School
"Y Byd i'n Disgyblion a Disgyblion i'n Byd"
Ysgol Brynrefail is a medium sized rural community comprehensive school located at the centre of the
primary school catchment at the foot of Snowdon. These schools include Bethel, Cwm y Glo, Waunfawr,
Deiniolen, Llanberis, Llanrug and Penisarwaun. These schools have essentially the same sort of environment so that newcomers to Ysgol Brynrefail will meet other pupils who come from similar backgrounds. At present 731 pupils attend the school ensuring that it is not too large for everyone to get to know one another in a friendly and homely atmosphere. Therefore, transferring to Ysgol Brynrefail from one of the primary schools is not a frightening experience and new pupils soon settle down. Indeed frequent visitors and strangers alike comment on the warm, courteous, Welsh atmosphere as being one of the school's main features. New pupils should not be concerned. However, if a problem does crop up your child can immediately ask for help from any member of staff . The school celebrated its centenary in September 2000 and the school was highly praised in the Inspection in November 2006.
Headteacher: Mr Eifion Jones B.Sc.
Chairman of the Governors: Mrs Ann Pritchard Jones
The school is a bilingual community comprehensive for pupils aged 11 - 18
Number of pupils - 731
Number of applicants to Year 7 - 150
Percentage granted - 100%
Admission number - 142
School Aims
The main aim is to ensure that every pupil is treated and respected as a complete person and is assisted and nurtured to develop as a person in every respect.
Academic Aims
Teach the National Curriculum Subjects in Key Stage 3 and 4 and offer suitable post 16 courses. Prepare suitable and interesting courses and use suitable teaching methods to develop every pupil to the best of his/her ability. Develop courses which reflect knowledge and culture so that pupils will develop as enlightened members of the community.Encourage the pupil's personal interests so that he/she may choose a suitable career. Develop every pupil to become confidently bilingual so that he/she may become a full member of the bilingual community in which he/she lives. Ensure an education which strengthens the understanding of the national and global environment. Ensure that pupils with special needs are given every opportunity and support to develop.
Pastoral Aims
Fostering self-discipline within pupils in a homely and friendly atmosphere. Being constructive when reprimanding, placing emphasis on reasoning rather than punishment. Treating pupils with respect and sympathy to foster healthy relationships between teachers and pupils. No pupil should be belittled in any way. Being aware of any sign of unhappiness in pupils manifested by poor effort, poor behaviour, lateness or absenteeism.
Social Aims
To create a civilised environment where pupils and staff respect each other and co-operate fully to enhance the education process. To create an atmosphere of diligence and friendliness. Fostering formal and informal extra-curricular activities that will enrich the social experiences of the pupils.