Photos and news from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire

Leader Live

21-05-2025

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Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt
Ysgol Bryn Alyn athletes Owen Burke, Joe Squires, Ava Stephenson Jones, Mollie Beer and Sophie Davies.
The school gave big congratulations to pupils Owen Burke, Joe Squires, Ava Stephenson Jones, Mollie Beer and Sophie Davies who represented Wrexham at the Regional Athletics Championships at Deeside Athletics track last week.
Although they didn't qualify for the national stages at Cardiff, they performed really well in their respective events, achieving personal bests in their chosen discipline in the process.
Also on Tuesday, the English Faculty was joined by 41 fabulous Year 10 pupils at Venue Cymru to watch a performance of An Inspector Calls.
This week, Year 10 will sit their GCSE examination on this text and seeing the play live on stage was great revision for this, as well as being thoroughly enjoyable.
The pupils' behaviour was impeccable and the manager of the theatre even complimented the staff on it.
Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Shotton
Ysgol Ty Ffynnon pupils at a basketball festival.
Selected children from the school took part in a basketball festival held at Deeside Leisure Centre.
They worked on developing their basketball skills and then played games against other schools who attended.
The children are looking forward to sharing their new skills with their friends.
St Mary's Brymbo VA CIW Primary, Wrexham
St Mary's Brymbo pupils took part in VE Day celebrations in Wrexham.
A selection of pupils were chosen to attend the 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations in Wrexham city centre earlier this month.
All pupils had been working hard on Victory in Europe poetry and artwork, to display at the Parish Church, which was admired by members of the public and VE Day celebration VIPs.
St Mary's Brymbo pupils took part in VE Day celebrations in Wrexham.
St Mary's Brymbo pupils took part in VE Day celebrations in Wrexham.
St Mary's Brymbo pupils took part in VE Day celebrations in Wrexham.
St Mary's Brymbo pupils took part in VE Day celebrations in Wrexham.
Ysgol Gwynedd, Flint
Ysgol Gwynedd North Wales NFL Flag team.
A team from the school won the North Wales NFL Flag regional tournament at Deeside Leisure Centre last month, winning and opportunity to play in the Welsh Championship in Cardiff on May 6.
They joined two other schools from North Wales - Ewloe Green Primary and Prestatyn High School.
At the finals, Ysgol Gwynedd, playing as the Chicago Bears, won the overall tournament for the Under 11s and will now play in the National NFL Flag tournament in Leeds on June 18, with an opportunity to win a trip to the USA to play in the World NFL Flag Championship.
Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham
Earlier this month, staff, students and governors were represented by headteacher, Melanie Ferron-Evans at Buckingham Palace for a Garden Party to celebrate work in education and skills.
Ysgol Rhiwabon headteacher Melanie Ferron-Evans at Buckingham Palace with her husband Giles Evans, in the Royal Tea Tent.
The King gave permission for a garden party to be hosted at Buckingham Palace, supported by the Department for Education, to recognise and celebrate those working in education across the United Kingdom.
For the last 20 years, Ysgol Rhiwabon has been proud to be a member of the Prince's Teaching Institute (PTI) founded by the King when he was then Prince of Wales.
The PTI, now known as the Professional Teaching Institute, is a charitable organisation dedicated to excellent teacher and leadership training.
The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events are subject-focused, empowering teachers to provide a rich subject experience for their students.
Mrs Ferron Evans said: "It is a privilege to be part of the PTI. The Garden Party and the opportunity to meet the King in the Royal Tea Tent was a great honour.
"Staff and students have been involved in the work of the PTI for many years and this event at Buckingham Palace is something we can be very proud of in our school. We are looking forward to being a part of the organisation for many years to come.
"Meeting the King gave us the opportunity to thank him for his support and to discuss the work of the important teaching organisation he is responsible for setting up. "
Mrs Ferron-Evans was accompanied by her husband, Giles Evans to the event.
Wrexham Mayor, Cllr Beryl Blackmore and her consort, Dorothy Lloyd, with students at Ysgol Rhiwabon.
• Recently, the school welcomed Wrexham Mayor, Cllr Beryl Blackmore and her consort, Dorothy Lloyd.
There were several musical performances by students, the highlight being the school singing A Song for Wrexham.
The school choir had won the Song for Wrexham competition organised by Wrexham Music Co-operative in late 2024, with the song now featuring in many promotion films about Wrexham.
Students were told about the history of the mayors' and the consorts' chains of office.
Cllr Beryl Blackmore said: "We were overwhelmed by the students' respect, their behaviour and their manners, 100% credit to themselves and the school.
"The Song for Wrexham was sung with pride by the pupils."
She also told the students that the visit was high up on the list of highlights this year.