On Monday 9th October, 2017, thirty-four Year 7 and 8 pupils from Prestatyn High School enjoyed the opportunity to meet Phil Earle, an author of teenage fiction, at Prestatyn Library. Phil Earle spoke about how, from being a non-reader and reluctant writer at school, he found a love of teenage fiction and decided to try writing his own books for teenagers. Now a several-times published author, he shared his experiences and engaged the pupils with ideas about where stories might come from, giving advice such as, “Let your imagination go for a walk,” and telling them that, “Good fiction asks you questions; it gives you moral dilemmas.” The pupils were clearly enthused, evident when they had the opportunity to offer ideas and ask questions. Some pupils left the talk with story ideas and were keen to start penning their own novels as soon as possible. Watch this space!

Visiting pupils from Vigo, Spain today visitied the Mayor of Prestatyn, Mr Gerry Forbisher, to present his with a gift from Spanish counterpart.

Prestatyn, September 28, 2017 – This afternoon, Mr Forbisher welcomed twelve pupils from Vigo, Spain at Prestatyn Council Chambers. The students are spending three weeks at Prestatyn High School in an exciting project aimed at encouraging language learning in Spain and the UK. The Spanish pupils have been taking lessons side by side with their Year 11 ‘buddies’, all of whom are taking Spanish at GCSE. As well as taking part in lessons across the curriculum, the pupils from Vigo have been getting involved in after-school sports and Spanish Club.

The Vigo programme, championed by the city’s mayor, was set up to encourage students to do well in school. All 12 of the visiting pupils are here because they have worked hard to get high grades in school. The Spanish visitors are staying with local families and taking time out to Snowdonia, Liverpool, Chester and other local attractions; all organised by Prestatyn-based English Plus.

As a thank you to the people of Prestatyn for welcoming these students, the Mayor of Vigo, Mr Abel Caballero, sent a souvenir book and flag to his Prestatyn counterpart and the students handed this to Mr Forbisher at a reception today.

Viviane Vick, Spanish teacher at Prestatyn High School commented Prestatyn pupils were really benefitting from the experience

“My year 11 students are absolutely loving the fact that they get to speak Spanish!”

. The Vigo students are also learning a lot about Britain and really appreciate the friendly welcome they have received, especially from their Prestatyn ‘buddies’.

The visit has been arranged by English Plus, a Prestatyn company that brings hunderds of international students to the área each year; all of whom stay with local host families.

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