Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern

Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern is a county comprehensive school providing education for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. Currently there are about 650 pupils on roll, approximately 80 of them in the Senior School. It is a natural bilingual community school where, in addition to English, considerable attention is given to the use of the Welsh language as a medium of instruction. The school was opened in 1977 and is situated on the outskirts of Bodedern in a quiet and safe rural environment.

Offer education of the highest possible standard so that all pupils have the skills and self-confidence to achieve the best of their ability. Enable each individual to become a full member of a bilingual society that they are a part of. Foster a civilised society that develops self esteem, respect and tolerance towards others. Develop individuals to be responsible, mature and healthy citizens in their community. Ensure the necessary care and support for each child to develop and use their talents.

The extensive campus has vast hard surface areas for games as well as bus and car parks; large all-weather pitches, golfing area, multi-purpose tennis courts and several green pitches to cater for all sports. We have a modern building and very good facilities - a gymnasium and sports hall, common rooms for year 11 pupils and senior school students, a powerful network with over 500 PCs and 100 laptops each one connected via a high speed link to the world wide web.

For the other practical based subjects we have seven Technology and Art rooms with the latest in CAD / CAM facilities, six excellent laboratories, 2 music rooms + 2 rehearsal rooms, a salon and a theatre - Theatr Bro Alaw. The Urdd county office and Welsh Language Unit are very conventiently based on site. We give our pupils opportunities to work in a modern theatre, to enjoy the sports and leisure facilities and to use the latest computer technology to access and present information. Pupils may choose to stay inside the building and use these facilities during break and lunch times.

These facilities are available to the public during the evenings and extensive use is made of the theatre, the gymnasium, the sports hall, “Canolfan Bro Alaw” and some of the specialist teaching rooms. We are a young school with an enthusiastic staff. We are well established academically and accomplished in the field of competitive sports, and at national festivals. Priority is given to working in our community but we also ensure our young people realise their role as global citizens . We aim to give every one of our pupils an education of the highest quality in a safe, supportive, caring and happy atmosphere.