Computer games design graduates selected for competition
Their game, Overstaffed, is a two player co-op action adventure set in the world of Arrilla.
Now in its 10th year, Tranzfuser gives graduate teams the opportunity to independently develop a vertical slice of their game over the summer, culminating in a public showcase in September.
Over the course of 14 weeks, RuneCube Studios, with support from the BA Computer Games Design course team, will work with a handpicked industry mentor.
At the end, all teams will have the chance to pitch for grant funding of up to £25,000 from the UK Games Fund to support the commercial development of their game.
Connor Elsbury, programme lead for RuneCube Studios, said: 'The competition is one of the best opportunities we could have received right after coming out of university. It is a great way for the team to develop their skills both existing and new by working on a game we are all familiar with developing."
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School highlights and photos from Wrexham and Flintshire
If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here or email Ysgol Rhiwabon The Year 11 Personal Profile ceremony was held last week, followed by prom celebrations at Rossett Hall Hotel. Firat Cifti, Austin Credidio, Gethin Taylor, Ethan Jones, Lucas Evans, George Butterton, Caidan Griffith, Rhys Jones, Kieron Jones, Mason Hughes, Brody Burgess, Dewi Lawton, Ieuan Roberts, Oliver Holgate, Alfie Elliott, Tehillah Mukulu and Oliver Hallam. Leigha-Marie Rogers, Alisha Jackson, Mahlde Goncalves, Mia Swarbrick, Evie Thomas, Sophie Williams, Mia Williams, Brooklynne Jones, Heidi Roberts and Ocea Williams. On a picture-perfect, sunny evening, the students met at the school, with just over 250 parents and family members waiting to greet them and take photographs in the school grounds. There were some marvellous vehicles on show bringing students to the ceremony, from a range of cars to motorbikes, numerous supercars and even a commercial lorry. The Personal Profile ceremony was hosted by Tara Mountford, Lead Learner for Year 11, who delivered an emotional speech, as she said a fond farewell to her students wishing them happiness and success in the future. Alfie Elliott, Rhys Jones, Mason Hughes, Ieuan Roberts, Austin Credidio, Tehillah Mukulu and Oliver Hallam. Heidi Roberts, Grace Thornley, Maisie Jones, Bethan Jones, Ocea Williams, Lilly Hamblett, Sophie Nash, Ffion Williams and Georgie Owens. The achievement files were presented by the chair of governors, Joan Lowe and headteacher, Melanie Ferron-Evans, supported by the Year 11 form tutors. Mrs Lowe said: "It is a privilege to see our Year 11 students and recognise the journey that they have followed during their time in Ysgol Rhiwabon. "The Governors and staff wish them well as they venture into the wider world and the school sends their best wishes to all of them for the future. We are very proud of them." Prom moments Simon Ellis, headteacher at Ysgol Clywedog in Wrexham, shared a photo of the school's prom attendees. Carla Roberts, from Holywell, shared this photo of prom ready Erin Roberts, a pupil at Ysgol Treffynnon. Ysgol Ty Ffynnon, Shotton As part of the school's transition project with Connah's Quay High School, they have been looking at the Lizzie-May (now re-named the Kathleen and May) schooner ship, that was originally built by Ferguson & Baird of Connah's Quay docks. Ysgol Ty Ffynnon pupils during their visit to Liverpool docks. The children started this project by a walk to Connah's Quay docks to explore where the ship would have been built. They ended the topic by visiting Liverpool docks and comparing the two. The Lizzie-May's first cargo was 226 tons of house bricks from North Wales to Dover, from then on with her crew of six, she traded on the west coast of the UK, with Liverpool being her most visited port, and from where she lugged coal from Garston to Ireland. The Lizzie May (Kathleen and May) was the last ever sailing ship to trade in and out of Liverpool. Unfortunately, the Lizzie May is currently not at the docks but based in Gloucester, listed as part of the National Historic Fleet, so the group didn't get to see the schooner that they had been researching but the children still had a great day exploring the famous docks. St Paul's VA Primary School, Wrexham Bring An Adult To School Day at St Paul's School. The school recently held its Bring An Adult To School Day. Pupils across all years were able to bring in someone special to them, taking part in activities across the day. Children shared their learning with the adults, including displays and work books. Their guests loved it, and couldn't believe how much the children do in a day, and the variety. Bring An Adult To School Day at St Paul's School. Bring An Adult To School