Exciting news for Rhondda Cynon Taf! Nine major school projects are making impressive progress across the area, all thanks to a collaborative effort with the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening:
1. **Clydach Vale:** A state-of-the-art 3-19 ALN school is rising on the former Pavilions site with the steel frame already up. It’s shaping up to open by autumn 2026!
2. **Glyncoch:** The new sustainable primary school and community hub is on track at the current Craig yr Hesg Primary site, set to welcome students in late autumn 2026.
3. **Cwm Rhondda:** Plans for a new 11-19 Welsh-medium school are underway with construction starting next summer, promising a fresh educational experience.
4. **Llanhari:** Another 3-19 Welsh-medium school is in the pipeline, aiming for early 2027 to break ground, enhancing local learning facilities.
5. **Penrhys:** A primary school revamp is in motion with construction expected to begin in late 2026, offering a modernised environment for young learners.
6. **Aberdare:** St John Baptist CIW High School is getting a new teaching block with work slated to start in early 2026, bolstering the area’s educational infrastructure.
7. **Ynysybwl:** Buarth y Capel is set for a fresh teaching block, construction kicks off in early 2026 also at a satellite site for Ysgol Ty Coch.
8. **Llanilid:** A brand new Welsh-medium school is set to rise amidst a major housing development, with the site already being prepped for this transformative project.
9. **Abernant:** An extension of Abernant Primary School is in the works to accommodate an expected increase in pupil numbers from a nearby housing boom.
These projects aim to enhance learning environments and community facilities, setting students on paths to success. Stay tuned for more updates as these schools transform ideas into reality! 📚✨#EducationTransformation #RCTSchools #BuildingFuture