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{{Short description|Comprehensive school in Anglesey, Wales}}
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| headmaster = Huw Davies
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| county = [[Anglesey]]
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| postcode = LL77 7NG
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'''Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni''' is a bilingual community [[comprehensive school]] for pupils aged 11 to 18 years old located in [[Llangefni]], [[Anglesey]]. Pupils come from the town of Llangefni and the surrounding villages and rural areas. The school opened around 1953 and currently has 655 students on roll.


'''Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni''' is a bilingual community [[comprehensive school]] for pupils aged 11 to 18 years old located in [[Llangefni]], [[Anglesey]]. Pupils come from the town of Llangefni and the surrounding villages and rural areas. The school opened in 1953 and currently has 719 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.https://estyn.gov.wales/improvement-resources/developing-an-outdoor-curriculum-in-preparation-for-curriculum-for-wales-that-develops-pupils-knowledge-and-skills-as-well-as-supporting-their-well-being/
There is a [[leisure centre]] neighbouring the school called Plas Arthur.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education.wales.gov.uk/2000/isle_of_anglesey/ysgol_gyfun_llangefni_info.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 7, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050301231128/http://education.wales.gov.uk/2000/isle_of_anglesey/ysgol_gyfun_llangefni_info.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2005 }}</ref>
|title=Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils’ knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being|date=January 2023|website=Estyn|access-date=26 May 2023}}</ref> students on roll.


== History ==
==Notable staff and attendees==
'''Llangefni County School''' opened in 1897 but was superseded by '''Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni''', County Secondary School.<ref>[https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/7553222b-d08b-392c-b116-f9857056eee8 Archive jisc], JISC Archives, retrieved 21 April 2023</ref>
Notable alumni include Oscar-winning actor [[Hugh Griffith]] and noted English novelist [[Gabriel Fielding]], who both attended the school when it was still Llangefni County School, Hollywood actress and Oscar nominee [[Naomi Watts]], opera tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones, and TV and radio personality [[Hywel Gwynfryn]]. [[Sonia Edwards]] who is a bilingual novelist teaches Welsh at the school.<ref>[http://www.parthianbooks.com/content/sonia-edwards Sonia Edwards], Parthian books, retrieved 5 March 2015</ref>

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The title ‘County School’ already existed and was used by the school prior to the [[Education Act 1944]]. However, the Act insisted on the term being used for all LEA maintained primary and secondary schools.

In 1947 the school was inspected and the HMI report was not favorable. The report stated that ‘there is nothing in this school on which the eye can alight with pleasure’, The school site had been significantly affected by a fire in 1939, but despite the fact that the science laboratories and the domestic science room had been destroyed, the plans to re-build the school (submitted in 1939) had been deferred as a consequence of the war and the lack of money, labour, and materials.

'''Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni''' was built due to [[Anglesey]]’s prominent role as a pioneer of comprehensive schooling. Construction began in 1950 and was completed by 1953.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/files/20575464/null |title=Pioneering comprehensive schooling. The politics of education: reform and response on Anglesey circa 1935-1974|date=2016|website=Bangor University |access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref> The school first opened its doors in 1953 to all the children of secondary school age in the catchment area with a then capacity of 842.

== School Ethos ==
"Gorau Cynnydd Cadw Moes" translates to 'Courtesy paves the way to success'. Inclusion, a Welsh ethos , diversity, equality, respect and empathy are the values upheld at the school. <ref>[https://colorfoto.net/CreativeDesign/Ysgol-Llangefni/mobile/index.html School ethos from the prospectus] School website, retrieved 22 April 2024</ref>

== School site ==
The school is located on a single campus.

There is a [[leisure centre]] neighbouring the school to the left called '''Plas Arthur'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education.wales.gov.uk/2000/isle_of_anglesey/ysgol_gyfun_llangefni_info.htm |title=Welsh Assembly: Subject Index: Education : School Performance : Home |access-date=April 7, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050301231128/http://education.wales.gov.uk/2000/isle_of_anglesey/ysgol_gyfun_llangefni_info.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2005 }}</ref> and to the right of the school is '''Canolfan Addysg y Bont''', a school for young people with special educational needs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/watch-see-inside-angleseys-new-7042589 |title=Newspaper article n the opening of the school|date=28 April 2014|website=Daily Post|access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref>
The school shares some facilities with both establishments.

