Latest News @ Ysgol Gwynedd

• Town Hall Visit

  Fri 13 Mar 2015 Mr D Hughes
  Members of the school council visited Flint Town Hall this morning. The Year 5/6 members were invited by the Mayor of Flint and were given a tour of the building. Whilst in the council chamber the young councillors were able to experience what it would be like to be a town councillor. After having a mock debate in the chambers the pupils were then given the opportunity to ask the Mayor of Flint a variety of questions.

  

• World Book Day

  Fri 06 Mar 2015 Mr D Hughes
  Pupils came to school today dressed as their favourite book character to end a fantastic where they have been reading books and completing a variety of activities based on author's such as Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, Michael Morpurgo and many more.

  

• Christmas Carol Service

  Fri 19 Dec 2014 Mr D Hughes

  Last day of term means one thing at Ysgol Gwynedd......whole school service!!! It's a day where Mr Griffiths gathers all pupils and every member of staff in the hall to give thanks for all their hard work.

   

  Mr Griffiths started with the Christmas story and then went on to explain why Christingle services are held in churches and what the significance is of each element of the Christingle. This was followed by Olivia and Lennon who gave bible readings and then everyone joined together to sing the 3 carols; Away in a Manger, Oh Little town of Bethlehem and Starry Night.

   

  At the end Mr Griffiths invited support staff, caretakers, office and kitchen staff with whom the school just cannot run without.

   

  To all pupils, have a wonderful Christmas and remember true fulfilment in life comes from experiencing the most joys, not aquiring the most toys!

   

   

  

• Pantomime

  Thu 18 Dec 2014 Mr D Hughes
  There has been a buzz of excitement around school as 420 pupils eagerly anticpate their visit to Rhyl Theatre to watch this years' pantomime. After having their own turn on stage during school Christmas performances it was now the their turn to sit back, relax and watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. from Ysgol Gwynedd. Foundation Phase visited the panto on Wednesday, 17th December and KS2 visited on the following day. What a great way to end all the Christmas festivities.

  

• KS2 Bowling

  Wed 17 Dec 2014 Mr D Hughes
  As part of their Good To Be Green reward day Year 3 and 4 visited the Flint Pavillion to play ten pin bowling. The pupils enjoyed themselves greatly. A deserving reward after a long half term of hard work. Da iawn pawb!

  

• Christmas Performances 2014

  Mon 15 Dec 2014 Mr D Hughes

  Every month in Ysgol Gwynedd seems to be a busy one but December is when all the stops are pulled out in preparation for the Christmas performances. As always, there are 4 different performances put on by the Early Years (Nursery and Reception), Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4 and finally Years 5 and 6.

   

  The fortnight festive programme kicked off with a nativity and carol concert perfromed by Years 3 and 4 at St Mary's church. Following that  Years 1 and 2 performed their show 'The Owl who was afraid of the dark' in front of packed audiences over two shows. Not to be upstaged, the Early Years also gave morning and afternoon performances of their Christmas sing along which included their very own version of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. To wrap up the entertainment, Years 5 and 6 performed 'Olivia - with a twist!' over 2 days displayed wonderful acting and skills in front of two large audiences.

   

  Well done to each and every pupil who has worked so hard in the lead up to their shows - you are a credit to Ysgol Gwynedd and the town of Flint.

  

• National Health Presentation

  Thu 20 Nov 2014 Mr D Hughes

  On Thursday, 20th November Ysgol Gwynedd hosted the 2014 National Public Health presentation where the Executive Director for Public Health in Wales, Mr Andrew Jones, shared his Annual Report.   

   

  Nearly 150 people were in attendance to listen to presentations from key note speakers and also to watch performances from the Ysgol Gwynedd cheerleading and skipping teams. A group of Foundation Phase pupils also demonstrated how important the dental health programme has been to our school by showing off their toothbrushing skills.

   

  Olivia Clarke, a past pupil who now attends Year 7 at St Richard Gwyn, was also in attendance to collect her prize for designing the cover page of this years report.  Da iawn Olivia.

  

• Remembrance Day 2014

  Tue 11 Nov 2014 Mr D Hughes

  Pupils of Ysgol Gwynedd put their pencils down and stopped working in order to observe a 2 minute silence in remembrance of all the fallen heroes.

   

  In addition to this, the Year 5/6 members of the school council were invited down to St Mary's Church where Reverend Harvey led a moment of Remembrance along with the sounding of the last post. On our way back to school the pupils placed their crosses at the foot of the cenotaph.

  

• Urdd Swimming Gala

  Fri 07 Nov 2014 Mr D Hughes

  Thursday, 6th November saw 13 pupils from Ysgol Gwynedd participate in the Fflint and Maelor gala at Holywell Leisure Centre. The event was well attended with over 20 schools participating for both the Year 5/6 and Year 3/4 events. There was some excellent swimming on display and we now wait to hear if any of our swimmers have qualified for the National Gala in Cardiff next January.

  

• Ysgol Gwynedd Leavers

  Fri 18 Jul 2014 Mr D Hughes

  Another hard working year comes to an end and it's time to wish several members of our school 'Bon Voyage'. The Year 6 pupils, who have been a credit to themselves this year, will move on to pastures new in September as they embark on a new challenge in their respective High Schools. Thank you for the memories and good luck.

   

  We also say goodbye to Mrs Morris (Year 6 and KS2 Manager) who will start her new role as Deputy Headteacher at Ysgol Y Parc (Llay) and Mrs Parry who will be retiring from her role as Additional Needs teacher. Thank you for your commitment and dedication over the years and we wish you luck on your new adventures.