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Newsletter 12/1/2007
I hope that you all had an excellent break and on behalf of myself and the school may I wish you all a Happy New Year.
The New Year is often a time to reflect on the previous twelve months and then look forward to the next - maybe with a few resolutions on the way!
One of the things that I remember in 2006 was a special visitor coming to the school, someone who has experience of schools across the world. He said to me that Argoed High School was very impressive and that he could not believe how well behaved, positive and polite all the students were. Who was this special person? My father. It made me feel very proud to be a part of this learning community. Thank you to all for your support in achieving this.
This led me to one of my New Year resolutions - ensuring that our vision of ‘succeeding together for excellence in learning' underpins all the decisions made throughout the school.
Read the school Vision Statement below.
Simeon Molloy
Headteacher
Vision
Succeeding together to be leaders of excellence in a true Learning Community.
- Innovative skills based flexible curriculum/qualifications, using the highest quality resources;
Ethos of our Learning Community is one which relishes change and innovation for excellence in learning both proactively and reactively;
Our Learning Community values and respects all the people in it as individuals and as members of the team;- Aspirations for all.
Music News
Instrumental Lessons
These have resumed this week. Most students will receive a letter regarding this term's fees. Please send payments to Reception by the end of January.
Flintshire Ensemble rehearsals have already started
Flintshire Choir.
It was lovely to see so many of our students performing with the Flintshire Choir on Songs of Praise last Sunday. They will next be on the television in Songs of Praise from St Asaph on Sunday 25th February.
Library News
Year 9 & 10: Are you interested in becoming a student library assistant? If so come to a meeting in the Library next Monday (Jan 15th) at 12.20 pm.
Year 7 & 8: The Argoed Bookworms club is starting up this term. If you would like to become a member come to a meeting in the Library next Wednesday (Jan 17th) after school.
Sports News
As there is a Gym competition in 1 week normal practices will begin next week. Clubs will include Hockey, Netball and football.
The girls rugby competition is being delayed as Colwyn Bay has suspended use of their pitches for January. I am assured that an alternative venue is being searched for and the competition will be taking place. Look for notices about extra training!
Congratulations to all cross country runners. Last term ten of our pupils made it into the County Cross Country squad.
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