== Facilities ==
* A School hall with sound and vision equipment.
* An outdoor steel dining canopy. A covered space outside where students can sit to eat during their lunch period.
* A school [[Cafeteria|canteen]] with indoor dining facilities.
* A covered [[Multi-Use Games Area]]. Used for a variety of different sporting activities.
* A large floodlit 3G [[artificial turf]] sports pitch. (Shared with '''Plas Arthur''' [[leisure centre]])
* 2 traditional school [[gyms]] with climbing equipment, ropes, gymnastic apparatus and crash mats.
* Playing fields used for [[rugby football|rugby]], [[association football|football]], and [[Sport of athletics|athletics]].
* Fenced outdoor [[tennis courts]].
* 5 full ICT suites used by various departments.
* 2 [[Design & Technology]] multi use workshops.
* 1 [[Food Technology]] home economics suite facilitating catering and textile technology lessons.
* 1 [[Music]] room.
* 8 [[Science]] labs.
* A [[video conferencing]] room used for meetings and for pupils to follow curriculum courses offered off site.
* The '''Noddfa''' support centre. A unit set up for pupils with emotional needs to receive purposeful interventions and support.
* A [[sixth form]] common room.
* A school garden. The garden spans over an acre of land and is set out in specific zones: a growing zone, sensory garden zone, meadow zone, wildlife zone and micro forest where over 500 trees have been planted by the pupils.

== Curriculum ==
Pupils currently follow the [[Curriculum for Wales (2022–present)]] from year 7 through 8.

The school offers a variety of subjects at [[GCSE]] and at [[Advanced Level (UK)|AS/A2 levels]], the [[Welsh Baccalaureate]], and some [[Vocational education|vocational]] courses.
The school also offers additional subjects taught at other sites through the local educational consortium.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Subjects offered at [[Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni]] in [[Key stage 4]]
|-
! Courses taught at the school !! Local educational consortium courses
|-
| Art and Design || Construction Level 1
|-
| Business Studies|| Construction Level 2
|-
| Computer Science|| Public Services Level 2
|-
| Design and Technology|| Automotive Engineering Level 1
|-
| Digital Technology|| Vehicle Technology Level 2
|-
| Drama|| Engineering Level 1
|-
| English|| Engineering Level 2
|-
| Financial Literacy|| Hair and Beauty Level 1
|-
| Food and Nutrition|| Hair Dressing Level 2
|-
| French
|-
| Geography
|-
| Health and Social Care
|-
| History
|-
| Mathematics
|-
|Mathematics Numeracy
|-
| Music
|-
| Physical Education
|-
| Religious Studies
|-
|Science
|-
| Triple Science
|-
| Welsh
|-
| Welsh Baccalaureate
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Subjects offered at [[Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni]] in the [[Sixth form]]
|-
! Courses taught at the school !! Local educational consortium courses
|-
| Art and Design || Built Environment
|-
| Biology || Business Studies
|-
| Chemistry|| Design and Technology
|-
| Computer Science|| Drama
|-
| Digital Technology|| French
|-
| English Literature|| Further Pure Mathematics
|-
| Financial Studies|| Geography
|-
| History|| German
|-
| Mathematics || Health and Social
|-
| Medical Science|| Law
|-
| Physics|| Mechanical Engineering
|-
| Physical Education||Media - Games Design
|-
| Welsh|| Music
|-
| Welsh Baccalaureate|| Politics and Government
|-
| ||Tourism
|-
| ||Welsh Second Language
|}

== Curriculum for Wales ==

As a pioneer school for the Curriculum for Wales, Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni has played a crucial role in shaping and implementing the new curriculum framework. One of its notable innovations is the development of a Year 7 outdoor curriculum, utilizing the school's 20-acre grounds, including a former football field now transformed into a community garden. This outdoor learning model, integrated with the health and well-being area of learning and experience, provides pupils with lessons in physical education, gardening, and outdoor education.

