WELSH Government Education Minister Huw Lewis is to officially open the new Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes this week.
The £14.6million school was built through Carmarthenshire County Council’s Modernising Education Programme.
It opened its doors ahead of schedule last month and is already one of the most ground-breaking schools in Wales, having become the first BREEAM outstanding school in Wales during design stage due to its high environmentally-friendly features, including rainwater harvesting, external planting areas, solar panels and renewable energy sources.
The school, built by Llanelli-based firm WRW Ltd, was funded by a £10.22million Welsh Government grant and £4.38million from the council’s capital programme.
The Welsh medium school is a two form entry for 420 children, plus a nursery, and will help manage the increasing demand for Welsh medium education in the Llanelli area.
The official opening and unveiling of a plaque will take place on Friday, February 6, at 10am.
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