Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is the borough of Bridgend's only Welsh medium secondary school. The school opened its doors on the 3 September 2008 on the site of the former Maesteg Comprehensive Upper School in Llangynwyd.

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd
Location
Maesteg
,
Bridgend
,
CF34 9RW

Coordinates51.582477°N 3.633256°W / 51.582477; -3.633256
Information
TypeState secondary school
MottoDysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol
(Learning ... Talent ... Future)
Established2008
Local authorityBridgend
ChairAndrew Lewis
Head teacherMeurig Jones (Standing)
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Medium of languageWelsh language
HousesGarw (Red), Ogwr (Blue), Llynfi (Green)
Colour(s)Turquoise and Grey         
WebsiteYGG Llangynwyd

The school currently has 607 pupils in six year groups, Year 7 to Year 13. The school has now reached its full complement of year groups and will gradually grow ar larger intakes come into year 7 each year. Eventually, the school will have around 770 pupils by 2023.

Notable Alumni

Owen Watkin

The school is fed from the four Welsh medium primary schools in Bridgend County Borough, namely,

The school's motto is "Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol" (Learning ... Talent ... Future). Pupils are currently grouped into three houses - Garw, Ogwr, and Llynfi (representing the valleys that form the catchment area of the school).

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