The garden project, designed in collaboration with the North Wales Wildlife Trust and students from previous academic years, has been central to the school's curriculum. The garden includes distinct zones such as a sensory garden, wildlife areas, and a micro forest where over 500 trees have been planted by students. This initiative aims to foster practical gardening skills, promote sustainability, and enhance students' connection to nature, improving both academic and personal well-being.

The school also promotes sustainability, working toward a carbon-neutral garden that educates pupils about climate change and environmental stewardship. The success of the gardening project has garnered attention from the local community and organizations, positioning Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni as a model for innovative, hands-on learning practices.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.https://estyn.gov.wales/improvement-resources/developing-an-outdoor-curriculum-in-preparation-for-curriculum-for-wales-that-develops-pupils-knowledge-and-skills-as-well-as-supporting-their-well-being/
|title=Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils’ knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being|date=January 2023|website=Estyn|access-date=26 May 2023}}</ref>

==School houses==
The school's four houses annually compete in the school sports day and school Eisteddfod. Each student and member of staff is placed in a school house.

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{| class="wikitable"
|+ School Houses
|-
! House Name !! House Colour
|-
| Mona || {{color box|Blue}}
|-
| Menai || {{color box|Green}}
|-
| Aethwy || {{color box|Yellow}}
|-
| Celyn || {{color box|Red}}
|}

==Extra-curricular activities==
The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities including but not limited to Team and individual sports, 5x60, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Charity work, Book club, Chess club, Lego club, F1 in Schools team, Games and socialising club, Instrumental lessons and drama.

During the summer term year 7 pupils enjoy the "Crafnant Experience" where they take part in outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and an adventure trail before camping overnight. <ref>[https://colorfoto.net/CreativeDesign/Ysgol-Llangefni/mobile/index.html School Extra-curricular activities from the prospectus] School website, retrieved 22 April 2024</ref>

==School catchment area==
The school serves a central area of Anglesey that includes Bodorgan, Bodffordd, Gaerwen, Llanbedrgoch, Llangefni, Llangristiolus, Talwrn and Dwyran.

The following is a list of primary schools that fall within the boundary of Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni's catchment area.<ref>[https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/Schools-and-learning/Schools/School-admissions.aspx Anglesey Council], Anglesey Council website, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>

* [[Ysgol Gymuned Bodffordd]]
* [[Ysgol Esceifiog (Gaerwen)]]
* [[Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrgoch]]
* [[Ysgol y Graig, Llangefni]]
* [[Ysgol Henblas]]
* [[Ysgol Talwrn]]
* [[Ysgol Corn Hir, Llangefni]]
* Ysgol Santes Dwynwen

The school also accepts pupils from outside of the catchment area providing numbers do not exceed the admission limit.

