THE new-look Ysgol Treferthyr in Criccieth will open its doors for the first time at the start of the autumn term, thanks to an £8.8 million project to build a new, eco-friendly school.

Its new premises features multi-purpose classrooms, a purpose-built hall for carrying out various activities by the school and the community, playing fields, and a multi-sport space.

It will also include facilities for early years provision and childcare, which will offer education, play and childcare for pre-school children, as well as an after-school club for primary aged children.

The ABC Centre on the Ysgol Treferthyr site will also offer a space to assess children with additional learning needs.

Protecting the environment has been a priority throughout the process of planning and building this eco-friendly school, with green technologies such as air source heat pumps and solar panels powering the building, together with the use of sustainable materials in order to support carbon-free principles.

The school also includes electric car charging points and a battery system on site to store and use the power produced.

Headteacher of Ysgol Treferthyr, Dylan Roberts, said: “We are all looking forward to the next exciting period as we move to Ysgol Treferthyr's new premises.

“There are great resources here that are suitable for the 21st century.

“The pupils are looking forward to settling into their new classes which are named after local rivers in the Eifionydd area.

“As a school, we are extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed to getting the school ready. We are extremely lucky to have such a special building for our school.

“We look forward to providing education and creating unforgettable experiences for the children of Ysgol Treferthyr at our new site."

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Cllr Beca Brown, Gwynedd Council's cabinet member for education, said: “I am sure that the pupils of Ysgol Treferthyr and their families are very much looking forward to settling into their new school.

“The old building was dated and no longer fit for purpose, so I share the excitement of the local community about all the modern resources that are in the new school, and the great educational opportunities that will be available to the pupils.

“I am grateful to everyone who has worked hard to reach this milestone, and I wish the children and all the staff the best in their new school.”

The new school was jointly funded by Gwynedd Council, the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, the Childcare Offer Capital Programme, and Additional Learning Needs, Welsh Government.

The contractors responsible for realising the vision for the school were Wynne Construction.

Andy Lea, project manager, said: “The site team have done a fantastic job to deliver Ysgol Treferthyr in time for the new academic year, and we hope the pupils and staff enjoy their modern and inspirational school building.

“It’s been brilliant to work closely with Gwynedd Council again as well as the local supply chain and community, where we have strived to leave a lasting legacy through job and training opportunities.”