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Newsletter Friday 9th January 2009
I that hope 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 2008, that is very special to me, was the immense pride I felt in the school when I realised what an outstanding set of results we had achieved. This was the icing on the cake of many wonderful events and achievements across a huge range of fields, academic, cross curricular, musical, sporting, young enterprise, youth speaks ..............
I would like to thank you 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.
Please read the school vision statement below.
Simeon Molloy
Headteacher
Vision
Succeeding together to be leaders of excellence in a true learning community through :
Innovative skills based flexible curriculum/qualifications, using the highest quality resources;
Ethos of our Learning Community is one which relishes change and innovation of 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.
Art
The 6 week preparation for the GCSE art exam begins on Monday 12th January, therefore it is important not to miss any art lessons.
The actual exam will be a 10 hour exam spread over 4½ days and will commence on the 23rd February.
If you have any concerns please see Ms. Tong.
Year 11 French & German
There will be a French and German Improvement Session for Year 11 pupils on Wednesday 14th January 3.10 - 4.30pm.
Music Update
The following ensembles will be rehearsing this term:
Mondays 3.10 - 4.10pm Junior Band (6months - Grade 2)
Tuesdays 12.20 - 12.50 String Group (Grade 1 & above)
Wednesdays 12.30 - 1.00pm Choir - All Welcome
Wednesdays 3.10 - 4.10pm Senior Band (Grade 3 & above)
Instrumental Lessons
Please forward all payments for instrumental lessons for this term to Mrs Sant ASAP. Thank you.
Year 7 Health Checks
During the next two months, all students in Year 7 will be asked to complete a simple health check with the School Nurse Mrs Ceri Slawson. The checks will normally take place by appointment on a Tuesday morning and a background letter with BCG vaccination questionnaire will be sent out to parents soon.
On Tuesday 10th February there will be a dental check for a 25% sample of our Year 7 students. Those concerned have already been informed.
T. Clisby
Mandarin Language Club - will begin again on Friday 16th January.
Severe Weather and School Closures
We try to keep the school open at all times,
however in periods of severe weather the
school may be closed for health and safety
reasons. In the event of the school being closed due to severe weather, information will be available from the school website argoednews.blog-city.com or Flintshire County Council website www.flintshire.gov.uk.
Information will also be broadcast on the following radio stations;
Marcher Sound 103.4 FM
Radio Wales 93.6 - 96.8 FM Dee 106.3
If there is no message, please assume the school is open as normal. Please only ring the school for information if you are unable to check the website or radio stations.
Library News - Book Club
I intend running a Book Club in the Library after school.
Would those students who are interested please meet in the Library next Thursday 15 January at 12.30 p.m. to discuss times, books etc.
If this is not convenient please pop into the Library and let me know if you are interested.
I would also be interested in starting a "Word Games Club" after school playing games such as Boggle, Countdown etc. Let me know if you like the idea or have any ideas of your own!
Book Requests
If you can't find the book you want in the Library please have a word with me and/or fill in the "Book Requests" form. Most books can be ordered from the School Library Service and will only take a few days.
LIBRARY OPENING
The library is open every evening after school
until 4 p.m.
Ms K Lotoczko - Argoed Library