At Castell Alun, weβre committed to keeping everyone informed, even if you donβt use social media. Thatβs why weβll be sharing all our social media updates directly from our website. You wonβt need an account to stay up-to-date with our latest news, events, and achievements.
Every time we post something important on Instagram, weβll also share it here on our site. This way, parents, students, and the wider community can follow whatβs going on, even without using social media platforms.
We know that some people prefer not to use social media. But we donβt want anyone to miss out on key updates. By sharing these posts on our website, we make it easy for everyone to stay connected and in the loop.
You can now check our website regularly for these updates. Itβs all about making sure you get the information you need, exactly when you need it. In addition, we also offer a weekly School Blog, which not only collects together some of these posts, but also includes new information and insights.
Meanwhile, weβre improving communication to ensure everyone feels included. With that in mind, this is another step forward in that mission.
Therefore, we encourage you to visit our website often to see the latest posts. By doing so, youβll stay informed about everything happening at Castell Alun!
Diolch @CastellAlun for welcoming some of our School Councillors yesterday.
— Ysgol Derwenfa (@YsgolDerwenfa) January 22, 2025
Da iawn to Amelia, Jasper and Leah for representing our school.#caring #growing #nurturing #succeeding pic.twitter.com/cAUp7nwcIs
2 goals scored by our U13 girls today at the @UtilitaFootball finals in Wigan, representing @Wrexham_AFC π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώβ½οΈ @CastellAlun @CAHS_HealthAOLE pic.twitter.com/SslGJkMpHB
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) January 17, 2025
Great to see Tom of Year 13 representing Wales U20 and former student Charlie Probert playing for Welsh Academies, going head-to-head this evening at Llandovery! Go gentle on each other, and we wish them both the best of luck! @CastellAlun https://t.co/eVb9KS5fhK
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) January 17, 2025
Pob Lwc to year 9 student Erin who will be representing Wales U15 v France this weekend and gaining her first @walesnetball_ cap! π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώβ€οΈ we wish you all the best @CastellAlun π pic.twitter.com/eL2zpHUNoS
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) January 17, 2025
οΏΌ Our U13 girls team travelled to Wigan to represent @wrexham_afc in the finals of the Utilita competition today! They topped their group & went to the semis where they lost 1-0 A great effort. Diolch @WXMstrikerR9 for her motivation and to Lee for joining them! @CastellAlun β½οΈ pic.twitter.com/V42zgpIgR2
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) January 17, 2025
Barbaraβs dedication to the school and its wider community was unmatched. As a Governor, she was instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that have had a lasting positive effect on students and staff alike. Her tireless advocacy for education and her commitment to providing opportunities for all left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals. Through her work with the Castell Alun Friends Association, Barbara spearheaded countless fundraising events, fostering a sense of unity and support among parents, staff, and students. Her ability to bring people together was a testament to her kind nature and unwavering belief in the power of community.It is with heavy hearts that we have heard of the passing of one of our committee, Barbara Jones.
