8 Mai 2026
Welcome to this week’s School Blog, where we are proud to celebrate the many ways our students continue to demonstrate our core values of respect, determination and honesty in everything they do.
From Year 8’s engaging Royal Navy STEM Challenge Day, to the dedication shown in rehearsals for School of Rock, and William’s incredible achievement in reaching the regional finals of a national competition, there is so much to recognise and celebrate.
Alongside these highlights, our sporting successes and wider school opportunities reflect the commitment, teamwork and resilience shown across our community. We hope you enjoy reading about another fantastic week in school.
Royal Navy STEM Challenge Day
On Wednesday, Year 8 pupils had the exciting opportunity to take part in a Royal Navy Engagement Day. The day began with an informative presentation exploring the Royal Navy’s capabilities and global operations.
Pupils then participated in a STEM workshop designed to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills through a hands-on rocket-building challenge. The day culminated in a friendly competition to see whose rocket could travel the furthest, with plenty of impressive launches and enthusiastic participation throughout.
Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and their engagement and teamwork were excellent from start to finish.
Thank You to CAFA
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the CAFA group for their generous funding and ongoing support.
Thanks to this funding, we have been able to restock our library with a wide range of new books, many of which were selected based on recommendations from our students. It has been fantastic to see more pupils using the library as a result, along with their enthusiasm in suggesting further ways to improve the space.
In addition, the funding has allowed us to purchase extra books for our intervention groups, supporting the development of reading skills across the school. These resources are already making a meaningful difference, helping to build pupils’ confidence, enjoyment and progress in reading.
We are very grateful for CAFA’s continued support in enriching our students’ learning experiences.
School of Rock Is Nearly Here!
Rehearsals are rocking as we gear up for School of Rock, hitting the stage on Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July.
This year’s show features our biggest cast yet, with students throwing their energy, talent and heart into every rehearsal. The buzz behind the scenes is electric — and it is shaping up to be a must-see event.
Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 13th May at 8am.
Even if your child is not in the show, coming along means supporting creativity, confidence and the arts in our school — and enjoying an awesome night of live theatre and rock anthems along the way.
Bring friends. Bring family. Bring the noise. Come and support something special.
National Youth Monologues Competition
We are delighted to share some fantastic news about William in Year 8, who has achieved outstanding success in the National Youth Monologues competition.
Out of an incredible 4,000 entries, William has been shortlisted to the final five in his age group and will now go on to compete in the North Regional Finals on 17th May. This is a remarkable achievement, and he will be representing a wide region, including North England, North Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
If successful at the regional stage, William will progress to the National Final in June, where he will have the exciting opportunity to perform in a West End theatre.
We are incredibly proud of William’s dedication and talent, and we wish him the very best of luck in the upcoming finals.
Sporting Updates
Flintshire Schools Athletics Success
We are delighted to share some fantastic results from the recent Flintshire Schools Athletics competition.
Junior Boys – 4th
Junior Girls – 1st
Middle Boys – 4th
Middle Girls – 1st
A huge congratulations to all of our athletes for their effort, determination and teamwork throughout the event.
We are especially proud of our Junior Girls and Middle Girls teams, who both secured first place and will now go on to represent Flintshire in the North East Wales round on 19th May.
We wish them the very best of luck in the next stage.
U15 Knight-Stokes Cup Victory at Pontblyddyn
This afternoon, our U15 boys delivered an outstanding all-round performance in the Knight-Stokes Cup at Pontblyddyn Cricket Club.
Batting first, the team posted an impressive 184–2 from 20 overs, with some excellent contributions:
Gethin B – 55*
Josh P – 44*
Oli J – 32
In response, Darland were restricted to 87–7, thanks to a strong bowling display with wickets shared between Oli J, Gethin B, Elliot M, Alfie H and Harry F.
A fantastic team performance with both bat and ball — da iawn, boys!
Lost Property Gallery
Here are photos of this week’s lost property. Students should speak to their group tutor to arrange collection during registration or at another suitable time during the school day. At the end of each half term, any unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
Upcoming
In Closing
Thank you for taking the time to share in this week’s celebrations and achievements. We are incredibly proud of all our students and the way they continue to embody our values each day.
As always, we appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to another positive and successful week ahead.
Mwynhewch y penwythnos — enjoy your weekend.
Safeguarding
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Officers: Mr Ellis, Mrs Davies or Mr Stewart. You can reach them via the School Office or by using our Contact Form.
