Bishop Hedley Catholic High School was established in 1967 after local people had campaigned and raised money to provide for pupils of the Roman Catholic faith in the Heads of the Valley area. At present 82% of pupils are Roman Catholic and 18% who seek a Christian education. The vast majority of pupils transfer from our partner primary schools which serve the parishes of Merthyr, Aberdare, Hirwaun, Merthyr Vale, Gurnos, Dowlais, Tredegar, Rhymney, Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale.
The school, named after Dr John Hedley, Bishop of Newport and Menevia, is situated in the parish of St Illtyd’s, Dowlais. St Illtyd’s Church was the first Catholic Church to be built in the Valleys since the Reformation and was opened by Bishop Hedley, thus it seemed appropriate that the school be dedicated to him. Bishop Hedley fought for the cause of Catholic education and was noted for insisting that religious education was more than simply learning Church teaching, but should prepare a child for life.
Today, Bishop Hedley Catholic High School is a community which serves pupils from all corners of the globe, from Portugal, Poland, the Philippines, Brazil and Angola as well as the locality. It is a vibrant community and, as a Catholic school, Bishop Hedley is a believing community, taking Christ as its model, where pupils are presented with a Christian witness to Gospel values, to be challenged to love others and to accept Christ into their lives, creating a school where all are treated in a Christian way while they develop socially, morally and academically.
The qualities to be nurtured in Bishop Hedley are those of an inclusive community, family spirit, good relationships, recognising the dignity of each, pupil and staff, as being created in God’s image, displaying care, compassion, and forgiveness, based on the vision of Christ. As such, Bishop Hedley Catholic High School believes in reaching out to the community, working in partnership with the family, the parish and the wider community.
All this is encapsulated in our school motto is ‘Duw A Digon’, or 'God is enough'.
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12th January 2012
Year 9 parents' consultation evening.
2nd February 2012
Year 10 parents' consultation evening.
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10th December 2011
Autumn edition of the school newsletter
Click here to view the Autumn 2011 edition of the school newsletter.
29th September 2011
Merthyr Tydfil Schools Career Convention
Careers Wales Mid Glamorgan and Powys EBP, with support from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is hosting a Merthyr Tydfil Schools Careers Convention which is taking place on the 12th October at the Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr Tydfil.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the exhibitor list..
21st July 2011
Wall of Honour
The Sixth Form are interested in honouring alumni of the school by creating a Wall of Honour. Click here for more information.
19th July 2011
Lost Property
The school currently has a lot of items stored in Lost Property. If your child has lost anything over this academic year, please direct them to Miss E. Evans as she may have it stored.
18th July 2011
School Uniform
Please note the school will be open to sell uniform on Monday 5th September and Tuesday 6th September from 8.30 until 2.00 pm.
It is advisable to make an appointment with the school beforehand.
13th June 2011
Parent Governor elections
Two positions for Parent Governors are available on the school’s Governing Body.
Click here to view the letter which has been sent out to all students.
Every parent/carer can nominate parent governors for this position. Nominations must be in writing to the school by June 22nd. Following nominations, every parent/carer will have ONE vote.
20th May 2011
School prospectus
Our new school prospectus has been launched. Click here to view it.
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