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Ysgol Rhosymedre, Wrexham

Lecturer Amy Rowlands with colleague Edd Young and students Joe Dempsey and Zac Sprason-Jones, and Ysgol Rhoymedre pupils.

LESSONS at the primary school will be great outdoors thanks to a donation from Coleg Cambria.

The college donated bat houses, birdboxes, and mud kitchens to Ysgol Rhosymedre, near Wrexham.

The equipment was built by Entry to Construction learners at Cambria's Bersham Road site and will be used by reception pupils and children with additional learning needs (ALN).

Lecturer in Foundation Construction Amy Rowlands made the presentation along with colleague Edd Young and students Joe Dempsey and Zac Sprason-Jones.

"Every year we make outdoor learning equipment and items such as bat houses and birdboxes, which inspire conservation, and give them to different schools in the area," said Amy.

"This year we chose Rhosymedre as my son attended the ALN unit there, it's a fantastic school so we wanted to give something back.

"They were delighted to receive the donation, and we were only too pleased to help."

She added: "The entry learners at Bersham designed, built and painted everything, which has been a great experience for them, giving back to their local community and enhancing their skills – they did an amazing job."

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Penarlag Primary School, Ewloe

A delegation from China visited Penarlag Primary School do observe how science is taught.

Last month the Flintshire school hosted a visit by a delegation from China, through Addysg Dewi Education.

During the two days of the delegation were in the region, they visited one school in each of the local authorities of Flintshire, Wrexham and Conwy.

A delegation from China visited Penarlag Primary School do observe how science is taught.

The aim of the visit was to find out about the teaching and learning of science in primary schools in Wales, through observing a lesson in each school, followed by a question and answer session.

Michelle Davies, science lead at Penarlag Primary School, said: "This was an exciting opportunity for our school, which we were eager to participate in. The delegation was interested in how we teach science at Penarlag and the equipment we utilise to enrich learning experiences."

A delegation from China visited Penarlag Primary School do observe how science is taught.

The delegation will also visit schools in Germany and France to observe the teaching of science.

Acton Park Primary School, Wrexham

Multi-User Games Arena at Acton Park Primary School.

The school has unveiled its new Multi-User Games Arena! Following the demolition of the old 'Chums' building, the school worked with the local authority to have the area re-designed to accommodate games and play.

A competition was set for the children to name the area and, following a vote by pupils, congratulations were given to Kyle Jenkins in Year 6.

Through grant funding from the Thomas Howell Trust, markings and games have been purchased for the pitch and ASAP Signs generously designed and put up a new sign, free of charge.

The school are extremely pleased with the outcome and staff, children and parents have commented positively not only on its appearance, but on how this has enhanced play and learning opportunities.

St Ethelwold's Primary School, Shotton

St Ethelwold's Primary School pupils visit Glaslyn Ospreys.

Pupils from the Flintshire school had an insightful visit to Glaslyn Ospreys near Porthmadog. The children were on their way to Bardsey Island but visited the project to learn more about the birds of prey, after reading the book Sky Hawk by Gill Lewis.

Ospreys have been breeding in the Glaslyn Valley for 20 years and the current pair, Elen and Aran, have three chicks. The pupils were able to view the birds on their nest from screens at the visitor centre and hide. The nest can also be viewed through high quality telescopes.

Glaslyn Ospreys pair Elen and Aran.

The centre attracts thousands of visitors every year and is open every day of the week from March to September, when the birds migrate to Africa. For more information and to see the live pictures from the nest, visit www.glaslynwildlife.co.uk

Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham

Recently a group of the school's Sports Leaders assisted with an Active Wrexham event at the local primary school of St Mary's, Ruabon.

A message from the school is a testament to the pupils at Ysgol Rhiwabon.

Ellis Bishop, Hannah Lonsdale, Erica Ramos, Isobel Hand, Mya Platt, Jessica Swarbrick, Evans Thomas-Leesmith, Cai Matthews and Jonah Jones.

Mr Steele, PE coordinator, St Mary’s, said: "All of the staff of St Mary’s are very grateful for the support of the sports leaders during our sports day.

"All nine were extremely well behaved and did an excellent job of supporting and, in many cases leading, the various activities that we had in place, including the jumping ladder, hurdles and long jump.

