Castell Alun High School

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. […]

Croeso As the final week of the Spring term begins, we look ahead to a well-deserved Easter break. Now is the perfect time to reflect on a truly uplifting and rewarding few months at Castell Alun. Our school community has consistently demonstrated our core values of Respect, Determination and Honesty […]

Croeso We’re excited to share all the wonderful things happening across our school community. This blog is your go-to place for celebrating student success, showcasing special events and keeping up with all the latest news from Castell Alun. From outstanding achievements in competitions to inspiring guest visits, fun and engaging […]

Croeso It has been another busy and exciting week in our school community. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm shown by our students, staff, and families. Every day, we see wonderful examples of our school values—respect, determination, and honesty—in action, whether in the classroom, on […]

Croeso Croeso i’r blog ysgol wythnosol.  Welcome to this week’s School Blog. With the weather warming up and daffodils blooming all around, spring is truly making its presence felt! This change in season brings a renewed sense of energy and excitement, and we have plenty to celebrate within our school […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s school blog! We’ve had another exciting and productive few days here at school, where our core values of respect, determination, and honesty have been at the heart of everything we do. From the passionate dedication of our students preparing for the upcoming production of Our […]

Croeso Welcome back to the second half of our Spring term! It’s great to see the days growing longer, the weather warming up, and signs of spring all around us. This week’s School Blog highlights our St. David’s Day celebrations, reflecting on his powerful message: “Gwnewch y pethau bychain”—”Do the […]

Croeso As we close the final week of the half term, it’s clear how much our school community has grown and thrived together, guided by our core values of respect, determination and honesty. This week’s Blog is packed with stories that truly reflect the spirit of Castell Alun, and we’re […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s School Blog. We have plenty of exciting news and achievements to share. From impressive sporting successes to the ongoing development of our transition programme with our feeder primary schools, there’s so much to celebrate. We hope you enjoy reading about the fantastic things happening here […]

Croeso Welcome to this week’s School Blog! We are excited to share some wonderful updates from across the school, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. This week, we focus on the importance of learning for life, embracing the Curriculum for Wales, and how our commitment […]

Celebrating the Four Purposes in Action Welcome to the School Blog. This week, we are celebrating how our students embrace the Four Purposes of the Curriculum for Wales in the classroom and through a wide range of activities within our school community. From ambitious, capable learners excelling in their studies […]

Braving the Storm This week, Castell Alun has once again shown its resilience as we braced ourselves for another storm with high winds sweeping through the region. Despite the challenging weather, we’re proud to have kept the school open and running smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption for our students. A huge […]

Fantastic Start Croeso i flog yr wythnos hon! The second week of the Spring term draws to a close, and what a fantastic start it has been! From the classrooms to the sports fields, there’s been an inspiring buzz of energy and commitment as students and staff embrace the school […]

Welcome to the first School Blog of 2025! Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Happy New Year! As we step into the new term after the Christmas break, it’s wonderful to see our school community back together, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. Despite the bitterly cold weather, […]