LETTERS: Headteacher Letter to Parents (26/06/26)

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

This week’s school blog includes student achievements, updates from across school, upcoming events and key safeguarding information.

It has been another action-packed week here at school, with plenty to celebrate both inside and outside the classroom. A particular highlight was welcoming our Year 10 parents and carers to Parents’ Evening last night. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss progress, celebrate successes and strengthen the partnership between […]

In this edition Welcome back to the summer term at Castell Alun following the Easter break. This is always a busy and purposeful term, particularly for our examination year groups as final preparations for GCSE and other external assessments begin in earnest. There are now only a few weeks to […]

In this edition As we reach the end of a very busy and successful half term and head into the Easter holidays, it is a great opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved across the school community. This term has demonstrated our core values of respect, determination and […]

In this edition Welcome to this week’s edition of our school blog. We are delighted to share a range of inspiring stories, celebrations and achievements from across our community. From our World Book Day assembly to remarkable individual success, there is much to celebrate. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy […]

In this edition Welcome to this week’s blog. It has been a wonderfully busy and exciting week in school as we celebrated both St David’s Day and World Book Day. These special events brought lots of energy and enthusiasm across the school, with pupils enjoying opportunities to celebrate Welsh culture […]

In this edition As we return from a refreshing half-term break, it has been wonderful to welcome our school community back for what has already been a positive and productive week. The slightly warmer weather and the first daffodils beginning to bloom are hopeful signs that spring is on its […]

In this edition As we reach the final week before half term, it has been another busy and successful time for our school community. This week’s blog reflects the breadth of opportunity and achievement across the school. From whole-school assembly reflections for Safer Internet Day to celebrating academic success, sporting […]

In this edition Welcome to this week’s school blog. We are excited to share the latest news and achievements from across our school community. This week has been full of celebrations, successes and exciting opportunities for our students. From welcoming prospective Sixth Form students to recognising achievements in biodiversity, sport […]

Welcome to our latest Castell Alun School Blog. This edition shares a wide range of positive experiences and achievements from across our school community. From celebrating a love of reading to taking part in real-world engineering challenges, there has been much to celebrate. In addition, the blog highlights sporting successes, […]

Welcome to this week’s blog. It has been another busy and positive week at school, with students taking part in a wide range of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. From preparing for international trips to representing the school with pride in competitive sport, there has been plenty to […]

Despite the cold weather this week, it has been encouraging to see students settling back into their routines with a positive and focused attitude. Classrooms across the school have remained calm and purposeful, with students engaging well in their learning and showing real resilience. From thoughtful discussions in lessons to […]

Welcome back and a very happy New Year to our whole school community. As we returned after the Christmas holidays, snowy conditions caused some unexpected disruption. However, we thank our parents, students and families for their patience, flexibility and continued support during this time. Importantly, we are especially grateful to […]

Croeso Welcome to the final school blog of the year! As we come to the end of another busy and successful term, this edition is a wonderful celebration of everything our school community has achieved. From festive services and enriching trips to sporting success, environmental awards and a little stargazing […]

Croeso As we approach the end of term, it has been another wonderfully busy and inspiring week at Castell Alun. Our school has been filled with festive spirit, creative talent and impressive achievements across a wide range of activities. From a sell-out Christmas Concert that lit up the hall, to […]

Croeso This week has been a wonderful celebration of the values that define Castell Alun—Respect, Determination and Honesty. Across Performing Arts, Sport and Modern Foreign Languages, our students have shown what it means to embrace opportunities, work with integrity, and support one another. From the joy of the Year 7 […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s update from Castell Alun. We’ve had a busy and exciting few days filled with learning opportunities, enrichment activities and outstanding achievements across the school. From academic progress and parental engagement, to cutting-edge STEM experiences, exceptional sporting performances and whole-school initiatives, our students continue to make […]

Croeso This week at Castell Alun has been a wonderful reminder of the values that shape our school community. From the generosity and respect shown during our Children in Need celebrations, to the thoughtful learning and honesty demonstrated by Year 7 in their Crucial Crew safety sessions, and the impressive […]

Croeso It’s been a busy and inspiring week at our school, filled with moments of reflection, creativity, and teamwork. From our moving Remembrance Assembly, where the whole school came together to honour those who have served, to the hardworking Gardening Club enhancing our grounds for autumn, there has been so […]

