Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy will open its doors to the first pupils in September 2024, with the new school’s refurbished building scheduled for completion in 2025. The first students will use accommodation available in Overmonnow Primary School as the new school’s refurbished building is developed.
The new school will welcome pupils from Monmouth and the surrounding areas, including Usk and Raglan. A map showing the new catchment area can be found here, to find out if you are in the catchment area for the new Welsh medium school visit https://maps.monmouthshire.gov.uk/localinfo.aspx.
In line with the home to school transport policy free transport will be available for primary age pupils who live more than 1.5 miles from the school and reside within the catchment area.
Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy and will be located on Rockfield Road, the school will open using a seedling school model which means it will be available for pupils in nursery, reception, and year 1.
From September 2024, for one year only, Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy will offer full days for 3 and 4 year olds in line with the school opening hours.
From September 2025, it is hoped there will be a Welsh medium Cylch Meithrin on the school site that is able to provide wrap around childcare for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as Flying Start childcare for 2 year olds, so the school nursery will then revert to part time sessions of 2 ½ hours a day in line with the rest of Monmouthshire.
The temporary governing body for the school has been established and is looking to appoint a headteacher in the coming weeks. Whilst developing policies for the new school, they will be working on the branding for the school, including school signage, logos and school uniform! For further information, please email Debbie Graves debbiegraves@monmouthshire.gov.uk / Cath Saunders cathsaunders@monmouthshire.gov.uk.
Application Process
If you would like to to apply for a place in Nursery, Reception or year 1 please contact Monmouthshire County Council’s school admissions teams on 01633 644508 or by email accesstolearning@monmouthshire.gov.uk.
Further information regarding the admission process and how to apply can be found on the following here.
Becoming Bilingual
At a Welsh medium school, your child will become fully bilingual in Welsh and English. You don’t need to speak Welsh yourself for your child to benefit from a bilingual education. Find out more here.
Being bilingual means you can live your life in two or more languages and living in Wales your life is enriched when you speak Welsh. There are fantastic work and career opportunities and speaking two languages offers more employment options as well as an additional skill on your CV. Please read the FAQ’s for further information regarding the benefits of being bilingual!