6th Form Taster Evening – Tues 27 Feb

The Prestatyn Sixth 6th Welcome and Taster evening

Dear Parent/Carer

I am delighted to invite you to the Prestatyn 6th ‘Welcome and Taster’ evening Tuesday 27th February 5.30 to 7.30.
A great many students have already chosen to study with us next year and indicated their preferred courses and options. This taster event will give you the chance to see how the lessons are taught at advanced level and for those who are still unsure, it will allow leaners to make a more informed choice. Research has found that being prepared and having the right information is crucial when planning for the future.

As a school we are extremely proud that 70% of our students gained at least a ‘C’ in their A levels and 97% achieved at least a Merit in all BTEC courses, with 79% gaining a Distinction or Distinction *. Not only do we have one of the largest Sixth Forms in Wales, but we also have one of the lowest NEET figures (not in education employment or training) as well, at 0% for the last two years. Every 6th former who studied with us successfully went onto the next stage of their education or career. I am also pleased to be able to say that nearly 90 students took up their place at university in the summer including Cambridge University where one of our current Yr13 students has also just secured a place.

It is crucial that students get the right information at the right time. The evening will give you and your son/daughter a flavour of what 6th form life is like and will allow you to meet representatives from all subjects as well as student ambassadors and the student management team in the classes you will be taught in. There will be an introductory presentation in the hall and then you will get the chance to visit up to four subject areas.

I look forward to seeing you on the night and wish your son/daughter every success in their examinations.

Yours faithfully

Glen Vernon
Head of Sixth Form

PHS Uniform Consultation

Dear Parent \ Guardian

I would like to make you aware of an exciting development here at Prestatyn High School.

In a meeting held on 7th November 2017 the Governing Body approved proposals to undertake a review of the current school uniform. A Working Party has since been established to lead a consultation with stakeholders, and this group represents a cross-section of the Prestatyn community, comprising Staff, Parents, Pupils, Governors and local uniform suppliers.

 

Read the letter in full – Uniform Consultation

 

Next Steps

On the basis of this initial feedback we will consult with pupils across all year groups in the week beginning 11th December. We hope to ascertain the views of all pupils in order that they are active participants in deciding if there is a need to change, and if so, in shaping the uniform of the future.

We also recognise that the views of parents are critical, and to this end we will be holding a parental event on 14th December 7pm – 8pm. Presentations and discussions will provide parents with the opportunities to share their views. During this meeting we will ask for some parents to join the uniform consultation Working Party. Following this event all parents will be invited to complete an on-line survey.

With the great news that Estyn have recently judged our school as having made GOOD progress due to the aspirational work that takes place every day, it is an ideal time to raise standards further and improve how the school presents itself in the community. I believe a new, smart uniform will make a fundamental, positive difference to the pupils and their outcomes.

I do hope you will be able to attend this forthcoming event and I look forward to hearing your views and receiving your contributions.

 

Read the letter in full – Uniform Consultation

Parent Survey

The Parent Survey will open Friday 15th December at 8am and will close Thursday 21st December 8am.