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• Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Deeside

Pupils at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon receive their certificate for Gwobr Arian (silver award) of the Cymraeg Campus Siarter Iaith initiative.

Bentley Coathupe receiving the certificate for Gwobr Arian as member of Criw Cymraeg, parent/governor Kelly Mapp-Jones (left) and Sharon Jones, Welsh advisor from Flintshire County Council who did the assessment.

The school is proud to have received their certificate for Gwobr Arian (silver award) of the Cymraeg Campus Siarter Iaith initiative, following a recent successful assessment.

Cymraeg Campus aims to promote and increase the use of Welsh through a whole school approach. Staff and pupils are delighted to be in the top five schools in North Wales and the first large school in Flintshire to achieve this.

• Ysgol y Waun, Chirk

Ken Skates MS visited pupils at Ysgol Y Waun, in Chirk.

Pupils got the chance to put their local Member of the Senedd on the spot when he visited the Wrexham County Borough school.

Ken Skates MS was quizzed by members of the School Council last week.

He said: “It was brilliant to get back to Ysgol y Waun. It’s a fantastic school with a really happy, caring environment, and the children were really enthusiastic. I’d like to thank teacher Amy Roberts, deputy head Steph Rodgers and most of all the children for their warm welcome.”

Mr Skates was asked a wide range of questions, including what inspired him get into politics, what he does day-to-day and what was his favourite subject was at school. When he asked the pupils about issues that concerned them, responses included global warming and petrol prices.

Cllr Frank Hemmings, chair of governors, said: “It was great to welcome Ken back to our school. We’re really proud of what we do and the atmosphere the teachers and staff have created, and it was really good to give our local Member of the Senedd a taste of that.”

Earlier in the week, the Welsh Government confirmed children in reception classes in Wales will begin to receive universal primary free school meals from as early as September.

As part of their Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Government is committed to implementing the scheme as quickly as possible in response to the cost-of-living crisis, and are working with local authorities. Funding of £225m has been set aside to meet the commitment for every primary school pupil to receive a free school meal by 2024.

From September, the Welsh Government will fund local councils to begin rolling out their offer of a free, nutritious school meal, starting with their youngest learners. Most schools in Wales will be ready to commence the roll-out for the start of the next academic year.

• Ysgol Maes Y Felin, Holywell

Cllr Ian Hodge, Mayor of Holywell and Lyn Hodge, Mayoress of Holywell, with representatives from the local police and fire services.

Mason Pierce, Junior McPherson and Finley Jenkins with a Paw Patrol character.

After an absence of two years, pupils at the Flintshire primary school were excited to see the welcome return of the annual summer fayre.

The event at Ysgol Maes Y Felin featured stalls, entertainment and refreshments on offer.

On the summer’s afternoon, parents and staff were delighted to see the children enjoying an afternoon of fun activities, with splat the teacher, beat the goalie, and dressing up proving popular.

A variety of stalls included bric a brac and a raffle, and parents had the opportunity to see a showcase of work from the school’s recent expressive arts week.

Representatives from the local police and fire services attended, and pupils were given the chance to sit in a fire engine and learn about the equipment on board.

David Thomas, headteacher, said: “What an absolutely fantastic afternoon. The comments from the parents and the smiles on the children’s faces say it all. Thank you so much to all staff for their hard work and especially to Mrs Allman who has led the planning and organisation.

“I am pleased to report that the event has raised an incredible £1,500 which is amazing. This money will go directly into school to enhance the education of our learners by offering additional experiences in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

“We would like to thank everyone for their generosity and for sharing a wonderful afternoon with us.”

• Ysgol Rhiwabon

Ysgol Rhiwabon prom: Elodie Davies, Ellie Pritchard, Kayla Roberts, Amber Evans, Karis Jones and Caitlyn Hughes.

