Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School

Infobox UK school
name = Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin


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motto = 'Heb Ddysg Heb Ddeall' (Without Teaching there is no Understanding)
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established = 1978
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type = State School
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head_label = Head Master
head = Mr Dorian Williams B.A.
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chair_label = Chairman of Governors
chair = Mr Elfed Davies
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county = Carmarthenshire
country = Wales
postcode = SA32 8DN
LEA = Carmarthenshire County Council
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enrollment = 873 [ [http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk/english.pdf 2008/09 Prospectus] ]
gender = Both
lower_age = 11
upper_age = 18
houses = Hengwrt, Hergest, Llwydiarth and Peniarth
colours = Lilac and Black color box|#8B00FF color box|#000000
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website = http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk
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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin ( _en. "Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School") is a Welsh-medium school in Wales. It is located in Croes-y-Ceiliog, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthenshire. The name 'Bro Myrddin' means 'Myrddin Borough' in Welsh, since Carmarthen is linked with Myrddin Wyllt. All of the school's students speak Welsh, and most have received a Welsh-language primary education, although many come from homes where Welsh is not the first language. [ [http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/bromyrddin.pdf 2003 inspection] ]

History

The School was founded in 1978, [ [http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk/ Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin web site] cy icon] on the premises of the former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School for Boys, Carmarthen. In 1996 the school was moved to its current purpose built site at Croes-y-Ceiliog. Its first Prifathro (Headmaster) was Mr Gareth Evans, who was succeeded upon his retirement in 1997 by Mr Eric Jones, and then by current Mr Dorian Williams in 2005.

Ethos

The school's motto is 'Heb Ddysg Heb Ddeall', which translates as ‘Without Teaching there is no Understanding'. The school colours are lilac and black.

Houses

The school has 4 houses (Which are referred to using the welsh 'Llys'): Hengwrt (house colour: green), Hergest (red), Llwydiarth (black) and Peniarth (blue). The four houses annually compete in the schools own version of the Eisteddfod, in which there is a day of singing, playing instruments, reciting and numerous other events held on the nearest Friday to St. David’s day, and a sports day held in the summer term.

The Results of the 2008 School Eisteddfod were as follows:

1st. Peniarth2nd. Hergest3rd. Llwydiarth4th. Hengwrt

Results

2007: 82.8% of 15 year old pupils achieved 5 or more A* - C grades at GCSE or equivalent [ [http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk/english.pdf 2008/09 Prospectus] ]
2007: 81.9% of 17 year old pupils achieved 2 or more A - C grades at A/AS level or equivalent [ [http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk/english.pdf 2008/09 Prospectus] ]

Curriculum

Core: Welsh, Maths, English and Science.
Humanities: History, Geography and Religious Studies.
Creative Subjects: Drama, Art & Design and Music.
Technology: ICT, Resistant Materials, Catering, Health and Social Care, Textiles, Furniture Manufacture and Graphic products.
Foreign Languages: French language, or German language.
Other: Buisness Studies

School Officials. 2007/2008 year"2008/2009 officials are currently unknown."

Alumni

Acting, music and literature
* Euros Childs Musician, member of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
* John Lawrence (musician) Musician, member of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
* Richard James (musician) Musician, member of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci

Sport
* Stephen Jones (rugby player) Rugby Union player, Llanelli Scarlets & Wales national rugby union team
* Rhys Priestland Rugby Union player, Llanelli Scarlets
* Ken Owens Rugby Union player, Llanelli Scarlets
* Aled Thomas Rugby Union & Rugby Union Sevens player London Welsh, Wales national rugby union team (sevens)
* Matthew Stevens professional snooker player

References

External links

* [http://www.bromyrddin.sirgar.sch.uk/ Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin web site] cy icon
* [http://www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/bromyrddin.pdf 2003 inspection report]