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  • National Basketball Finals - Bangor

    Published 28/04/25

    Congratulations to the pupils who took part in the National Basketball Finals in Bangor before Easter. The results were as follows: Year 11-13 Boys - Welsh Champions 🥇 Year 11-13 girls - Runners up 🥈 Year 10 girls - Runners up🥈 All students were outstanding both on and off the court, and they were a true credit to their parents and the school. It was a true privilege to accompany them. We enjoyed every minute of the tournament and are all incredibly proud of their amazing achievement! Mr Kovacevic.

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  • Culture Week 2025

    Published 28/04/25

    #weartoshare day will take place on Friday 2nd May!

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  • Year 10 - Careers Fair

    Published 11/04/25

    On Thursday 10th April at Olchfa, we were delighted to host our Year 10 Careers Fair. We welcomed a wide range of employers and further education providers, who brought along interactive and inspiring activities for our students to explore. The atmosphere in the hall was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, and our students rose to the occasion brilliantly — presenting themselves with maturity, curiosity, and confidence. Our visitors were full of praise for how fantastic our students were. We certainly agree.   Miss. R Davies

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  • Ty Olwen Easter Egg Drive

    Published 11/04/25

    The SAB community group took the Easter egg donations to Ty Olwen Hospice Trust on Thursday 10th April. The volunteers and staff at Ty Olwen were once again very grateful of the support from everyone at Olchfa and will now distribute these eggs to patients and their families both in Ty Olwen, on the wards and those they support in the community.  Thank you again for your ongoing support!

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  • Eid Event

    Published 04/04/25

    Thank you to the canteen staff for all of their efforts on Thursday 3rd April . The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the Eid menu.

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  • Eid Menu

    Published 02/04/25

    The canteen will be hosting a special Eid menu on Thursday 3rd April! Thank you to Abdelrahman and Bara for the menu design.

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  • Visit to Sketty Mosque

    Published 27/03/25

    Mr Kennedy was proud to accept an invitation to join Muslim members of the school and local community to mark iftar at Sketty Mosque, along with colleagues from Sketty and Parkland primary schools, representatives of the Olchfa School Governing Body and senior officers of the Local Authority, including The Director Of Education, Mrs. Helen Morgan-Rees.

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  • Young Enterprise Team - Pack-a-Pren!

    Published 27/03/25

    Pack-a-Pren, a Year 10 Young Enterprise team, competed in the regional finals in March at Bridgend College. From September 2024, the team have started up a business manufacturing and selling model sustainable stadiums made from recycled plywood. These enterprising, creative individuals are now on the way to the Welsh finals to compete against other regional winners in Wales. Llongyfarchiadau Pack-a-Pren!

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  • Cynefin Winners!

    Published 10/03/25

    Congratulations to Fay, Rayyan and Isaac who are the winners of Mr Kennedy's cynefin (school vision) competition. They have won Amazon vouchers and will have the opportunity to work with a graphic designer to work on the official cynefin logo. Well done!

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  • The Sound of Music - Ticket Link

    Published 21/02/25

    The school production of The Sound of Music will take place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th March 2025 at 7pm.

    Tickets for the production will go on sale from 6pm on Friday 21st February. The link to the online box office is: www.ticketsource.co.uk/olchfa-school

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  • King's Trust Award - NEWID Enhanced Provision

    Published 18/02/25

    Wales Community Impact Award winners 2025. NEWID Enhanced Provision pupils had a wonderful time yesterday at the King's Trust Awards in Cardiff. Pupils collected their winning award for the 'Community Impact Project' from Strictly come dancing star Amy Dowden. Pupils have spent the last year supporting various groups within the community and made over 50 hampers for the domestic abuse refuge at Christmas. Llongyfarchiadau!

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