Croeso Welcome back to the second half of our Autumn Term! We hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved break and is ready for a busy and exciting few weeks ahead. There’s lots to pack into this half term, including our Year 11 GCSE exams, Sixth Form mock exams and many other […]

Croeso As we wrap up this half term, it’s been a week full of achievements, celebrations and school spirit! From the Year 7 Blyddyn 7 Disco raising money for the Eisteddfod, to Seamus being named Young Farmers Member of the Year, and the launch of our Cyngor Cymraeg / Welsh […]

Croeso This week, our whole school came together for a special Harvest Assembly, celebrating the theme of thankfulness, community, and generosity. It was a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect on how even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference to others. A huge well done to […]

Croeso Welcome to this edition of the Castell Alun School Blog, where we celebrate the creativity, achievements and experiences that make our school community so special. From inspiring university visits and thought-provoking wellbeing workshops to musical performances, poetry celebrations and sporting triumphs, our students have once again shown enthusiasm, talent […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s Castell Alun High School Blog! We’ve had another busy and exciting week in school, with plenty of achievements to celebrate and news to share. A special thank-you goes to our excellent assembly readers — Will, Bess and Sam in Year 8 — who read with […]

Croeso What a busy and inspiring week it has been here at Castell Alun! We begin by celebrating the huge success of our New Intake Open Evening, which took place last night. The school was buzzing, with corridors and classrooms filled with families eager to learn about life at Castell […]

Croeso At Castell Alun, we take pride in our strong sense of belonging and the way our students support one another, celebrating achievements big and small. Already we are celebrating inspiring moments that reflect our values and our commitment to Cynefin (a Welsh word meaning “the place where you feel […]

Croeso A very warm welcome to our first blog of the new school year! We are so excited to greet our new Year 7 students and any others who have joined our school family this year. It’s been an incredible start, and we’re already feeling the sense of togetherness that […]

Croeso As we come to the end of another incredible year, we want to take a moment to reflect and celebrate the strength of our school community. This year has been filled with achievements, challenges, growth and countless moments that have shown the very best of who we are. At […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s School Blog, as we enter the penultimate week of what has been another action-packed school year! With the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 kicking off in Switzerland, it feels only fitting that this week has a strong sporty feel. From the energy and excitement of our […]

Croeso This week at Castell Alun, we’ve seen our core values of respect, determination, and honesty come to life through a wide range of exciting opportunities for our students. From welcoming our new Year 7s with warmth and enthusiasm, to celebrating our Careers Wales Quality Award success, to embracing Welsh […]

Croeso It’s been an incredibly busy and exciting week across the school, filled with celebration, achievement and connection. From welcoming our new Year 7 families and students, to waving off our wonderful Year 11s in style at their prom, the spirit of our school community has truly shone through. We’ve […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s Castell Alun blog — sharing our road to success! We are proud to celebrate and reflect on the incredible achievements, events and opportunities that have taken place recently in our school community. From hosting our Cymraeg Campus Silver Award presentation morning, where we shared our […]

Croeso As the summer term gathers pace, we’re delighted to share a roundup of the inspiring achievements, opportunities, and celebrations that have taken place across our school community. From outer space to the sports field, our students have continued to aim high and support one another. This week, we proudly […]

Croeso Croeso i flog Ysgol Uwchradd Castell Alun! We’re delighted to share a snapshot of the vibrant life here at school — from our glowing Estyn inspection report to the creative and sporting achievements of our amazing students. Whether it’s reaching new heights on Kilimanjaro, growing fresh produce in our […]

Croeso As we bid farewell to our Year 13 students today, we take a moment to reflect on the many years they have spent with us and the remarkable journeys they have each undertaken. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them—their personal growth, achievements and resilience have […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s School Blog! The sun is still shining, and our school community continues to shine just as brightly. With GCSE and A-Level exams in full flow, we are incredibly proud of how our students are conducting themselves—showing true respect for the process, determination to do their […]

Croeso Welcome to our weekly School Blog. This week marks National Teacher Appreciation Week, a special time to pause and recognise the incredible dedication, passion and care shown by our teachers every single day. If we reflect on the impact teachers have, we see it extends not just in delivering […]

Croeso Welcome back to the summer term! We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Easter break. It’s been a wonderfully warm and sunny start to the term here at school, and there’s a real sense of energy and enthusiasm as we begin the final stretch of the academic year. […]