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) December 30, 2024
Barbara was a cherished founder of CAFA back in October 2015 and our treasurer. She was the cornerstone of fundraising to benefit students at @CastellAlun. pic.twitter.com/M8sb7v3vfV
Year 12 food students have been creating homemade Yule Logs and Peppermint creams in their festive bake off! Some excellent creativity π§@CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/QmTtoticd9
— Castell Alun Health & Wellbeing AOLE (@CAHS_HealthAOLE) December 19, 2024
Our year 9 girls have finished their unit of work on rugby with the tackling technique! Some excellent resilience and determination from all π @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/WlVJpoRRl7
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 19, 2024
Llongfarchiadau to our sixth form football team who claimed victory in the last minutes of the game to win 1-0 v Prestatyn in the @WelshSchoolsFA .. onto the national rounds β½οΈ @CastellAlun @CAHS_HealthAOLE pic.twitter.com/Vib2xdUYbZ
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 19, 2024
Today, our Year 8/9 boys welcomed @YDB_Official to play a friendly. Despite a loss our boys showed resilience and determination, for a final score of 10-50 to them! π @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/xwiSPFOks8
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 17, 2024
Huge well done to North Shore who performed brilliantly supporting BT Big Band in their Christmas concert in Hope church last Friday evening. πΆπ€πΉπΈπ₯π @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/cuFnyLGBjd
— CAHS Music Dept (@CAHS_Music) December 15, 2024
Huge huge congratulations to everyone who took part in this eveningβs Christmas concert!! The musical talent we have in @CastellAlun is phenomenal!! Da iawn chi i gyd!! πΆπ€πΉπΈπ₯π·πΊπͺπΆ #teamworkmakesthedreamwork pic.twitter.com/ZwoNAGmhVE
— CAHS Music Dept (@CAHS_Music) December 12, 2024
A great day last week @CastellAlun for @HHTGhospices Dragons Lair! The pupils excelled themselves and our dragons were impressed with the ideas! @Airbus @Marstepcouk
— HopeHouseNicky (@HopeHouseNicky1) December 11, 2024
Thanks to all dragons for giving up your time to support the initiative π pic.twitter.com/27hoODvtEI
Llongfarchiadau Ruby on her selection for @WalesNetball_ U19 Netball Europe, travelling to Edinburgh this month! Pob lwc Ruby @CastellAlun @CAHS_HealthAOLE π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ pic.twitter.com/HbJQU1geMZ
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 10, 2024
A fantastic performance from our Year 10 boys with a victory in the @WelshSchoolsFA 6-1 v Ysgol Treffynon! Onto the National rounds .. β½οΈ @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/JekW6d2iBb
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 3, 2024
Our Year 11 footballers travelled to Brynrefail for a last 32 game. Unfortunately the boys lost 6-2.. good luck in the next round @castellalun β½οΈ pic.twitter.com/4MrodHWXRh
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) December 2, 2024
Huge well done to Aerona, Olivia, Louis, Ben, Dan & Ael who performed brilliantly this evening when @CastellAlun hosted this terms @ClwydTweets Music gig night! πΆπ€πΉπΈπ₯π pic.twitter.com/AVGk1O3B5X
— CAHS Music Dept (@CAHS_Music) November 27, 2024
Our 6th form netball team travelled to Mold Alun to play in the Flintshire round of the Presidents Cup. They came 3rd losing to @alunpe and @HawardenPE by 1 goal⦠@CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/nBJQPDrhtD
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 27, 2024
Our nutrition action group attended a healthy eating workshop at county hall this week, looking at school provision for healthy food giving feedback. Students gave a presentation to all secondary schools in Flintshire & tasted new food products for the canteenπ@CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/NbbZf3RXWi
— Castell Alun Health & Wellbeing AOLE (@CAHS_HealthAOLE) November 26, 2024
A brilliant but cold day at the @chwaraeonyrurdd year 9/10 netball competition today! 24 teams competing, we won our pool and went through to the quarter finals losing 8-7 v @YsgMorganLlwyd β¦ @CastellAlun π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ pic.twitter.com/dtuI7XUQQa
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 26, 2024
Buses are still running and are leaving earlier than usual, but there may still be some delays.
— Castell Alun (@CastellAlun) November 26, 2024
Thank you for your patience and understanding! π
We'll keep you updated if anything changes. π
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The rescheduled sound bath is taking place @CastellAlun on Tuesday 26th November. Tickets still available, prebooking essential!https://t.co/geBJkwTmCJ
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) November 24, 2024
@CastellAlun such a great opportunity for some members of our school council to be involved in the Young Flintshire launch this week. This is a new young peoples voice initiative where students will be guided all year by the Flintshire Healthy Schools team. π€π pic.twitter.com/3K61Gx4r72
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 24, 2024
Due to the snow outside, students have had the opportunity to try and new sport of Omikin or Kinball. Students developed communication and teamwork to be successful.. @KINBALLUKREAL @CastellAlun βοΈβοΈ pic.twitter.com/B823ZztxyB
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 21, 2024
π’ Attention Llay Students:
— Castell Alun (@CastellAlun) November 20, 2024
The Llay bus is delayed but rest assured, it is on its way! π
If you have an alternative way to get to school, please use it. Otherwise, hang tight and wait for the bus. Thank you for your patience! π Diolch!
