We are fast approaching the end of the summer term. This year the school will be closing early at 12.20 on Friday 20th July. This is an opportunity to reward our students for all their hard work. However, I am keen to stress that I do not expect to see a dip in attendance just because it is a shortened day. Students are expected to attend school and attend lessons as normal. The school has made all the necessary arrangements for school buses/taxis to be at school early to transport pupils home.

End of term early finish

The traditional end of year school Record of Achievement award ceremony welcomed two world class extreme sports athletes, ex-European and British skateboard champion, Neil Danns, and Downhill Mountain Biking World Champion Rachel Atherton.

Leah Royles and Erin Kenway both delivered stunning vocal performances, whilst pianist Alice Wright played a beautiful solo piece. The school staff played and sang their own rendition of the Manchester Britpop anthem ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis.

Tejilen Chellapemal proud winner of the Headteachers Award

The Headteachers award was presented to Tejilen Chellapemal

The Headteacher’s Award was presented to Tejilen Chellapemal.
He has shown true resilience, despite facing personal challenges. He has never given up and has shown true grit and determination. He is a keen sportsperson and can always be found down in PE supporting the 5 x 60 officer. Such is his dedication to all things PE, he was made a 5 x 60 ambassador. During his time at PHS, he has thrown himself into all aspects of school life. He has been a Year 10 buddy, has represented his house during sports day and, even to this day, is still coming back to school to support classes. You would struggle to find a more polite, well-mannered and courteous individual. When staff were asked to consider who should be awarded this award. the response was unanimous.

2018 House winners included: Jupiter – Jack Hughes, Saturn x – Elle Harris, Saturn y – Rebecca Fell-Crook, Mercury x – Amy-Rose Wynne, Mercury y – Bethany Armstrong, Neptune – Erin Kenway, Orion – Pipat Kunpanok, Venus – Elliott Humphries, Mars – George Lloyd, Pluto – Natasha Dore.

Special Guest Ex-European and British Skateboard champion Neil Danns @neildanns

PHS Sporting Achievement Award 2018 – Awarded to Layna Beatie
presented by Mountain Bike World Champion Rachel Atherton @rachelatherton

Neil Danns pictured with Layna Beatie as she receives the PHS Sporting Achievement Award

The PHS Sporting Achievement Award 2018 was awarded to Layna Beattie and presented by Mountain Bike World Champion, Rachel Atherton (@rachelatherton). Layna has represented Wales as an under 17 squash player. She has travelled around Europe during her exams, yet has successfully combined studying with sporting achievement. Layna has demonstrated commitment and a positive mental attitude.
She has been committed to both school and sport throughout the years.

On 14th June 2018 the Animal Care Department from Prestatyn High School visited Penmorfa Playmates.
Children aged 2-4 years were introduced to a variety of animals.

It was wonderful to see the children so actively engaged and asking lots of questions.
Katie Holbrook – Prestatyn High School – Animal Care Technician

 

The day was part of our initiative to promote responsible pet awareness within the local community.

A huge thank you to Prestatyn High School animal care for bringing in the wonderful animals today. We have had a hamster, a guinea pig, a chicken, a tortoise, a bearded dragon and 2 giant African snails. The children loved every minute and loved looking at all the animals.

Miriam Jones – Penmorfa Playmates