Reflecting on Global Events
Welcome to the School Blog. As we navigate what seems to be the tail end of the pandemic, we remain acutely mindful of the horrors continuing in Ukraine. This global situation profoundly influences our lives at present, and many of us have already found ways to assist those in great need. We are currently considering a communal school response to help us all come to terms with these developing events in an appropriate way.
Sixth Form Information Evening
Please be reminded that we are holding a face-to-face Sixth Form Information Evening on Thursday, 24th March, from 4.30 pm. The session is available to all students currently considering joining Year 12 next academic year, along with their parents. We have initiated a booking system to manage numbers on the evening. Please follow the link on our website to book your place. Subject-specific talks and tailored one-to-one conversations will occur throughout the evening. We look forward to seeing you there.
Year 9 Option Choices
All Year 9 students are now making their option choices for the next academic year. If any Year 9 students need a private discussion with a member of staff to guide their choices, please speak directly with subject leaders or Mr. Neil Eve, Student Development Manager for Year 9. We will gladly assist or direct your question to the most appropriate member of staff.
Comic Relief Non-Uniform Day
On Friday, 18th March, we will hold our annual non-uniform day in aid of Comic Relief. Financial contributions to this event can be made through the Gateway app. Many thanks for your tireless support of children throughout the world.
Sporting News
In sporting news this week, our Year 9 Boys’ Rugby team narrowly lost their match against Elfed – great effort, boys, hard luck!
Girls’ cricket is thriving across Flintshire. Our Years 8, 9, and 10 cricket teams successfully participated in the ECB Indoor Cricket qualifiers at Deeside Leisure Centre. We are proud of their performances, with the Year 9 team securing third place and the Year 10 team achieving fourth in the overall competition.
The Year 10 Boys’ Football Team triumphed over Llangefni with a 4-1 victory in the quarter-finals of the Welsh Schools’ Cup this week. They now advance to the national semi-finals, eager to compete against the top three teams in Wales. Brilliant stuff, lads!
A special mention goes to Caitlin and Maya (Year 10), Alice (Year 8), and Hattie, Ella, and Bethan (Year 7), who have been actively promoting hockey as Hockey Ambassadors on behalf of Hockey Wales. Really well done, girls – keep it up!
Remember that all extra-curricular activities are on our school website.
Job Vacancies
Currently we have a small number of vacancies for vital roles at Castell Alun available. If you would like to join our team as a cleaner, teaching assistant, or cover supervisor, please check out the vacancies section. Perhaps pass this message on to anyone you know who may be interested in one of these roles.
As always, see you back here soon for the next School Blog!
