Lab in a Lorry visited the school last week, an interactive mobile science laboratory which gives young people the opportunity to explore science through open ended experiments. Guided by volunteers who are scientists and engineers from industry and academia, the students relished the opportunity to work with ‘real’ scientists. 

The Lab was fitted with three distinct lab areas where groups of students took part in each of the fun and informative experiments. Everyone got to try their hand at experimental science and think about the surprises and questions that arose. We would like to thank James, Josie and the rest of the crew, along with the Institute of Physics for providing such excellent opportunities for the students.

We are pleased to see that Rhydywaun’s pupils have performed well in the first set of new GCSE examinations. Pupils have reached their potential and results are very encouraging.

We are very pleased with the achievements of all our students but we would like to note the following individual results:

Owain Birrell              9A*, 3A

Emily Ellis                  3A*, 5A, 3B, 1C

Brogan Jones              2A*, 6A, 4B

Lowri Jade Jones         2A*, 8A, 1B, 1C

Morgan Mellin             7A*, 4A, 1B

Rhiannon Parry            1A*, 7A, 4B

Eve Price                      9A*, 3A

Elis Roome                   2A*, 6A, 3B, 1C

Darya Williams             2A*, 7A, 4B

We look forward to welcoming over two thirds of our students back to follow sixth form courses.

Many thanks to staff and students for their efforts over the past few months.

Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun are again celebrating a good set of A level results this year.

All students entered for two or more A levels gained pass grades and the overall pass rate was again over 97%. Vocational results were also very good, with all courses recording a 100% pass rate.

 Headteacher, Mark Jones said, “Pupils have again worked well and almost all students have gained a place at their chosen University. Many thanks to staff and students for their hard work and commitment. We wish all the students the very best in the next step in their careers.”

 Notable achievements include:

Iori Kent                                             who gained 2A*, A, 2B and a grade A in further Mathematics AS

Jamie Evans                                        A*, A, B, C and A in further Maths AS

Charlotte Morris                                 A*, 2A, D and a grade B in further Mathematics AS

Molly Sedgemore                                A*, A, 2B

Ffion Cudlip                                        2 Distinction*, 2B, C

The Year 11 End of Year Ceremony on May 18, 2017 was an excellent opportunity to reminisce with Year 11 as well as to reward various members of the year for their contribution during the year.

There was a lot of laughter as we saw pictures of them in Year 7 and 8 and listened to form tutors' memories. Here are some pictures of the afternoon and those were rewarded.

We wish them luck with the rest of their exams and we look forward to welcoming the majority of the year as they return in September for the Sixth Form.