Ysgol Craig y Deryn
Ysgol Craig y Deryn is a Welsh-medium primary school in Llanegryn in Gwynedd.
| Ysgol Craig y Deryn | |
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| Location | |
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| , LL36 9SG Wales | |
| Information | |
| Type | Welsh-medium State school |
| Established | 2013 |
| Local authority | Gwynedd Council |
| Head Teacher | Jennifer Bradbury |
| Gender | Both |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Website | ysgolcraigyderyn |
General
The school is named after Craig yr Aderyn, a notable hill on the south bank of the River Dysynni near Llanfihangel-y-pennant. The form 'Craig y Deryn' reflects the local pronunciation.
History
The new school for the area (initially known as Ysgol Bro Dysynni) was built following the closure of the primary schools in the villages of Bryn-crug, Llanegryn and Llwyngwril.[1] The school opened in September 2013.[2]
Building
The decision to build a new school was the subject of significant controversy, given that it led to the closure of three other schools in the area. The new school was also to be located in the Snowdonia National Park, which raised concerns regarding the appropriateness of a new building in a protected landscape. As a result the school, designed by B3 Architects, was built to an innovative and environmentally sensitive design and was the outright winner of the Royal Town Planning Institute Wales Planning Award 2014.[3] It was shortlisted for the 2015 Wales Gold Medal for Architecture.[4]
References
- "Gwynedd council approves Dolgellau school closures", BBC News (North West Wales), 15 December 2011
- Estyn: Ysgol Craig y Deryn.
- Royal Town Planning Institute, 'Wales Planning Award 2014'. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- Sion Morgan (3 July 2015) "From cliff perched houses to a grass-roofed primary school, the most beautiful new buildings pushing the boundaries of Welsh architecture", Wales Online. Retrieved 3 February 2018.