It is scheduled to open in September 2012 and is being constructed by the Leadbitter Group on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and the Welsh Assembly Government.
The pupils gathered in the main hall of the new school—where construction of the roof had just been completed and a large Christmas tree was erected for the occasion—to sing carols and receive a visit from Father Christmas.
Bradley Morgan, Chair of Blaenau Gwent Youth Forum, addressed those who attended: “As chair of the youth forum, please accept my sincere thanks for giving me the opportunity to attend today’s memorable ceremony. We can now look forward to exciting times where all children, young people and their families can benefit from the fantastic regeneration of the steel works.
“On behalf of the young people of the borough I would like to thank the Authority for its tireless work in making our futures look much brighter. I would also like to thank the Welsh Government for its support and finally contractor Leadbitter.”
