Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy welcomes pupils from nursery age to Year 2. As our pupils grow, so will the school, every year, up to Year 6. For the academic year 2025/2026, Nursery & Rising 3 pupils are entitled to attend on a full-time basis, they will also be able to access a free school lunch.
Our catchment area covers Monmouth and the surrounding towns and villages, as there are fewer Welsh-medium schools in Monmouthshire our catchment area is wider. If you have questions please contact the School and Student Access Unit on 01633 644508 or email accesstolearning@monmouthshire.gov.uk.
Monmouthshire County Council has an online application system for both nursery and primary school places. For further information and guidance or to apply for a place: monmouthshire.gov.uk
If you chose to move your child/ren to Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy during the academic year then you need to complete an in-year School Transfer Application which is available via the council’s website: monmouthshire.gov.uk
All pupils, including our nursery pupils are entitled to a free school lunch, thanks to the Universal Free School Meal scheme in Wales. The menu can be found below. We ask that all families book pupil lunches in advance using ParentPay, please see the guide below for instructions on how to book a lunch.
How to book a school lunch on ParentPay
You can find more information on school lunches including the current menu on the Monmouthshire County Council website; monmouthshire.gov.uk
Pupils can access the breakfast club on site, run by Overmonnow Primary from 8:10 – 8:50 a.m daily. Breakfast Clubs costs £2 per pupil per day before 8.30am, attendance is free after 8.30am.
There is also an after-school care club until 5:00pm (5.30pm by prior arrangement) from Monday to Thursday for pupils from Meithrin class upwards. There is a cost of £11/£12 per session. A healthy snack is offered along with a variety of activities. This is run by Celyn Childcare, who can be contacted via email celynchildcare@gmail.com
Autumn Term 2025
- Term starts Monday 1 September 2025
- Half term starts Monday 27 October 2025
- Half term ends Friday 31 October 2025
- Term ends Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Term starts Monday 5 January 2026
- Half term starts Monday 16 February 2026
- Half term ends Friday 20 February 2026
- Term ends Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term starts Monday 13 April 2026
- Half term starts Monday 25 May 2026
- Half term ends Friday 29 May 2026
- Term ends Monday 20 July 2026
In addition to this, school will close for six other days for In Service Training purposes (INSET days). You will be informed of these as soon as they are set. This calender meets with statutory regulations of 195 days, including 189 with pupils in attendance and six training days.
We kindly ask you to take any holidays during school holiday time to avoid any negative effect on your child’s learning.