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Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd
Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd
	Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building)
Address
	Upper Denbigh Rd; St Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0RP; Wales
Coordinates	53°15′18″N 3°26′18″E / 53.2550°N 3.4382°E
Information
Other name	YGC
Type	Welsh medium secondary school
Motto	Harddwch, Dysg, Doethineb; (Beauty, Learning, Wisdom)
Established	1956; 68 years ago
Local authority	Denbighshire
Department for Education URN	401693 Tables
Headteacher	Sian Alwen
Gender	Mixed
Age range	11–18
Enrolment	1046 (2023)
Houses	Dewi; Hywel; Arthur;
Colour(s)	Navy, blue and yellow
Website	ysgolglanclwyd.co.uk/en/home/

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Ysgol Glan Clwyd (or Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd) is a Welsh medium secondary school, and was the first of its kind. It opened in 1956, initially at Rhyl on the coast before moving inland to St Asaph in 1969.^[1]^[2] It is overseen by the Denbighshire Local Education Authority.

Present

In 2022 it had 1034 students, of whom 108 were in the sixth form.^[3] A government inspection reported that although 70% students are from homes where English is the main or only language spoken, 95% of the students spoke Welsh as well as a native speaker. All subjects are taught in Welsh apart from English and a few in the sixth form.

There is a class for non-Welsh speakers to learn Welsh. Later in school, these pupils join mainstream classes.

The school has been reconstructed and refurbished in regards to Denbighshire County Council's twenty-first century school modernisation plan. The new building and refurbishment officially opened in September 2017, but pupils were moved into the building when the school opened in January 2017.^[4]

Musical theatre

Musical theatre is important in Ysgol Glan Clwyd. The school has recently put on a musical under the name of Sioe Y Sioeau, which included songs from The Lion King and Hairspray. It also included the play Blood Brothers.

The school has also recently performed a show called "Yn y Dechreuad" or "In the Beginning" about how and why the school started and its journey to what the school is today.

Notable former pupils

Becky Brewerton, professional golfer
Caryl Parry Jones, radio presenter, actress and singer
Gareth Jones, television presenter
Amber Davies, actress and television personality
Peredur Owen Griffiths, Member of the Senedd for South Wales East
Lisa Gwilym, radio and TV presenter
Non Parry, actress and singer
Rachael Solomon, singer and TV producer
Eleri Earnshaw, association football coach and former Wales international

References

^ "History of Ysgol Glan Clwyd".
^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Ysgol Glan Clwyd Estyn report 2022" (PDF).
^ "Facilities | Ysgol Glan Clwyd".

External links

2006 inspection report
Education in Welsh: A short history on bbc.co.uk, accessed July 5, 2007
Official Website

[1] "History of Ysgol Glan Clwyd".

[2] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[3] "Ysgol Glan Clwyd Estyn report 2022" (PDF).

[4] "Facilities | Ysgol Glan Clwyd".