"They also guided the junior pupils while they were playing games at lunchtime. We really appreciate it."

The students included Ellis Bishop, Hannah Lonsdale, Erica Ramos, Isobel Hand, Mya Platt, Jessica Swarbrick, Evans Thomas-Leesmith, Cai Matthews, Jonah Jones and Ted Williams.

Ysgol Tŷ Ffynnon, Deeside

Wear Yellow Day at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon.

The School Council arranged a Wear Yellow Day in support of Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The School Council wanted to raise awareness about Cystic Fibrosis and support this worthwhile cause.

An impressive £177.50 was raised by the pupils and parents and everyone's participation was much appreciated.

Ysgol Derwenfa, Leeswood

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa - midwife and former pupil Shekeira Pritchard.

Pupils across the whole school got to dress up in the role of their dream job for a careers day.

There were budding nurses and police, as well as a mechanic, vet, beautician and archaeologist.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

During the event, children were visited by members of the community who spoke to them about their careers, experiences, jobs and achievements.

The youngsters were then able to ask their guests questions about their chosen career, such as the pros and cons of their job and what they enjoy about it.

The day also featured the arrival of a couple of exciting vehicles. Farmer Chris Hughes came on his tractor, and members of Mold Fire Service brought one of their engines.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa - Tom Collins from the Play Development Team.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

Guests at the career day included:

The school's cook, Debbie Pugh, from Newydd Catering

Rev Martin M'Caw, a retire Baptist minister

Tom Collins from the Play Development team

Retired headteacher Diane Chisholm

Jenny Lloyd from Excell Supply

Chef and former pupil Sarah McMillan of Sarah Lou's Cakes

School caretaker Helen Kendrick

Ex-pupil and midwife Shekeira Pritchard

Mold Fire Service - Maisie Evans, Pete Davies, John Alexander and Gerald Davison

Farmer Chris Hughes

Doctors' surgery receptionist Julie Reynolds

Oggy, from a local Boxing club

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa - Maisie Evans from Mold Fire Service.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa - school cook Debbie Pugh, Newydd Catering.

Careers day at Ysgol Derwenfa.

Sky's the limit...

PUPILS from schools across the region have gone behind the scenes at Airbus.

As part of Airbus' Beluga Award incentive, students from six schools in North Wales and Cheshire were awarded a special visit at Airbus Broughton and the Beluga in a bid to inspire young people in STEM subjects.

School pupils on a behind the scenes visit at Airbus Broughton.

The initiative aims to reward and inspire students to improve their attendance and grades to reach their full potential.

Participating schools included: Argoed High School in Myydd Isa, Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, St Richard Gwyn High School in Flint, Hawarden High School, St David's High School in Saltney Ferry and Whitby High School.

During the visit, the students learned about the crucial role the Beluga plays in transporting wings built in Broughton to Airbus' final assembly lines in Germany and France. The children spoke with pilots and had a guided tour of the A320 wing production line and onsite fire station. To top it off, they had a chance to talk with the latest early career cohort at Airbus.

Airbus head of supply chain operations UK, Paul Kilmister, said: "The Beluga Awards is a fantastic way to help inspire young people to realise their full potential, by rewarding them with a once in a lifetime opportunity to see how we manufacture wings at Airbus and get onboard the Beluga.

School pupils on a behind the scenes visit at Airbus Broughton.

"This is achieved by the students improving their studies in STEM subjects and making improvements throughout the nine months of the programme. I hope the visits leave a lasting impression and we will be welcoming more than a few of the pupils who took part in this event back to our plant in the years ahead."

Kayleigh Brummel, Careers Wales, said: "We had a great day at Airbus. It was amazing to visit the fire station to understand the role the fire crew play. Seeing and going on both the fire engine and Beluga has been a fantastic experience for the kids. Our hosts Colette Affaya, Harvey Tattum, Beth Owen, Benjamin Hughes and Alicia Fairhurst were brilliant."

Riley Edwards, a student at St David's High School said: "It's been an amazing experience. Visiting the fire station and seeing the Beluga was brilliant. I've really enjoyed the visit and have learned lots of things about Airbus."