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BP Cadet programme

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The BP Cadet programme sponsors students to attend Maritime college. Upon successful completion of the course, they are guaranteed a job with us working in our fleet.

 

To support our annual UK Cadet programme, we have attached the following printable items for your careers advice service.

Further details on the programme can be found at www.bp.com/

Applications for our 2018 intake will open in November 2017.

Resources
Cadet brochure
Cadet infographic
Cadet poster

Summer Enrichment Project

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Who

Prestatyn High School in partnership with Cardiff University and various external organisations.

 

Where

Prestatyn High School 2 Princes Avenue, Prestatyn, Denbighshire LL19 8RS

 

What

A range of free activities for Y6 pupils based on the school site. Activities will consist of a minimum 1hr exercise/ sporting daily activity, a learning based project and some parent engagement days.

 

When

The project runs from August 14th for 12 days, until August 30th. General Information All activities wil be fully supported and supervised by trained staff with DBS. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge by an external catering company.

For further information please contact: James Williams Prestatyn High School Liaison Officer Sian Pierce Prestatyn High School Liaison Officer Tel: 01745 852312 ext 144

Changing of School Session Times

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Dear Parent/Carer,

I write in accordance with the Changing of School Session Times (Wales) Regulations 2009 No 572 (W.54) and on behalf of the Governing Body of Prestatyn High School to inform you of proposed changes to the timing of the school day with effect from September 2017.
Prestatyn High School is committed to improving the outcomes and life chances for all young people no matter their starting point or background. A fundamental part of raising standards is having a modern and fit for purpose timetable and school day. The proposed new school day will allow the school to achieve its aims and accelerate the progress for all of our learners.

  • The proposed changes are summarised at the end of this letter but the main points are listed below:
  • The students will continue to have 5 one-hour lessons each day over a fortnightly timetable
  • The time at which the day begins will be 8.40am
  • The school day will end at 3pm
  • Registration will be at the start of the day
  • Lunch is now split – KS3 have early lunch and KS4 pupils have late lunch
  • No year 11s will be allowed off site during lunch
  • KS4 pupils will only have 1 lesson after lunch
  • The advantages of the proposed system are:
  • Registration is now at the start of the day so that tutors can check that all pupils are ready and equipped to learn
  • It is statistically proven that pupils learn and engage better earlier in the day
  • Reducing the number of lessons after lunch will improve behaviour and engagement
  • Having an earlier end of the day will encourage more pupils to attend extra-curricular events or interventions after school. The school will invest in far more enriching activities after school for our pupils
  • A split lunch time will allow our pupils to be more relaxed and less rushed in the diner leading to a calm environment
  • The school will now take responsibility for Year 11s over lunch time ensuring that their focus is maintained right until the end of the academic day

There will be a meeting open to all parents/carers and staff to discuss the proposal at 6.00pm on Tuesday 25th April in the main hall. If you are unable to attend, you may submit written comments to me for consideration before the meeting. Any written comments will be discussed during the meeting on the 25th April.
I look forward to receiving your comments by 7th April 2017.

Yours faithfully
Neil Foley – B.Sc. MA.
Pennaeth Headteacher