Ysgol Craig y Deryn
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Welsh-medium State school |
| Head Teacher | Jennifer Bradbury |
| Location |
Llanegryn LL36 9SG Wales |
| Local authority | Gwynedd Council |
| Gender | Both |
| Ages | 3–11 |
Ysgol Craig y Deryn is a Welsh-medium primary school in Llanegryn in Gwynedd.
General
The school is named after Craig yr Aderyn, a notable hill on the south bank of the River Dysynni near Llanfihangel-y-pennant. The form 'Craig y Deryn' reflects the local pronunciation.
History
The new school for the area (initially known as Ysgol Bro Dysynni) was built following the closure of the primary schools in the villages of Bryn-crug, Llanegryn and Llwyngwril.[1] The school opened in September 2013.[2]
Building
The decision to build a new school was the subject of significant controversy, given that it led to the closure of three other schools in the area. The new school was also to be located in the Snowdonia National Park, which raised concerns regarding the appropriateness of a new building in a protected landscape. As a result, the school was built to an innovative and environmentally sensitive design and was the outright winner of the Royal Town Planning Institute Wales Planning Award 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ "Gwynedd council approves Dolgellau school closures", BBC News (North West Wales), 15 December 2011
- ↑ Estyn: Ysgol Craig y Deryn.
- ↑ Royal Town Planning Institute, 'Wales Planning Award 2014'. Accessed 19 April 2015.
External links
Coordinates: 52°37′33″N 4°04′31″W / 52.625738°N 4.075405°W