The English proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" perfectly sums up the experience we offer our learners here, at Ysgol Penrhyn-coch. The school's strong partnership with its community enriches pupils' learning experiences and fosters in them a strong sense of belonging. Whether by taking part in the Penrhyn-coch Eisteddfod, Penrhyn Show, collaborating with Tŷ Mawr Garage, contributing to the Tincer or supporting the local Football Club, we are grateful for the opportunities our locality provides to nurture respect and affection for their area amongst pupils. The welcoming nature of staff and pupils on arrival at the school is testament to its familial and cosy atmosphere.

There are now around 110 pupils on the school register, and pupils are divided across 4 classrooms. Pupils are served by a team of industrious and dedicated staff who work diligently to support pupils on their learning journey. At the start of the school, a small class in terms of numbers provides a valuable opportunity for pupils to settle into the school. All classes benefit from direct access to the outside area. We recently invested in 2 outside shelters to allow pupils to work outside in all weathers. We benefit from our partnership with Ysgol Penllwyn by sharing staff expertise across both schools e.g. for physical education. Our spacious site includes Cylch Meithrin Trefeurig’s cabin, an adventure course, a garden, a football pitch, a yard at the front of the school and a generous outdoor learning area for our youngest pupils. Our curriculum is enriched by our outdoor area, which offers gardening experiences, studies of the natural world, and plenty of space to explore a variety of sports.

A handy location in the centre of the village enables us to go for walks often. We go for a walk to the park, Cae Baker, Gogerddan Woods, to the Chapel, to the Church, to the village hall and the shop regularly, as whole classes and as smaller groups. Our central location means that many of our pupils can scooter, cycle or walk to school safely.

Stay Connected with School News

We encourage all families to stay up to date with the latest news and activities at our school! Each month, we publish an article in Tincer, our local community Welsh medium newspaper. Edited by a much loved volunteer and governor at our school, Ceris Gruffudd. By purchasing Tincer, you can read about recent events, student achievements, and upcoming opportunities at the school.

In addition, we regularly share updates, photos, and important announcements on our official Facebook and Instagram pages. Following us on social media is a great way to stay connected and celebrate our school community together.

• Tincer Magazine: Available for purchase locally, featuring a monthly article from the school. Y TINCER – Trefeurig
• Facebook: @ysgolpenrhyncoch
• Instagram: @ysgolpenrhyncoch

We look forward to sharing our stories with you!