==Notable alumni==

* [[Naomi Watts]] - Hollywood actress and Oscar nominee <ref>[https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heartfelt-message-hollywood-star-anglesey-16404948 Naomi Watts], The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Gwyn Hughes Jones]] - Opera Tenor <ref>[https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/top-tenor-travels-long-way-2888169 Gwyn Hughes Jones], The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Hywel Gwynfryn]] - TV and radio personality <ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6215653-y-dyn-i-hun Hywel Gwynfryn], Good Reads, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Hugh Griffith]] - Oscar-winning actor <ref>[https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/english/movie-actor/hugh-griffith Huw Griffith], nettv4v, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Gabriel Fielding]] - English novelist <ref>[http://gabrielfielding.com/id2.html Gabriel Fielding], Gabriel Fielding website, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Osian Roberts]] - Welsh football coach and former player <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/osian.roberts.73 Osian Roberts], Facebook page, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Wilfred Mitford Davies]] - Welsh artist and publisher <ref>[https://biography.wales/article/s2-DAVI-MIT-1895 Wilfred Mitford Davies], Biography Wales, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Meinir Gwilym]] - Welsh-language pop and folk singer <ref>[https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/meinir-back-stage-degree-2926433 Meinir Gwilym], The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* [[Jac Jones]] - Welsh children's book illustrator.<ref>[http://angleseytelegraph.blogspot.com/2010/12/jac-jones-author-and-illustrators.html Jac Jones], Anglesey Telegraph, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>
* Owen Roberts - Pioneer of Welsh-language television.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/owen-roberts-journalist-who-established-himself-as-a-pioneer-of-welshlanguage-television-8369002.html Owen Roberts], The Independent, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* Wilf Roberts - Welsh painter and educator.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/wales/entries/a5407b55-961b-3109-ba2e-d3081ef56c0f Wilf Roberts], BBC, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* [[Harri Pritchard-Jones]] - English-born Welsh language author, critic, and psychiatrist.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/apr/15/harri-pritchard-jones-obituary Harri Pritchard-Jones], The Guardian, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* [[Rhiannon Ifans]] - Welsh academic specialising in English, Medieval and Welsh literature.<ref>[https://eisteddfod.wales/rhiannon-ifans-wins-prose-medal Rhiannon Ifans], The Eisteddfod, retrieved 24 April 2023</ref>

==Notable staff members==

* [[Sonia Edwards]] - Bilingual novelist, taught Welsh at the school.<ref>[http://www.parthianbooks.com/content/sonia-edwards Sonia Edwards], Parthian books, retrieved 5 March 2015</ref>
* [[Gerald Morgan]] - Historian and Welsh author, served as headteacher from 1966 until 1973.<ref>[https://www.gwales.com/goto/biblio/en/9781847710185 Gerald Morgan], gwales, retrieved 20 March 2023</ref>
* [[George Fisher (dramatist)]] - Dramatist, head of mathematics and deputy headmaster at the school.<ref>[https://www.blondesfineart.com/gwilym-prichard-artist George Fisher], blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* [[Ernest Zobole]] - Welsh painter and art teacher, taught art at the school from 1953 to 1958.<ref>[https://www.blondesfineart.com/gwilym-prichard-artist Ernest Zobole], blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* [[Gwilym Prichard]] - Landscape artist, taught craft at the school from 1954 until 1965.<ref>[https://www.blondesfineart.com/gwilym-prichard-artist Gwilym Pritchard], blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>
* [[Rachel Barrett]] - Welsh suffragette and newspaper editor, taught science at the school.<ref>[https://woww.narberthmuseum.co.uk/rachel-barrett/ Rachel Barrett], Narberth Museum , retrieved 20 April 2023</ref>

== Former headteachers ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Name
! Years
|-
| Clive Thomas
| 2013-2019
|-
| Haydn Davies
| 2003-2013
|-
| Huw Roberts
| 1982-2003
|-
| Gerald Morgan
| 1966-1973
|-
| E. D. Davies
| ?-1966
|-
| Samuel James Evans <ref>[https://biography.wales/article/s-EVAN-JAM-1870 S James Evans], Biography Wales, retrieved 25 April 2023</ref>
| 1897-1935
|}

==Filming Location==
[[Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni]] has been the filming location for Welsh soap opera [[Rownd a Rownd]] for a number of years. Scenes requiring a school setting for the fictional 'Ysgol Glanrafon' secondary school are filmed at the school. <ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/53805650 Ailddechrau ffilmio Rownd a Rownd ar ôl toriad], BBC, retrieved 22 April 2024</ref>