The school is open today. While snow is present on the site, pathways have been gritted for your safety. Please take extra care when moving around the grounds.
— Castell Alun (@CastellAlun) November 20, 2024
As a reminder, snowballing is not permitted on school premises.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thanks to @sizeofwales for hosting Youth COP 24. It was a pleasure for delegates to meet the representatives from the Wampis Nation. pic.twitter.com/74Dfz2WDas
— Castell Alun (@CastellAlun) November 15, 2024
A brilliant win away at @BrynhyfrydYsgol this evening! A 3-1 victory puts us in the next round of the Welsh Cup β½οΈ @CastellAlun @WelshSchoolsFA pic.twitter.com/EnGRJYAeU2
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 14, 2024
Our U13 girls rugby team travelled to Ruthin to play in the first round of the Welsh Cup. We came up against some strong teams including @rygbi_valkyries @PE_YDB & @BrynhyfrydYsgol The girls showed lots of resilience and determination.. da iawn genod! @CastellAlun @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/7lrQH75cUR
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 13, 2024
Another win for our U13 girls football team who played a very good @RhosnesniHigh side.. we now progress to the national rounds β½οΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ @WelshSchoolsFA @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/24pLuaMnKd
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 11, 2024
Join us for our next Soundbath! Tues 19 Nov, 6.30pm – 8pm @CastellAlun.
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) November 9, 2024
We have a few spare yoga mats – please mention when booking if required. Minumum age 16 years if accompanied by an adult. Tickets are Β£15. You can pre book via this linkπhttps://t.co/apJ47fjilj pic.twitter.com/hSUadRP93T
Llongfarchiadau to our U16 netball team who played in the Flintshire round of the Ann Smart Cup and won π we now progress to the next round against the winners from Wrexham & Flintshire @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/cRYfGZJtwk
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 8, 2024
Huge well done to Seren, Hayden & Freya from year 11 who performed brilliantly in our whole school Remembrance assembly this morning πΈπΉ π€πΆπ Llongyfarchiadau mawr! @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/mfbo96wM5I
— CAHS Music Dept (@CAHS_Music) November 8, 2024
A tough game for our year 8 football team who played against @ConnahsQuayPE with the away side scoring a last minute winner to take the win 5-4! Good luck in the next round.. β½οΈ @CastellAlun @WelshSchoolsFA pic.twitter.com/V2bvsOse9h
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 7, 2024
All students will be provided with a Poppy for the service.
— Castell Alun (@CastellAlun) November 7, 2024
Parents/Carers who wish to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal can do so via Gateway: https://t.co/EA2fBof5WQ Thank you for your continued support.
Diolch,
Mr Colin Ellis
Today, some sixth form sport students went to visit @WrexhamUni exploring opportunities within the Sports Department including performance analysis, rehabilitation & injury and fitness testing. Diolch @WUSportDept for having us @CastellAlun #careers pic.twitter.com/s0zF3AkDH1
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 6, 2024
PE Extra-Curricular Timetable up till Christmas/Nadolig π
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 5, 2024
Please keep an eye on Google Classroom for updates on inter form and basketball competitions π»@CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/kqwArq3FBy
A brilliant morning of rugby for our Year 7 girls and our rugby leaders at Wrexham RFU. The girls demonstrated resilience with most trying a new sport for the first time. Our leaders led some activities building confidence ππ» @CastellAlun @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/gIVmkmAV3f
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 5, 2024
Amelia, Bethan, Olivia, Phoebe, Idele and Caitlin have had an amazing experience going to Spain on a swimming camp with their club to train ππ»ππ»ββοΈπββοΈ da iawn genod! @CastellAlun @WrexhamSC pic.twitter.com/36TJkLVmKE
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) November 1, 2024
Some excellent performances from our Cross Country teams at the Flintshire Schools championships at @alunpe β¦Diolch for hosting. #losttrainersinthemud @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/0302cVEpim
