Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive is a state run school located in Beddau

Beddau

Beddau is a large village around 1.5 miles from Llantrisant and 4 miles from the larger town of Pontypridd in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales.-Education:Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castellau is the village's Welsh speaking primary school...

, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Wales

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Alumni

Its alumni include many rugby stars who have gone on to be highly successful, such as rugby

Rugby football

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 players Neil Jenkins

Neil Jenkins

Neil Jenkins MBE is a former rugby union football player and current coach. He played fly-half, centre, or full back for Pontypridd, Cardiff, Celtic Warriors, Wales and the British and Irish Lions. Jenkins is Wales' highest ever points-scorer and is the third highest on the List of leading Rugby...

 MBE

Order of the British Empire

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, Michael Owen

Michael Owen (rugby player)

Michael Owen , was educated at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive school in Beddau and was a Welsh rugby union player. He played for Saracens at club level and Wales internationally, having previously represented Newport Gwent Dragons in the Magners League. Owen, who is , most often played Number 8, but...

, and Gethin Jenkins

Gethin Jenkins

Gethin Jenkins is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union player, currently playing for Cardiff Blues. He is the most capped prop-forward for Wales.-Early career:...

, who have all represented the British and Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions

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, and Paul John

Paul John

Paul John is a former Wales international rugby union player with 10 caps. A scrum-half, he played his club rugby for Pontypridd RFC, where he was captain....

, Andrew Lamerton, Lloyd Peart and Ellis Jenkins who have played for Wales

Wales national rugby union team

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Bryn Celynnog can also boast Kelly Morgan

Kelly Morgan

Kelly Morgan is a Welsh Commonwealth and Olympic Games badminton player born in Pontypridd.Morgan attended Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive school in Beddau, Wales.- 1996 Olympics :...

 and Paralympic swimmer David Roberts

David Roberts (swimmer)

David Evan Roberts CBE , is a Welsh swimmer. An eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist, he is one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympians ever.-Swimming career:...

 CBE, as former pupils.

Kelly Morgan

Kelly Morgan

Kelly Morgan is a Welsh Commonwealth and Olympic Games badminton player born in Pontypridd.Morgan attended Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive school in Beddau, Wales.- 1996 Olympics :...

 won the ladies singles badminton Gold Medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games

1998 Commonwealth Games

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 and also appeared at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta

Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics

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, the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney

Badminton at the 2000 Summer Olympics

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 and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens

Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Goudi Olympic Hall at the Goudi Olympic Complex from August 14 through August 21. Both men and women competed in their own singles and doubles events and together they competed in a mixed doubles event....

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David Roberts

David Roberts (swimmer)

David Evan Roberts CBE , is a Welsh swimmer. An eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist, he is one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympians ever.-Swimming career:...

 CBE, is a Welsh Paralympic swimmer who won 4 gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, 4 gold medals at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

2004 Summer Paralympics

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 in Athens

Athens

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 and 3 gold medals at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

2000 Summer Paralympics

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 in Sydney

Sydney

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. He also won a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

2006 Commonwealth Games

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 in Melbourne

Melbourne

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 and holds numerous World Records.

The age range of the students who attend is 11-17.

Houses

The school has four houses that are named after mythical creatures:

• Chimera
• Griffin
• Phoenix
• Wyvern

E3+

Bryn Celynnog has recently started an activities programme called E3+. This is a range of extracurricular activities that are funded by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is the governing body for Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. The council headquarters are located in the town of Tonypandy.- Current composition :- Historic results :...

. E3+ provides a trip at the end of each term for the pupils that attended the most E3+ activities.

Departments/Areas

Some departments include:

• Languages
• Humanities
• Technology
• Science
  Science
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• English
• Mathematics
  Mathematics
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• Arts
  ARts
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• Physical Education

Some facilities include:

• Drama Workshop
• Gymnasium
• Indoor Sports Arena
• Sports Ground
• Tennis Courts
• Sensory Garden
• Swimming Pool

External links

• School website