Ysgol Tre-Gib

Ysgol Gyfun Tre-Gib is a bilingual, English language / Welsh language comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 yrs to 18 years based in Ffairfach, Llandeilo in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales, bordering on the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park.

The school serves a large catchment area from Llandovery to the north to Ammanford to the south. There are approximately 1000 pupils attending the school; the largest number since the school opened. There are currently 81 teachers including Mrs Griffiths the head teacher, Mrs Griffiths-Jones the deputy head, Mrs Harries and Mr Harries who are all Assistant Heads.

The School offers a large and varied programme of extra-curricular activities, appealing to pupils of all ages and aptitudes. With all pupils remaining on site at lunchtimes and with so many travelling by school transport, most activities take place during the lunch hour. Examples are: Art Club, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club, Circle of Friends, Orchestra, Gardening Club, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Chess Club, Horrible Histories Club, Young Enterprise Club, Weight Training Club, Eco School Club, Rugby, Cross Country Club, Italian Conversation Club, Law Competition Club, Celtic Exchange Club, DireXion, Clwb yr Urdd, Magazine Club, Hockey, Geography Club, Inde/Rock Music Club, Welsh Learners, Music Club, Language Games Club, Wind Band, Choir – Senior/Junior, Athletics, Coursework Clubs, Football Club, Brass Ensemble, Harp Ensemble, Cricket Club.

Some famous rugby union players attended this school, including Luke Charteris who now plays for the Newport Gwent Dragons and John Bound (Currently unattached). Other names of note include: David Bevan (Football), Luke Church (Charity work), Max Bins (Bins), Kevin Thomas (Fashion).

Recently a new astro turf has been built for multiple sports use. Term dates for Ysgol Tregib can be found at: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/eng/index.asp?locID=6490&docID=-1