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 24, 2024
This is amazing.. well done to sixth former Megan on gaining a @rygbi_valkyries cap for her commitment to the sport of rugby π @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/wzeG3v1jIg
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 24, 2024
Tonight students in Year 7/8 went to compete in an inter schools Dodgeball Competition at @alunpe .. some excellent games with Austinβs team winning in the final v Gethins team @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/3nQjIqZcP8
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 23, 2024
Llongfarchiadau mawr to our Year 10 who are through to the next round of the Welsh cup after a great game v @argoed_PE winning 7-1 β½οΈ @CastellAlun π pic.twitter.com/69HQCTmYPe
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 23, 2024
ππ Llongyfarchiadau to @CastellAlun for their incredible win in the #UtilitaGirlsCup Local football tournament yesterday! β½
— Wrexham AFC Community Trust (@WxmAFCCommTrust) October 23, 2024
Castell Alun now advance to the areas final where they will represent @Wrexham_AFC π΄βͺοΈ@WrexhamAFCWomen | @UtilitaFootball | @EFL_Community pic.twitter.com/EmdV9qSDAj
Our year 8/9 boys rugby team had a great game against @alunpe in the Welsh Cup with a great victory 46-21! Da iawn bechgyn π @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/prgsOSS7xJ
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 22, 2024
Llongfarchiadau to our Year 8 girls football team who won the @UtilitaFootball Girls competition with @Wrexham_AFC heddiw! We will now represent Wrexham AFC in the next round.. da iawn genod β½οΈπ @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/pymgvBmBrW
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 22, 2024
Congratulations to our year 11 boys football team who won 6-0 away at @ElfedPEdept in the @WelshSchoolsFA β¦ Diolch for the gameβ½οΈ @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/ygBUAQyqHM
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 21, 2024
The efforts to raise funds never stops π. Up next… another of our very popular Sound Bath evenings, this time on Tuesday 22nd October @CastellAlun! #flintshire
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) October 19, 2024
Book here: https://t.co/apJ47fjilj pic.twitter.com/AVhUpg1uDK
Thank you everyone for supporting our bingo/quiz evening last night, helping us raise vital funds to support @CastellAlun ππ€
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) October 19, 2024
And thank you to KD for being such a brilliant quizmaster! pic.twitter.com/gzuSIHFTfY
Llongfarchiadau to year 7 student Beatrice, who went to the British Championships with Welsh Border Vaulters and won the British Champion title for their gymnastic routine on a horse! π΄ @castellalun pic.twitter.com/nNiFHlEpgx
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 18, 2024
A fantastic game of netball in the first round of @sistersnsport U14 Cup v @QueensSch with them taking the win. Da iawn genod. We will now play for the plate in the competition. @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/5v8Jva4uD7
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 15, 2024
Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Georgia a Natasha ar ei perfformiad gwych yn gwasanaeth Shwmae Sumae y bore ma. π€ πͺ πΉ πΆπ @CastellAlun @CAHS_Cymraeg pic.twitter.com/bqsY6FGSn6
— CAHS Music Dept (@CAHS_Music) October 14, 2024
Don't forget! Taking place this Friday @CastellAlun
— CAFA (@CastellAlunFA) October 14, 2024
Get your tickets here: https://t.co/apJ47fjQaR pic.twitter.com/5TnHtUTtkD
A huge thanks to Smashed Live, who came in and delivered a very powerful message on underage drinking to Year 7 and 8 during our PSHE curriculum this morning π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ @CastellAlun pic.twitter.com/3fQllKH27X
— Castell Alun Health & Wellbeing AOLE (@CAHS_HealthAOLE) October 14, 2024
A great evening of netball friendlies against @MaesGarmon and @alunpe β¦some excellent play! A fantastic opportunity to develop skills π @CastellAlun @CAHS_HealthAOLE pic.twitter.com/8mRICgJVQ8
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 14, 2024
What a fantastic sunny evening for our Year 8 Netball play night welcoming @HawardenPE @MaesGarmon @alunpe @ConnahsQuayPE @argoed_PE @CastellAlun @CAHS_HealthAOLE pic.twitter.com/Trq3xx8PCI
— CAHS PE πΎππ (@CAHS_PE) October 7, 2024