{"id":12,"date":"2026-05-18T11:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:29:41","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et-pb-has-background-video et_pb_preload section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider video-gradient\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><span class=\"et-pb-background-video\"><video autoplay loop playsinline muted><source type=\"video\/mp4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YDG-drone-video-HD_condensed.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Ysgol Friars<\/h1>\n<p><span>11-18 co-educational comprehensive school<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><span>Welcome to Ysgol Friars, where traditions of excellence and merit have been our guiding light since 1557.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span>Firstly, we\u2019d like to thank you for considering us the right place for your child to continue their educational journey. We understand that choosing a school for your child is a decision that\u2019s not to be taken lightly. Ultimately, it won\u2019t just shape their future but also who they become as people, igniting their likes (and dislikes) and setting them off on a bright and prosperous life journey \u2013 so trust that we will be with your child every step of the process, empowering them to shine and flourish in academia and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_01-1.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_01-1.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_01-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-338\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">An Educational Leader<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>We\u2019re proud to be a top-performing school in North Wales, leading the way and setting the highest standards of achievement, quality of teaching and facilities, and fostering the most productive environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_02.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_02.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_02-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-339\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">A Dynamic Hub of Learning<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>Education is at the heart of our community; our teachers, assistants, support workers, and the entire pastoral team recognise and value the individuality of all students and are committed to your child\u2019s academic and personal progression.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_03.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_03.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_03-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-340\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">An Engaging Curriculum<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>The subjects and lessons available here are designed to offer a diverse range of learning experiences to motivate, challenge, and stimulate students. We are dedicated to nurturing the potential in everybody, ensuring they receive the best possible education.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_04.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_04.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_04-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-341\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Positive Behaviour<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>We\u2019ve fostered a positive and inclusive atmosphere and way of life at Ysgol Friars, and our school has been regularly praised by Estyn, the school inspectorate, for the exemplary behaviour of our students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_05.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_05.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_05-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-342\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">A Smooth Transition<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>At Ysgol Friars, we understand the significance of the leap from primary to secondary education, and we are here to provide ongoing support to make this a seamless, enjoyable, and exciting journey for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_06.png\" width=\"726\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_06.png 726w, https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/home_icon_06-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 726px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-343\" title=\"home_icon_01\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">A Rich History<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span>For over four centuries, our school has stood as a beacon of learning and knowledge, guiding generations through the journey of education. Our heritage is the foundation upon which we continue to build a brighter future for every student.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Ysgol Friars is so much more than just a school<\/h1>\n<p>It\u2019s a vibrant community where learning is at the centre of everything we do. Yet, we are not just shaping students; we are nurturing our future leaders, innovators and lifelong learners.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to visit the school and experience firsthand what makes it so special, please do not hesitate to get in touch \u2013 we\u2019d love to welcome you. Once again, thanks for considering Ysgol Friars. We are excited to start this journey together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTA4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NDAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDgwIDU0MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj4KICAgIDxnIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIGZpbGwtcnVsZT0iZXZlbm9kZCI+CiAgICAgICAgPHBhdGggZmlsbD0iI0VCRUJFQiIgZD0iTTAgMGgxMDgwdjU0MEgweiIvPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik00NDUuNjQ5IDU0MGgtOTguOTk1TDE0NC42NDkgMzM3Ljk5NSAwIDQ4Mi42NDR2LTk4Ljk5NWwxMTYuMzY1LTExNi4zNjVjMTUuNjItMTUuNjIgNDAuOTQ3LTE1LjYyIDU2LjU2OCAwTDQ0NS42NSA1NDB6IiBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4xIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9Im5vbnplcm8iLz4KICAgICAgICA8Y2lyY2xlIGZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eT0iLjA1IiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBjeD0iMzMxIiBjeT0iMTQ4IiByPSI3MCIvPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xMDgwIDM3OXYxMTMuMTM3TDcyOC4xNjIgMTQwLjMgMzI4LjQ2MiA1NDBIMjE1LjMyNEw2OTkuODc4IDU1LjQ0NmMxNS42Mi0xNS42MiA0MC45NDgtMTUuNjIgNTYuNTY4IDBMMTA4MCAzNzl6IiBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4yIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9Im5vbnplcm8iLz4KICAgIDwvZz4KPC9zdmc+Cg==\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf549<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>OUR VISION<\/h1>\n<p>To foster enjoyment of learning to the highest standards through the creation of a civilized community where pupils share a common set of values applicable to their local, national, and global identity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"count":106,"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":605,"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions\/605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ionos-prawf-3.gwynedd.llyw.cymru\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}