Ysgol y Preseli
| Motto | 'Cofia Ddysgu Byw' |
|---|---|
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | State school |
| Head | Mr Michael Davies |
| Deputy Head | Mrs Iola Phillips |
| Chairman | Mr Des Davies |
| Location |
Crymych Pembrokeshire SA41 3QH Wales |
| Local authority | Pembrokeshire |
| Students | 1022 |
| Gender | Both |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Nyfer , Taf , Cleddau |
| Colours | Years 7 - 11, White and Maroon , Years 12 - 13, White and Black |
| Website |
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Ysgol Y Preseli is a bilingual comprehensive 11-18 school in the village of Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales that teaches through the medium of Welsh. English is optional, but only taught in Mathematics and Science.
History
Ysgol Y Preseli was declared an official bilingual school on 1 September 1991. Before this time it was called "Ysgol Gyfun Ddwyieithog y Preseli." The school's slogan is "Cofia Ddysgu Byw", which translates from Welsh to "Remember to Learn to Live".
On 30 January 2009 D. Martin Lloyd stepped down as headmaster of the school, after 19 years in the role, in order to take up his current position as manager of the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Michael Davies, the deputy headmaster, was appointed the acting headmaster and in February 2009 was promoted to headmaster.
Academic standards
In the latest Estyn school inspection in 2008, Ysgol y Preseli was recognised as a "good school with outstanding features" point 1 on a five point scale.[1] In the latest move by the Welsh Government, introducing banding to schools, Ysgol Y Preseli was the only school in Pembrokeshire to rate in the best first band.
The latest inspection report by Estyn (2008), shows the school had a GCSE pass rate of 60% (5 GCSEs grades A*-C), and 98% should gain at least five GCSEs grades A*-G.[2]
Eisteddfod
Ysgol Y Preseli held an Eisteddfod on 1 March 2011, which included the houses Nyfer, Cleddau and Taf. The event was split into two parts - one for the Iau (Junior) and one for the Hyn (Senior). Each of the groups had to do a performance such as singing and acting. At the end there was a choir which included every member that was present for their house.
Curriculum
Pupils must study all Core, Humanities, Creative, and Technology subjects plus French in years 7,8 and 9. Pupils in years 10 and 11 must study the Core Subjects as well as a choice of 4 other GCSE subjects. Years 12 and 13 have a choice to study either 3 or 4 AS/A Levels from any of the curriculum subjects. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification is also a part of the curriculum at Ysgol y Preseli, pupils in Year 11 will complete the Welsh Baccalaureate at Intermediate level and Advanced level in years 12 and 13.
Core: Welsh, English, Maths and Science.
Humanities: History, Geography, Religious Studies.
Creative Subjects: Drama, Art, Design & Technology and Music.
Technology: Information and Communication Technology, Textiles, Catering, Graphics Products.
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese.
Other: Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism, Politics, The Law, Psychology, World Development, Physical Education.
References
- ↑ School inspection report, Estyn, October 2008
- ↑ School inspection report, Estyn, October 2008
External links
Coordinates: 51°58′16″N 4°38′49″W / 51.971°N 4.647°W