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Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen reflects the natural Welsh environment of the local community, but with an emphasis on developing the bilingualism of our pupils. At present, there are some 400 pupils in the school, mainly from Bethesda and the surrounding villages which make up Dyffryn Ogwen. We have 25 teachers and 12 support staff.
We aim to support pupils in achieving their potential across a range of academic and vocational subjects, as well as focusing on their literacy and numeracy development. Most subjects use Information Technology, and we have invested substantially in this area. We are proud of the fact that all our students leave Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen with qualifications in these important skills. We want all our students to leave school armed with the ability to compete in the world of work, further education, and higher education.
The school is very well resourced and has access to Plas Ffrancon Leisure Centre daily. We take pride in our school and the environment in which it is situated. It is doubtful if any other secondary school in Wales is situated in such remarkable natural surroundings.
The pupils play a key role in creating a welcoming environment that is positive and pleasing for learning in the community of this school. Each one has his/her part to play to ensure that there is a civilized, tolerant and active community based on respect to all members. Ensuring the best conditions for learning is a high priority at this school. We have high expectations of each pupil here at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen. The aim is to ensure that every learner fosters the appropriate skills and ascertains knowledge that underpins good learning. We are anxious that every pupil is happy, safe, and proud of his/her school. We promote and foster self-discipline and appropriate respect for authority amongst the pupils.
