| Motto | 'Heb Ddysg Heb Ddeall' (Without Teaching there is no Understanding) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1978 |
| Type | State School |
| Headteacher | Mr Dorian Williams B.A. |
| Chairman of Governors | Mr Elfed Davies |
| Location | Carmarthenshire SA32 8DN Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire County Council |
| Students | 873 [1] |
| Gender | Male/Female |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Hengwrt , Hergest , Llwydiarth and Peniarth |
| Colours | Lilac and Black |
| Website | www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk |
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin (English: 'Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School') is a Welsh-medium school in Wales. It is located near Croes-y-Ceiliog, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. The name 'Bro Myrddin' means 'Myrddin Borough' in Welsh, since Carmarthen is linked with Myrddin Wyllt. All of the school's students speak Welsh, and most have received a Welsh-language primary education, although many come from homes where Welsh is not the first language.[2]
Contents |
The School was founded in 1978,[3] on the premises of the former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School for Boys, Carmarthen. In 1996 the school was moved to its current purpose built campus at Croes-y-Ceiliog. Its first Pennaeth (Headteacher) was Mr Gareth Evans, who was succeeded upon his retirement in 1997 by Mr Eric Jones, and then by current Mr Dorian Williams in 2006.
The school's motto is 'Heb Ddysg Heb Ddeall', which translates as ‘Without Teaching there is no Understanding'. The school colours are lilac and black.
The school has 4 houses (Which are referred to using the Welsh 'Llys'): Hengwrt (house colour: green), Hergest (red), Llwydiarth (black) and Peniarth (blue). The four houses annually compete in the schools own version of the Eisteddfod, in which there is a day of singing, playing instruments, reciting and numerous other events held on the nearest Friday to St. David’s day, and a sports day held in the summer term.
2007: 82.8% of 15 year old pupils achieved 5 or more A* - C grades at GCSE or equivalent [1]
2007: 81.9% of 17 year old pupils achieved 2 or more A - C grades at A/AS level or equivalent [1]
Core: Welsh, Maths, English and Science.
Humanities: History, Geography and Religious Studies.
Creative Subjects: Drama, Art & Design and Music.
Technology: ICT, Resistant Materials, Catering, Health and Social Care, Textiles, Furniture Manufacture and Graphic products.
Foreign Languages: French language, German language or Spanish language Other: Business Studies
Acting, music and literature
Sport
Television