Welcome to the web site for the former Aberdare County Grammar School for Girls

This site contains memorabilia of the girls' school donated by former pupils of the school. Below you will find details of the main sections of the site, and this is also where we will put news of recently added items. To the left is a contents list which includes links to these sections, and which will appear on each page as you browse through the site. Use this list and the back button on your browser to navigate through the site. If the contents list is not visible on the left click here. We would be pleased to include material of any kind (documents, photos, memories, etc) and if you have any items which you would like to share with other old girls then please contact one of the editors via the Contacts page.
 
The school history
A few items recording the history of the school.
 
The school building
This section includes old photos of the school building as well as some of its history.
The school uniform
Some details of the school's uniform policy, blazers, badges, etc.
School badges, motto, and houses
A number of badges with the school motto found in various documents.

 
School photographs
The official panoramic photos of the school.
Other photographs
Formal and informal photos of pupils taken at the school.
New in August: Photos from the Gorwelion Guide Camp in 1977.
The school magazine
Started with this issue in 1963-64.
Academic activities
Links to examples of exams, pass lists, etc
Sporting activities
A few items of interest covering the sporting activities of the school.
New in August: Photos of the athletics team in 1977.
Musical and dramatic activities
Various musical performances and dramatic activities involving pupils of the school.
Distribution of certificates
Programmes for the ceremonies held to present awards.
Published exam pass lists
These lists were usually published in the Aberdare Leader in the 1960s.
Teachers
Photos and some details of the former teachers and head teachers.
 
Memories and memorabilia
Various items of interest from former pupils of the school.
 
Former pupils
Some published web pages giving information about past pupils of the school.
 
Cynon valley maps
Various old and recent maps of Aberdare and the school.
 

 

A sketch of the entrance to the school building by Mrs M C Meyrick published in the school jubilee booklet 1963
 
Contacts
On this link you will find the email addresses of the editors of the web site. If you have any comments, or contributions for the site, please contact one of us.

Related Links
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Aberdare Girls School (the current school)
Aberdare Boys Grammar School (historical)