Clwyd South AM praises results of £2.6m primary school renovation

The Assembly Member for Clwyd South recently visited a local primary school to see the results of a multi-million pound refurbishment.

Ken Skates AM was shown around the new facilities at Ysgol Penycae on Friday 25th May and said he was proud that Welsh Government funding is benefiting pupils.

A total of £2.6 million has been spent on the new build and revamp, which boasts four new classrooms, a new hall, improved kitchen facilities and a playground area.

It is also the start of a new era for the school, which now houses the infants and junior classes under one house.

The works were funded using 21st Century School funding from the Welsh Government which was match funded by Wrexham Council.

“It was fantastic to see the new facilities for myself and I’m proud that Welsh Government is investing in children in Clwyd South,” said Mr Skates, who was given a tour by headteacher Tim Newbould.

The renovation was made possible with funding the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools programme – the largest investment in Welsh schools and colleges since the 1960s. The programme aims to raise school standards and deliver an education system that is a source of national pride and public confidence.

The work, carried out by Brymbo-based Read Construction, included creating four classrooms, a new school hall, improved kitchen facilities and a modernised play area.