Ynysawdre Comprehensive School
Ynysawdre Comprehensive School was a public secondary school located in Tondu in Bridgend County Borough which catered for ages between 11 and 18.
| Ysgol Ynysawdre School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Heol-Yr-Ysgol , , CF32 9LA | |
| Information | |
| Motto | BEST (Behaviour, effort, success, trust) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Closed | 20 July 2011 |
| Local authority | Bridgend County Borough |
| Head teacher | Andrew Warren |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Website | http://ynysawdrecs.bridgend.gov.uk/ |
Beginning in Autumn Term 2011, Ynysawdre Comprehensive officially closed and its former students merged with those of Ogmore School to become "Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen" (translated to The Oak Community College).
Merge with "Ogmore" 2011
As part of a new multi-million project, the school merged with neighbouring school 'Ogmore Comprehensive School' to become "Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen" which opened in September 2011. Both schools continued to see the number of pupils enrolling every year continue to drop, prompting firstly, the council to consider closing one of the 2 schools. However, in 2010, Bridgend County Borough Council, passed a vote and decided to merge the two schools, coming into effect in September 2011. "Ynysawdre Comprehensive School" officially had its last day of service on 21 July 2011, with the school itself, pupils and staff, past and present, holding an open day on the 19th.
The new school currently operates on a split-site basis during a two-year transitional period, while the new main building will be built upon the Ynysawdre site. The new building is expected to be up and running in September 2013. After that, it remains unclear as to what will happen to the "Ogmore" building, with many rumours pointing towards the land being used for a new housing estate.
In 2014, it was revealed that I.T. teacher, Mcphallen Kuwale, was convicted of dealing illegal substances such as cocaine.[1]
Uniform
Original Ynysawdre Comprehensive School Uniform
| Form Year | Jumper | Dress Shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1 to 3 Garw and Middle School | Brown | White or Grey |
| Years 4 to 6 Upper School | Black | White or Grey |
Rugby jersey - Bright red with white collar with two thin central black hoops
School Uniform (later)
| Keystage | Jumper | Polo Shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Keystage 3 (Years 7-9) | Burgundy | White |
| Keystage 4 (Years 10-11) | Black | White |
| Keystage 5 (Sixth Form) | Black | Burgundy |