Day at St Paul's School. Headteacher Emma Jones said: "We do it every year, so it's a lovely insight into just how much the children come on in a year, and was such a success. "We want to extend a huge thank you to all the special adults who joined us. It was heartwarming to see the smiles on the children's faces as they shared their classrooms and outdoor spaces with their loved ones. Our children truly cherished the time spent with their special adults." Castell Alun High School, Hope Last week, the school hosted its Cymraeg Campus silver award presentation morning. Cymraeg Campus silver award presentation at Castell Alun High School. Many visitors attended the event, including secondary and primary headteachers and Welsh leads from across Flintshire and Wrexham, Flintshire education officials and members of the school's Governing Body. The morning included a presentation from the headteacher Colin Ellis, Helen Wareing the Bilingualism Coordinator, Miss Jones and members of the Cyngor Cymraeg (Welsh Council). There was also an opportunity for discussion, networking , a tour of the school and the award presentation. The award was presented by Vicky Barlow, who represented Flintshire Local Authority. The morning was a success and a celebration of the highest standard. The school community was proud to be able to showcase all its hard work to achieve the five required outcomes to achieve the silver Cymraeg Campus national award, perhaps especially as it is the first secondary school in Flintshire and Wrexham to do so. The school has also been spotlighted in its recent Estyn report for the bilingualism work done in Castell Alun. Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt The Reading Agency and WWF had 1,000 copies of David Attenborough's new book Ocean to give away to schools, and Ysgol Bryn Alyn was lucky enough to secure a free copy, which has arrived. Pupils are already enjoying learning about the planet's ocean habitats. Ocean by David Attenborough has been gifted to the Ysgol Bryn Alyn library. • On National Thank A Teacher Day, pupils were given the opportunity to give a small gesture of thanks to the staff at YBA who work tirelessly to support and inspire their pupils. Staff were genuinely touched to receive such appreciation from their wonderful pupils. Produce grown in the Ysgol Bryn Alyn Wellbeing Garden. • The school's new Wellbeing Garden goes from strength to strength and some of the produce planted has already started to grow. Pupils have been so excited to monitor and care for the plants and look forward to picking and cooking with them when the time comes. Ysgol Bryn Alyn is enormously grateful to Bryan Powell from Wrexham Yale Rotary, who has been visiting the garden weekly to water and care for the outdoor space. Some of the entries in the Pride celebration house cake competition. • Pride Month celebrations continued with a Pride celebration house cake competition. The school was truly impressed by the incredible quality of the cakes. They raised £20.62 by selling the bakes, which will go towards supporting wellbeing initiatives at Ysgol Bryn Alyn. The judges were thoroughly impressed with all the entries and found it difficult to choose a winner. After careful deliberation, Leah Elson was announced as the overall winner. The joint second places went to Jayden Nickson, Lucy Bridson, Kaitlyn Cable, and Rebecca Robertson. Each of these students will earn points for their respective houses. Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham Jack Davies with Enrichment co-ordinator Alex Smith (left) and photography tutor Matt Courtney (right). Jack Davies, Year 11, has completed two Enrichment courses this year and excelled in both. He has achieved Student of the Year in both his photography course at Coleg Cambria and his music course at Wrexham Sounds. Jack has had a fantastic experience this year in college and his confidence has grown enormously. Elis White. • Elis White has also studied two Enrichment courses this year. He studied body and paint spraying at Body Perfect and also a motor vehicle course at Coleg Cambria. He has been awarded Student of the Year for his hard work and achievement on his motor vehicle course. Elis has thoroughly enjoyed his experiences and has grown in confidence. Blake Roberts (third left), with tutors and other students. • Blake Roberts has achieved Student of the Year in his construction course at Coleg Cambria Blake loved every minute of his time in college and had a fantastic experience this year. Caiden Crouch. • Caiden Crouch won Groundworks' Student of the Year. The confidence Caiden developed at Groundworks was amazing and to see his personality grow and shine through in that time was such a pleasure to witness. All were wish well in their future careers by the Ysgol Rhiwabon community.
