Ysgol Dinas Brân
| Ysgol Dinas Brân | |
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| Address | |
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Dinbren Road , , LL20 8TG | |
| Coordinates | 52°58′22″N 3°10′13″W / 52.9728°N 3.1702°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Success through Effort (Welsh language) = Llwyddiant drwy ymdrech |
| Local authority | Denbighshire County Council |
| Department for Education URN | 401695 Tables |
| Headteacher | Mark Hatch |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18[1] |
| Enrollment | 930 |
| Colour(s) | Black, Yellow and White |
| Website | http://www.dinasbran.co.uk/ |
Ysgol Dinas Brân is an 11-18 bilingual mixed secondary school in Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. It serves the town of Llangollen and the surrounding areas including Corwen, Wrexham, Johnstown, Ruabon, Cefn Mawr, and Trevor.[2] The school was previously called Llangollen Grammar School.[3][4] The school had 930 pupils on roll in 2015.[5]
In the January 2012 National ranking of all secondary schools in Wales, the school was listed 7th (out of 230 school) - making Ysgol Dinas Brân the 3rd best school in North Wales.[6]
According to the latest Estyn report in 2012, 11% of pupils speak Welsh as a first language or to an equivalent standard, with approximately a tenth of pupils being educated in the Welsh-medium stream of the school.[2]
The school motto is Success through Effort. Its stated aim is "to provide a first-class education for our children in a secure, calm, enjoyable and stimulating atmosphere."
In 2008 the school opened its new Sixth form and learning centre on the campus. As a result, the number of year 12 students greatly increased in September. The sports hall was opened in 2000.
A level results from June 2008 boast a huge 100% pass rate, propelling the Sixth Form, led by Mrs Nantcurvis (previous head of Sixth Form at YDB), to the top position in Wales for A level results.[citation needed]
Dinas Brân launched the World Youth Skills Challenge in June 2009, with nearly 250 or more competitors.
Each year, the International Musical Eisteddfod starts every first week of July, and Ysgol Dinas Brân holds a transition week, where all of the Year 6 students are introduced to their soon-to-be Secondary School. Ysgol Dinas Brân holds a session for the Year 6 students and the pupils of Ysgol Dinas Brân, where they go to the International Eisteddfod and visit the stalls and the Llangollen Pavilion.
Ysgol Dinas Brân also gave/give out roles as an Usher (occupation) to the pupils, and the Ushers work in the Pavilion, and they also litter pick. This was introduced to the pupils in May 2018 by Mr & Mrs Derbyshire. Before, the Scouts of Llangollen used to usher, but now the pupils of Ysgol Dinas Brân can.
Infrastructure
The school buildings were constructed in the 1930s and added to on an ad-hoc basis.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ysgol Dinas Bran". Projects. Denbighshire County Council. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ a b "Ysgol Dinas Brân Inspection Report 2012" (PDF). Estyn. Estyn. May 2012.
- ^ Meurig Jones, Peter. "Brynamman Ambulance Class 1912-1913". Some Captured History Of The Amman Valley And Its People. Dave Michael. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ "Winner of Llangollen 2009 Peace Message Competition". News Archive. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. 2009. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ "Ysgol Dinas Brân". My Local School. 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ BBC Wales Website; recalled 13 January 2012.
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