New Welsh school offers a sneak peek!

Parents and carers in the Welshpool area considering a bilingual education for their child will have an opportunity to tour the new Welsh-medium school that is nearing completion in the town. 

Powys County Council is building a new 150-place school for Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng which will include early years and community facilities. 

The school has organised an open day on Friday, October 14, where there will be a chance to tour the new school building as well as speak to parents who have chosen a Welsh-medium education for their child.

The open day, which will be held from 1.30pm-4pm, is aimed at parents who have children starting primary school in September 2023 and are considering Welsh-medium education.

Places are limited so booking is required. To book your place at the open day contact Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng by emailing pennaeth@trallwng.powys.sch.uk or call 01938 552005.

The new school, which is being constructed by Wynne Construction, combines the old and the new which will provide the pupils of Ysgol Gymraeg y Trallwng and the community of Welshpool with fantastic facilities whilst maintaining the presence of Ysgol Maesydre.

Angharad Davies, Headteacher of Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng, said: “Across Wales more and more parents are choosing a Welsh-medium education for their children so that they can become bilingual and fluent in Welsh and English.

“Although parents don't need to be able to speak Welsh for their children to attend Welsh-medium education, we understand that parents will have many questions about Welsh-medium education and how schools will support them as well as their children.

“This open day is a fantastic opportunity to hear from staff and parents about Welsh-medium education and the benefits that a bilingual education can provide.”