Caereinion High School
| Caereinion High School Ysgol Uwchradd Caereinion | |
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 Golud Pawb ei Ymgais One's effort is one's reward | |
| Location | |
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Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0HW Wales United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 52°39′00″N 3°19′42″W / 52.6500°N 3.3282°WCoordinates: 52°39′00″N 3°19′42″W / 52.6500°N 3.3282°W |
| Information | |
| School type | State comprehensive secondary |
| Founded | 1894 |
| LEA | Powys County Council |
| Head teacher | Iona Davies |
| Years offered | 11–18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Colour(s) | Blue and yellow |
| Website | http://www.caer-hs.powys.sch.uk/ |
Caereinion High School (Welsh: Ysgol Uwchradd Caereinion) is a secondary school in Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, Wales, founded in 1894.[1] The school is bilingual, offering education in both English and Welsh, and thus promotes the Welsh language. Spanish and French are offered up to A-Level, and A-Level students are also given the option of learning either Italian, German, Russian or Mandarin through the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification scheme, a qualification which is designed to enhance school pupils in Wales' key skills and appreciation of the country's heritage and history.
Academics
The school has excelled in examination results, both at GCSE and A-Level. In the inspection, it was noted that the school possessed a number of "outstanding features",[2] including support for those with difficulty of learning.
Caereinion High School achieved all Grade 2 attributes, bar one category which was given a Grade 3.
The school also includes a 5×60 officer. 5×60 is a scheme designed for schools in the country to encourage young people to take part in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Next door to the school is the town's leisure centre, constituting of squash courts, a fitness suite, a gymnasium and a sports hall. The school has a sound relationship with the centre's management, and pupils use the centre's facilities for PE lessons, as well as for extra-curricular activities during the lunch hour and after school.
The school has had great success at the annual Urdd Eisteddfod, a competitive cultural event which encompasses literature and music performances, in choral, orchestral, and recitation competitions.
Sports
Sport has also become a prominent feature of the school's face. The under 18 boys team won the Welsh School's Minute Maid Cup in 2009,[3] (the school winning 4-1 on penalties). The team that was victorious starred two young men who went on to be capped for Welsh School's under 18s; Steffan Jones and Ross Frame, both of Llanfair Caereinion enjoyed subsequent successes on international level. Katie Griffiths has gone onto represent Wales in hockey and football, while Huw Jones enjoys a so far successful international career in table tennis, and Aled Humphreys in bowls. Catrin Thomas has also displayed outstanding achievements in the field of athletics, winning several gold and silver medals. Owain Williams has represented North Wales and Powys in rugby union at under 17s level, and many youngsters including James Harding also represent the North Wales team at under 18s level.
Collaboration
The school collaborates with the nearby Llanfyllin High School and Welshpool High School in the Trisgol partnership. This involves the sharing of A-level courses with the aim of increasing the number of courses on offer and a number of sixth-form students travel to the other schools for particular courses, as well as students from the other schools travelling to Caereinion. Students at the school also travel to NPTC's Newtown campus to access vocational courses.
References
- ↑ http://www.caer-hs.powys.sch.uk/website/SchoolHistory/School%20History.htm
- ↑ Margaret Robertson. "Estyn Report on Caereinion" (PDF). estyn. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
- ↑ http://www.welshsfa.co.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=28
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