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+{{short description|Welsh-language secondary school in Wales}}
-[[File:Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy - geograph.org.uk - 707800.jpg|thumb|Ysgol Glan Clwyd]]
+{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
-'''Ysgol Glan Clwyd''' (or '''Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd''') is a [[Welsh-language|Welsh]] [[Medium of instruction|medium]] [[secondary school]], and was the first of its kind. It opened in 1956, initially at [[Rhyl]] on the coast before moving inland to [[St Asaph]] in 1969.<ref>http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/ysgoldewisant.pdf</ref> It is overseen by the [[Denbighshire]] Local Education Authority.
+{{Infobox school
+ | name                    = Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd
-In 2006 it had 833 students, of whom 108 were in the [[sixth form]]. A government inspection reported that although 70% students are from homes where English is the main or only language spoken, 95% of the students spoke Welsh as well as a native speaker. All subjects are taught in Welsh apart from English and a few in the sixth form.
+ | image                   = Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy - geograph.org.uk - 707800.jpg
+ | caption                 = Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building)
+ | logo_alt                = Ysgol Glan Clwyd coat of arms
+ | motto                   = Harddwch, Dysg, Doethineb
+ | motto_translation       = Beauty, Learning, Wisdom
+ | address                 = Upper Denbigh Rd
+ | town                    = [[St Asaph, Denbighshire]]
+ | postcode                = LL17 0RP
+ | country                 = Wales
+ | coordinates             = {{Coord|53.2550|3.4382|region:GB-KEN_dim:100|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
+ | other_name              = YGC
+ | type                    = [[Welsh-language|Welsh]] [[Medium of instruction|medium]] [[secondary school]]
+ | established             = {{Start date and age|1956}}
+ | founder                 =
+ | local_authority         = [[Denbighshire]]
+ | urn                     = 401693
+ | chairman                =
+ | headteacher             = Sian Alwen
+ | gender                  = Mixed
+ | age_range               = 11–18
+ | enrolment               = 1046 (2023)
+ | capacity                =
+ | houses                  = {{Hlist|Dewi|Hywel|Arthur}}
+ | colours                 = {{Color box|#113357}}{{Color box|#07A9D0}}{{Color box|#FFCF00}} Navy, blue and yellow
+ | alumni                  =
+ | website                 = {{URL|http://ysgolglanclwyd.co.uk/en/home/}}
+}}
+[[File:Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy - geograph.org.uk - 707800.jpg|thumb|Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building)(pre 2017)]]
+'''Ysgol Glan Clwyd''' (or '''Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd''') is a [[Welsh-language|Welsh]] [[Medium of instruction|medium]] [[secondary school]], and was the first of its kind. It opened in 1956, initially at [[Rhyl]] on the coast before moving inland to [[St Asaph]] in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=ysgol-glan-clwyd |title=History of Ysgol Glan Clwyd}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/ysgoldewisant.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 July 2007 |archive-date=24 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024160236/http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/ysgoldewisant.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is overseen by the [[Denbighshire]] Local Education Authority.
 == Present ==
+In 2022 it had 1034 students, of whom 108 were in the [[sixth form]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ysgol Glan Clwyd Estyn report 2022 |url=https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files?file=2022-07/Inspection%20report%20Ysgol%20Uwchradd%20Glan%20Clwyd%202022_0.pdf }}</ref> A government inspection reported that although 70% students are from homes where English is the main or only language spoken, 95% of the students spoke Welsh as well as a native speaker. All subjects are taught in Welsh apart from English and a few in the sixth form.
-Ysgol Glan Clwyd is now a well established school. There is now a class for non-Welsh speakers to learn. Later in school the learners will join the regular class. Each year is separated into registration classes with letters.
+There is a class for non-Welsh speakers to learn Welsh. Later in school, these pupils join mainstream classes.
-The school is currently undergoing reconstruction and refurbishment of current building in regards to Denbighshire County Council's twenty-first century school modernisation plan. The new building and refurbishment is due to be finished and officially opened in September 2017, but pupils will be moving into the building when the school opens in January 2017.
+The school has been reconstructed and refurbished in regards to Denbighshire County Council's twenty-first century school modernisation plan. The new building and refurbishment officially opened in September 2017, but pupils were moved into the building when the school opened in January 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facilities {{!}} Ysgol Glan Clwyd |url=https://ysgolglanclwyd.co.uk/en/our-school/facilities/ |language=en-GB}}</ref>
+[[File:Ysgol Glan Clwyd New Building.jpg|none|thumb|Ysgol Glan Clwyd in 2017]]
 ==Musical theatre==
 Musical theatre is important in Ysgol Glan Clwyd. The school has recently put on a musical under the name of ''Sioe Y Sioeau'', which included songs from ''The Lion King'' and ''Hairspray''. It also included the play ''Blood Brothers''.
+The school has also recently performed a show called "Yn y Dechreuad" or "In the Beginning" about how and why the school started and its journey to what the school is today.
 ==Notable former pupils==
@@ Line 17: / Line 51: @@
 * [[Caryl Parry Jones]], radio presenter, actress and singer
 * [[Gareth Jones (presenter)|Gareth Jones]], television presenter
+* [[Amber Davies]], actress and television personality
-* David Jones, (legend)
+* [[Peredur Owen Griffiths]], Member of the Senedd for South Wales East
+* [[Lisa Gwilym]], radio and TV presenter
+* [[Non Parry]], actress and singer
+* [[Rachael Solomon]], singer and TV producer
+* [[Eleri Earnshaw]], association football coach and former [[Wales women's national football team|Wales]] international
 ==References==
-{{Reflist}}
+{{reflist}}
 ==External links==
 * [http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/Ysgol_Uwchradd_Glan_Clwyd_2007.pdf  2006 inspection report]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070329015605/http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/schoolgate/aboutschool/content/2inwelsh.shtml Education in Welsh: A short history] on [[bbc.co.uk]], accessed July 5, 2007
+* [http://ysgolglanclwyd.co.uk/croeso-gan-y-pennaeth/ Official Website]
+{{authority control}}
-{{coord|53.2550|-3.4382|type:edu_region:GB|display=title}}
 [[Category:1956 establishments in Wales]]
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 [[Category:Secondary schools in Denbighshire]]
 [[Category:St Asaph]]
-[[Category:Welsh medium schools]]
+[[Category:Welsh-language schools]]