Dear parent/guardian,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an exciting upcoming opportunity for our students to travel to Barcelona from the 11th to the 14th of July. This trip promises to be a truly memorable experience, offering students the chance to deepen their understanding of Spanish culture and language.

We have made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the students' safety and comfort throughout the duration of the trip. Our journey will commence with a coach departing from Prestatyn High School, followed by flights from Liverpool. Upon arrival in Barcelona, we will be staying at the Hotel Tossa Beach-Center, which offers excellent accommodations.

The itinerary for the trip is packed with exciting and educational activities. Students will have the chance to explore the Gothic Quarter, visit Port Vell, and have an external viewing of La Sagrada Familia. We will also be embarking on a town trail in Tossa de Mar, visiting the popular Las Ramblas Shopping Area, and experiencing the exhilaration of Waterworld. Additionally, we will be exploring the vibrant La Boqueira Market, giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture.

To ensure parents' peace of mind, we will provide live trip tracking throughout the trip. Moreover, each student will be allowed one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person for their belongings. All meals are included, except for en route meals.

The total cost for this trip is £820, which includes flights, transportation within the UK and Spain, entry fees to attractions, meals, and insurance. To secure a place for your child, a deposit of £200 is due by the 24th of January. We understand that this may be a significant payment, so we are happy to arrange instalments for your convenience for the rest of the cost. Please note that a valid passport will be required for each student to participate in this trip.

We strongly believe that this Barcelona trip offers a perfect opportunity for our students to not only broaden their horizons but also enhance their understanding of Spanish culture and language. We are confident that they will return with memories that will last a lifetime.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this trip, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to providing our students with this incredible educational experience.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs V. Vick

Head of MFL

Under no circumstances will we take any pupils with poor behaviour.  Furthermore we reserve the right to remove anyone from the trip should there be any occasions of unacceptable/irresponsible   behaviour which we deem serious enough to justify such a measure.  This will result in a loss of money for the parents/guardians dependent upon monies paid to the travel company at the point of exclusion from the trip.

We currently have a vacancy on the School’s Governing Body for a position as Parent Governor as a result of one of our existing parent governors resigning due to other commitments. Nomination papers will be sent home with pupils for the position and if you are interested in standing or inviting another parent to stand please ensure the nomination paper is fully completed and returned to (Mrs. Liz Thomas, Clerk of Governors) by 1.00pm on Thursday 25th January 2024.

The role of Governor can be both demanding and interesting and I would be happy to discuss this with anyone who would like further information.

National Youth Theatre of Wales are coming to Prestatyn High to hold a free audition workshop for any young people in Years 11 – 13 who want to explore the possibilities of a future in the theatre a little more.

The workshop will be hosted by school on 15^th January between 13:00 and 15:00. Young people can sign up to participate at the Year 11 room, with Miss Southhall or with Ms Jocobsen in the Sixth Form Centre.

National Youth Theatre of Wales — National Youth Arts Wales (nyaw.org.uk)

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Dear Parents/Carers,

Thank you for the ongoing support you have given the school this term. We work closely with parents and the local community to secure the highest levels of success for our pupils and students. As a school we have a lot to celebrate: excellent GCSE and A level results; fantastic sporting successes; performances of We Will Rock You, which were amazing; and a tremendous Estyn report which validates everything we do.

We are exceptionally proud of all learners, and staff, and these amazing achievements reinforce our belief that what we are doing day to day is the right thing and that the high standards we hold continue to have an impact.

As a reward for everyone’s hard work, I am pleased to announce the school will be closing early at 12.20pm on Friday 22nd December. This will allow pupils and their families a little extra time together to prepare for Christmas.

However, I am keen to stress that I do not expect to see a dip in attendance just because it is a shortened day. Pupils are expected to attend school and lessons as normal. The school has made all the necessary arrangements for school buses / taxis to be at school early to transport pupils home.

The last day of term will be a non-uniform day for pupils. Pupils wearing their own clothes are encouraged to make a £1 donation which will be shared between Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Alder Hey Cinema; please follow this link to look at the excellent work at Alder Hey - www.alderhey.nhs.uk/movie-magic-coming-to-children-and-young-people-at-alder-hey

School re-opens for new term:
The school re-opens for students on Tuesday 9th January. Monday 8th January is a staff training day.

I understand that many of you may currently be facing much bigger challenges than education, which is why we will look to provide wider support to you and your family wherever possible. If you do require additional support, please do not hesitate in contacting the school.

I wish nothing more than for you to have a restful and enjoyable Christmas with your loved ones.

Yours faithfully,
Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA
Pennaeth/Headteacher

Dear Parent/ Carer,

Re: Punctuality

We would like to thank all the pupils who regularly attend school on time for registration and to each lesson. We want to remind all parents of our procedures regarding punctuality.

At Prestatyn High School registration starts at 8.40am every day. Pupils who arrive late are greatly disadvantaged because they miss starting the day with their peers and picking up important messages. Pupils who miss the start of a lesson are disadvantaged as they miss recap of prior learning and instructions for that lesson. There is a clear link between attendance and achievement. Lost learning time due to lateness is obviously something that we want to avoid.

• 5 minutes late to lessons each day means 3 missed days of school in a year
• 15 mins late each day means you will miss 10 days of school in a year
• 20 mins late each day means you miss 13 days of school in a year

It is essential that you ensure that your child arrives at school on time to prevent disruption to your child’s own learning and that of others. In order for parents to be informed of their child’s lateness to school, we will be sending out a daily message to parents to inform them of the number of minutes late they were to school that day.

We are required to monitor pupil punctuality and attendance. Lateness (after the registers close) is classified as an unauthorised absence, and therefore will be coded with a U code. You may be invited to sign a punctuality contract to prevent continued lateness. High levels of unauthorised absences or poor punctuality can result in a referral to the Educational Welfare Service and/or trigger Fixed Penalty Notice procedures.

We understand that there may be rare occasions when a pupil is unavoidably late due to unforeseen circumstances. On these occasions please make sure that you contact the school office to inform us when your child will arrive. If you have any concerns regarding punctuality, please contact your child’s Head of Year.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs C Turner
Deputy Headteacher

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