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.

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.

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.

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.