St David's College, Llandudno

St David's College is a private, boarding and day, middle and high school occupying Gloddaeth Hall in Llanrhos, Llandudno, north Wales. The school was founded by John Mayor in 1965 with the aim of offering a whole-person education based on Christian principles and outdoor education. The school also supports children and young adults with learning difficulties and has a whole-school approach to dyslexia with emphasis on developing individual talents.[1][better source needed]

St David's College
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Coordinates53°18′34″N 3°47′56″W / 53.30950°N 3.79897°W / 53.30950; -3.79897
Information
TypePrivate day and boarding
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1965
FounderJohn Mayor
Local authorityConwy County Borough
Department for Education URN401971 Tables
ChairPeter Gaskell
HeadmasterAndrew Russell
GenderMixed
Age9 to 19
Enrolment310 (September 2023)
HousesSnowdon, Tryfan, Cader Idris
Colour(s)Navy, Green, Yellow    
Websitewww.stdavidscollege.co.uk

Buildings

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It occupies an eclectic variety of buildings such as Gloddaeth Hall, centred on the Minstrel Hall dating from the Tudor period, right up to Chelsea/Augusta Houses and the Keith Lennard Technology Centre, which have all been built in the last few years.[when?]

In 2022 the school began a £15 million refurbishment project. As part of this, the sports hall was demolished in 2022. The site where it stood is planned to be replaced with a performing arts centre.[2] There are also plans to create new rugby and football pitches, and to restore the original chapel.[3]

Boarding houses

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It has five boarding houses all situated on the campus grounds:

  • Snowdon (Boys)
  • Tryfan (Boys)
  • Cader (Boys)
  • Augusta (Girls)
  • Hettie (Junior)

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ British Dyslexia Association Organisational Members' Directory Archived 2007-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Evans, Richard (9 May 2022). "School plans to build new performing arts centre as part of £15m development". North Wales Live. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Our Amazing Estates Team". St David's College. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. ^ Moffat, Jerry (2009). Jerry Moffatt Revelations. Vertebrate Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-906148-11-9.
  5. ^ Bradbury, Grace (13 April 2012). "Who'll inherit London?". London Evening Standard. Evening Standard. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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