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F1 for Schools success

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A team of 4 boys representing Year 7, Year 9 and Year 10 from Prestatyn High School have recently achieved success in the F1 in Schools competition at the North Wales Regional Finals. The competition to design, manufacture and race the fastest car possible based on a Formula 1 race car. Led by technician Mr Gwyn Price, the team of 4 boys achieved ‘Best Engineered Car’ and the fastest track time of the day in the development class.

 

 

The team, who consisted of Charlie Parker, Mohammed Jahed Hussain, Jordan Roberts and Joshua Roberts were presented two glass trophies and a metallic award to recognise their achievements and a which now stand proudly in place in the main entrance of the school.

Iceland Trip

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The Prestatyn High School 2019 fieldtrip contained twenty-two young geographers and two teachers. Our guest house was surrounded by beautiful scenery, sunsets and, for what is the main purpose of visiting Iceland for many, the northern lights. We spent several jam-packed days travelling across Iceland exploring and putting into context all our knowledge. Our time in Iceland truly inspired us as both young geographers but also as being active citizens. We were taught about different cultures and by Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant on how they produce 100% renewable electricity, in excess. A common feeling among the pupils was not only the cold, but the sense of awe at what beauty natural process can create and how this could be used to benefit a society with such high levels of pollution and disregard for the environment. 

Our fieldtrip contained several days of thermals, walking and exploring the geography of Iceland. We visited many fascinating locations such as ‘Bridge Between the Continents’, Secret Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park and Sólheimajökull Glacier. We examined the ever-increasing glacial retreat and walked in the Raufarholshellir Lava Tube. These locations expanded both our knowledge and our perception of geography. We applied what we’ve been learning which created both a sense of understanding and awe at the powerful physical processes in play. This trip allowed us to implement skills as well as learn new ones both as individuals and as a team. We explored Icelandic culture and stayed in a guest house with not only the view of volcanoes but also the northern lights. We tried new dishes such as sun-dried fish. Even though Iceland was cold, and expensive, we will cherish the invaluable experience and the memories from it.

Written by Liam Thomas, Charlotte Furber and Rhys Williams.

ALERT: Phishing attempt

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We are aware that some parents may have received suspicious emails from what appear to be Prestatyn High School email addresses (@prestatynhigh.co.uk / @prestatynhighstudents.co.uk.). This is the result of a phishing/spam email that has been spreading around many companies, councils and schools around the country over the past week, which we are investigating.
These emails may appear to be about legitimate topics. However, the content usually just contains a blue button in the centre of the email with ‘Display message’.

We wanted to inform you of this – and to urge you to be extremely vigilant about any emails you may receive from what appears to be  Prestatyn High School staff or students, or indeed other organisations. If you are in any doubt about its legitimacy, please do not click on the links and delete the message.

 

What could the phishing email look like?
The email could be unique to the recipient, with different senders each time, and its title may relate to the school or organisation. There is generally no other text in the email, other than a blue link button, saying ‘Display message’:

This link redirects you to automatically log into your email account and can then send out further phishing emails to your contacts.
If you’ve received an email like this, delete the message – do not click the link.
Do not click on any links or open any unexpected attachments. If you think you have received this email or another suspected phishing email, or if you are concerned you have clicked on a suspicious link, please delete the email and reset your email password.
Top tips for spotting a phishing email:
• The email contains strange attachments or links
• The email contains links to unrecognized sites or URLs that misspell a familiar domain name
• A sense of urgency in the subject line or message
• The email contains poor spelling and grammar
• Personal information, urgent payment or a change to payment details is requested
• The email is addressed generically, as opposed to you personally
• Altered email address (i.e. sally@paypal.com > sally@paypal23.com)

#exabits: Family HackJam, Flint 21st Feb 2019

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The aim of this Family Hack Jam event is to bring together friends, families and teachers to discover the fun, excitement and power of computer science, through an enjoyable, team-based problem-solving evening.

