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Newsletter Friday 14th November 2008
The pupils have been encouraged to think about other people this week. Remembrance assemblies provided the opportunity to reflect on the suffering undergone by so many people in our armed forces and also the everyday people whose lives have been devastated by war.
School uniform has been abandoned today in aid of Children In Need. Pupils chose the theme of Blast from the Past and as a result our classes have been filled with hippies and pirates to name but a few. The theme chosen for staff was Scary People and it was quite a shock to walk into a staffroom full of zombies, vampires and witches this morning! Well done to everyone for the fabulous effort made for this excellent cause.
We have also been collecting food items as part of our Harvest Festival Celebrations. All items collected are donated to the people at Plas Bellin.
Many thanks again to all who have contributed to this annual event.
Miss J Rock
Acting Headteacher
Calling all instrumentalists and singers!
Mr Millard is looking forward to meeting all students who are currently enjoying instrumental lessons at Argoed High.
All instrumentalists (wind) that are currently at or above grade three standard should come along to senior band rehearsals on Wednesdays 3.10 - 4.15pm.
Any students that are receiving singing tuition (or enjoy singing) should come along to choir rehearsals on Wednesdays 12.30 (prompt) - 1.00pm.
Instrumentalists that are between grade one and grade three standard and all string players should watch this space. Details of junior band and string rehearsals will follow in the coming weeks.
Take your instruments home!
Please use the shelves in the practice rooms to store your instruments during the day. Do not leave your instruments on the floor in the middle of the room and remember to take your instrument home at the end of every day.
Your instrument won't practice itself!
Interhouse Netball
Last week Yr 8 had their interhouse netball competition. Well done to all the players who took part. The results are as follows:
1st Dŵr 13 points 3rd Tân 9 points
2nd Daear 11 points 4th Aer 3 points
Bottle tops wanted urgently!
Please collect black and white bottle tops for Ms Tong. For every 10 bottle tops you will receive 1 merit!
Thank you.
A reminder - we are still collecting yellow Pages for the Yellow Woods Challenge. Please bring in any old copies. Thank you
Parent Governor Vacancy
Nomination forms for this vacancy are available from Mrs Sant at the school.
Results.....
Girls Football
Argoed 7 Elfed 1
Yrs 8 & 9 Netball vs Elfed (friendly)
8A = Argoed 11 Elfed 1
8B = Argoed 1 Elfed 6
9A = Argoed 5 Elfed 5
9B = Argoed 2 Elfed 6
Yr 10 Netball (friendly) vs Hawarden
Argoed 17 Hawarden 14
Well done to all those involved. You will all receive 3 merits!
Don't forget....
Next Wednesday (19th November) Maths Puzzle evening. Please return the reply slips or contact Miss Grice.
H.S.A meeting on Monday 17th November at 5.30pm
Autumn Fair - Thursday 27th November - preparation should now be well on the way.