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Elfed High School, Buckley

The Flintshire secondary school has developed a way to cut the costs for their Year 11 prom, allowing more students the opportunity to attend.

The Prom Palace is the brainchild of Joy Johnson, a member of the pastoral team at Elfed High School.

Along with many willing colleagues, Ms Johnson has sourced prom dresses, suits and accessories to create the Prom Palace at the school, where pupils can borrow outfits for this year's prom. Not only is this available this year but will be used for many proms to come.

The Prom Palace at Elfed High School.

Ms Johnson has spent many hours of her own time collecting, delivering and trying outfits with the pupils, she even alters items for them where needed.

The Prom Palace can now be the difference between a student attending or not attending their prom.

Headteacher Alistair Stubbs said: "This is the nature of our school community, one person's idea can be realised with a team effort.

"Pupils, and of course parents, are grateful of this facility helping to cut down costs. It also encourages a sustainable approach, something the upper school pupils look at as far as their skills work."

One person, who donated their prom dress added: "It is a great idea! I had the time of my life at prom, and I hope whoever wears my dress has the same."

• The pastoral care at the school was noted as a strength in its Estyn Report last year.

Ysgol Acrefair, Wrexham

Earlier this month, a world-renowned choir teamed up with pupils for a special fundraiser.

After months of preparation and rehearsals, a concert was held at the George Edwards Hall in Cefn Mawr to fundraise for the school to install a defibrillator.

Members of Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir with pupils from Ysgol Acrefair.

The world-renowned Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir have rehearsed twice-weekly at the school for many years, so it was a fitting collaboration.

Despite temperatures soaring, voices raised the roof, and an impressive turnout of families and supporters were treated to what was a magical evening and one the children of Ysgol Acrefair will never forget.

School secretary Angela Antrobus, is now making arrangements with suppliers to have the life-saving equipment installed at school, after ticket sales brought in more than £800.

Ysgol Acrefair would like to thank everyone who braved the heat to come to watch the concert, and especially to the Fron Male Voice Choir for making the event happen!

Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Rhosesmor

Young musicians at Ysgol Rhos Helyg.

Year 3 at the Flintshire primary school have been delighted to have received a year's tuition, free of charge, from the Flintshire Music service run by Theatr Clwyd.

During this time, they had been honing their skills in preparation for a concert with the BBC Orchestra Wales.

The experience has been wonderful, Ruth Mullholland their tutor has been marvellous with the children, they have enjoyed their experience and some are excited to continue their journey with one to one lessons starting in September.

Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham

Chris Harper, from Hafren Dyfrdwy held a workshop at Ysgol Rhiwabon.

Chris Harper, from Hafren Dyfrdwy, delivered an interactive and informative environmental workshops for Year 7 pupils.

He helped to inspire and motivate the whole year group to take action on environmental matters.

Lesley Lloyd from Careers Wales for facilitated the visit.

From left: Evan McGlynn, Katie McGlynn and Jake McGlynn.

Evan McGlynn, Year 9, has been part of the treble-winning football team, Rhos Aelwyd U14s, who have won the Wrexham League, the Wrexham League Cup and the NEWFA cup.

Katie McGlynn, Year 7, came second in the high jump and third in the javelin at the recent North Wales Championships.

Jake McGlynn, Year 7, came second in the long jump, second in the 200m and third in the shot putt in the recent North Wales Championships.

Flint High School

A GROUP of students are excited to gain their first Duke of Edinburgh Award after a qualifying expedition camping and hiking in the Welsh countryside.

Thirty three Flint High School students from Years 9 and 10 took part in the weekend expedition, and worked together in smaller groups of four to seven to navigate their way on several hikes around the Llangollen area, carrying all their equipment with them.

The students prepare to start their hike in the stunning countryside around Llangollen.

After months of preparation, which involved learning to read maps, route planning, how to cook on a Trangia stove, emergency procedures, first aid skills, and completing their eDofE profiles, the students were well equipped to take on the challenge.

Phill Dowle, teacher of science and lead teacher of medical science, is the DofE manager at the school and has successfully encouraged students to participate in the programme over the years.

He said: "The students have really benefited from the DofE programme, as it has given them opportunities to make friends, develop new skills, increase their resilience, as well as encouraging them to believe in their abilities and work as a team.

A group of four boys navigate their way on one of the hikes.

"The behaviour, effort and attitude on the expedition was exemplary; they supported each other throughout the weekend, whether on the hike, striking a tent or cooking. They also learnt how to communicate and have fun without mobile phones due to there being no phone signal.

"I would like to say a huge congratulations to them all for achieving their Bronze award, and I hope to see many of the students join up to the Silver or Gold award in the future."

To achieve their DofE awards, students must complete four areas of activity: volunteering (giving up time to help others in the local community), skills (improving a skill or learning a new one), physical (improving fitness levels) and expedition (hiking and camping).

The feedback from the students following the expedition has been hugely positive.

Some of the students taking a break after a steep climb.

Nathan Burrows said: "My favourite part of the expedition was the scenery; even when I had blisters, I still enjoyed the views. I developed my stamina the most with the physical section which I was glad about for the expedition."

Darcey Ellis added: "For my volunteering I was coaching children's football and loved seeing how they developed their skills. During the expedition I loved spending time with my friends doing something different. The social side was excellent!"

St Giles' School, Wrexham

Pupils decided what material would be best for a river bank to prevent flooding.

Year 6 enjoyed a day with Groundwork North Wales, learning all about their local waterway, the River Gwenfro.

Pupils spent time in their classroom before visiting the river in the afternoon, and they discussed flooding, pollution and features of a river.

The children enjoyed the variety of tasks provided by Hanna Clarke and Ruth Armstrong from Groundwork, which were class based, on the school yard and at the river.

Pupils took part in a drama activity where they had to act out features of a river.