

Around 14% of pupils speak Welsh as the predominant language at home, and 21% speak Welsh fluently.[2]

Charity events

Penglais School has supported many charities in the past, long standing support has been made for the Sudan appeal . In April 2007, a huge event took place involving the entirety of the student body collecting on the main playing field to form the shape of the world.[3] This event raised money for the Send my friend to school charity and aimed to increase awareness for the Global Campaign for Education. The event was photographed by the RCAHMW.[4]

Notable teachers

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ysgol Penglais School - Home Page". Penglais School, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. www.penglaisschool.org.uk. 2005–2006. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
  2. ↑ "Inspection Report Penglais School" (PDF). Estyn. Estyn. 1 April 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "1,400 Pupils Form World Map Demo". BBC News. 19 April 2007.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2009.

Coordinates: 52°24′58″N 4°03′32″W / 52.416°N 4.059°W / 52.416; -4.059

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