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Newsletter Friday 10th July 2009
As I write this newsletter some fantastic events are taking place: The Eisteddfod Ysgol Uchwradd Argoed and Year 6 Induction Day. Many competitions have already taken place but today is the real celebration of all the different aspects of an Eisteddfod, from dance and music to recitation and poetry. The sight of all the Houses in their colours and banners was tremendous - more next week. I hope the year 6 pupils enjoy their day and time watching the Eisteddfod.
Last week saw the final production led by Mrs Payne and what a production it was! Mrs Payne told me when the production was in its infancy, that she wanted to go out on a ‘high', and that is exactly what she did. ‘Oliver' was a tremendous success, a brilliant example of succeeding together and a demonstration of the teamwork and talent at Argoed High School. Thank you to Mrs Payne , the staff and pupils involved.
On Wednesday 15th we are holding a non-uniform day with a French theme to celebrate Bastille Day. For pupils who come in non-school uniform there will be a charge of £1.
Next week is the final week of school and we are open for pupils Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Simeon Molloy
Headteacher
URGENT - CAST OF OLIVER!
RETURN OF SCRIPTS/VOCAL SCORES/COSTUMES
If you have not returned any of the above items, please do so on Monday July 13th at the latest.
DVD of the production of OLIVER!
If you wish to buy a copy, please bring in an envelope containing £2.50 with your name and tutor group printed clearly on the front, by Wednesday July 15th please.
FUN ATHLETICS
Any Year 7 or 8 pupils who would like to take part in the
‘Fun Athletics' evening please turn up on Wednesday after school.
Yr 8 Rounders
Congratulations to the year 8 squad who played Connahs Quay and won 20 - 12.5. Well done!
Mountain Biking August 29th
Anyone interested in ENDURO Mountain Biking in Snowdonia, please give names to Mr Smith next week.
Summer Rides over the summer - please see Mr Rodger.
Year 7 Rounders
Congratulations to the Year 7 rounders squad who are
County Playnight Champions after winning all of their games on Tuesday - Well Done!
The squad: Bethan Davies, Megan Banks, Emily Davies, Kerry Brockley, Meilian Li, April Tasker, Emma Fox, Jessica Day, Annette Roberts & Rowena Griffiths.
Miss Gilsenan.
Strawberry Prom
The Strawberry Prom will be held on Thursday July 16th at 7.00pm.
Tickets are now available from reception
£5 adults, £4 concessions.
Dinner Credits
Dinner Credits will not be available next week - 13th - 17th July. All outstanding dinner credits are to be repaid immediately.
Appeal from the Science Department!
The Science department would be very grateful if you could send in any ball dispensers from washing powders or fabric conditioner bottles. Many thanks!
Congratulations
Tom Blomfield has won a place in the National Youth Orchestra for Wales.
Congratulations Tom on this fantastic achievement: the Music
department is extremely proud!
Strawberry Prom (Summer Concert)
Rehearsals Thursday 16th July
Periods 1 & 2 Choir
Periods 3,4 & 5 Whole Concert run through - choir, junior band, string group, senior band, soloists.
Please note - there will be NO rehearsals for the choir or senior band on Wednesday 15th July.
**Argoed Sports Stars**
Congratulations to James Moore who took part in the welsh Schools Golf Championships this week in South Wales. He finished 24th out of a field of 64 which is an excellent performance out of the whole county! Well Done!
Congratulations also to former pupil Gavin Williams who graduated from SD in 2007, and makes his debut tonight for Warrington Wolves Rugby Club.
Good luck and well done!