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Newsletter 25th January 2008

posted Friday, 25 January 2008
Dear Parents and Friends,

Our school gymnastic team have been practising for their competition, which took place on Monday this week. Their display involved several pupils from different years all working together to produce a superb performance. Where did they come in the competition? Why, first of course! Well done to all pupils and staff involved. We wish them best of luck in the Welsh Finals in February.

Our Rugby Team played at home against Ysgol Glan Clwyd in the North Wales Final this week. A very close game was played and all members of the team played with determination. The final score was 5-12. Well done to all involved and thank you to all pupils and staff who went to support the team.

Some of our Year 10 pupils have just returned from the Science/Languages Trip to Paris. Whilst there, the pupils undertook a wide range of activities that have definitely enhanced their subject knowledge and understanding. I have also received many positive comments from staff concerning the behaviour and exemplary conduct of our pupils and would like to thank everyone involved.

Mr S Molloy
Head Teacher

English Year 7
There will be a presentation by two well known authors: Steve Skidmore and Steve Barbour on Thursday the 31st January in the Library.

Blood Brothers-Empire Theatre, Liverpool. All pupils participating in this visit to meet at the gate at 3.15pm. As indicated in the letter, a packed tea may be eaten on the coach. School Uniform to be worn please. Return to school approximately 8.30pm.

Music
Any outstanding payments for music lessons to Mrs Sant as soon as possible.

Dinner Credits
Please ensure all outstanding dinner credits are re-paid to the office immediately. Thank you.

Work Experience
Year 10 - Please arrange your placements and return your forms to the office as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT PE NOTICE
Under no circumstances are students to help themselves to PE equipment (eg. Footballs, basketballs, etc). Anyone caught doing so will be severely punished.

Reminder - Students should not be using aerosols in the changing rooms - roll-ons only please.

Yr11 Rugby
Hard lines to the team this week. They lost out in a very close tie against Ysgol Glan Clwyd 5-12. This was in the last 32 of the Welsh Championships and brings to an end an excellent season. I would like to thank the lads for their hard work and have enjoyed coaching them not just this season but for the last 5 years. P. Smith

Netball and Hockey Results
Congratulations to the Year 9 and 10 Hockey Squad who beat Elfed 2-0 last week.

Netball Results Vs Castell Alun
Yr 9 won 13 -1
Yr 9 & 10 mixed drew 3 - 3
Yr 11 lost 10 - 4

Yr 7 Interhouse Netball Results
1st Dŵr
2nd Daear
3rd Tan
4th Aer

Dŵr and Daear drew on points and it came down to a two goal difference! All players were extremely organised and hopefully enjoyed the competition. All players receive 5 merits and a certificate.

Puzzle Corner

Betty was making paper flowers for the local carnival. 11 flowers had red in them, 7 had yellow in them and 5 had both red and yellow in them.
How many flowers did she make?

 

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