== Welsh language ==
== Welsh language ==
[[Welsh Government]] defines the school as a bilingual secondary school Category 2B, which means that, at least 80% of subjects (excluding Welsh and English) are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/school.htm?estab=6604028&iaith=eng|title=Ysgol David Hughes|website=mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> However, the majority are taught through the medium of Welsh. Approximately 87% of pupils study Welsh as a first language.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.estyn.gov.wales/sites/default/files/documents/Inspection%20report%20Ysgol%20Gyfun%20Llangefni%202014_0.pdf|title=A report on Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni|date=May 2014|website=Estyn|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
[[Welsh Government]] defines the school as a bilingual secondary school Category 2B, which means that, at least 80% of subjects (excluding Welsh and English) are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/school.htm?estab=6604028&iaith=eng|title=Ysgol David Hughes|website=mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> However, the majority are taught through the medium of Welsh. Approximately 87% of pupils study Welsh as a first language.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.estyn.gov.wales/sites/default/files/documents/Inspection%20report%20Ysgol%20Gyfun%20Llangefni%202014_0.pdf|title=A report on Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni|date=May 2014|website=Estyn|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>


As of January 2018, 70.4% of the school's pupils spoke Welsh at home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gov.wales/about/open-government/freedom-of-information/responses/2018/Aug18/atisn12543/?skip=1&lang=en|title=Children speaking Welsh at home|date=2018-08-22|website=gov.wales|language=EN|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref>
As of January 2023, 78.5% of the school's pupils spoke Welsh at home.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files/2023-03/Inspection%20report%20Ysgol%20Gyfun%20Llangefni%202023_0.pdf
|title=A report on Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni|date=January 2023|website=Estyn|access-date=27 March 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
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== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.ysgolgyfunllangefni.org}}


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Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Ysgol Llangefni Logo.png
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni.jpg
View of Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni from the front of the school.
Address
Map
Penrallt

Llangefni
,
Anglesey
,
LL77 7NG

Wales
Coordinates53°15′22″N 4°19′13″W / 53.2561°N 4.3203°W / 53.2561; -4.3203
Information
Former namesLlangefni County School, Llangefni Grammar school
School typeComprehensive
MottoWelsh: Gorau Cynnydd Cadw Moes
(Courtesy paves the way to success)
Established1953; 71 years ago (1953) as a comprehensive. 1897; 127 years ago (1897) as a grammar school.
StatusOpen
Local authorityIsle of Anglesey County Council
Department for Education URN401667 Tables
Head teacherHuw Davies
Staff80 (approx)
Grades7-13
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment719 (2023) [2]
Sixth form students91 [3]
Student to teacher ratio16.6 [1]
LanguageEnglish / Welsh
Hours in school day8.50am to 3.25pm
Campus typeSuburban
Houses
  • Mona
  • Menai
  • Aethwy
  • Celyn
Colour(s)Burgundy, Dark Blue, Mid Blue and Yellow
       
Websitewww.ysgolgyfunllangefni.org
Last updated: March 21, 2023

Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni is a bilingual community comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 18 years old located in Llangefni, Anglesey. Pupils come from the town of Llangefni and the surrounding villages and rural areas. The school opened in 1953 and currently has 719 [4] students on roll.

History

[edit]

Llangefni County School opened in 1897 but was superseded by Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, County Secondary School.[5]

Llangefni Grammar School
Image of school taken from the road.

The title ‘County School’ already existed and was used by the school prior to the Education Act 1944. However, the Act insisted on the term being used for all LEA maintained primary and secondary schools.

In 1947 the school was inspected and the HMI report was not favorable. The report stated that ‘there is nothing in this school on which the eye can alight with pleasure’, The school site had been significantly affected by a fire in 1939, but despite the fact that the science laboratories and the domestic science room had been destroyed, the plans to re-build the school (submitted in 1939) had been deferred as a consequence of the war and the lack of money, labour, and materials.

Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni was built due to Anglesey’s prominent role as a pioneer of comprehensive schooling. Construction began in 1950 and was completed by 1953.[6] The school first opened its doors in 1953 to all the children of secondary school age in the catchment area with a then capacity of 842.

School Ethos

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"Gorau Cynnydd Cadw Moes" translates to 'Courtesy paves the way to success'. Inclusion, a Welsh ethos , diversity, equality, respect and empathy are the values upheld at the school. [7]

School site

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The school is located on a single campus.

There is a leisure centre neighbouring the school to the left called Plas Arthur[8] and to the right of the school is Canolfan Addysg y Bont, a school for young people with special educational needs.[9] The school shares some facilities with both establishments.

