State of the art school for Abergwynfi
20.01.2006
Plans have been unveiled by Neath Port Talbot Council for the brand new state of the art school at Abergwynfi in the Afan Valley.
Detail of the State of the art school for Abergwynfi
Full drawing of the State of the art school for Abergwynfi
The new school will be built on the site of the old junior school. It will have seven classrooms, support rooms, an IT suite, libraries and a separate nursery area.
The cost of the new school will be around £4million, the majority coming from the Welsh Assembly.
The plans are currently out for consultation with parents, governors and teachers.
The new school will be energy efficient and will meet the highest standards in environmental design.
The hall and community classrooms form the core of the building and these will be suitable for after hours use as this can be closed off from the remaining school area.
The hall can be used for school and community use. The classrooms, called 'pods' are circular in shape and will hold class sizes of 30. They will be designed to let in natural light and fresh air and will minimise the effect of solar glare on teachers and children as they work.
Work will start in the spring next year and the school will be ready to take in its first pupils in the autumn of 2008.
Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Derek Vaughan, said, "This significant development proposal in the Afan Valley is a tangible signal of Neath Port Talbot's commitment to its Valley communities and to ensuring the best start in life for the children in those communities to fulfil their educational potential.
"Education is a key part of the council's valley strategy. Neath Port Talbot is following a policy of non closure of schools and is looking towards amalgamation and federalisation of schools as a way of keeping schools open."