Returning to School Welcome to the School Blog. We’re thrilled to announce that starting Monday, we’ll be welcoming Year 13 and Year 11 back to school! Following that, Year 12 and Year 10 will also return, with Year 7, 8, and 9 scheduled for a day each in the final […]
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Welcome Back Welcome to the School Blog. As we start a new half term, I hope you’re feeling a bit refreshed and that students are ready to dive back into their learning. I understand that despite our best efforts, not everyone will feel completely recharged. Your commitment during these challenging […]
Welcome Back Welcome to the School Blog. As we start a new half term, I hope you’re feeling a bit refreshed and that students are ready to dive back into their learning. I understand that despite our best efforts, not everyone will feel completely recharged. Your commitment during these challenging […]
Half Term Reflections Welcome to the School Blog and at last, it’s half term! This past week’s Wellbeing Week at Castell Alun has been a fantastic chance for students to catch up and reflect on their learning. It’s great to hear that students found the week beneficial, giving them a […]
Keep Pushing Forward! Welcome to the School Blog. Ella Fitzgerald once said, “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do” – a fantastic reminder to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough things get. Wellbeing Week Next week’s Wellbeing Week is a brilliant initiative. It’s […]
Update on the Return to School and Current Challenges Welcome to the School Blog. As January winds down, we continue to navigate through these unusual times. We expect an announcement today from the Minister regarding the return to school for students in Wales. Although details are still forthcoming, similar updates […]
Recent Announcements and Developments Welcome to the School Blog. This Wednesday’s Welsh Government briefing provided clarity on the awarding of examination grades, positioning schools centrally in this process. We’ve communicated Qualification Wales’s directives to all examination class students and parents/carers. While details are still forthcoming, we know we’ll rely on […]
An Unusual Quiet Welcome to the School Blog for 15th January, 2021. It’s eerily quiet in the school building, yet we’re bustling with activity behind the scenes, delivering the remote curriculum and supporting students working diligently from home. A Week of Hard Work and Dedication Our students have been putting […]
A New Year and New Term Happy New Year to all and welcome to the first School Blog of 2021! As we begin this new term, things are very different from our usual routine. Learning has shifted online, with students studying from home instead of being here, where we all […]