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Velindre Secondary Modern School to become Glan Afan Comprehensive School, taking pupils up to the age of 18. At that time the school's name was written as "Glanafan" rather than "Glan Afan". The school operated from the sites of both the old Grammar and Secondary Modern schools (about a mile apart) and children were regularly bussed between sites during the school day.
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In 2011, Neath Port Talbot LEA announced that Glan Afan School and three other schools will be closed to facilitate a new 'Super' Comprehensive and
Primary School. The school was given the name 'Ysgol Bae Baglan' or 'Baglan Bay School' as the name suggests is situated in Baglan Bay on Western Avenue.
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The school ran several clubs, either during lunchtime or after school, including clubs for sports, such as football, hockey, gymnastics, tag rugby, basketball, netball and dodgeball; and curriculum-based clubs including Club Urdd, Computer Club, English ‘Shooting Stars’, Choir, Eco-committee and Art
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The school was founded in 1896 as Port Talbot
Intermediate School and later named the Port Talbot County School. The grammar school took the name Glan Afan in 1951 and in 1959 became Glan Afan Grammar Technical School. In 1965 following the introduction of comprehensive education in Port Talbot the
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English, mathematics and science (the core subjects). It also includes these foundation subjects: history, geography, RE, French, Welsh, art, music, technology, ICT, games, PSE and PE. Drama is offered as part of the skills module. In years 7 and 8 pupils have the
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Clubs offered in music and drama included Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Guitar Club, Orchestra and Samba Band. The school orchestra made a tour to
Belgium. The creative arts departments also put on a full school musical every year, which pupils are encouraged to take part in, and a drama club.
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Eisteddfod and
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