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Newsletter Friday 12th June
The school is settling down into a more normal routine with the Year 10's back from work experience and activity week over. I mentioned work experience last week but I am aware that Year 10 pupils would not have seen last week's newsletter, so I'll mention it again! The reports back from employers and pupils have once again been extremely positive. Well done to all those pupils. It really does show you and the school in an extremely positive light throughout the community.
As the new 14-19 develops there are more courses on offer to pupils than ever before. It is also true that more external GCSE exams are taking place in Year 10 as well as Year 11. Next year's Year 10 students will be taking exams in several subjects, either as the first part of a two year course or as part of a complete modular course. At this moment in time we only have provisional dates for these exams and in September we will be publishing a calendar with these dates on it.
Whilst I understand the economics of taking holidays during school time it is clear that taking holidays in Years 10 and 11 will have an impact on pupil performance. If at all possible I urge you not to do this.
Simeon Molloy
Headteacher
Year 8 Science Trip
During activity week, year 8 pupils enjoyed a trip to the World Museum, Liverpool. They watched a show in the planetarium where they learnt about star constellations and the solar system. The other exhibits were excellent too, including a section on bugs and music. Here the pupils could listen, sing, dress up and even record music. The behaviour of the pupils was exemplary. Thank you to all staff for organising and leading
a group on the trip. Mr Goodson
‘Oliver'
School Production of ‘Oliver - The Musical'
Tickets available from Thursday June 18th
@ £4 each - buy early to avoid disappointment
All Performances start at 7.30pm;
Wednesday 1st July
Thursday 2nd July
Friday 3rd July
Rehearsal for whole cast of ‘Oliver' on Sunday June 14th
11am - 3pm
Year 7 & 8 Cricket Team
Yesterday the year 7 & 8 cricket team played a friendly away match against Flint. We narrowly lost out in a hard fought match with two over's to spare on a fast wicket. The wicket takers were Liam Edwards (2), Liam Evans (1), Rhys Edwards (1), Craig Williams (1) and a run-out from Jamie Richards.
Well done to the lads, most of us haven't played cricket before!
The team was - Liam Evans, Rhys Edwards, Liam Edwards, Craig Williams, Aled Frost, Sam Wainwright (wicket keeper), Dan Bradbury, Jamie Richards, Laurance Dickinson, Owen Burt and Keighan Jones.
Thank you to Mr Smith and Mr Connelly for taking the team down to Flint and managing us! Liam Evans (Captain)
Mynydd Isa Juniors
Over a Hundred Years of History by Michael Taylor
This fascinating book chronicles the history of Mynydd Isa Junior School.
If you fancy a trip down memory lane and are interested in buying a copy we have them in the office at £3 each.
Wanted!
If you have any prizes you could donate for the H.S.A raffle please pass them to Mrs Sant at the school. This is our main fundraiser and one which will hopefully raise funds to help the H.S.A support the school in many ways.
Library Sale
We will be holding a Sale of Withdrawn Library Books on Wednesday 17th June at lunchtime. Come along and grab yourself a bargain!
Paperbacks 10p - Hardbacks 20p
Trip to London during Activities Week
Pupils from Yrs 7, 8 & 9 visited London as part of activities week. They saw a production of ‘Oliver' at the Drury Lane Theatre and a matinee performance of ‘Romeo & Juliet' at the Globe Theatre. A visit to the London Dungeons proved to be a terrifying experience for pupils and staff alike! The behaviour of the students was exemplary; everyone learnt a great deal and had a wonderful time!
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Rounders Teams who played this week. The results were:
Year 10 v Hawarden 5-5 Draw
Year 7 v Mold 23.5 - 13.5 Win
Year 8 v Mold 9.5 - 9.5 Draw
Year 9 v Mold 18.5 - 9.5 Lose
Well done to Natalie Bell & Jemima Mainwaring & Fern Davies who have made it into the Welsh Netball Talent Squad! Miss Gilsensan