{"id":14558,"date":"2016-11-15T12:14:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=14558"},"modified":"2016-11-15T12:14:37","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:14:37","slug":"name-revealed-cardiffs-new-28m-high-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2016\/11\/15\/name-revealed-cardiffs-new-28m-high-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Name is revealed for west Cardiff&#039;s new \u00a328m high school"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">THE name of a highly anticipated \u00a328m high school on the western side of Cardiff has been revealed. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiff West Community High School, formed from a merger between Glyn Derw High School and Michaelston Community College, will be built on a purpose-built site in Ely and will open in September 2018. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a year of public consultation the name was decided through an online poll which allowed pupils and parents from the area to cast their vote. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The schools originally joined as Wales\u2019s first federation in 2011 and run under the same budget and head teacher. The federation is currently housed in Michaelston Community College while new facilities are built on Glyn Derw&#8217;s original site off Penally Road.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It will open its doors in September 2018 following completion of a construct project valued\u00a0at between \u00a326m and \u00a328m. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14561\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14561\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Plans for Cardiff West Community School \" width=\"460\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-770x533.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1536x1063.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-2048x1417.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-293x203.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1400x968.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14561\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Plans for Cardiff West Community School \" width=\"460\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-770x533.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1536x1063.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-2048x1417.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-293x203.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Western_English-translation-1400x968.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/noscript> Plans for Cardiff West Community High School<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speaking to primary and secondary schools at a community celebration last night, future Head Teacher Martin Hulland said that the Cardiff West Community High School initials stood for \u201cCare, Working together, Creativity, High expectation and achieving Success.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Hulland explained that the school aims to be \u201ccommunity focused\u201d, adding that it will be a \u201c\u00a328m investment in your community in the West of Cardiff.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the event, which attracted over 500 people, it was announced that an individual building for 320 sixth form students is to be created which can also be used by local groups in Ely and Caerau.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other plans include a \u201ctransition area\u201d to allow year seven pupils to bridge the gap from primary to secondary school. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Hulland explained that rather than giving students a different teacher for every class, year seven could have the same teacher for 5 or 6 subjects to help them to adapt.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiff West Community High School will also boast a unique approach to its syllabus thanks to its eight founding partners. With companies including BBC Wales and Welsh National Opera helping to support and inspire pupils\u2019 education, Mr Holland stated that there will be an \u201calternative, different curriculum with creativity at the heart of it\u201d.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Talking at the celebration in Western Leisure Centre, he said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to see the primary and secondary schools come together. The aim of tonight is to try to engage the local community.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI have no doubt that the new school will be a huge success.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the event performances were given from five school choirs including Pencaerau Primary, Windsor Clive Primary, Hywel Dda Primary, Herbert Thompson Primary and Millbank Primary. The night ended with a performance by Michaelston and Glyn Derw dance group.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14563\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14563\" style=\"width: 169px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14563 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Payne, age 5 from Trelai Primary School \" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-770x1369.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-500x889.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-1400x2489.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14563 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Payne, age 5 from Trelai Primary School \" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-770x1369.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-500x889.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-1400x2489.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool6_15-11-16_AL-e1479177493538-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/noscript> Sebastian Payne, age 5 from Trelai Primary School<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pupils were also given the chance to explore exhibitions created by the school\u2019s eight creative partners and to take part in activities run\u00a0by the Michaelston and Glyn Derw High School Federation.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Praising the event, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ruth McDonald,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Federation Schools &amp; Community Learning Coordinator for Action in Ely and Caerau (ACE) and Communities First said: \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to see so many people attending and such a great atmosphere. The choir and performance were amazing and are testament to all the creative skills in the community.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the school performances, a talk was given by Dr David Wyatt, senior history lecturer at Cardiff University and member of the CAER Heritage Project for Ely and Caerau. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr Wyatt praised the creativity and talent of young people in the area and added that CAER looks forward to working with the new school to connect pupils with their local history.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He said: \u201cWe want to see more young people coming to university and w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">e want to help young people do great things.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14560\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14560\" style=\"width: 389px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14560\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Michaelston and Glyn Derw Federation dance group\" width=\"389\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool3_15-11-16_AL-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/noscript> Michaelston and Glyn Derw Federation dance group<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14559\" style=\"width: 391px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14559\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Hywel Dda Primary School choir\" width=\"391\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14559\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Hywel Dda Primary School choir\" width=\"391\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/Elyschool2_15-11-16_AL-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/noscript> Hywel Dda Primary School choir<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE name of a highly anticipated \u00a328m high school on the western side of Cardiff has been revealed. Cardiff West Community High School, formed from a merger between Glyn Derw High School and Michaelston Community College, will be built on a purpose-built site in Ely and will open in September 2018. After a year of public consultation the name was decided through an online poll which allowed pupils and parents from the area to cast their vote. 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