Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break and a happy New Year.

I am writing to inform you of my intention to leave Prestatyn High School at the end of this academic year. This has not been an easy decision to make. After ten years of success as Headteacher, I will be moving on to a new opportunity in education in England.

It has been an honour and a privilege to lead this great school. I have cherished every moment of working with our students, staff, families, and wider community as we have continued our journey of improvement. Prestatyn High is an outstanding school, and I am incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together.

I am confident that the governors and the local authority will ensure a robust and thorough process to appoint the next Headteacher, and that the very best person will be chosen to lead the school into its next chapter.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA
Pennaeth/Headteacher

Annwyl Rhieni / Gwarcheidwiaid / Dear Parents / Carers,

Thank you for the ongoing support you have given the school this term. We have had a busy and successful term and continue to be exceptionally proud of all learners and staff in our fantastic school community. We also had a visit from Estyn in November that was once again very successful, reinforcing that what we do every day is the best we can for our pupils. As a reward for everyone’s hard work, I am pleased to announce the school will be closing early at 12.20pm on Friday 19th December. This will allow pupils and their families a little extra time together to prepare for Christmas.

I am keen to stress that I do not expect to see a dip in attendance just because it is a shortened day. Pupils are expected to attend school and lessons as normal. The school has made all the necessary arrangements for school buses/taxis to be at school early to transport pupils home. In the spirit of giving, we are also proud to announce our support for the local foodbank this Christmas, as well as St.Kentigern Hospice. We kindly ask that pupils consider donating £1 or bring in a non-perishable food item. All contributions will be collected and donated to help those in our community who are in need during this festive season. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated and will make a difference to the lives of many.

The school re-opens for students on Tuesday 6th January; Monday 5th January is a staff training day. I understand that many of you may currently be facing much bigger challenges than education, which is why we will look to provide wider support to you and your family wherever possible. If you do require additional support, please do not hesitate in contacting the school.

I wish nothing more than for you to have a restful and enjoyable Christmas with your loved ones.

Yr eiddoch yn gywir / Best wishes,

Yours faithfully,

Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA
Pennaeth/Headteacher

Annwyl Rhieni /Gwarcheidwiaid / Dear Parents / Carers,

As you may already know, Friday 14th November is this year’s BBC Children in Need Day. We are excited to be joining in with others around the UK to participate in fundraising for this good cause. Children in Need raises awareness about the lives of disadvantaged children across the whole of the UK and the community groups and organisations that can help to support them.

At Prestatyn High School, we feel that the best way we can support the event is for students to accessorise their school uniform with something spotty, pupils can also bring in their favourite teddy. If your child would like to participate, a donation of £1 can be bought into school or paid on ParentPay. On Friday pupils must ensure they still wear their full uniform, including their blazer.

Our Hospitality sixth form students will also be organising a hot dog sale at break time in Caffi Enfys, the hot dogs will cost £1, all proceeds will go to Children in Need.

We look forward to your child helping us to make a memorable event that raises as much money as possible. Thank you for your continued support.

Yn gywir / Yours faithfully,

Pam Hill
Assistant Headteacher/ Pennaeth CynorthwyoL

13th October 2025

Dear Parents, Carers, Pupils, and Staff,

RE: Conclusion of Executive Headteacher Role at Christ the Word

As this half term draws to a close, so too does my time as Executive Headteacher of Christ the Word Catholic School, on the 2nd November 2025 as planned. The appointment of their new Interim Headteacher Ms. Lucy Feliciello will allow the school to continue to improve and I am certain she will continue to drive the school forward with energy, vision, and care. I wish her every success and offer her my full support in this new role.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the staff and Governors at Prestatyn High who allowed me to support at Christ the Word when they needed it. I would also like to thank all of the PHS staff who have also supported the improvements we have secured at Christ the Word. Special thanks to my Deputies; Claire Turner and Gavin Turner who have given so much of their time and energy to make sure we maximised the improvements. It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to support the Christ the Word community, and I am immensely proud of all that we have achieved. I have every confidence that  he school will continue to thrive and build on this strong foundation in the months and years to come.

While I step back from the Executive Headteacher position, some support from Prestatyn High School will remain in place, and I will continue to offer guidance and assistance to Ms. Feliciello during this transition and beyond.

Yours faithfully,
Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA
Pennaeth/Headteacher