Monthly Archives: March 2018

PHS New Uniform – March 2018

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Dear Parent \ Guardian

I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the progress the Uniform Working Party and the school, is making towards the introduction and implementation of a new Prestatyn High school uniform.
Over the past few months the working party has met several times to discuss, review and design the new school uniform. The working party was made up of a range of stakeholders from a cross section of our community including Staff, Parents, Pupils, Governors and local uniform suppliers. A decision was made to have two alternative uniforms so that pupils and parents can vote on their preferred option.

It is my great delight to announce that the two final designs of the uniform have now been decided upon. Shortly after the Easter break there will be a further parental and pupil meeting to decide between the two possible uniforms that have been selected for your consideration.

The uniform working party has worked closely with the uniform suppliers so that the uniform is of high quality and very affordable. The meeting after Easter break is the first opportunity to share the design of the uniforms as the suppliers have had to wait for the manufacturers to produce the garments.

Important Information

• The governing body have given a commitment to help reduce the cost of the uniform for Year 11 pupils as they will only be expected to wear the uniform for one year.
• In order to further support families, the Governing Body have agreed that financial support would be available for children that are in receipt of Free School Meals as at May 1st 2018.
• Details on what contribution the school will make to the above and how to access this support will be presented at the meeting after Easter.
• In addition, for pupils who will be in Year 7 in September 2018, parents may be entitled to receive a grant towards the cost of their school uniform which is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

Next Steps

• A meeting after Easter break will be arranged to display the two possible uniform options that the Working Party have recommended. A decision will be made at this meeting to select the new Prestatyn High uniform. The date of the meeting will be arranged as soon as the garments arrive.
• Assemblies for all pupils will then take place to share this information.

Any other questions, including how to go about purchasing the new uniform will be addressed at this meeting.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting after Easter break.

With Kind Regards

Neil Foley – B.Sc. MA.
Pennaeth Headteacher

Jo Newell
Vice Chair of Governors
Uniform Committee Chair

Download this parent letter
Uniform ltr – March 2018

Y10 Parents’ Evening 17th Apr

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Dear parents/carers

Year 10 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 17th April – 4.00 to 6.30 pm

You are warmly invited to attend this important parents’ evening where you can discuss the outcome of mock exams, predicted grades, tiers of entry and actions required to maximise success in the summer examinations. On arrival please sign in at the information desk in the school foyer where you will be given a copy of your son’s/daughter’s year 10 report. Prior to the evening your son/daughter will need to make individual subject appointments with subject teachers and we ask that you limit discussions to 5 minutes to avoid queues. Year 10 students are welcome to accompany you to this evening so that they can be involved in the discussions.

If you are unable to attend this evening a copy of the year 10 report will be given to your son/daughter on Wednesday 18th April

In addition, Mrs Mags Williams – the school’s careers advisor will be available to offer impartial advice about all options and apprenticeships.

We value your support and commitment in helping your child to achieve the best possible levels of achievement and look forward to meeting you on the 17th April

Finally, whilst I accept that parking provision at the school is limited; in view of recent complaints can I please ask that you do not park your vehicles across residents’ driveways.