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November 2008



Newsletter 28th November 2008

Friday, 28 November 2008 3:47 P GMT
Dear Parents and Friends, Last night we had our Autumn Fair and the turn out was fantastic. There were several very inventive and creative stalls, the chocolate marshmallow fondue was one I particularly enjoyed. The atmosphere was extremely positive

Forthcoming Events 24th - 28th November 2008

Thursday, 20 November 2008 2:16 P GMT
 Monday   Staff Day - School closed for pupilsStaff Fitness 3.15 - 4.30pm All welcome! Tuesday   House Assembly Aer - Dining RoomYr 7 Netball Practice 12.20 - 12.50pmYr 7 a & b Netball Match @ Castell Alun 3.15 - 5pm

Newsletter Thursday 20th November 2008

Thursday, 20 November 2008 2:12 P GMT
Dear Parents and Friends, Congratulations to the two groups of Year 10 pupils who attended the Business Enterprise Challenge at Theatr Clwyd last week. Both groups did really well, one winning the "Best Creative Design" award and the other

Forthcoming Events 17th - 21st November 2008

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 10:36 A GMT
 Monday   GCSE Trial ExamsH.S.A Meeting 5.30pmYr 10 & 11 Netball Practice 12.20 - 12.50pmSports leaders meeting 3.15 - 4.30pm. All to attend Tuesday   Jazz Big Band 12.20 - 12.55pmYr 7 Interhouse Netball PSM vs VB 12

Newsletter Friday 14th November 2008

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 10:31 A GMT
Dear Parents and Friends, 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

Forthcoming Events 10th - 14th November 2008

Friday, 7 November 2008 3:31 P GMT
 Monday   Yr 7 Netball Practice 12.20 - 12.50pmYr 7 Netball Tournament @ Argoed 3.15 - 4.45pm Tuesday   Jazz Big Band 12.20 - 12.55pmYr 9 Hockey Practice 12.20 - 12.50pmYr 9 Hockey Tournament @ Elfed 7 a side 3.15 - 5.15

Newsletter Friday 7th November 2008

Friday, 7 November 2008 3:25 P GMT
Dear Parents and Friends, Examinations have been the theme for our Year 11 students this week. Workshops on preparing for exams were held with the English Literature Chief Examiner. Some students have now sat their first actual GCSE paper in Mathemat

Forthcoming Events 3rd - 7th November 2008

Tuesday, 4 November 2008 3:20 P GMT
 Monday   Daear House Assembly - Dining Room Tuesday   Jazz Big Band 12.20 - 12.55pmSports leaders meeting 12.20 - 12.50pmYr 10 & 11 Hockey Practice 3.15 - 3.50 pmTan House Assembly - Dining RoomYear 11 Parent/Teache

Newsletter Friday 24th October 2008

Tuesday, 4 November 2008 3:14 P GMT
Dear Parents and Friends, What a busy week we've had to end our first term back at school. Our pupils have been involved in a range of House fundraising activities to support a number of charities. Activities have included an Eggheads competition