Facilities

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  • A School hall with sound and vision equipment.
  • An outdoor steel dining canopy. A covered space outside where students can sit to eat during their lunch period.
  • A school canteen with indoor dining facilities.
  • A covered Multi-Use Games Area. Used for a variety of different sporting activities.
  • A large floodlit 3G artificial turf sports pitch. (Shared with Plas Arthur leisure centre)
  • 2 traditional school gyms with climbing equipment, ropes, gymnastic apparatus and crash mats.
  • Playing fields used for rugby, football, and athletics.
  • Fenced outdoor tennis courts.
  • 5 full ICT suites used by various departments.
  • 2 Design & Technology multi use workshops.
  • 1 Food Technology home economics suite facilitating catering and textile technology lessons.
  • 1 Music room.
  • 8 Science labs.
  • A video conferencing room used for meetings and for pupils to follow curriculum courses offered off site.
  • The Noddfa support centre. A unit set up for pupils with emotional needs to receive purposeful interventions and support.
  • A sixth form common room.
  • A school garden. The garden spans over an acre of land and is set out in specific zones: a growing zone, sensory garden zone, meadow zone, wildlife zone and micro forest where over 500 trees have been planted by the pupils.

Curriculum

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Pupils currently follow the Curriculum for Wales (2022–present) from year 7 through 8.

The school offers a variety of subjects at GCSE and at AS/A2 levels, the Welsh Baccalaureate, and some vocational courses. The school also offers additional subjects taught at other sites through the local educational consortium.

Subjects offered at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni in Key stage 4
Courses taught at the school Local educational consortium courses
Art and Design Construction Level 1
Business Studies Construction Level 2
Computer Science Public Services Level 2
Design and Technology Automotive Engineering Level 1
Digital Technology Vehicle Technology Level 2
Drama Engineering Level 1
English Engineering Level 2
Financial Literacy Hair and Beauty Level 1
Food and Nutrition Hair Dressing Level 2
French
Geography
Health and Social Care
History
Mathematics
Mathematics Numeracy
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Science
Triple Science
Welsh
Welsh Baccalaureate
Subjects offered at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni in the Sixth form
Courses taught at the school Local educational consortium courses
Art and Design Built Environment
Biology Business Studies
Chemistry Design and Technology
Computer Science Drama
Digital Technology French
English Literature Further Pure Mathematics
Financial Studies Geography
History German
Mathematics Health and Social
Medical Science Law
Physics Mechanical Engineering
Physical Education Media - Games Design
Welsh Music
Welsh Baccalaureate Politics and Government
Tourism
Welsh Second Language

Curriculum for Wales

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As a pioneer school for the Curriculum for Wales, Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni has played a crucial role in shaping and implementing the new curriculum framework. One of its notable innovations is the development of a Year 7 outdoor curriculum, utilizing the school's 20-acre grounds, including a former football field now transformed into a community garden. This outdoor learning model, integrated with the health and well-being area of learning and experience, provides pupils with lessons in physical education, gardening, and outdoor education.

The garden project, designed in collaboration with the North Wales Wildlife Trust and students from previous academic years, has been central to the school's curriculum. The garden includes distinct zones such as a sensory garden, wildlife areas, and a micro forest where over 500 trees have been planted by students. This initiative aims to foster practical gardening skills, promote sustainability, and enhance students' connection to nature, improving both academic and personal well-being.

The school also promotes sustainability, working toward a carbon-neutral garden that educates pupils about climate change and environmental stewardship. The success of the gardening project has garnered attention from the local community and organizations, positioning Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni as a model for innovative, hands-on learning practices.[10]

School houses

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The school's four houses annually compete in the school sports day and school Eisteddfod. Each student and member of staff is placed in a school house.

The school houses
The four house emblems of Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
School Houses
House Name House Colour
Mona  
Menai  
Aethwy  
Celyn  

Extra-curricular activities

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The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities including but not limited to Team and individual sports, 5x60, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Charity work, Book club, Chess club, Lego club, F1 in Schools team, Games and socialising club, Instrumental lessons and drama.

