School highlights from across Wrexham and Flintshire.

As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report.

If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here or email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

Nannerch VCP School

 

 

The primary school, near Mold, has won the 'Why Nature is Important in Flintshire' video-short competition in the primary school category.

Children from Nannerch School worked together to plan, direct, record and edit a two-minute video about nature.

 

 

They used their school grounds as a starting point, as they are lucky enough to have a huge outdoor area with a forest school, orchard, Eco Classroom, vegetable garden, pond and more.

Together they thought about what else they needed to include, incorporating a trip to the beach, local woodlands and even farm land to record their video.

 

 

Lots of research and teamwork went into this project and pupils are delighted to be recognised for their efforts.

They are now looking forward to working with the Flintshire Biodiversity team, as their prize is even further outdoor enhancements for the school.

Good sports...

A series of sports tournaments have taken place featuring schools across Flintshire.

The six competitions played annually consist of four football and two netball.

New Directions have sponsored the event since 2017, supplying the top two teams from each category with medals.

Here are the winners and runners up for each competition.

 

 

Hardwick Shield - Boys Football

Winners: St Mary’s Roman Catholic, Flint

Runners up: Broughton Primary School

 

 

Elwyn Owen Cup - Boys Football

Winners: St Mary’s Roman Catholic School, Flint

Runners up: Hawarden Village Church School

 

 

Tom Roberts & Ron Bishop Cup

Winners: Abermorddu CP School

Runners up: Cornist Park School, Flint

 

 

Girls Fox-Parry Shield Football

Winners: Ysgol Mynydd Isa

Runners up: Mountain Lane CP School, Buckley

 

 

Netball Flintshire County League

Winners: Hawarden Village Church School

Runners up: Mountain Lane CP School, Buckley

 

 

Netball County Cup

Winners: Hawarden Village Church School

Runners up: Ysgol Bryn Coch

Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt

The Year 11 leavers' prom took place in grand style at the Ramada Hotel. The event was a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the end of an important chapter in the students' lives.

The evening began with students arriving in an array of impressive vehicles, adding to the excitement and glamour of the night. Among the standout arrivals was a student who made a memorable entrance in a convoy of motorbikes, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.

 

 

Headteacher Adele Slinn expressed her pride in the students. She said: "This year's cohort has shown remarkable resilience and dedication. Tonight is a celebration of their hard work and the bright futures that lie ahead."

Gareth Jones, head of year, added: "Seeing the students tonight, dressed to impress and ready to celebrate, fills me with immense pride. They have grown and achieved so much, and I am confident they will continue to excel in their future endeavours."

 

 

Throughout the evening, awards and prizes were given out, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions by the students. The night was filled with joy, laughter, and a few tears as students and staff reflected on the years gone by.

Entertainment for the evening was top-notch, with DJ Chris Lynes providing an amazing disco that kept everyone on their feet. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the photobooth from Picture It Photo Booths, allowing students to capture memories with friends and commemorate the special night.

As the night came to a close, it was clear the Year 11 leaver's prom was a resounding success, leaving students with cherished memories as they prepare to embark on the next stage of their journey.

Hawarden Village Church School

 

 

A breakfast club and after school club at the school have celebrated 20 years since opening with a party.

The club at Hawarden Village Church School was registered with Care Inspectorate Wales on July 13, 2004.

Manager Lucy Humphreys and assistant manager is Anita McLachlan have both worked in the school for 20 years.

 

 

On the team looking after about 40 children every morning and 60 after school, are playworkers Mandy Elmer, Keira Elmer, Nathan McLachlan, Milly-May Griffiths and Chris Hopkins.

The group, which also runs Easter and summer clubs with activities, has also donated £10,000 to the school this year.

Penygelli School, Coedpoeth

 

 

The Eco-council at the Wrexham primary school have been rewarded for all their hard work this year, by being awarded a Green Flag by Keep Wales Tidy.

