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{{Short description|Secondary school in Anglesey, Wales}}
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|image = Bodedern High School Logo.png
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|motto = ''"Hau i Fedi"''
|city = [[Bodedern]]
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|county = [[Anglesey]]
| motto = ''"Hau i Fedi"''
|country = [[Wales]]
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| county = [[Anglesey]]
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|type = [[Secondary School]]
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|opened = 1977
| type = [[Secondary School]]
|LEA = [[Isle of Anglesey County Council]]
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| LEA = [[Isle of Anglesey County Council]]
|head =
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|gender = Mixed
| head = Paul Matthew Jones
|lower_age = 11
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|upper_age = 18
| gender = Mixed
| lower_age = 11
|enrolment = Over 650 (2017)
|colours = Navy, Red. White shirts for the Sixth form.<br>{{Color box|navy|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|white|border=darkgray}}
| upper_age = 18
| enrolment = 774 (2023)
| colours = Navy, Red. White shirts for the Sixth form.<br />{{Color box|navy|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|white|border=darkgray}}
|website =http://www.ysgoluwchraddbodedern.org/eng/ysgol.html
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'''Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern''' is a co-educational secondary school in [[Bodedern]], [[Anglesey]], Wales first opened in 1977. It is a bilingual establishment run by Anglesey County Council.
'''Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern''' is a co-educational secondary school in [[Bodedern]], [[Anglesey]], Wales first opened in 1977. It is a bilingual establishment run by Anglesey County Council.


==History==
==History==
Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern opened on 6 September 1977 and the headteacher was Carol Hughes. It replaced the old National School in London Road which was then demolished in 1984. The school's symbol is a thumb pressing seeds into the earth (hence the motto 'hau i fedi' or 'sowing to harvest').
Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern opened on 6 September 1977 and the headteacher was Carol Hughes. It replaced the old National School in London Road which was then demolished in 1984. The school's symbol, designed by artist Tegwyn Francis Jones, is a thumb pressing seeds into the earth (hence the motto 'hau i fedi' or 'sowing to harvest').
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Initially, it operated as a small primary school, but with the passage of time and growing population in the region, there arose a need for a secondary education facility.

In 1956, Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern was officially established as a secondary school, offering education to students from the surrounding areas. Initially, the school was modest in size, with a few classrooms and limited facilities. However, over the years, it expanded both in terms of infrastructure and academic offerings. {{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}

During the latter half of the 20th century, Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern underwent several developments, reflecting changes in educational policies and societal needs. The school adapted to new curricula and teaching methodologies. {{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}


==The school in 2017==
==The school in 2017==
[[Image:Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern Secondary School - geograph.org.uk - 983711.jpg|thumb|left|Front of Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern]]
[[Image:Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern Secondary School - geograph.org.uk - 983711.jpg|thumb|left|Front of Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern]]
There are many levels of Welsh-speaking ability at the school and pupils have the choice of studying a subject through the medium of English or Welsh. This is one of the few bilingual schools in Wales. At GCSE, nearly all pupils must study at least two subjects in English and two in Welsh, in addition to English and Welsh as individual subjects.
Pupils have the choice of studying a subject through the medium of English or Welsh. At GCSE, nearly all pupils must study at least two subjects in English and two in Welsh, in addition to English and Welsh as individual subjects.

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There are around 1000 pupils at the school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ysgoluwchraddbodedern.org/eng/ysgol.html |title=Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern, Ynys Mon |access-date=2016-10-07 |archive-date=2018-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215123043/http://www.ysgoluwchraddbodedern.org/eng/ysgol.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The school facilities are available for public use during the evenings.

==Controversies==


In 2019, Headmistress Catrin Jones Hughes faced a vote of no confidence following a scandal. 60% of staff were unhappy with her performance. In 2020, she resigned. <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51385265 | title=Troubleshooters to help Anglesey school after head teacher quits | work=BBC News | date=5 February 2020 }}</ref>
There is no entrance exam in Welsh for the school.


