Eirias High School
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Eirias High School is situated in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. The school has around 1500 pupils and over 90 teachers and staff. The school’s name is derived from its location, the grounds of Eirias Park. Its modern facilities include up-to-date science laboratories, modern computing facilities, and a high-speed school internet network. The current headmaster is Phil McTague, who took over from Clive Hampton in 2006. The school's dress code is a maroon jumper emblazoned with the Eirias crest, black trousers/skirt, a white shirt, a tie with black, maroon and silver stripes.
[edit] Awards
The school has been recognized as an outstanding school in which to study. Awards include the WSSA School Award, Most Improved School, European Curriculum Award, Recognition of Quality Award, School Curriculum Award, Award of Community Service Excellence and the award and subsequent re-awards of Charter Mark and Investors in People status.
[edit] Notable alumni
Famous ex-pupils include:
- Steve Morgan, the multi-millionaire founder of Redrow plc
- Helen Willetts, who works as part of the BBC's weather broadcasting team
