Boom Boys – Dance Group
For the second year running the talented boys of Rhyl High School have performed their first fast and energetic dance piece on stage at the Pavillion Theatre in Rhyl. This piece was choreographed by professional dancer and choreographer, Adam Rutherford. The dance piece was originally created to be performed alongside all male professional dance companies, such as 2Faced Dance and Dynion Dance, and the boys did us proud! This year they performed the piece for the Denbighshire Schools Festival of Performing Arts, and showed everyone the talent and professionalism that is found at Rhyl High School. Miss Williams would like to thank ...
Ysgol Christchurch Visit Rhyl High School!
Pupils from year 5 at Ysgol Christchurch visited the science department at Rhyl High School on Wednesday 23rd June. Dr. Rugen-Hankey treated them to a lesson full of bangs and flashes! Mr. Street asked them to complete a forensic investigation into who poisoned poor Susan in the 'Case of the Careless Chemist'. Mr. Wilson showed the pupils how to investigate plants and the mysteries of photosynthesis. The pupils were then treated to a pot of Pasta from the canteen before heading back to Ysgol Christchurch for the afternoon. [slideshow id=2 w=588 h=400]
Year 9 Visit to Army Training Camp
47 year 9 pupils took part in team building activities organised by the army at Kinmel Camp on Tuesday 15th June. The Students were instructed on how to cook army rations in the field, how to handle a paint ball gun and how to dress in chemical, biological and nuclear warfare suits. Students also learnt the intricacies of applying camouflage through face paint and clothing then took part in an Army version of hide and seeks. After experiencing some of the routines of Army life the pupils tackled the army’s assault course, working together to ensure everybody was able to complete ...
Merit Rewards Assemblies
The pupils all receive house points based on behaviour, attainment and attendance and receive certificates at Rewards Assemblies throughout the year leading to prizes at the end of the school year. Pictured are Year 7 pupils who have earned over 1,250 house points over this academic year, receiving Gold and Platinum certificates and also the Governors' Bronze Certificate. Canon Glover, Chair of Governors awarded the certificates at the assembly and commented on how proud the school is of the pupils and also how it was evident the pupils were extremely proud of themselves, he wished them luck for the future and encouraged ...
Rhyl High Step in to save the day!
Rhyl High School stepped in recently to help out a group of French visitors from the South of France. The pupils all aged 13/14 had been staying in Rhyl and were supposed to go and visit a school in Bangor on Friday morning, but they were told they could not visit as the French teacher was off sick. Rhyl High stepped into the breach at the last minute and the 49 pupils toured around the school in 5 different groups, going into lessons and chatting to staff and pupils. The French pupils and teachers were impressed by the size of ...
Fire Safety – Duke of Edinburgh
A selection of pupils from Rhyl High School have been attending Prestatyn Fire Station Young Persons Course over a number of weeks. Martin Parry has been teaching the pupils all aspects of fire safety in the home place and working enviroments as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Pictured from left to right are: Back Row: Connor, Anthony, Lewis, Martin Parry(Fire Station) Front Row: Paige, Rebecca, Hina
Walk For Life
Carys age 12 a pupil from Rhyl High School has been taking part in 'Walk For Life' since she was in a pram! Her Gran, Mrs Lynwen Parry has organised this for years in aid of the Kidney Wales Foundation as her Grandad had a kidney transplant. Carys has always taken part and has raised a lot of money for this charity, she has been invited to present her cheque at a celebration of Walk Fo Life at Cardif City Hall on June 17th and is very excited.
Celebrating Volunteering Event
Two students from Rhyl High School were invited to the Celebrating Volunteering Event at Venue Cymru on 27/04/2010. The event was arranged by the Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were present and although both Daniel and James were very near to them, their names were put into a hat and James was one of the lucky ones chosen to meet and chat with the DOE. He asked him about about his volunteering which is for St Johns Ambulance and the DOE said "if i collapse at least i'll have you to save me!" Claire Armistead, headteacher ...
Welcome to Rhyl High School
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At Rhyl High School we aim to give all our pupils every opportunity to develop the skills and attitudes that will set them up to be effective learners- not only while they are at school, but throughout their lives in 21st century Wales.
But we go further. We care about our students, their successes, their difficulties and their wellbeing and work in a close partnership with our parents to make secondary education rewarding, stimulating and enjoyable.
We nurture our learners, embrace their aspirations and help them to mature into well rounded, emotionally strong and caring adults who are assets to our local community and the best advertisement our school can have.
It is difficult to show just how special Rhyl is in writing so please come and visit us. Feel the energy of our corridors, the warmth of our relationships and the pride i feel every day of being associated with this school.
I look forward to meeting you.
Claire Armitstead
Headteacher
Rhyl High School News
Boom Boys – Dance Group
For the second year running the talented boys of Rhyl High School have performed their first fast and energetic dance piece on stage at the Pavillion Theatre in Rhyl. This piece was choreographed by professional dancer and choreographer, Adam Rutherford. The dance piece was originally created to be performed alongside all male professional dance companies,... [Read more of this review]
Ysgol Christchurch Visit Rhyl High School!
Pupils from year 5 at Ysgol Christchurch visited the science department at Rhyl High School on Wednesday 23rd June. Dr. Rugen-Hankey treated them to a lesson full of bangs and flashes! Mr. Street asked them to complete a forensic investigation into who poisoned poor Susan in the ‘Case of the Careless Chemist’. Mr. Wilson showed the pupils... [Read more of this review]
Year 9 Visit to Army Training Camp
47 year 9 pupils took part in team building activities organised by the army at Kinmel Camp on Tuesday 15th June. The Students were instructed on how to cook army rations in the field, how to handle a paint ball gun and how to dress in chemical, biological and nuclear warfare suits. Students also learnt the intricacies of applying camouflage through... [Read more of this review]
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