The college was opened in 1959 to meet the needs of the local coal mining industry. Since the 1970s the curriculum diversified to assist the diversification and development of the locality. The College worked closely with Caerphilly County Borough Council to improve the economic future of the County Borough.
Building Work
The College Ystrad Mynach underwent extensive building work to areas of its campus in recent years.
2001 – A Block
A Block
Photo taken 2012
Housing the main reception, administration offices and some teaching areas, A Block had a complete refurbishment in 2001. The refurbishment costing £2.5million transformed the block from its previous state which was first built in 1959.
2002 – Cafe Quarter Officially opened by former Caerphilly AM Ron Davies, a new Cafe Quarter was completed in 2002 providing students with improved catering facilities.
2003 – S Block Graddfa Site
Following the merging of Lewis School sites into one location at Pengam, The College purchased a site previously used by Lewis School that was located adjacent to The College Ystrad Mynach (previously Graddfa Secondary Modern School). With student enrolments for The College Ystrad Mynach increasing in the years before 2003, the Graddfa site provided additional space. Following months of extensive renovations to bring the site to an acceptable standard, the site was used as a teaching area from August 2003, housing GCSE, A Level, Education and Training, Languages and Art Provision. The College Ystrad Mynach acquired a grant during the renovation work to build additional changing rooms. These changing rooms serve not only The College but the numerous sports teams that use Ystrad Mynach park for activities on Saturday's and Sunday's.
2004 – D Block
D Block Building 2004
A 3-storey Technology Building titled ‘D Block’ was completed in January 2004 at a cost of £2million replacing a previous 2-storey building that had been standing since 1959. The block currently serves Construction, Electronics, Aerospace, Electrical and Design courses.
2009–2010 – B Block
B Block
Photo taken 2008
Photo taken 2012
Building work commenced in June 2009 on a new B Block facility costing £7.2M which houses 13 classrooms, a new library, improved catering facilities and public areas for learners, exhibitions, competitions and public events.
Principals
Bryn Davies, Principal of the college until 2013
Glyn Sumption. 1959 – 1971
Cynon Parry. 1971 – 1984
Don Brooks. 1985 – 1997
Bryn Davies. 1997 – 2013
Campuses
Ystrad Mynach Campus
The main campus is in Ystrad Mynach. Since 2001 The College has invested heavily in its estate.
The College Rhymney – North of the Caerphilly County Borough and serves the top end of the Valley. Its aim is to develop the basic and intermediate skills of the area.
The College @ Centres – Based in High Street locations in Aber Valley, Bargoed, Blackwood & Caerphilly, they provide ‘drop in’ training in IT in an informal environment.
The College @ Tredomen – Located within the Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, provides training for both public sector and private sector companies delivering both "tailor made" and off the shelf courses. The College also runs a number of courses throughout the community in venues such as Community Centres and Schools.
Scholars Restaurant
Scholars Restaurant
Scholars Restaurant at The College Ystrad Mynach opened in May 2007 by S4C TV Chef Dudley Newberry.
Hair and Beauty Salons
Hair and Beauty Salons are situated in both the Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney campuses.
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