Ysgol Dyffryn Taf School


Dyffryn Taf is the name of a Comprehensive School with both English and Welsh classes in Whitland, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom.

History

Dyffryn Taf was founded in the 19th century as a small grammar school, and has expanded since then into a large school of approximately 900 pupils today.
As of 2007, the latest additions to the school buildings have been a new maths block and an extended gym. A £1.5 million sports hall has recently been built and is used by the school and in the evenings by other groups including one of West Wales' basketball teams - the Preseli Storm. 2010 saw a new re-furbished canteen and a new "sweat shop" style gym, full of new equipment. The school continues to refurbish its class rooms and facilities.

Motto

The school has a motto: "I fyny for nod", which is Welsh for "Aim for the highest."

Clubs in school

There are many clubs run in school. Some of these include Young Engineers, a rugby club for each year and a football club for each year. There is soon to be a Horticulture group. These are just some of the extra-curricular activities done in the school. Others include Speak Out! club, run by sixth formers, a public speaking and debating club for all years. The Eco Committee is an ecology group who meet weekly to discuss the schools environmental impact. Orchestra and choir also practice weekly. As well as these, there is the 5X60 club, which runs various clubs from street dance to dodgeball.
For sixthformers, there is a wide range of clubs to participate in, ranging from Charity committee, to a peer mentoring scheme.