As well as our regular news and photos from schools across Wrexham and Flintshire, we have a round-up of events and achievements in today's School Report.

If you would like to feature anything from your school, you can share with us direct here or email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

• ST ANNE'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, Wrexham

 

Lesley Griffith MS, with pupils at St Annes School, in Wrexham.

Lesley Griffith MS, with pupils at St Anne's School, in Wrexham.

 

The Caia Park school was visited by Lesley Griffiths, MS for North Wales, as part of World of Work Week.

The Year 6 children had lots of sensible questions to ask and enjoyed listening to the minister talk about her career as a politician, as well as her life before joining the Welsh Senedd.

Pupils were particularly interested in her love of football and the famous people she has met!

• SYCHDYN SCHOOL

 

Aaron and Dewi Arwel who raised money for Schydyn School.

Aaron and Dewi Arwel who raised money for Schydyn School.

 

Brothers Aaron and Dewi Arwel for collected money from their Christmas light display for the school.

The pair raised and impressive £114.21, and their efforts are hugely appreciated, with the school offering a big thank you to everyone who donated.

• YSGOL TANYFRON, Wrexham

 

Pupils at Ysgol Tanyfron use VR to explore the International Space Station.

Pupils at Ysgol Tanyfron use VR to explore the International Space Station.

 

The experience was virtual but the fun was real, when Years 4 and 5 got to go on a special trip using Oculus VR headsets.

The virtual reality kit allowed pupils to go exploring inside of the International Space Station this afternoon, an experience enjoyed by all.

• QUEENSFERRY CP SCHOOL, Deeside

 

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

 

Just before Christmas, children at the school helped to spread festive joy to the local community.

The school organised and collected a range of items, such as toiletries, biscuits and chocolates, to make hampers that were delivered to services across the area.

Deputy headteacher Sheree Gregory, who organised the hampers, said: "We normally do the hampers as raffle prizes in school, but we were amazed by how many items came in, so we thought we would say thank you to everyone in our community who has been working tirelessly through the pandemic."

The children delivered parcels to the Vacination Centre at Deeside Leisure Centre, Deeside Fire Station, Hwb Cyfle Adult Learning Centre, The Wallich Glanrafon Centre, residents of Llys Eleanor and one member of staff delivered a hamper to Dobshill Ambulance Station.

Alison Wyn-Hughes, headteacher, said: "It was lovely to see the school come together and do something special for the local community.

"As a school we want to help our community and getting the children involved in collecting, making and delivering the hampers to so many people makes them aware of others working hard in our community."

The school is hoping to build on this project and deliver more local area projects in the coming months.

 

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.

Pupils from Queensferry CP School collected, made and delivered hampers to deserving people in their community over Christmas.