Blood Brothers 28th Nov – 1st Dec 2017

Blood Brothers, a play by Liverpudlian playwright Willy Russell, revolves around twin boys (Mickey and Edward) who are separated at birth and brought up in completely different environments in the city. The play, set in the 1960s.

Mickey is brought up with his seven older siblings by his struggling single mother, Mrs Johnstone. His twin brother, Edward, however is brought up as the only child of the wealthy Lyons family, who live nearby, after Mrs Lyons persuaded Mrs Johnstone to hand over one of her twins at birth. Mickey and Edward don’t meet each other until they’re seven years old, but immediately become best friends and blood brothers. The bond continues when the boys are teenagers and both live in the countryside, despite them both being in love with Mickey’s neighbour Linda. However, as they get older, the huge difference in their backgrounds pulls them apart and eventually leads to their tragic deaths.

Written during a period of huge changes in society and politics, Blood Brothers draws the audience’s attention to the detrimental effect that social inequality can have on people’s lives.

Key Info:

Tuesday 28th November to Friday 1st December 2017
Prestatyn High School – Main Hall
Tickets: £5 per person
7pm.

Tickets on sale 16th October 2017

Sixth Form Launch – 14th Nov

Sixth Form Launch – 14th Nov at 7pm.
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Year 7 Settling In Evening on Tues 17th Oct

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Year 7 settling in evening

Dear Parent / Guardian,

We very much hope that your son / daughter has settled into Prestatyn High School and is feeling very much a part of the school’s thriving community.

It is extremely important that the transition from primary school to high school is one of ease. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the Year 7 Settling In Evening on Tuesday 17th October, 2017. The evening is split into two timings and the arrangements are as follows. Surnames A-K are invited from 4.00pm until 5.00pm, with surnames L-Z following at 5.00pm until 6.00pm.

This evening provides an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s Group Tutor to discuss how they have settled in during their first half term at Prestatyn High School. You can use this occasion to raise any concerns that you or they may have had during the first weeks of their secondary education. The Year 7 team and members of the Senior Leadership will also be available on the evening.

We very much look forward to meeting you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 7 Team on the number above.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs K E Roberts / Miss R Wood
Transition Coordinator / Head of Year 7

Open Evening Success

A record turnout of prospective parents and pupils attended the Open Evening at Prestatyn High School. Visitors came to the school to view the facilities and listen to the school’s vision, delivered by the Headteacher, Mr Neil Foley. Highlights from the evening included the Headteacher’s presentation and an explosive live demonstration from the Science Department. There were reading activities, sporting challenges, maths puzzles, jewellery and 3D printing in D&T, plus many more engaging activities within the subject areas. The Headteacher’s presentation concluded with a question and answer sessions from Year 7 & Head Team students. A treasure hunt helped pupils find out more about Prestatyn High School by answering questions about the school, subjects and departments.

Headteacher Neil Foley said:

“The attendance was superb and clearly showed the passion, appetite and commitment the Prestatyn community has for educational excellence. We are a great school with a proven track record, giving our pupils the very best life chances by achieving the very best results. We have unapologetically high standards in all we do and continuously strive to improve the school in every area.”

The feedback and support from parents was overwhelming and clearly indicated that Prestatyn High School is not only a possible choice, it is now their only choice for a first class education.

Head of Year 7 and Transition coordinator Kate Roberts said:

“Every transition year is important and I personally get to know each child, so they are known, nurtured and safe.”

Assistant Headteacher Gavin Turner said:

“Each year the we see an increase in parents selecting Prestatyn High School as their preferred secondary school option. This year was no exception with the numbers attending the Open Evening far exceeding previous years.”

PHS Open Morning – 9th October 9.15-11am