Winter Season Updates and Events
Welcome to the School Blog. Bore da! We began the first week of winter this week, and although it is noticeably colder, we have thankfully been spared the rain so far! This dry weather has allowed us to reopen our all-weather pitch to students. Most students now understand the rules for entry onto the surface. Please remind your children that any students wishing to play football on the Astroturf must wear trainers, which cannot be the same footwear they wear to lessons. It is great to see so many enthusiastic, informal football matches taking place once again; we have missed this facility for far too long.
Assembly on ‘Our Planet’
Our main assembly this week focused on the theme of ‘Our Planet.’ We want to say a big diolch to Aerona, Ava, and Sibella from Year 10 for their excellent readings and use of incidental Welsh. As we enter this season of Advent, we are reminded that each of us has a responsibility to be good stewards of our surroundings, providing hope and an environmentally-friendly legacy for future generations.
CAFA Fashion Show Success
The CAFA Fashion Show took place last Friday evening and was a huge success, with many tickets sold and plenty to see and buy. The audience enjoyed a display of the latest fashions and the opportunity to browse rails of bargains for sale, which many people took advantage of. Thanks to everyone who attended to support CAFA and the school, diolch yn fawr iawn. A special diolch to CAFA for organising the event and raising funds to support the students and the school. Their efforts in this and all other fundraising activities are hugely appreciated.
Year 10 Future Doctors Event
This week, a group of Year 10 future doctors attended an event at Wrexham Hospital in association with Bangor University. The event focused on the application process for this career path, with students gaining a deeper understanding of the life of a medic and participating in clinical skills activities. The students were enthusiastic and found the event exciting and highly beneficial.
Year 12 Parents’ Evening
Yesterday evening, we held our Year 12 Parents’ Evening. It was great to see not just parents and carers but also many students in attendance. We work in fruitful partnership to ensure everyone receives the best education and guidance possible on this step of their journey into adulthood. Next week marks the start of our Sixth Form trial examination period, which will run for approximately two weeks. After this, a variety of festivities are planned for students in Years 12 and 13.
Year 10 Skills Qualification: ‘Dragons’ Den’
On Tuesday next week, Year 10 students studying for their Skills qualification will enter the ‘Dragons’ Den.’ Modelled on the TV programme, we have invited eight employers from across North Wales to listen to groups of students pitch their business concept ideas. The goal is to secure further guidance and potentially purchases. We are extremely grateful to the Dragons who support us annually in this venture.
Congratulations to Brooke
We want to say a big congratulations to Brooke (Year 8) this week for successfully joining Wrexham AFC Under 14s. We look forward to hearing about your progress, Brooke!
Christmas Concert
Finally, an advance notice: we will hold our Christmas Concert on Thursday, 15th December at 7pm. A large number of talented students will perform a variety of musical items and readings. Tickets are £3 each, including refreshments, and must be paid for via School Gateway. These will be available until midnight, Wednesday, 14th December. There will also be a raffle on the evening, doubtless accompanied by great frivolity as usual. Please come along and join the celebrations.
See you back here soon for the next School Blog!
