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| name = Llantarnam School |
| name = Llantarnam School |
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| coordinates = {{coord|51.6364|-3.0064|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| latitude = 51.6364 |
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| longitude = -3.0064 |
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| type = [[state school|State-funded]] [[comprehensive school]] |
| type = [[state school|State-funded]] [[comprehensive school]] |
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| established = 25 September 1954 |
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| head_label = Head Teacher |
| head_label = Head Teacher |
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| head = Gareth Whitcombe |
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| address = Llantarnam Road |
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| city = [[Cwmbran]] |
| city = [[Cwmbran]] |
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| county = [[Torfaen]] |
| county = [[Torfaen]] |
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| country = Wales |
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| postcode = NP44 3XB |
| postcode = NP44 3XB |
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| local_authority = [[Torfaen County Borough Council]] |
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| enrolment = 1400 |
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| gender = [[Coeducation]]al |
| gender = [[Coeducation]]al |
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| lower_age = 11 |
| lower_age = 11 |
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| upper_age = 19 |
| upper_age = 19 |
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| website = http://www.llantarnamschool.net/ |
| website = http://www.llantarnamschool.net/ |
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| website_name = www.llantarnamschool.net |
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'''Llantarnam School''' ({{ |
'''Llantarnam School''' ({{langx|cy|Ysgol Llantarnam}}) was a state-funded and non-selective [[comprehensive school]] in the [[Llantarnam]] [[suburb]] of [[Cwmbran]], [[Torfaen]] in [[Wales]]. Construction began in 1950 and was the first of three secondary modern schools to be built in Cwmbran New Town. It became a comprehensive in 1971 with extensions such as the sixth form building, sports hall and leisure center built by 1975. As part of Torfaen County's 21st century programme, Llantarnam closed in 2015 and was merged with Fairwater High on the latter site to form the larger Cwmbran High School. Llantarnam itself provided education for approximately 1,400 students between the ages of 11 and 19. The school had been placed on special measures, after the publication of an unsatisfactory Estyn inspection report in November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.estyn.gov.uk/english/provider/6784050/|title = Welcome to Estyn | Estyn}}</ref> The school site is now a new housing development called St. Michael's Gate, with the playing fields now part of the new Llantarnam Primary School, having replaced the original in Oakfield which was demolished in 2017. That too is now a new housing development called Oakfield Grange. |
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==Layout of the site== |
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==Site layout== |
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The school |
The school was split into three main buildings (one of which was split) with two smaller buildings on site. The main buildings were named Ebbw, Llwyd, Usk and Monnow after the local [[Ebbw River]], [[Afon Llwyd]], [[River Usk]] and [[River Monnow]]. These were also the names of the four houses in the school. The two smaller buildings were referred to as the Design Technology Block and the Science Block. |
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Each of the three main buildings |
Each of the three main buildings had three [[storey]]s or levels and a main access corridor on the first level which were referred to by students and faculty as Llwyd Corridor, Usk Corridor and Monnow Corridor. The school's [[Canteen (place)|canteen]] was located in Llwyd Building but there had been a second canteen in Usk Building until 2006. What was Usk Canteen became the [[Sixth Form]] study area. (see below) |
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Both the [[ |
Both the [[science]] block and the [[design technology]] block housed other subjects as well as their own. The science block contained three classrooms and one science prep room which linked the two science classrooms. The third classroom was used as a [[physical education]] theory classroom and had a set of computers connected to the schools network. The design technology block contained two workshops, three design technology classrooms and an [[art]] classroom. These classrooms all had smaller rooms used for storage. |
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Usk Building |
Usk Building contained two [[geography]] rooms on the top floor, a [[staff room]], three [[drama]] classrooms, three [[religious studies]] classrooms, the [[headteacher]]'s office as well as the other main school administrative offices. The ground floor contained student's toilets and staff toilets, a classroom and a sixth form area which contained a locker room (now Offices), and it contained Sixth Form toilets, a [[common room]], one classroom which was also used as a Sixth Form study area. |
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== Leisure Centre == |
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The Leisure Centre encompasses a swimming pool, changing rooms (Male and Female), a classroom, a small staff area as well as a [[basketball]] area which can be used for other sports. |
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== Significant locations around the school == |
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'''Llwyd Canteen''' |
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Llwyd Canteen is now the only area available for students and teachers to buy food and drinks. The canteen serves both hot and cold food and has a variety of [[vending machine]]s so that students may purchase food even when the canteen is not open. The canteen is dependent on the school's internal debit card system, with students topping up their accounts in Llwyd and Usk blocks via simple [[Automated teller machine|ATM]]s. |
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'''Sixth Form Study Area''' (Formerly Usk Canteen) |
