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Huge well done to Seren, Hayden, Ben, Dan, James & Sam who performed brilliantly in our whole school Remembrance assembly this morning 🎺🎹🎸🎶👏 Llongyfarchiadau mawr! @castellalun.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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LETTERS: Lockdown Practice Letter (14/11/25) castellalun.com/wp-content/u...
The featured image for our Letters and Forms page
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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School Blog (14/11/25) castellalun.com/school-blog-...
A group of Castell Alun High School students wearing cadet and scout uniforms stand outside the school entrance alongside a member of staff in a suit. They are all wearing red poppies for Remembrance.
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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🎄 Christmas Concert tickets on sale today!

Tickets for our Castell Alun Christmas Concert go live today at 12pm at 👉 www.ticketsource.co.uk/castellalun

Be quick – once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🎶✨
A festive poster for Castell Alun High School’s Christmas Concert. The design features gold and white baubles and snowflakes on a dark green background. Text reads: “Castell Alun High School Christmas Concert / Cyngerdd Nadolig. Thursday 11th December, 6.30pm. Tickets £5 via QR code.” A QR code is shown at the bottom, along with the note that doors open at 6:00pm and refreshments will be available.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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EVENT: Castell Alun Christmas Concert – Cyngerdd Nadolig – 11/12/25 (13/11/25) buff.ly/kO3jfrs
Promotional poster for Castell Alun High School’s Christmas Concert. The design features gold and white baubles and snowflakes on a dark green background with festive text. The poster reads: “Castell Alun Presents Christmas Concert – Cyngerdd Nadolig. Thursday 11th December – Dydd Iau, Rhagfyr 11eg, 6:30pm. Tickets £5. Doors open 6:00pm – Raffle and refreshments available to purchase.”
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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📬 Don’t miss important school updates!

Parents/Carers,

some InTouch emails and messages can occasionally slip into junk or spam folders. Please check your junk mail and mark any messages from the school as ‘Not Junk’ or add us to your safe sender list.

Diolch!
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Dear Parents and Carers,

We have been informed that the traffic management that has caused delays over the last couple of days will be in place again tomorrow, and this may affect students travelling to school for their exams. (1/3)
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Looking for a new challenge?

Come and join us for girls only rugby training at Mold RFC.

Meet new friends, have fun, be fearless!
English: Promotional poster for Mold Rugby Club advertising Girls Only Rugby. The poster features two smiling girls playing rugby, covered in mud, with bold red and black colours. Text reads: No experience needed and Friends – Fitness – Fun. Training is held on Fridays from 6:00–7:00 PM for U10–U18 age groups at Mold Rugby Club (CH7 1UF). The poster includes logos for Mold Rugby Club, WRU, Cymraeg, and the Valkyries team, along with an email contact: girlsrugby@moldrfc.com Welsh: Poster hyrwyddo ar gyfer Clwb Rygbi Yr Wyddgrug yn hysbysebu Rygbi i Ferched yn Unig. Mae’r poster yn dangos dwy ferch yn chwerthin wrth chwarae rygbi, wedi’u gorchuddio mewn mwd, gyda lliwiau coch a du trawiadol. Mae’r testun yn darllen: Dim angen profiad a Ffrindiau – Ffitrwydd – Hwyl. Cynhelir sesiynau hyfforddi ar nos Wener rhwng 6:00 a 7:00 y.h. ar gyfer grwpiau oed U10–U18 yng Nghlwb Rygbi Yr Wyddgrug (CH7 1UF). Mae’r poster yn cynnwys logos Clwb Rygbi Yr Wyddgrug, WRU, Cymraeg, a’r tîm Valkyries, ynghyd ag e-bost cyswllt: girlsrugby@moldrfc.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for your patience this morning as traffic was particularly heavy due to roadworks at the junction of Wrexham Road and Kinnerton Road. (1/3)
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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School Blog (07/11/25) castellalun.com/school-blog-...
A young guitarist wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and dark clothing performs energetically on stage under colourful lights. They’re playing a sunburst electric guitar, with a drummer and keyboard player visible in the background. The scene captures a lively rock concert atmosphere.
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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LETTERS: Headteacher Letter to Parents (06/11/25) buff.ly/XUONbKa
A close-up of a hand holding a brown kraft paper envelope with a blank white card partially inside it. The envelope rests on a rustic wooden table. In the background, a black fountain pen and ink bottle are visible.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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NEWS: Extra Curricular Timetable (Nov 2025 Update) castellalun.com/extra-curric...
A student wearing a black and yellow PE kit performs a long jump into a sandpit on a sunny day, while other students watch and wait their turn on the sports field in the background.
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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School Blog (24/10/25) castellalun.com/school-blog-...
A mountain biker wearing a red top, green gloves, and a black helmet rides off a large wooden ramp. The rider is mid-air, focused ahead, with a forested background and a caution sign visible near the base of the ramp.
October 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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NEWS: Deep Space to Deep Impact (24/10/25) castellalun.com/news-deep-sp...
Image showing some of the first captures from Castell Alun/Cardiff University's Deep Space to Deep Impact camera project, circa October 2025
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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EVENT: Canteen – Climate Event – Thursday 6th November 2025 (23/09/25) castellalun.com/event-cantee...
A colourful poster for CW Climate Week 2025 promoting eco-friendly eating with the slogan “Eat Smart for Our Planet.” The event takes place on Thursday 6th November and features an eco menu including Welsh Beef Burrito, Roasted Seasonal Veg Burrito, Loaded Potato Wedges, Seasonal Slaw, and Welsh desserts like Marios Ice Cream or Llaeth Y Llan Yogurt. The poster also advertises a sticker competition to win eco prizes such as free lunches, drinks, or desserts, with the tagline “Every Bite Counts!” The design includes green and blue earth tones, wind turbines, trees, and animals to emphasize sustainability.
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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School Blog (17/10/25) castellalun.com/school-blog-...
A group of school pupils in uniform proudly hold and wave Welsh flags, including a large red dragon flag at the front. They are smiling and posing indoors against a colourful classroom display decorated with red bricks and Welsh words.
October 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Huge well done to Will from year 10 who performed brilliantly in our Harvest assembly this morning whilst we also celebrated diwrnod Shwmae Sumae 🎹 🎶👏 Llongyfarchiadau mawr! @castellalun.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Our Gardening Club has achieved Level 1 Gardening Award from #RHSSchoolGardening. Diolch yn fawr for our seeds and book!
A display celebrating Castell Alun High School’s RHS School Gardening Award – Level One. The photo shows the official RHS certificate, an information letter, five packets of vegetable and flower seeds, and a gardening book titled “Your Wellbeing Garden.” The certificate congratulates the school for starting gardening and creating an accessible growing space.
October 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We’re looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Castell Alun High School! 🌟