Things they have done towards this accolade include a community litter-pick, a used uniform shop and planting trees in the village.

Hawarden Village Church School

 

 

This year has been a really successful year for sport at the Flintshire primary school.

Children have proudly represented their school, with a few highlights of their successes including:

Year 4 football - Flintshire runners up

Cricket - Champions of Flintshire and runners up for North and Mid Wales

Netball - Flintshire champions

Athletics - Deeside area winners

Cross Country - Deeside area winners

And the school has won the Deeside Swimming Gala event for well over 20 consecutive years.

Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt

STUDENTS experienced a diverse array of events designed to enrich their curriculum and broaden their opportunities.

The Ysgol Bryn Alyn Enrichment Week started with a series of gala days, where students competed in traditional athletic events, such as sprints and relays, as well as fun activities like tug-of-war, egg and spoon races, and sack races. These events were hotly contested, with students vying for the coveted house cup in each year group.

 

 

A standout feature of the week was the bushcraft activities, where students learned essential survival skills, including gutting fish, chopping wood, and cooking over open fires. James Gordon, who led the sessions, said: "It's incredible to see students engaging with nature and learning practical skills that they wouldn't typically encounter in a classroom setting."

 

 

The week culminated in a summer fair organised by Year 10 students. Primary cluster students joined the festivities, enjoying stalls such as 'soak a teacher', hot dogs, and bracelets made by budding entrepreneurs. External providers offered engaging sessions, including CO2 rocket demonstrations and a visit from the Princes Trust Cymru, who introduced students to basic British Sign Language (BSL) with the help of a hearing dog.

 

 

The school's youth workers and family engagement officers delivered essential social skills sessions, complemented by team-building activities. The school's own Eisteddfod provided a platform for students to showcase their Welsh language skills and perform, enriching the cultural aspect of the week. Amanda Noon, head of expressive arts, added: "Our students truly shone during the Eisteddfod, demonstrating their talents and pride in their Welsh heritage."

 

 

Year 9 students participated in a highly successful aspiration and careers day, supported by various companies, including MPCT, ScottishPower Energy Networks, WeCareWales Childcare, and many others. These sessions covered a range of topics from CV writing workshops led by Draig Recruitment to interview skills workshops conducted by Wynne Construction. The speed networking event and job quizzes provided invaluable insights into potential career paths.

Students also enjoyed a variety of trips, from the adventurous Crocky Trail to Beddgelert.

Headteacher Adele Slinn said: "I am incredibly proud of all our pupils. They have embraced every opportunity this week, gaining valuable experiences and skills that will benefit them in the future."

Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Deeside

 

 

The school was externally verified by the Athrawon Bro for their Cymraeg Campus Gwobr Aur/Gold Award. Ysgol Tŷ Ffynnon is one of only four schools in Flintshire to have achieved this award.

Cymraeg Campus is a Language Charter which aims to inspire children and young people to use Welsh language in all aspects of their lives.

The Siarter Iaith is for everyone; all members of the school community have a part to play, the school council, learners, workforce, parents, carers, governors and the wider community. This will ensure every school has full ownership of their Siarter Iaith.

Together the school will increase the social use of Welsh by children and young people.

There are three awards to work for, the Bronze, Silver and Gold, and Ysgol Ty Ffynnon has awarded the highest possible award of Gwobr Aur. Ardderchog pawb!

 

 

• Year 4 teacher at Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Hannah Jones, has received the Outstanding New Teacher Award at a ceremony held at Soughton Hall.

Passionate and enthusiastic teacher Hannah has natural aptitude for innovation and has been the driving force behind Ysgol Tŷ Ffynnon's Curriculum for Wales journey.

Hannah has modelled and is leading on different learning approaches that she uses within her classroom and these have been successfully adopted by the school.

She is also keen to provide her learners with extracurricular opportunities and new experiences, in leading the school's dance and cheerleading teams to win numerous competitions. The whole school is very proud of Hannah's achievements.