Students leave their mark on new school

Future pupils of Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti have officially left a mark on their new school by signing an internal wall panel.

The ambitious £15.9m project, backed by £11.2m from Welsh Government, will see the transfer of the existing school in Flint to a new site, less than a mile away from its current location.

The brand-new campus, which will be Flintshire’s first new Welsh-medium primary school, will comprise a new school which will accommodate up to 240 full-time pupils and a standalone facility dedicated to early years childcare, community events and a Welsh immersion programme.

The building, which will also be Flintshire’s second net-zero carbon primary school, is being constructed from structural insulated panels (SIPs) and contractors Read Construction recently arranged for a SIP to be transported to the current school site so all pupils and staff could sign it.

The SIP was then brought back to the new site for an official signing event which was attended by some pupils, Read’s site team, representatives from Welsh Government, Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Mared Eastwood, Leader of the Council Dave Hughes and Chief Officer for Education and Youth, Claire Homard.

Councillor Eastwood said:

“This is about more than just a new building - it is about creating a place that belongs to each and every pupil and member of staff.

“It was such a special day seeing the children leaving their own personal mark on their school. It is a fantastic way to involve the students and hopefully they will always remember how they quite literally helped shape their future school.”

Read Construction Engagement Manager, Kasia Williamson, added:

“It’s a real privilege to be part of such a fantastic project that not only prioritises sustainability but is also being built through strong collaboration with the school and wider community. It was great to see both staff and students excited to witness the progress of their new school, and we look forward to handing over the project for the community to enjoy for years to come.”

Construction started last summer and is expected to be completed in autumn of 2025.

For more details on the Council’s school modernisation programme, click here.