📅 Apply by: Monday 3rd November 2025 – 9am

If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and enjoy supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply here: www.eteach.com/job/cover-su...
A student in a classroom raises their hand while a teacher at the front points toward them. The image is overlaid with text reading “Job Opportunity – Cover Supervisor” and includes the Castell Alun High School logo with the caption “See link for more details.”
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Shwmae Su’mae Day!
We’re proud to celebrate Shwmae Su’mae Day and encourage everyone to use a bit more Welsh in their day.
Try dropping a friendly “Su’mae” or a simple “Diolch” into your conversations — small words that make a big difference. (1/2)
The Castell Alun logo filled with the red dragon design of the Welsh flag, placed over a scenic background of grassy hills and a stone trig point under a partly cloudy sky. The image celebrates Welsh identity and language for Shwmae Su’mae Day.
October 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🛍️ 20% Off School Uniform!

Monkhouse are offering 20% off all orders, both in-store and online, from Monday 27th October to Sunday 9th November.
Promotional poster from Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists announcing a 20% off sale on all items, both in-store and online. The offer runs from Monday 27th October to Sunday 9th November at midnight. The design features bold turquoise and white text with the message “Ready, Set, Save! 20% off Everything!” and highlights that the discount also applies to reduced clearance items.
October 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the Castell Alun team. If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a real difference, click the link to learn more and apply: www.eteach.com/job/teaching...

Spread the word and forward this to anyone you think might be perfect.
A Teaching Assistant smiles warmly while standing beside a seated student who looks up at her in a classroom. Text on the image reads “Job Opportunity – Teaching Assistant” with the Castell Alun logo and the caption “See link for more details.”
October 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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School Blog (10/10/25) castellalun.com/school-blog-...
A group of secondary school students in black uniforms stand together inside Wrexham University, posing for a photo in front of a wall sign that reads “Prifysgol Wrecsam Wrexham University.” The group appears cheerful, and the setting is a bright, modern entrance area with tiled flooring and large windows.
October 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Reminder for Year 10 parents: Information Evening tomorrow (Thursday 9th October), 5:00pm–6:00m at Castell Alun. We look forward to seeing you there!
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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EVENT: CAFA Family Quiz Night (17/10/25) castellalun.com/event-cafa-f...
Purple and yellow poster advertising Castell Alun Friends Association’s Family Quiz Night. The title “Family Quiz Night” appears in a fun, playful yellow font with question mark graphics around the background. Large yellow starburst shapes display prices — “£10 per team (maximum 6 people per team)” and “£2 per individual ticket.” The poster also states “Hot dogs, bar and refreshments – Friday 17th October, 6:30pm start” and gives the venue as Castell Alun High School, Fagl Lane, Hope, LL12 9PY. A QR code and the link “https://castell-alun-friends-association.sumupstore.com/” appear at the bottom.
October 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM