Latest goings on at the school
Congratulations to our Head Girl Hannah Cashell, who has secured a prestigious gap year placement in New Zealand.
Hannah will spend a year at St Peter’s Independent School in Cambridge where she will be working within their sports department. The talented hockey and netball star will begin her placement in July.
She said: “This is something that I have always wanted to do and I am delighted to have been given the place.
“I will be helping out with their sports team, and it is the perfect opportunity to see the world a little bit more and develop some more life skills, while also meeting new people.”
The former Wales hockey international, who was also captain of our netball side this year, will be looking to get involved in some local sports during her stay.
Following her placement, Hannah intends to head to University where she hopes to study Geography.
Josh Peevor has been praised after coming to the aid of an elderly woman in need of assistance with her shopping at the Co-Operative Store in Rhos on Sea.
Shop assistant, Nicola Stevenson, who was working in the store at the time, messaged the Rydal Penrhos Facebook page to try and find Josh and thank him for his efforts.
She said: “A pupil from Rydal Penrhos came in wearing a school top with the initials JP.
“An elderly lady approached the till area and the young man in question immediately went and asked could he help with her basket.
“Having assisted the lady he came to my till and paid for his goods before returning to the elderly lady and helping her to pack.
“He then enquired where she lived so he could help carry her shopping home. In this day and age such thoughtfulness is a rare sight.
“The school and his parents should be very proud of him, he is a credit to both.”
For his efforts, Josh received a special Easter Hamper from the Co-Operative.
A huge well done also goes to Year 8 pupil Sydney Johnson, who has had a piece of writing published in a prestigious book.
She received praise after her poetry was selected for publication in the Young Writers’ Anthology, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
The 13 year-old received a certificate recognising this achievement at our end of term Prize giving Assembly.
Mr McDuff, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and one that Sydney should be very proud of.
“She is a very dedicated pupil and this comes across in not only her work inside the classroom, but in her extra-curricular activities too.
“To have a piece of writing showcased in such a prestigious publication really is a sensational effort and everyone is thrilled for Sydney.”
We are delighted to announce that our Open Doors initiative will continue after a successful first venture.
Prospective pupils and their families got the perfect opportunity to see first-hand what goes on here during a typical day with access to classrooms, music and sports facilities at three separate events since the turn of the year.
The last of the three took place on Friday, March 11, and the events have proved so successful that we are going to continue them into the future.
Mr McDuff, said: “The Open Doors events are something new for Rydal Penrhos, and they have gone down extremely well with prospective pupils and their families.
“It gives them the chance to see what goes on at the school in a more informal way, and our pupils and staff have been very helpful during each visit and for that I give them my thanks.
“We are looking forward to hosting more Open Doors events in the future and I we would like to invite parents to invite their friends to attend if they are considering a place at school for 2016 or 2017.”
The next Open Doors will take place on Friday, May 13.