We are incredibly lucky to have a new, state of the art, school. It is the first secondary school in Wales to achieve an environmental rating of ‘excellent’ and has design features specific to the curriculum we offer.

The building is designed to be as student-friendly as possible. The design uses passive supervision principles, for examples glass walled offices, to allow us to constantly observe corridors and learning spaces.

In our building, students and staff have access to cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In the School’s teaching and learning spaces there are PCs and laptops for students to use and the classrooms have projectors and whiteboards which encourage students to get actively involved in the lessons. Other specialist facilities include multi-media suites, CAD-CAM resources, a construction centre, drama studio and Science & Technology suites.

Through the School’s Virtual Learning Environment, students can log on with their password and access learning resources and information from home or wherever there is internet access. Students can, for example, download curriculum material and submit homework.

The Active Living Centre includes a 25m swimming pool, fully equipped fitness suite and a dance studio which is open to the public. In addition there is a main sports hall, as well as an outdoor Astroturf pitch and playing fields. These facilities are available for community use before and after the school day. At School we know a healthy body and mind is vital for excellent learning.

Our Food Court is open daily and offers students a range of healthy food options. In addition there is an all-day café for use by students in Years 12 & 13.

All of these facilities and design features support learning and help our learners achieve.