Welcome to the website for the former Aberdare County Grammar School for Girls

This site contains memorabilia of the girls’ school donated by former pupils of the school.
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 Backspace key on your keyboard, or 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 additional material: 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.
The school magazine Some old school magazines.			Academic activities Links to examples of exams, pass lists, etc
Sporting activities A few items of interest covering the sporting activities of the school.			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 exam certificates and 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.
The 1938 Photographic Album