Prestatyn High School is extremely proud of its recent Estyn report and the recognition by inspectors of the tireless work of so many teachers to ensure the best possible education for the young people of Prestatyn.

Headteacher, Mr Neil Foley, said “it is pleasing to see that the high standards achieved by pupils are recognised despite all the obstacles they have faced over the last few years, this is testament to the exceptional efforts and support of all staff.”

I’m sure you are all aware that On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.   In an emergency, your mobile phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.

Emergency alerts will only be sent by the emergency services, government departments, agencies and public bodies that deal with emergencies.

The alert will say:

This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.

In an actual emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.

Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information.

This is a test. You do not need to take any action.

We are sharing this information as you may wish to discuss it with pupils so that they don’t worry as all mobile phones and tablets will sound the alert even if on silent.

To avoid being put at risk, people experiencing domestic abuse, who for their safety have a secret or secondary mobile phone, are being advised to turn off Emergency Alerts.   Refuge has made this video explaining how to turn off the emergency alerts on both Android and iPhone.

Further information is available on the Denbighshire website.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Download the letter - Festival letter 22-3-23

Last academic year, we provided you with information about the school’s anti-discrimination campaign: Discrimination: It stops with me. Since then, the campaign has been growing and building momentum. We have an inspirational group of young people supporting the school’s progress with the campaign. We have enhanced our procedures to address discrimination and we now have a bespoke curriculum called ‘Social Responsibility’ which allows us to educate our young people about being responsible and respectful citizens, as well as tackling many relevant issues and topics. We have had many opportunities to celebrate our success, ranging from our young people receiving a Police and Crime Commissioner’s Award, sharing good practice with other schools in the area, and we are awaiting a visit from the Education Minister of Wales, Jeremy Miles. As always, we are working with local partners and external agencies to support effective delivery and to ensure that our young people are receiving the very best in personal and social education at Prestatyn High School. Further information about the campaign can be found on our website.

We wanted to let you know that next week we have some exciting plans to celebrate diversity and culture, starting with a visit from the Police and Crime Commissioner on 27th March. During the week, students will take part in activities to celebrate cultures from around the world and they will positively focus on diversity with a variety of workshops and activities. These workshops will range from Jamaican cooking, Mandarin lessons, Irish dancing and African drumming. The week is going to be an exciting week of celebration which will also include our PHS Awards’ Evening. Students can also enjoy the new diversity mural that has been painted in school by a local artist. This signifies our student voice in a stand against discrimination and is a joyful representation of the celebration of our school community and the amazing people that make this community great.

At the end of the festival, on Friday 31st March, students are invited to come to school in their own clothes, as it will be a non-school uniform day. Students are encouraged to wear dress that represents their culture or character in a visual celebration of diversity that all of the school community can get involved in. Students are asked to donate £1 or bring in a can of food for this non-school uniform day. This will help the school support the local food bank and local charities.

We know that discrimination and hate are present at times in our community, Wales, and around the world. If we all work together, we can take a stand and drive out discrimination wherever we find it, step by step and lesson by lesson. It stops with us! Many thanks for your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs C Turner
Deputy Headteacher

Mrs K Garside
Head of Social Studies

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that Free School Meal provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays.
£9m has been invested to help councils offer nutritious meals to eligible pupils up until the end of May half term holiday, including all bank holidays during this period.

Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said:

“So many families hit hard by the current cost of living will be benefited by the extension of free school meals.

“I am so proud of the work our councils have done, and will continue to do, to ensure those eligible get this vital support.

“This is another example of how communities benefit from close co-operation between local and Welsh governments.

Dear all parents and carers - Download the letter Letter to parents changes to term dates & INSET days 2022-23

I do hope this letter finds you well.

There have been two changes to the calendar for the remaining academic year.

The first is the addition of an extra bank holiday day on the 8th May to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

The second change is the addition of an extra INSET day on the 23rd June. This has been allocated to all schools by Welsh Government for the planning and delivery of the new curriculum. We have chosen this date for the additional INSET day as it falls after the exams are over. You will also find the amended academic year calendar on the back of this letter.

Spring Term 2

Easter Holiday – 3rd April to 14th April 2023

Summer term 1

INSET day (4) – Monday 17th April 2023

Pupils return to school – Tuesday 18th April to 26th May 2023

Mayday bank holiday – Monday 1st May 2023

Coronation bank holiday – Monday 8th May 2023

Half term – 29th May to 2nd June 2023

Summer term 2

Monday 5th June to Wednesday 19th July 2023

INSET day (5) – Friday 23rd June 2023

INSET day (6) – Thursday 20th July 2023

End of the academic year.

Please contact the school if you have any questions about the dates provided.

Yours faithfully

Neil Foley – BSc, MA
Pennaeth/Headteacher

Dear Parent/Carer

Three vacancies have arisen on the School’s Governing Body for a position as Parent Governor as a result of three of our existing parent governors resigning due to other commitments.

Attached is a nomination paper for these positions and if you are interested in standing or inviting another parent to stand please ensure the nomination paper is fully completed and returned to (Mrs. Liz Thomas, Clerk of Governors) by 1.00pm on Tuesday 14^th March 2023. Download the nomination paper - PHS PGOV_ELECTIONS

The role of Governor can be both demanding and interesting and I would be happy to discuss this with anyone who would like further information.

Yours faithfully

Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA.

Pennaeth Headteacher

Download the timetable - Enrichment ltr to parents 2023 Spring Term