Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
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Ysgol Morgan Llwyd is a Welsh Medium school in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the first, and only Welsh Language Secondary school in Wrexham County Borough. It is named after the renowned seventeenth century Welsh author Morgan Llwyd. The school has been open at its present location, Cefn Road, Wrexham, since 2000. Previously it was located on Percy Road, Wrexham. Its current headmaster is Mr. Huw Foster Evans. Deputy Headmasters of the school are Mr. Aneurin Roberts, Mr. Huw Robertson, and Mrs. Mary Griffiths.
Presently there are 6 houses or forms in which the approx. 800 pupils are divided into. These are Alun, Bers, Clywedog, Dyfrdwy, Erddig and Gwenfro. These are named after different areas of Wrexham and the area - the River Alun, Bersham Parish, River Clywedog, River Dee, Erddig Hall and River Gwenfro.
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[edit] History of Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd opened in the 1960's, as the first Welsh Medium Secondary School in Wrexham. Originally on Percy Road, Wrexham, the school became popular and its student population grew. In the 1990's a new home for the school was found - Cartrefle, the site of a College which had closed. Building work to expand its facilities were carried out. In 2000 the school finally re-opened, with a grand caeremony. A nearby school sang for members of the council and First Minister of Wales Rhodri Morgan was also present. Ysgol Morgan Llwyd is now regarded as one of the most modern schools in Wrexham, with its Laboratory facilities second to none. St. Christopher's school moved to the old site of Ysgol Morgan Llwyd.
[edit] Famous former pupils
Llŷr Williams (pianist)
Lowri Tynan (Commonwealth swimmer)
[edit] Head of Year
The following teachers are Head of that particular year.
- Year 7 - Mr. Chris Evans;
- Year 8 - Miss. Lowri Morris;
- Year 9 - Mr. Sion Williams;
- Year 10 - Mr. Aled Pritchard Hughes;
- Year 11 - Mr. Gareth Evans;
- Sixth Form - Mrs. Jane Owen
[edit] Head of Key Stage
The following teachers are Head of that particular Key Stage.
- Key Stage 3 - Ms. Heddus Wyn;
- Key Stage 4 - Miss. Eleri Lewis;
- Key Stage 5 - Mrs. Jane Owen.
[edit] Primary Schools
The pupils of the Welsh primary schools of Wrexham are invited to come to Ysgol Morgan Llwyd. These include:
- Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth;
- Ysgol Bodhyfryd, Wrexham;
- Ysgol Plas Coch, Wrexham;
- Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol, Cefn;
- Ysgol I.D. Hooson, Rhosllanerchrugog.
The majority of the pupils from these schools will go to Ysgol Morgan Llwyd for further education.
Naturally, pupils from other schools, Welsh or English, can also join the school.
[edit] Activities and Sport
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd is proud to be part of many activities and sporting events in and around Wrexham. Year 7 pupils have the opportunity to visit Glan Llyn, an Urdd Gobaith Cymru owned Welsh Language camp. Years 10 to Year 13 (Sixth Form) can study for the Duke of Edinburgh award. All pupils have the opportunity to compete in Urdd events in the National Eisteddfod and the County Eisteddfod. Ysgol Morgan Llwyd has also made excursions to Germany, France, Czech Republic, America and Belgium on different occasions.
Previously the drama club Theatr y Draig was running in the school which produced many successful performances of "Grease" and "Blind Date". This year, applicants can take part in their production of "Busgy Malone". Every year a School Eisteddfod takes place, usually on St. David's Day. This is open for Years 7 - 10 and is a tradition in the school. Pupils participate in many competitions that range from Form Choir, Garage/Kitchen band, to Whistling! A pupil is selected for the chair each year also.
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd pupils competes in sport - namely Football and Netball, competing against the Wrexham schools. There is also a Tae Kwon Do club participating in the Morgan Llwyd Sports Hall.
[edit] The Welsh Baccalaureate
From 2005 Ysgol Morgan Llwyd became involved in the pilot scheme of the Welsh Baccalaureate, a qualification that amplifies the use of the key skills needed for a job. A pass can mean a lower entrance grade for University - a pass is 120 UCAS points, or an "A" grade. The scheme was a success, so from September 2007 it will be made compulsary for sixth form students in Welsh schools to take the qualification. This includes Ysgol Morgan Llwyd.
[edit] Successes
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd has had many success in different fields, namely in sports and music..
