13 Tachwedd 2026
Remembrance has been at the heart of our school week. Our school community came together for a poignant and moving assembly led by our Sixth Form students and Miss S Edwards.
Remembering Together
The assembly gave us an opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as those whose lives continue to be affected by conflict.
Our Sixth Form students led the assembly with maturity and sensitivity, delivering thoughtful readings by Olivia, Millie, George, Derys, Olivia and Lola. A beautiful musical performance by Ella, Phoebe and Tamsin added a particularly moving element to the occasion, while James and Mr Searson played the Last Post in memory of the fallen.
We were also pleased to welcome members of our Governing Body. Their presence reflected the importance of solidarity, remembrance and community, and reminded us of the shared values that unite us.
Throughout the assembly, students demonstrated exceptional respect and maturity, reflecting our school values of Respect, Determination and Honesty. Their thoughtful and dignified response was a powerful reminder of the strength of our school community.
At 11am, we reflected on the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae, followed by a poignant silence.
We will remember them.
Sporting Success
As another busy week draws to a close at Castell Alun, we are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students both in and beyond school.
Eden’s Badminton Selection
Congratulations to Eden in Year 8, who has been selected to represent Cheshire County Badminton U15s! This is a fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition of Eden’s dedication and talent.
Alongside competing in the North Wales Junior League and the Cheshire & District Senior League, Eden has already represented Wales in Belfast earlier this year. Eden is also competing this weekend in the Welsh National Junior Championships in Cardiff. We wish Eden the very best of luck!
Ben’s Wales U18 Rugby Call-Up
We would also like to congratulate Ben, who has been selected for the Wales U18 Rugby Squad. Ben, who currently represents the Sale Sharks Academy, continues to excel at the highest level of age-grade rugby and is a wonderful example of where commitment and hard work can lead.
We are immensely proud of this fantastic achievement. Da iawn, Ben!
Cross Country Podium Sweep
This week, Castell Alun students competed in the Flintshire County Cross Country Championships, hosted at Alun School. There were many outstanding performances across all age groups, with a significant number of our students earning selection to represent Flintshire in future competitions.
A special mention must go to our Middle Girls team, who produced a remarkable clean sweep of the podium. Freya, Bethan and Eleanor finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively — an outstanding achievement and a fantastic reflection of the talent and determination within Team Castell.
Student Photographs
Finally, we would like to thank parents and carers for their continued understanding regarding our recent communication about the use of photographs generated within school. While we must follow the appropriate guidance in this area, we also recognise the importance of celebrating students’ achievements and sharing their success with the wider community.
Where parents provide photographs directly to the school and give specific permission for their use, we will share those images through our school communications and social media channels. We believe this provides a sensible balance between meeting requirements and ensuring students continue to receive the recognition they deserve. For this reason, you will see photographs included in this week’s School Blog.
Upcoming Events
CAFA Sound Bath Evening — Tuesday 17 November
Join CAFA for a calming sound bath at Castell Alun High School from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Tickets are £15 per person.
CAFA Liverpool Christmas Market Coach Trip — Saturday 21 November
Enjoy a festive day out with CAFA’s coach trip to Liverpool’s Christmas Market. Tickets are £15 per person, with pickups from Hope, Pontblyddyn and Penyffordd.
CAFA Christmas Wreath Workshop — Saturday 28 November
Create your own festive wreath from 9.00am to 11.00am at Castell Alun High School, with all materials provided. Tickets are £35 per person, and booking is required.
Lost Property
A reminder that each Friday, photographs of all unclaimed lost property are shared on the School Blog for parents and carers to view, as well as on Google Classroom for students to check. If students recognise an item, they should speak to their group tutor to arrange collection during registration or at another suitable time during the school day. Any items that remain unclaimed at the end of each half term will be donated to charity, so please do take a look each week to see if you spot anything familiar!
In Closing
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school community. We are incredibly proud of the respect, determination and talent shown by our students this week.
Diolch yn fawr a phenwythnos braf!
Thank you very much, and have a lovely 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.
