The traditional end of year school Record of Achievement award ceremony took place on Wednesday 10th May, 2023. For the first time, the event was held at the newly named 'Neuadd Mathew Williams', and we celebrated our amazing Year 11 cohort, recognising their achievements over the past five years.
This year has been a very successful one here at PHS, and we also marked another first after extensive consultation with the pupils in Year 11.
The pupils voted unanimously to adopt a 'prom' style event in favour of a gala style award ceremony. The prom will take place after the summer exams at the Faenol Fawr.
During the ROA, the formal presentations of the awards to all pupils were punctuated by amazing vocal performances from Ruby Brown and Josh Thomas Wills and also a virtuoso piano performance by the exceptionally talented Alex Williams.
"It is fantastic to see so many talented young people with great futures ahead of them."
Neil Foley - Headteacher
During the event, there were special individual awards for some of our extra special Year 11 students who have achieved something fantastic over their time with us.
Attendance Award – Sofia Jones
Community Achievement Award – Aimee Roberts & Alex Williams
PHS Sporting Achievement Award – Alfie Lewis, Euan Luke & Alex Young
The Headteacher's Award was presented to Seth Morris. Ross Howcroft Jones, Head of Year 11 said:
“This award winner is someone who leaves a lasting impression on those he meets. He joined our school five years ago as an enthusiastic and inquisitive boy and it has been a pleasure to watch him develop this potential into the high achieving, well-rounded young man he has become. A very popular pupil, he approaches every part of life with motivation and determination, excelling in maths and the sciences. It is with pride and pleasure that we present this award to someone who truly embodies everything that is great about our school”.
The event was rounded off by a humorous and nostalgic Year 11 Ambassadors' speech. This was delivered by Grace Mullan and Daniel Hannah.
