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Animal Care Penmorfa Visit

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On 14th June 2018 the Animal Care Department from Prestatyn High School visited Penmorfa Playmates.
Children aged 2-4 years were introduced to a variety of animals.

 

It was wonderful to see the children so actively engaged and asking lots of questions.
Katie Holbrook – Prestatyn High School – Animal Care Technician

 

The day was part of our initiative to promote responsible pet awareness within the local community.

 

A huge thank you to Prestatyn High School animal care for bringing in the wonderful animals today. We have had a hamster, a guinea pig, a chicken, a tortoise, a bearded dragon and 2 giant African snails. The children loved every minute and loved looking at all the animals.

Miriam Jones – Penmorfa Playmates

BBC Community project

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Year 8 helping with the filming of BBC’s Britain in Bloom with presenter Chris Bavin.

Prestatyn High School pupils Jospeh McKenna and Nathan Williams pictured with Chris in interview

Students helped clear the community project area at the Morfa Gateway that is going to be transformed from it’s current state to a community area that can be accessed by all ages.

ROA – 28th June

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Record of Achievement – Thursday 28th June 2018
Tickets on-sale from Mon 4th June

Terms of entry. The venue reserve the right to refuse anyone entry to the venue at their discretion and any person who fails to comply with instructions from a steward or other person acting on behalf of the venue may be ejected. In addition anyone found to be causing damage to the venue, the venue infrastructure, causing harm to any other person on site, behaving in an illegal, anti-social or aggressive manner, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or in breach of these conditions will be ejected and may be reported to the police. Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on the PHS website and in the press, PHS marketing materials, and other school publications. By entering this event, you consent to Prestatyn High School photographing and using your image and likeness.

Y8 Parents’ Evening – 15th May

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Dear parents/carers

Year 8 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 15th May – 4.00 to 6.30pm

I very much hope you will be able to attend, as it is a valuable opportunity for us to discuss how your child is progressing at Prestatyn High.

In order to reduce queuing, an appointment system will operate for each separate teacher. Your child has been given a sheet listing their teachers’ names, with a space alongside for appointment times to be noted. Please discuss with your son/daughter, which teachers you wish to see, so your child can book appointment slots with those teachers.

Should any teacher specifically wish to see you on Parents’ Evening, they will also make an appointment on the sheet. Please make every effort to see those teachers, in particular. Please ensure your child sees their teachers as soon as possible, as the appointment slots will be filled very quickly.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support in this process. We are aiming to ensure that as many parents as possible are seen during Parents’ Evening. If you have any questions about this or other aspects of school life, please contact you son/daughter’s Head of Year.

Finally, whilst I accept that parking provision at the school is limited; in view of recent complaints, can I please ask that you do not park your vehicles:
a) across local residents’ driveways
b) in the disabled spaces adjacent to the leisure centre; which are reserved specifically for their disabled customers.

If you have any specific enquiries please contact your son’s/daughter’s Head of Year.

Prestatyn High introduce new school uniform for Sept 2018

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It is with great delight and pride that the Governing body of Prestatyn High School are introducing a new school uniform for September 2018. This uniform will bring a sophisticated style to Prestatyn High and start a new school legacy when they unveil their first new school uniform on 24th April, the first significant change in over 10 years. To gear up for the launch of the new uniform, the stylish new design will be put on show to parents, pupils and staff. A desire to change the uniform has been met with widespread parent, pupil and staff approval and support.

Mixing traditional styling based on original archived school uniforms, alongside modern tailoring, this new uniform will raise aspirations within the community and set Prestatyn High School apart. This formal dress will give our pupils a sense of pride and ownership that will transcend into the world of work and adulthood far beyond school.

Pupils at Prestatyn High School try out their new uniform. GA190418A

Neil Foley, Headteacher, said:

This is the ideal time to introduce a new formal, smart uniform to our school. For far too long we have lagged behind other schools in north Wales. The new uniform, combined with the improvements we have had in results at GCSE will assist us on our mission to drive up standards and give every child the education they deserve. All pupils need to take pride in their community, their school and their appearance. This is another step in our journey to improve the outcomes and aspirations of the school and its community.

Joanne Newell, Parent Governor and focus group Chair explains the inspiration for the new look:

The uniform working party was made up of Parents, Pupils, Governors, Retailers and Staff, and after a detailed consultation process we were able to put forward a final uniform design which is affordable, durable and smart. We are delighted with the end result which reflects the aspirations of the school, and the having high expectations we have in all areas of education. We will be proud to see all of our learners wearing it in September. I am also pleased to confirm that the school Governors have made a commitment to financially assist families on low incomes and support blazer purchases for the new Year 11 pupils.

The new uniform will be fully implemented from September 2018 and the school will insist on 100% compliance. Pupils returning in September without the correct uniform will asked to return in the appropriate uniform as outlined in our 2018 school uniform policy.

Pupils at Prestatyn High School try out their new uniform.

Support and Assistance
The governing body have given a commitment to help reduce the cost of the uniform for Year 11 pupils, as they will only be expected to wear the uniform for one year. In order to further support families, the Governing Body have also agreed that financial support would be available for children that are in receipt of Free School Meals as at May 1st 2018. Parents with multiple pupils at the school will also receive financial support if required. During the launch evening, the Chair of governors will provide information about how the school will contribute to the above. If any parents have issues surrounding the cost of the uniform not listed above, the school will assist on a case by case basis. The governors want to do everything possible to make sure all families will be able to afford the new uniform.

Assets – Uniform flyer
PHS Uniform Flyer