Monthly Archives: October 2017

Sixth Form Launch – 14th Nov

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Sixth Form Launch – 14th Nov at 7pm.
Come and be inspired!

Course offer 2017 – 2018
Over 30 courses on offer, including:

Animal Management, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Drama, Economics, English, English Literature, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, French, Geography, Geology, Health & Social Care, History, Hospitality & Catering, ICT, Law, Mathematics, Music, Performing Arts, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Public Services, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sport, Applied Science, Travel & Tourism, Welsh 2nd Language & Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Phil Earle, teenage fiction author visit

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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!

Year 7 Settling In Evening on Tues 17th Oct

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Year 7 settling in evening

Dear Parent / Guardian,

We very much hope that your son / daughter has settled into Prestatyn High School and is feeling very much a part of the school’s thriving community.

It is extremely important that the transition from primary school to high school is one of ease. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the Year 7 Settling In Evening on Tuesday 17th October, 2017. The evening is split into two timings and the arrangements are as follows. Surnames A-K are invited from 4.00pm until 5.00pm, with surnames L-Z following at 5.00pm until 6.00pm.

This evening provides an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s Group Tutor to discuss how they have settled in during their first half term at Prestatyn High School. You can use this occasion to raise any concerns that you or they may have had during the first weeks of their secondary education. The Year 7 team and members of the Senior Leadership will also be available on the evening.

We very much look forward to meeting you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 7 Team on the number above.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs K E Roberts / Miss R Wood
Transition Coordinator / Head of Year 7

Open Evening Success

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A record turnout of prospective parents and pupils attended the Open Evening at Prestatyn High School. Visitors came to the school to view the facilities and listen to the school’s vision, delivered by the Headteacher, Mr Neil Foley. Highlights from the evening included the Headteacher’s presentation and an explosive live demonstration from the Science Department. There were reading activities, sporting challenges, maths puzzles, jewellery and 3D printing in D&T, plus many more engaging activities within the subject areas. The Headteacher’s presentation concluded with a question and answer sessions from Year 7 & Head Team students. A treasure hunt helped pupils find out more about Prestatyn High School by answering questions about the school, subjects and departments.

Headteacher Neil Foley said:

“The attendance was superb and clearly showed the passion, appetite and commitment the Prestatyn community has for educational excellence. We are a great school with a proven track record, giving our pupils the very best life chances by achieving the very best results. We have unapologetically high standards in all we do and continuously strive to improve the school in every area.”

The feedback and support from parents was overwhelming and clearly indicated that Prestatyn High School is not only a possible choice, it is now their only choice for a first class education.

Head of Year 7 and Transition coordinator Kate Roberts said:

“Every transition year is important and I personally get to know each child, so they are known, nurtured and safe.”

Assistant Headteacher Gavin Turner said:

“Each year the we see an increase in parents selecting Prestatyn High School as their preferred secondary school option. This year was no exception with the numbers attending the Open Evening far exceeding previous years.”

PHS Open Morning – 9th October 9.15-11am