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There are around 1000 pupils at the school.<ref>http://www.ysgoluwchraddbodedern.org/eng/ysgol.html</ref> The school facilities are available for public use during the evenings.


==Notable former pupils==
==Notable former pupils==
{{see also|Category:People educated at Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern}}
{{see also|Category:People educated at Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern}}
* [[George North]], rugby player<ref>{{cite web |title=Lions hero North pays tribute to Bodedern teacher |url=https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/15753448.lions-hero-north-pays-tribute-to-bodedern-teacher/ |website=North Wales Chronicle |access-date=11 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[George North]], rugby player<ref>{{cite web |title=Lions hero North pays tribute to Bodedern teacher |url=https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/15753448.lions-hero-north-pays-tribute-to-bodedern-teacher/ |website=North Wales Chronicle |date=11 July 2013 |access-date=11 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Death of Gareth Williams|Gareth Williams]], GCHQ employee<ref name="bbc-nww-20100826">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-11095158|title=MI6 worker Gareth Williams was an 'exceptional' pupil|date=26 August 2010|access-date=2 April 2013|publisher=BBC North West Wales}}</ref>
*[[Death of Gareth Williams|Gareth Williams]], GCHQ employee<ref name="bbc-nww-20100826">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-11095158|title=MI6 worker Gareth Williams was an 'exceptional' pupil|date=26 August 2010|access-date=2 April 2013|publisher=BBC North West Wales}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 17:30, 2 January 2025

Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern
Location
Map
Bodedern
,
Anglesey

Wales
Coordinates53°17′26″N 4°30′18″W / 53.2906°N 4.5049°W / 53.2906; -4.5049
Information
TypeSecondary School
Motto"Hau i Fedi"
Opened1977
Local authorityIsle of Anglesey County Council
Head teacherPaul Matthew Jones
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment774 (2023)
Colour(s)Navy, Red. White shirts for the Sixth form.
   
Websitehttp://www.ysgoluwchraddbodedern.org/eng/ysgol.html

Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern is a co-educational secondary school in Bodedern, Anglesey, Wales first opened in 1977. It is a bilingual establishment run by Anglesey County Council.

History

[edit]

Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern opened on 6 September 1977 and the headteacher was Carol Hughes. It replaced the old National School in London Road which was then demolished in 1984. The school's symbol, designed by artist Tegwyn Francis Jones, is a thumb pressing seeds into the earth (hence the motto 'hau i fedi' or 'sowing to harvest'). T Initially, it operated as a small primary school, but with the passage of time and growing population in the region, there arose a need for a secondary education facility.

In 1956, Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern was officially established as a secondary school, offering education to students from the surrounding areas. Initially, the school was modest in size, with a few classrooms and limited facilities. However, over the years, it expanded both in terms of infrastructure and academic offerings. [citation needed]

During the latter half of the 20th century, Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern underwent several developments, reflecting changes in educational policies and societal needs. The school adapted to new curricula and teaching methodologies. [citation needed]

The school in 2017

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Front of Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern

Pupils have the choice of studying a subject through the medium of English or Welsh. At GCSE, nearly all pupils must study at least two subjects in English and two in Welsh, in addition to English and Welsh as individual subjects.

There are around 1000 pupils at the school.[1] The school facilities are available for public use during the evenings.

Controversies

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In 2019, Headmistress Catrin Jones Hughes faced a vote of no confidence following a scandal. 60% of staff were unhappy with her performance. In 2020, she resigned. [2]


Notable former pupils

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See also: Category:People educated at Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern

References

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  1. ^ "Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern, Ynys Mon". Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Troubleshooters to help Anglesey school after head teacher quits". BBC News. 5 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Lions hero North pays tribute to Bodedern teacher". North Wales Chronicle. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. ^ "MI6 worker Gareth Williams was an 'exceptional' pupil". BBC North West Wales. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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