Annwyl Rhieni / Gwarcheidwiaid / Dear Parents / Carers,
Croeso nȏl a dwi’n gobeithio bod pawb wedi cael haf pleserus. I do hope this letter finds you well, and that you had an enjoyable summer break with your families. We have now completed the first few weeks of the new school term and I thought this would be an ideal time to inform you about how well our learners have returned and update you on some of the latest news and important developments here at Prestatyn High.
The pupils and students have started the new term in an exceptionally focused and responsible way. I would like to praise all parents and carers for sending our young people back to school ready to learn, ready to engage, and in such a positive frame of mind. Pupils look smart in full uniform, and they have a desire to be successful. The staff are giving 100% to match our motivated learners so that we are even more successful this year than ever before. We are also committed to ensuring that pupils get the most out of school, that they enjoy school, and that they develop into the amazing adults our community deserves. It is only with the full support of conscientious and determined parents that we can make sure we achieve all of our goals.
Full attendance to school is essential, and I want to impress to all parents and carers that making sure your children are in school is key to their current and future success. If you have any queries about attendance, please contact your son or daughter’s Head of Year. Please ensure that all pupils are in school every day unless it is absolutely necessary to keep them away for serious illness or similar unavoidable reasons.
The results once again the summer were excellent and our outgoing Year 11s and 13s did very well in their GCSEs and A-levels. The majority of our Year 11s either stayed with us into 6th form or went on to the next stage of their educational journey of choice. Year 13 were also able to access their chosen universities or go onto meaningful employment, education or apprenticeship. I look forward to what our current exam classes can achieve, as we have very high expectations for the class of 2025!
We have once again ensured that the school site and buildings are continuously improved, renovated and upgraded so that all learners get the best educational experience possible. This year, the work on the school has been extensive and transformational. These works are either finished or in the last stages of completion. These works include:
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lifts installed and now in service to all necessary 1st floor areas to improve accessibility around the school;
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a new covered walkway to ease congestion on the corridors is in full use;
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the complete refurbishment of the Humanities block including new furniture and facilities; and
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the complete transformation and upgrade of the leisure/PE facilities including a new climbing wall and Prama studio. These exciting new facilities will be completed and handed over soon. Once in use, Prestatyn High pupils will be the first in the country to have access to such amazing activities.
Once again, the school would like to thank Denbighshire local authority for investing in the school and in the futures of our young people. Our mission to deliver a first-class education to all of our learners grows stronger every year. Whilst continuously petitioning for a totally new school building, I am happy that the existing building is in great shape.
We are also able to announce that all the amazing extra-curricular clubs are now up and running. Please see the latest enrichment letter and timetable for further information. There is, as always, a full calendar of events alongside trips abroad and in the UK to keep our pupils motivated and learning outside of the classroom. I am particularly looking forward to hearing about all of the extensive places our young people venture to. There will be many performing arts events, and our big production for the new year is The Addams Family. Our sporting achievements over the last few years have been excellent and I am sure 2024/25 will be no different.