Ysgol Bryn Alyn

Ysgol Bryn Alyn (Alyn Hill School)
Motto "Dim heb Ymdrech - Nothing without Effort"
Established 1958
Type Secondary
Headteacher Mr. B. Whiteley
Location Church Street
Gwersyllt
Wrexham CB
LL11 4HB
Wales
Coordinates: 53°04′30″N 3°01′26″W / 53.0749°N 3.0239°W / 53.0749; -3.0239
Local authority Wrexham
Staff 75
Students 800
Ages Year 7 (11/12)–Year 11 (15/16)

Not to be confused with Ysgol Bryn Elian (Conwy)

Ysgol Bryn Alyn is a secondary school in the county borough of Wrexham, Wales. Its catchment area includes its local primary schools within Gwersyllt and other nearby villages.

Mr Brian Whiteley took up the position of headteacher in July 2011.

The school is also known as the school as which Robbie Savage attended.

The School's Curriculum

At Key Stage 3 (KS3), students at Ysgol Bryn Alyn are taught all the mandatory subjects required by the Welsh National Curriculum. At the end of Key Stage 3 pupils are given Teacher Assessment (TA) levels from 3 to 7 in their core and foundation subjects. A special presentation afternoon during the year celebrates the achievement of Year 9 pupils throughout KS3.

At Key Stage 4 (GCSE level), students select four subjects to which they wish to subscribe, alongside mandatory English, English Literature Mathematics, Double Science, Welsh Short Course and RS Short Course. Non-exam subjects are Physical Education and PSE. Students are also allowed to select up to four of the following GCSE subjects:

BTEC courses (since 2006):

In partnership with Yale College (Since 2006):

There are also other subjects which can be mixed with GCSE subjects, but a GCSE is not obtained at the end of these courses:

Inspections

The school underwent a full Estyn inspection in early May 2007 , and results were received in late July.

Ysgol Bryn Alyn is an excellent school which give you a wide and open attempt on what you want to achieve. (Estyn inspectors' report)

The school was previously an underachiever; however, since the introduction of new schemes of work and new staff, that perception has been largely reversed, and is proved by massive support raised for charities and funds such as the money that was raised for BBC Children in Need and awards won such as the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award.

Structure of the school day and pupil management

The school day in its current form was launched in June 2008. It previously consisted of six 50-minute lessons, and then the final lesson ends at the day at 3.20pm.

Many extra-curricular clubs are held in the school, including Music Lessons and Library activities.

Facilities

The school has many facilities, including four ICT suites, a full an indoor swimming pool, a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), a sports hall, a Science Block and a library with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

Achievements

Awards given to the school include:

• Best Canteen In Wales 2011

See also

References

    Gwersyllt

    External links

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