Welcome / Croeso

Welcome to Gwernyfed High School

We are immensely proud of Gwernyfed High School, a school with a strong sense of community, where every young person is encouraged to feel that they belong, achieve their very best and thrive.

Our vision is simple and ambitious: to inspire every learner to achieve, belong and thrive.

Our values guide everything we do:

Respect • Positivity • Perseverance

We show respect in the way we treat others, approach our learning and care for our school and community. We bring positivity to our relationships, our attitudes and our willingness to embrace opportunities. We demonstrate perseverance by facing challenges with determination, learning from setbacks and continuing to strive for success.

Together, these values help us create a culture in which everyone can grow, contribute and flourish.

Through our commitment to excellent teaching, learning and leadership, we are building a culture of achievement and wellbeing, where learners and staff are valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. We believe that high expectations and strong relationships go hand in hand, creating an environment in which young people can develop confidence, curiosity, resilience and a genuine love of learning.

Our sense of Cynefin is central to who we are. We want our learners to feel proud of their school, their identity and their community, while developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to embrace opportunities far beyond it.

At Gwernyfed, education is about more than just examination results. It is about helping young people discover what they can achieve, encouraging them to contribute positively to the world around them and preparing them for the next stage of their lives.

We want every learner to know that they are valued, that they can succeed and that their future is full of possibility. They are now 'Team GHS'. 

Our Values

Our Vision

Gwernyfed High School is committed to inspiring every learner to achieve, belong and thrive.

Through excellent teaching, learning, and leadership, we will create a culture of ambition, achievement and wellbeing, where learners, staff and our wider community feel valued and supported.

We will foster a strong sense of Cynefin, identity and belonging, while helping learners develop the skills, confidence, and resilience to fulfil their potential in school, their community and beyond. 

Kirsty Retallick, Headteacher