We invite you to join us and other children, adults and teachers from a range of ages and experience levels for some family fun, competition and games. It’s likely that we may be using some or one of the following technologies throughout the evening: Minecraft, Raspberry Pi computers, Micro:bits, Python, Scratch.

Please note that all children must be supervised by an adult.

Programme:

4.30pm-4.45pm Arrival and setting up.

4.45pm-5.00pm Introduction to ‘The Hack Jam Challenge’, a team-based problem solving activity, designing and coding a solution using computer hardware. All equipment provided.

5.00pm-7.00pm Working in teams to develop solutions

7.00pm-7.15pm Show & tell.

7.30pm – Close

Participants: We want you to form a mixed-age team with your friends & family to take on our Hack Jam Challenge. It really doesn’t matter if you can code or not – we will teach you everything you need to know, and besides – it’s not all about coding. There is something for everyone.

Supporters: We’re also appealing for any adults with a Computing / computer science background to support this evening event. In particular, we’re looking for teachers, lecturers, software developers, web developrs, designers, animators, hardware hackers, makers and engineers to join us.

Family Hack Jams aim to bring friends & families together to discover the fun, excitement and power of computer science, to learn more visit:-https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exabits-family-hackjam-flint-21feb19-tickets-55514531458

Y8/Y9 Options Evening

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Y8/Y9 Parents’ Information Evening – 14-19 Learning Pathways

Dear Parent / Guardian,

I am writing to invite you to our Learning Pathways Parents’ Information Evening to be held on Tuesday 19th February 2019. The time of the session for you to attend is outlined below based upon form group.

These subject choices are amongst the most important ones to be made in Prestatyn High School, This is a crucial evening when we will explain about the subjects and choices your son/daughter will be asked to make for courses next year.

The Options Booklet will be issued to pupils before the evening and the booklet will also be available online on the school’s website. Please bring the options booklet with you on the night. Information will also be given to your son/daughter in assemblies prior to the event. A presentation in the Hall will explain the Learning Pathways, the external examinations and the different qualifications available. Information, advice and guidance on making appropriate decisions will be the focus of the evening and establish important dates to come.

There will be an opportunity to look at subject displays about the courses and ask any questions you may have about the options available. Other organisations such as Careers Wales, Rhyl College and others will also be on hand to advise and discuss the opportunities available. Can I please stress, however, that this is not the evening when we discuss the progress of individual students.

Traditionally this information evening is extremely well attended by both students and parents. The evening will be organised in two sessions to ensure that all students and parents derive the maximum benefit from this opportunity to find out more about the many choices available. There is limited parking at school and along Princess Avenue, so with this in mind please try to stick to the times given and where possible to avoid congestion park away from the school.

 

options evening letter Y8
options evening letter Y9

 

Y12/13 Parents’ Evening 12 Feb

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Y12/13 Parent letter

 

Annwyl Riant / Warcheidwad,
Dear Parent/Guardian

Noson Rieni Blwyddyn 12/13 Year 12/13 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.)
Dydd Mawrth Chwefror 12 /Tuesday 12 February

This is a reminder to all parents/guardians of students in the Sixth Form that Parents’
Evening will be held on Tuesday 12th February 2019 from 4:00pm until 6:30pm.
Please encourage your son/daughter to make appointments with their subject tutors, in order that you may discuss their performance; and how best to support them through A Level/AS Level study.

All parents are invited as your son/daughter will receive their report as well as their Spring A Aiming High grades. This will hopefully inform the discussions with subject staff. With half-term approaching I hope that all of our students have a good break but ask them to spend the week consolidating their notes/files etc as well as getting up to date with any coursework.

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:-

a) across residents’ drive ways
b) in the disabled spaces adjacent to the leisure centre; which are reserved specifically
for their disabled customers.

Yours faithfully

Mr G P Vernon
Head of Sixth Form