Exciting news for Cardiff families! 🎉 After years of anticipation, pupils at St Monica’s Church in Wales Primary have officially moved into their brand-new school building! This marks the completion of a vital £7.6m project to revamp primary education across Cathays, Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff North, and Plasnewydd—a massive step forward for our community. 🏫✨
The transformation has seen four local schools re-organised to better meet the needs for both Welsh and English medium education. The newly unveiled Fairoak Primary brings together Allensbank and Gladstone primaries and opened its doors in September at the iconic junction of Fairoak Road. Meanwhile, Ysgol Mynydd Bychan has migrated to the refreshed old Allensbank site, heralding a fresh chapter in our kids’ education journey. 🛤️📚
St Monica’s move is particularly special as it welcomes its first-ever nursery cohort. Freshly decorated classrooms, upgraded toilets, and modern offices set the scene for 21st-century learning. Plus, the outdoor spaces are nothing short of fabulous—safe play zones, snazzy fencing made from Welsh wood, and serene gardens for reflection. 🌿🌈
The headteacher, Abigail Cuthbert, expressed her excitement: “Our school is a village in the city, and we’re thrilled to begin this new journey with facilities that let our children flourish both academically and personally.” 🌟👫
Cardiff Council’s initiative aims to bolster Welsh-medium education, aligning with the Welsh Government’s exciting goal of a million Welsh speakers by 2050. This revamp means more educational opportunities in both languages, top-notch facilities, and sustainable, community-focused schools that won’t turn local kiddos away.
Here’s to creating bright futures for our young learners and supporting a thriving, bilingual Cardiff! 🎓📣 #CardiffEducation #WelshLanguage #CommunityGrowth