Ysgol Penglais School

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Ysgol Penglais School
Location
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,
Wales
Information
Type State
Motto Glewa'r grefft gloywa'r graen
Established 1973
Head of school Matthew Brown(2013-) Haydn Davey(1993-2013)
Number of students 1200 (approx.)
Language Welsh/English medium
Colour(s) Navy Blue, White
Website

Ysgol Penglais School (Welsh: Ysgol Penglais[1]) is a comprehensive school situated in the town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales. It offers education to over 1,200 pupils aged 11 to 19. The school was established in 1973 and teaches mainly through the medium of English.

Location

Waunfawr,

Charity events

Penglais School has supported many charities in the past, long standing support has been made for the Sudan appeal . In April 2007, a huge event took place involving the entirety of the student body collecting on the main playing field to form the shape of the world.[2] This event raised money for the Send my friend to school charity and aimed to increase awareness for the Global Campaign for Education. The event was photographed by the RCAHMW.[3]

Notable teachers

See also

References

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  3. http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/HI/ENG/Heritage+of+Wales/Gallery/Aerial+Photography/

External links

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