During the summer term year 7 pupils enjoy the "Crafnant Experience" where they take part in outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and an adventure trail before camping overnight. [11]

School catchment area

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The school serves a central area of Anglesey that includes Bodorgan, Bodffordd, Gaerwen, Llanbedrgoch, Llangefni, Llangristiolus, Talwrn and Dwyran.

The following is a list of primary schools that fall within the boundary of Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni's catchment area.[12]

The school also accepts pupils from outside of the catchment area providing numbers do not exceed the admission limit.

Notable alumni

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Notable staff members

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Former headteachers

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Name Years
Clive Thomas 2013-2019
Haydn Davies 2003-2013
Huw Roberts 1982-2003
Gerald Morgan 1966-1973
E. D. Davies ?-1966
Samuel James Evans [32] 1897-1935

Filming Location

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Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni has been the filming location for Welsh soap opera Rownd a Rownd for a number of years. Scenes requiring a school setting for the fictional 'Ysgol Glanrafon' secondary school are filmed at the school. [33]

Welsh language

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Welsh Government defines the school as a bilingual secondary school Category 2B, which means that, at least 80% of subjects (excluding Welsh and English) are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.[34] However, the majority are taught through the medium of Welsh. Approximately 87% of pupils study Welsh as a first language.[35]

As of January 2023, 78.5% of the school's pupils spoke Welsh at home.[36]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "My Local School - Llangefni". Mylocalschool. 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils' knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being". Estyn. January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils' knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being". Estyn. January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils' knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being". Estyn. January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. ^ Archive jisc, JISC Archives, retrieved 21 April 2023
  6. ^ "Pioneering comprehensive schooling. The politics of education: reform and response on Anglesey circa 1935-1974". Bangor University. 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  7. ^ School ethos from the prospectus School website, retrieved 22 April 2024
  8. ^ "Welsh Assembly: Subject Index: Education : School Performance : Home". Archived from the original on 1 March 2005. Retrieved 7 April 2007.
  9. ^ "Newspaper article n the opening of the school". Daily Post. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils' knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being". Estyn. January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  11. ^ School Extra-curricular activities from the prospectus School website, retrieved 22 April 2024
  12. ^ Anglesey Council, Anglesey Council website, retrieved 24 April 2023
  13. ^ Naomi Watts, The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023
  14. ^ Gwyn Hughes Jones, The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023
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  17. ^ Gabriel Fielding, Gabriel Fielding website, retrieved 24 April 2023
  18. ^ Osian Roberts, Facebook page, retrieved 24 April 2023
  19. ^ Wilfred Mitford Davies, Biography Wales, retrieved 24 April 2023
  20. ^ Meinir Gwilym, The Daily post, retrieved 24 April 2023
  21. ^ Jac Jones, Anglesey Telegraph, retrieved 24 April 2023
  22. ^ Owen Roberts, The Independent, retrieved 20 April 2023
  23. ^ Wilf Roberts, BBC, retrieved 20 April 2023
  24. ^ Harri Pritchard-Jones, The Guardian, retrieved 20 April 2023
  25. ^ Rhiannon Ifans, The Eisteddfod, retrieved 24 April 2023
  26. ^ Sonia Edwards, Parthian books, retrieved 5 March 2015
  27. ^ Gerald Morgan, gwales, retrieved 20 March 2023
  28. ^ George Fisher, blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023
  29. ^ Ernest Zobole, blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023
  30. ^ Gwilym Pritchard, blondes fine art, retrieved 20 April 2023
  31. ^ Rachel Barrett, Narberth Museum , retrieved 20 April 2023
  32. ^ S James Evans, Biography Wales, retrieved 25 April 2023
  33. ^ Ailddechrau ffilmio Rownd a Rownd ar ôl toriad, BBC, retrieved 22 April 2024
  34. ^ "Ysgol David Hughes". mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  35. ^ "A report on Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni" (PDF). Estyn. May 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  36. ^ "A report on Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni" (PDF). Estyn. January 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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