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Talking About Communication

Talking About Communication

Expert trainers from Talk The Talk came into school on Tuesday 20th February to work with students in Year Group 10. The Talk About Communication workshop was an exciting and engaging master class developing speaking and listening skills within a creative learning environment. The workshop provided numerous speaking opportunities and students were coached and supported […]

Wales High School Appoints Two New Deputy Headteachers

Wales High School Appoints Two New Deputy Headteachers

We are delighted to announce that Wales High School has appointed two new Deputy Headteachers.Following a rigorous recruitment process with a strong field of both internal and external candidates, the decision was made to appoint Mr Richard Harrison and Mr Michael Payton-Greene. Meet the Team Mr Richard Harrison  Mr Harrison began his career at Wales […]

The Library is Going Places!

The Library is Going Places!

The power of reading in transforming lives is something Wales High School knows all about. Unfortunately, on 30 November, the library and other rooms above and below it were damaged by water from a burst pipe at the top of the Tower Block. The water damaged around 300 books which had to be thrown away, […]

STEM Family Night

STEM Family Night

On Tuesday 23rd January, families were invited to attend a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) evening in the Grand Hall. The event was aimed at highlighting STEM careers for people from diverse backgrounds. The theme for the evening was to understand the principles behind the engineering of travel in a fun and exciting way, […]

Wales High Appoints Next Headteacher

Wales High Appoints Next Headteacher

Since the Autumn, Governors have been working hard to ensure the success, achievement and improvement of the school is maintained and enhanced as we embarked on the search for a new Headteacher. This was following the notification that Mr Di’lasio would be leaving as Headteacher in 2024. Following an extensive and exhaustive recruitment process during […]

Wales High School raises £70,000 for Bluebell Wood

Wales High School raises £70,000 for Bluebell Wood

Wales High School has been recognised by Bluebell Wood for donating more than £70,000 to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.  From sponsored walks to Christmas cards and non-uniform days to book sales, students and staff have undertaken countless unique and creative fundraising initiatives over the years for the hospice.   Former headteacher, John Day, was an enthusiastic supporter […]

New Display Celebrates Local Chapman Family

New Display Celebrates Local Chapman Family

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the State-of-the-art 3G Pitch, 'Chapman Fields', Wales High School worked with the relatives of the Chapman family and Kiveton Park Football Club to create a new display. The new display was opened on Friday 17th November inside the school's Reception, where Ken Chapman (Herbert Chapman's, Nephew) [...]
Annual Presentation Evening 2023

Annual Presentation Evening 2023

Every year the school celebrates the successes of our students with our Annual Presentation Evening. As always, there is the opportunity for students to collect their examination certificates and we award a number of special prizes across all year groups to congratulate our students. This year’s Presentation Evening will be held on Thursday 7 December 2023 […]

Careers Fair 2023

Careers Fair 2023

The Careers Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to ask questions and get an insight into the vast array of careers being promoted.   EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday 20th October Time: 11 am – 3 pm Venue: John Day Sports Hall   Students will be able to meet employers, explore career options and receive […]

Local Business Donates Life-Saving Medical Equipment

Local Business Donates Life-Saving Medical Equipment

Wales High School now has four mounted ‘top of the range’ CellAED Defibrillators located around the school and also an additional device to take out on school visits to increase the safety of all students, teachers, staff and visitors. The AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) were kindly donated by Craig Hall, the Managing Director of CorMed-DX, […]