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Every time we post something important on X (formerly Twitter), 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.
From school events and important dates to student achievements and community news, you can now check our website regularly for these updates. Itβs all about making sure you get the information you need, when you need it. We also offer a weekly School Blog that collects together some of these posts together with new information and insights.
Weβre dedicated to improving communication, and this is just another step toward making sure everyone is included. Visit our website often to see the latest posts and stay informed about everything happening at Castell Alun!
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