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Newsletter Friday 3rd July 2009
I would just like to thank all students and staff for the tremendously positive atmosphere at our annual sports day. Several people have said it was the best sports day ever! Each house supported their athletes and other house competitors in their own unique styles. Aer house even marched to their positions with a drummer leading the way. A fantastic day, well done to all involved.
Year 10 Parents Evening was very well attended and it was a pleasure to meet so many parents who were genuinely concerned with their youngster's progress. Indeed it was refreshing to note that everybody wanted to work together to get the best possible outcomes for our pupils. A fine example of "succeeding together for excellence in learning".
We are looking forward to the school's Eisteddfod next Friday and I know lots of pupils will be taking part in various activities across the curriculum and I cannot wait to see all their talents on display.
Following the storm on Tuesday evening our telephone system was affected and has been out of order for two days. Everything is now working again and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Simeon Molloy
Headteacher
Library News
The winners of the Midsummer Quiz were as follows;
Year 9
1st - Emma Pottle 9HG Runner Up - Ashley Weller 9HG
Year 8
1st - Charlotte Hill 8LP Runner Up - Sharman Collins 8KS
Year 7
1st Charlotte Brockley JKe, Michaela White JKe
Runners Up - Bradley Mitchell 7PSm, Ethan Brooks 7PSm, Jessica Day JKe, Louise Darlington 7PSm, Laura Robinson 7PSm
Well done to all winners and runners up!
Eisteddfod Quiz - Thursday 9th July at Lunchtime
Come along to the Eisteddfod quiz on Thursday in the Library! Earn some house points and you may win a prize for yourself! Prizes for the winners of each Year Group.
URGENT
Please send in your H.S.A raffle ticket stubs and money ASAP. The draw will take place next week!
Congratulations... to the year 7 and 8 athletics competitors who took part in the Deeside athletics schools competition. Well done to all those who participated, there were some great performances throughout the day. I am sure everyone enjoyed the opportunity to take on new experiences. Well done to Molly Peers who got through to the finals in 200m and came 2nd. Also, well done to Jacob Hayden coming 3rd in boys shot and to Sophie Davies who came 1st in the girls shot and to Fern Davies who won the Year 8 girls 75m hurdles. The year 8 girls had an outstanding performance winning their relay heat, but unfortunately missed out by 3 seconds overall. The year 8 boys relay team came 3rd in their heat. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, and hope we do just as well next year. We don't know which position we came in overall but we will soon find out.
Strawberry Prom
The Strawberry Prom will be held on Thursday July 16th at 7.00pm.
Tickets will be available from Monday 6th July in reception
£5 adults, £4 concessions.
Eisteddfod Argoed 2009
The school Eisteddfod will take place next Friday - gwych! Years 7 and 8 will be competing as well as being the audience for the day. Some year 9 and 10 pupils will also be competing and helping out on the day.
If you are competing please ensure that you know when and where your prelims are and that you are there on time. House Captains and year 10 pupils with responsibility should also ensure that they have a list of all those competing and that they ensure that pupils know of their prelims.
Please be prompt, costumes etc ready.
Also ensure that homework competitions deadlines are kept to.
All information will be displayed on the notice board in the Dining Room.
Pob lwc i bawb!!
OLIVER!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Oliver! The performances have been superb - a result of excellent teamwork.
Many thanks to the pupils and staff who have given freely of their own time to ensure that the production was a success. Thanks too, to the parents who have ferried the students to and from rehearsals. Tonight is the last night - break a leg!
Eisteddfod
English recitation - ‘On the Ning Nang Nong' by Spike Milligan.
Please see Mrs Payne for a copy of the poem. Prelims will be held at 12.35 on Wednesday July 8th in the Drama Studio.
Chairing of the Bard
Entries for the poetry competition should be given to your English teacher no later than 3.10 on Wednesday July 8th.
Theme: "I have a dream ...." OR a poem with the title ‘Imagine'.
Any form of poetry is acceptable, haiku, sonnet, rap, free verse etc.