Welcome Message from the Station Commander

Although there is the opportunity for children to be taught Welsh as a second language, lessons in other subjects are taught in English. Should you wish your children to be taught their secondary education in English, there are facilities available at the St Gerard's School and Hillgrove School in Bangor. For pre-school children we have a Crèche facility and the Busy Bees Playgroup at the Station based in and around the Community Centre and Hive complex.

Day School Allowance (North Wales)

The Day School Allowance (North Wales) (DSA (NW)) is a unique opportunity for Service personnel to educate their children in North Wales.

DSA (NW) is available for the education of children of Service personnel based in North Wales. It provides an alternative to Boarding School Allowance (BSA) and assists towards the costs of the independent day schooling in the local area. In common with the principles adopted in other areas where English is not the teaching medium, no parental contribution is required towards the cost of school fees. Also travelling costs 'by the cheapest method appropriate' are also covered within this scheme.

Two independent day schools are available in Bangor, Hillgrove and St Gerard's and are both in use by Service families.

For further information please contact Personnel Services Flight (PSF) on (01407) 762241 extension 7515.