Ysgol Rhiwabon prom: Alfie Saunders, Henry Green, Tom Colley, Liam haycocks, Kamil Grzelak, Tyler Richards, Dylan Goodwin and Kailan Hewitt.

The school's Year 11 Personal Profile ceremony was held last week, with the prom following the ceremony at Maes Gwyn Hall, in Wrexham.

The Personal Profile ceremony was hosted by Nicola Davies, Lead Leaner for Year 11, with the profiles presented by Dafydd Ifans, Wrexham education officer and headteacher Melanie Ferron-Evans.

The Year 11 students met at the school, with just over 250 parents and family members waiting to greet them, where they had plenty of time for photographs on the school grounds

A message to Year 11 was sent in by former Ysgol Rhiwabon student Neco Williams, who was on a well-deserved holiday after his fantastic displays with the Welsh football team. His message and support for all the students was played to the audience which received a rapturous round of applause.

There were some marvellous vehicles on show bringing students to the ceremony, from a range of supercars, vintage cars, and even a horse!

Mrs Ferron Evans, said: ''It is a privilege to see our Year 11 students at the prom and recognise the journey that they have been on with Ysgol Rhiwabon. The Governors and staff wish them well as they venture into the wider world and the school sends their best wishes to all of them for the future. We are very proud of each and every one of them''.

Ysgol Rhiwabon prom: Ellie Pritchard, Anya Evans, Elizabeth Makinzi and Carys Lewis.

• Ysgol Gwynedd, Flint

Ysgol Gwynedd Rams NFL Flag team who won the Flintshire finals.

PUPILS at the primary school are set to compete for a trip of a lifetime to Las Vegas, representing the UK.

Children of Ysgol Gwynedd have made it to the NFL Flag National Championship and will be competing against schools from around the country in Loughborough on June 29.

The NFL Flag National Championship is the final stage of the year’s Flag Football competition, with Ysgol Gwynedd one of 12 primary school teams competing for the championship title. The winning school will enjoy a trip - representing the United Kingdom against other international teams - at the 2023 Pro Bowl in Las Vegas.

Ysgol Gwynedd have come close to securing NFL Flag victory before, after making the final of the 2019 NFL National Flag Championship. The school, who lost out by just a single point, will be competing again this year in the hopes of securing victory.

The Flintshire school is one of 300 now playing Flag Football - a non-contact version of American Football - with 20,000 children involved in regional competitions. The sport is in contention for inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and aims to engage people of all ages, genders, and abilities.

Ysgol Gwynedd benefited from NFL providing free Flag Football training and equipment to all primary and secondary schools who wish to take part. Both boys and girls also play the game together - with 53% of participants being female - providing a fully inclusive experience.

To celebrate the NFL Flag National Championship and support the primary school children, a host of NFL stars, including the UK’s own Efe Obada will be in attendance.

He will be joined by the ‘Scottish Hammer’, Inverness-born New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan, Minnesota Vikings duo K.J. Osborn and Danielle Hunter, and BBC Pundit and former NFL player Jason Bell.

• St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Holywell

St Winefride's School, Holywell, Jubilee celebrations. Photos: Dan Glenn

The school had a full day of outdoor and indoor activities to make memories for the children to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

And a big thank you for helping make the day special goes to Amasing, Aura Sports and Jane and Phils' Ice cream hire.

St Winefride's School, Holywell, Jubilee celebrations. Photo: Dan Glenn

• Ysgol Penygelli, Coedpoeth

KS2 pupils after the run had finished.

Pupils from the Wrexham primary school ran a mile, known as the Golden Mile, at Coedpoeth park. This was to raise money for the school's new Forest School curriculum, which will begin in September and promises to be full of fun, exciting and educational activities for all the pupils.

The children did really, well even though it was a hot day. Anton from Year 5 got the fastest time in KS2 and Dylan from Year 2 got the fastest for KS1.

Dylan from Year 2 with the fastest time for KS1.

Anton from Year 5 with the fastest time for KS2.