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Nannerch School

Nannerch School pupils with teaching assistant Gaenor Williams and the new arrivals.

The pupils of the Flintshire primary school have hatched chicks. Over the last few weeks they have had the incubator in school, and the children have thoroughly enjoyed watching and waiting for the eggs to hatch.

They have been involved with the turning of the eggs, candling them to see how they are changing and preparing for the chicks' arrival.

The day finally came and there was great excitement among all the children and staff. Now one-week-old, they have dried out and are looking lovely and very fluffy!

The hens will become part of Erin's Eggs, a small business set up and ran by one of our pupils to help raise money for the school.

Argoed High School, Mynydd Isa

FOUR Year 10 students at the Flintshire High school have been appointed as the new student leadership team.

The successful applicants at Argoed High School, Erin Messham, Ethan Topley, Dawid Hughes, and Emily Baines, will take up their new roles in September and are working with the current student leadership team in the meantime.

The new student leadership team, from left: Erin Messham, Ethan Topley, Dawid Hughes and Emily Baines.

As well as leading the School Council and all aspects of Student Voice, the students will be responsible for the school prefect system and for ensuring the views of all students are represented. Their duties will include leading meetings, delivering assemblies, reporting to the governing body and being role models to the wider school community.

The Year 10 students were up against strong competition for the roles. After being shortlisted, each student attended an interview, followed by a presentation on one aspect of school that they wished to improve and how they would do this, in front of a panel that included the headteacher, head of Year 11, and the school's wellbeing governor.

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Judith Bennett, PE teacher and head of Year 11, is responsible for coordinating the process and supporting the students. She said: "We have had a very high calibre of applications for the student leadership roles this year and have been impressed with the level of maturity our students have shown. Our four successful candidates are outstanding students and excellent role models for all our students. We wish them all the best and look forward to seeing their exciting plans come to fruition."

Emily is looking to focus on the school's transition processes and enhancing student support systems. She said: "I am ecstatic to take on this position as I have a strong urge to make a positive impact on our school environment, and to show students the potential you have with drive and perseverance.

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"I have plans to smooth transition processes by encouraging transitions to all local schools as early as possible, as well as put simple but effective things in place, such as worry boxes. Many of the other plans our team would like to carry out will not only help students now but also those in future years."

Ethan Topley, head boy, wants to ensure that all children feel equally accepted and have a place in school during the day, and after school through extra curricular activities.

He said: "I intend to put in place ways to help strengthen relationships with those who intend to move up to the school even after I've left. I want to help ensure that it's not only current pupils of Argoed that have a say but those we integrate with who are going to be future pupils, especially with the new build. We want to make sure that everyone feels welcome, settled in, and continues to have a voice."

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Erin Messham wants to help build links between all school years to create a safe and encouraging environment as students move on their journey throughout school.

She said: "I hope to construct and enhance relationships between all ages, four to 16-years-old, and create relationships for students to rely on if they have any problems. Together, we can shape connections that will form a community that thrives on collaboration, kindness and growth."

Ysgol Penygelli, Coedpoeth

Pupils hosted afternoon tea for the community at Ysgol Penygelli.

The school council at the Wrexham primary recently organised an afternoon tea last week.

They invited members of the PTA, governors and pensioners from the community to their event and served them with tea, sandwiches and cake.

Teaching staff ensured all the children in the school were involved, whether it was by making cakes, biscuits and sandwiches or by making decorations to brighten up the hall. The afternoon was a great success.

Pupils hosted afternoon tea for the community at Ysgol Penygelli.

Pupils hosted afternoon tea for the community at Ysgol Penygelli.

Flint High School

ON A recent visit to the Flintshire high school, students and staff conveyed their best wishes to Jade Jones, double Gold Olympian and former student, for success at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

A group of Flint High School students with Jade Jones outside the school.

Jade now lives in Croatia to train with her new coach and is fully focused on the upcoming Olympics where she hopes to achieve a third gold medal. Already holding the title of the first British taekwondo Olympic gold medallist after winning on home ground at the London Games in 2012, Jade went on to achieve her second gold medal at Rio in 2016, but faced defeat in Tokyo four years later.

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In recognition of her brilliant success at the London Games, the school painted their school gates gold and Jade has visited on several occasions over the years to talk to students and inspire the next generation in their chosen sport.

Following a photo opportunity outdoors, Jade chatted with a group of Year 7 and Year 8 students answering questions ranging from her training schedule now, and when she first started out, to her favourite subject and teacher when she was at Flint High.

Daisy Brown presents a bouquet to Jade Jones.

Luke Betts, Year 7, is in the National (Wales) Badminton Team and trains early mornings at the school with his dad who coaches him.

He said: "It has been a fantastic experience to meet and talk to Jade, and to find out more about how she got into the sport and how often she trains. I am so passionate about badminton and Jade is a real inspiration to me. It just proves that if you are determined to succeed and work hard, you can reach the top of your field."

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After the question and answer session, Daisy Brown, Year 8, presented Jade with a bouquet of flowers from the school with a 'Good Luck' message from all the students and staff.

Clare Millington, headteacher, said: "It was great to have Jade visit our school, she truly is an inspiration to all our students and an amazing role model. We are so proud of her and her achievements and wish her the very best of luck at the Paris Olympic Games."

Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Deeside

Ysgol Ty Ffynnon pupils visit residents of Llys Eleanor.

Year 3 at the Flintshire primary school have been visiting the residents of Llys Eleanor, an Independent Living Scheme for older people, on a weekly basis to bring together the younger and older generations.

These visits are part of pupils' local history work. Llys Eleanor residents have been sharing their experiences of working for John Summers and talking to about how the area has changed over the years.

In turn the children have shared with them what it is like in today's classroom and how they learn following the new Welsh Curriculum. These visits have built on the strengths that different generations have to offer, have nurtured understanding and mutual respect, and challenged ageism.

The school hopes to continue with the visits and for the residents to visit Ty Ffynnon, as they celebrate 10 years since the school was opened.

Ysgol Ty Ffynnon pupils visit residents of Llys Eleanor.

Ysgol Ty Ffynnon pupils visit residents of Llys Eleanor.