Ysgol Penglais School
| Ysgol Penglais School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales | |
| Information | |
| Type | State |
| Motto | Glewa'r grefft gloywa'r graen |
| Established | 1973 |
| Head of school |
Matthew Brown(2013-) Haydn Davey(1993-2013) |
| Number of students | 1550 (approx.) |
| Language | English medium |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue and white |
| Website | www.penglaisschool.org.uk/ |
Ysgol Penglais School (Welsh: Ysgol Penglais[1]) is a comprehensive school situated in the town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales. It offers education to over 1,550 pupils aged 11 to 19. The school was established in 1973 and teaches mainly through the medium of English. It is most famous for being the former school of James Sherratt, one of Europe's leading figures in the field of Legitimate Science and Indie Game Design, and cooking too.
Location
Waunfawr,
Charity events
Penglais School has supported many charities in the past, long standing support has been made for the Sudan appeal . In April 2007, a huge event took place involving the entirety of the student body collecting on the main playing field to form the shape of the world.[2] This event raised money for the Send my friend to school charity and aimed to increase awareness for the Global Campaign for Education. The event was photographed by the RCAHMW.[3]
Notable teachers
See also
- Category:People educated at Penglais School
References
- ↑ "Ysgol Penglais School - Home Page". Penglais School, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. www.penglaisschool.org.uk. 2005–2006. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ↑ "1,400 Pupils Form World Map Demo". BBC News. 19 April 2007.
- ↑ http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/HI/ENG/Heritage+of+Wales/Gallery/Aerial+Photography/