Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is the borough of Bridgend's only Welsh medium secondary school. The school opened on 3 September 2008 on the site of the former Maesteg Comprehensive Upper School in Llangynwyd.
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Maesteg , Bridgend , CF34 9RW | |
| Coordinates | 51.5825°N 3.6333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State secondary school |
| Motto | Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol (Learning ... Talent ... Future) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 2008 |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Chair | Andrew Lewis |
| Head teacher | Meurig Jones |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Language | Welsh language |
| Houses | Garw (Red), Ogwr (Blue), Llynfi (Green) |
| Colour(s) | Turquoise and light grey |
| Website | YGG Llangynwyd |
In 2015, the school had 607 pupils across six year groups, from Year 7 to Year 13 - its full complement of year groups. The school was expected to have around 770 pupils by 2023.
The school is fed from the four Welsh medium primary schools in Bridgend County Borough, namely,
- Ysgol Cynwyd Sant, Maesteg
- Ysgol Bro Ogwr, Brackla
- Ysgol y Ferch o'r Sger, Cornelly
- Ysgol Calon y Cymoedd, Betws
The school's motto is "Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol" (Learning ... Talent ... Future). Pupils are currently grouped into three houses - Garw, Ogwr, and Llynfi (representing the valleys that form the catchment area of the school).
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