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The 6th Form has expanded to 300 students and funds from the Welsh Assembly Government have helped the school build a new 6th Form Study Centre, which opened in September 2009. This has a number of uses but its primary use is as an additional study area for the school's Sixth Form. However, it is also used as an exam hall and as a classroom. The Sixth Form Area is located in Usk Block and is the only part of school that younger students are denied access to. The Sixth Form Area contains a common room, a class room, two offices and toilets. The area also includes a garden. |
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'''Learning Resource Centre''' |
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The Learning Resource Centre has two purposes, it is a library and a computer room that the entire school can access at break and lunch times. Teachers can book the area for their classes at all times with the exception of 1st Period where the area is strictly for Sixth Form use only. At all other times any student may use the facilities, but during break and lunch times, Sixth Form take priority over all other year groups. |
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== The role of senior students in Sixth Form == |
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The [[Sixth Form]] includes a group of students who are designated [[prefects]], with students in Years 12 and 13. At present, only Year 12 students can apply to become prefects, with successful applicants resuming their role in Year 13. Prefects are expected to patrol areas of the school at break times to prevent disruptive behaviour as well as being attached to departments and a year 7 or 8 form group. As a general rule-of-thumb, the prefects are expected to help out at other occasions such as Open Days. The current prefect (head boy) is Joseph Rowland. |
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The senior students comprise six students who have been elected to the positions of Head Boy, Head Girl and four House Captains, who obtain the roles of (what was previously known as) deputies by members of the staff and sixth form. All four students have to be prefects to be eligible for nomination. They are elected during the summer term after Year 13 go on study leave and after Year 12 return from study leave. Like the prefects, the senior students are expected to help out at occasions such as Open Days, however their role in such events is greatly expanded. The senior students are also responsible for organising such events as the sixth form parties and the OAP Christmas party. All senior students also attend school council meetings. |
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Both Prefects and Senior Students can be identified by the distinctive badges that they wear on their ties. All senior students have blue badges with their position named on their badge (so the Head Boy's badge reads Head Boy, the Head Girl's badge reads Head Girl, the Deputy Head Boy's badge reads Deputy Head Boy and the Deputy Head Girl's badge reads Deputy Head Girl.) The prefects badges are available in numerous colours but are mainly either blue or yellow, although red badges are available. All prefect badges have the word prefect written on them. The font colour is gold with the badges all shaped like shields with a gold border. The text is written diagonally across the badge. |
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 10 November 2024
| Llantarnam School | |
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| Address | |
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Llantarnam Road , , NP44 3XB Wales | |
| Coordinates | 51°38′11″N 3°00′23″W / 51.6364°N 3.0064°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State-funded comprehensive school |
| Established | 25 September 1954 |
| Closed | 17 July 2015 |
| Local authority | Torfaen County Borough Council |
| Head Teacher | Gareth Whitcombe |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1400 |
| Website | http://www.llantarnamschool.net/ |
Llantarnam School (Welsh: Ysgol Llantarnam) was a state-funded and non-selective comprehensive school in the Llantarnam suburb of Cwmbran, Torfaen in Wales. Construction began in 1950 and was the first of three secondary modern schools to be built in Cwmbran New Town. It became a comprehensive in 1971 with extensions such as the sixth form building, sports hall and leisure center built by 1975. As part of Torfaen County's 21st century programme, Llantarnam closed in 2015 and was merged with Fairwater High on the latter site to form the larger Cwmbran High School. Llantarnam itself provided education for approximately 1,400 students between the ages of 11 and 19. The school had been placed on special measures, after the publication of an unsatisfactory Estyn inspection report in November 2012.[1] The school site is now a new housing development called St. Michael's Gate, with the playing fields now part of the new Llantarnam Primary School, having replaced the original in Oakfield which was demolished in 2017. That too is now a new housing development called Oakfield Grange.
Site layout
[edit]The school was split into three main buildings (one of which was split) with two smaller buildings on site. The main buildings were named Ebbw, Llwyd, Usk and Monnow after the local Ebbw River, Afon Llwyd, River Usk and River Monnow. These were also the names of the four houses in the school. The two smaller buildings were referred to as the Design Technology Block and the Science Block.
Each of the three main buildings had three storeys or levels and a main access corridor on the first level which were referred to by students and faculty as Llwyd Corridor, Usk Corridor and Monnow Corridor. The school's canteen was located in Llwyd Building but there had been a second canteen in Usk Building until 2006. What was Usk Canteen became the Sixth Form study area. (see below)
Both the science block and the design technology block housed other subjects as well as their own. The science block contained three classrooms and one science prep room which linked the two science classrooms. The third classroom was used as a physical education theory classroom and had a set of computers connected to the schools network. The design technology block contained two workshops, three design technology classrooms and an art classroom. These classrooms all had smaller rooms used for storage.
Usk Building contained two geography rooms on the top floor, a staff room, three drama classrooms, three religious studies classrooms, the headteacher's office as well as the other main school administrative offices. The ground floor contained student's toilets and staff toilets, a classroom and a sixth form area which contained a locker room (now Offices), and it contained Sixth Form toilets, a common room, one classroom which was also used as a Sixth Form study area.