Ysgol Llangennech
Ysgol Llangennech is a Welsh primary school located in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire. It was previously two schools, Ysgol Babanod Llangennech and Ysgol Iau Llangennech''. These amalgamated in 2017 when the school became Welsh-only.
The school came under the spotlight when it stopped offering bilingual education in 2017.
It has a successful choir which has competed in national competitions.
History
Change from bilingual to Welsh-only
In January 2017 Carmarthenshire County Council voted 38-20 for the school to become Welsh-only rather than bilingual from September 2017. This move proved controversial and garnered widespread press coverage. Outlets reporting on the decision included The Guardian and S4C's Y Byd ar Bedwar. It was also brought up on the BBC's Question Time.Opponents of the move included Neil [Hamilton (politician)|Neil Hamilton].
A Labour council member was criticised for likening the move to a form of apartheid. Another Labour party member was accused of coordinating with Hamilton and sharing posts from the far-right English Defence League. The latter was suspended from the party.