December 2015 MATTERS Careers Fair Transition DofE The Big Sing Open Evening Sale Sharks FocusWORLD CHAMPIONS At Denbigh High School National First for Eden Water Challenge Art in Science Sponsored Walk The Scheme National Football Girls Plus much more inside Spon sored walk Congratulations to the Dymock sisters on their Netball success. Hannah in 8C was selected to play for Denbighshire Schools Netball Team while Bethan in 10B has been selected to play for the Denbighshire HUB Team. Well done girls! BTEC Sport students took part in the University Duke of Edinburgh’s of Chester Sport and Exercise Sciences Schools Award Conference. The pupils had On the days of the 17th and a taster of some of the subjects the 18th of September, I and 15 such as Biomechanics and others began our Bronze Duke of performance analysis, Sociology Edinburgh assessed expedition of sport, Exercise Physiology around the Clwydian Hills. After and Sport Psychology. They had having successfully completed the practice earlier the opportunity to take part in in July, we were more than prepared for what was a laboratory practical looking at to come, this time, with a better understanding of physiological responses to exercise map-reading, tent pitching and cooking on trangia while cycling. They also tested stoves. Unfortunately, despite this and my history their own reaction times on the of hill-walking and mountain climbing, I did get Dynavision board and debated my group lost on more than one occasion and as key issues in the media a consequence, faced ridicule at camp later that related to overweight night. As we walked on however, our skills soon people and drugs in developed and we found ourselves working more sport. as a team because of it. The expedition was spread over two days and was around 13 miles in total. Three year 9 girls have recently The journey took us from the outskirts represented Wales and Clwyd and of Ruthin, to the summit of Moel Famau, Gwyneth ACF in football. Megan Perry, down towards Llangynhafal, then back Lottie Jones and Dawn Jones were selected to up towards Moel Arthur the next day. play against Scotland, South East London, North From there, we followed the Offa’s Dyke West and West Midlands. They had some exciting Path, along an old bridleway, passing matches and helped Wales to secure third place. through a few farms before walking Well done girls! down into Aberwheeler. Altogether, the journey was moderately difficult, with some steep sections on the ascent to Moel Famau being quite straining. Despite this, our spirits were high throughout and our determination was sheer. At the end of the expedition, after a brief talk with our DofE assessor Gwydion, we found out that all of us had passed our Bronze Award. A fantastic end to a fantastic expedition. Ethan Harvey 11B www.denbighhighschool.co.uk 2 Spon sored walk 1. 74 79 £2 See ALL for d the pictures c se ha e rai on our website riti W See also back Page for Elwy’s charity donation es Aled £1025.71 Elwy £796.42 Brenig £415.19 Clwyd £327.98 6th Form & Staff £176.49 Science Transition On Thursday 1st and Friday the 2nd October 141 primary school children came to Denbigh High to work as Crime Scene Investigators. There were pupils from lots of different primary schools including Ysgol Frongoch, Ysgol Trefnant, Ysgol Bodfari, Ysgol Pendref, Ysgol Esgob Morgan, Ysgol Bryn Clwyd and Cefn Meiriadog. The pupils spent a 2 hour session in the science department. The Scene was that there has been an outbreak of burglaries at Denbigh allotments. There were 4 different suspects including Queeny Luckless and Bert Toerag. The pupils’ job was to compare the evidence collected from each of the suspects with the crime scene. Some of the experiments they carried out included using universal indicator and chromatography. They also investigated fingerprints, but I think the number 1 favourite was carrying out flame tests. All the pupils seemed to really enjoy it and lots were successful in identifying the correct suspect. However the only school that all identified the suspect correctly was Ysgol Trefnant, so well done. A very positive experience enjoyed by the pupils, Miss Cooke, Mr Jones and Mr Baxter. 3 www.denbighhighschool.co.uk >C>A>R>E>E>R>S >F>A>I>R There were 500 jobs up for colleges, the chance to showcase their opportunities.” grabs at the inaugural South job-creating potential to our year 10 and Assistant Headteacher Miranda Cookson Denbighshire Jobs Fair at 6th form pupils. said: “It is vitally important, especially Denbigh Town Hall. Mark Young said: “Denbighshire is full of in the current economic climate, for our It was attended by more than 100 talented, aspirational people. young people to be able to see the various teenagers who were able to find “This was a way for businesses to support job opportunities available in the near information on future careers. young people so they know what jobs are future. Major employers there included the out there. “Some of our young people will be Pendine Park care organisation, Ifor Pendine Park proprietor Mario Kreft also considering apprenticeships and this event Williams Trailers and civil engineering gave a massive thumbs up to the fair gives them the chance to explore the company Jones Bros. which his organisation sponsored. possibilities available to them.” The event at Denbigh Town Hall featured He said: “I think it’s very important to Gathering up plenty of information leaflets career advice from seasoned professionals promote the employment opportunities and mulling over job possibilities on the for young people between 14 and 18 and that exist in this area for young people. stand manned by Jones Bros of Ruthin job advertisements in the afternoon for Vale of Clwyd MP James Davies was an was Theo Halton from 7-10. people aged 16 and above. early visitor to the fair and also praised He said: “It was useful to have the chance It was masterminded by Mark Young, its value to the people of his constituency, to come here today and find out what sort who runs Denbigh Chocolate Shop and saying “I was delighted to see so many of jobs are available.” has just been crowned High Street Hero businesses and organisations coming in the food and drink category of a Welsh together to help young people in the area. Government competition. The event has helped to widen the The fair gave around 30 exhibitors, from horizons of those who came along manufacturing firms to further education in terms of jobs and further training www.denbighhighschool.co.uk 4 >R >I >C>A >E>E>R>S >F>A >R Eden Gets a National First at the In February 2015 I did the Welsh trials for the Pony Club fifth Northern Ireland. Then in October 2015 I rode for Wales in Mounted Games. Out of 32 riders, only 6 were selected (5 and Ireland. Competing against the same teams for only 2 days we a reserve). I rode for Wales in the Royal Windsor Horse Show came 3rd. First were England, second was Scotland, third Wales, in May. After 5 days of competing against Scotland, England, fourth Northern Ireland, and fifth Republic of Ireland. Sophie and Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland we came first. Second I also hope to qualify in February 2016, which is our last year. were England, third Scotland, Fourth Republic of Ireland and Eden Greaves 10A Year 11 Options It was nice to welcome so many visiting pupils and their parents from our DC Consortium schools to the Year 11 Options Evening. Our Sixth form ambassadors were on hand to show them around the new study facilities now installed in DHS. There are 8 new computers and two new independent study areas for the exclusive use of 6th Form students. The Learning Resource A number of pupils and a member Centre has a further 12 computers which are of staff from Denbigh High School available to them throughout the day, except are treading the boards, supporting when they are being used for a lesson. and taking part in Denbigh The 6th form Common Room is where they Musical Theatre Company’s annual Pantomime, Aladdin. The Pantomime is can relax. They have a kitchen area with taking place during the last week of term microwave oven, fridge, a kettle and a toaster at Theatre Twm o’r Nant in Denbigh. It will so that they can top up their energy levels to feature Ffion Clarke as Princess Jasmine, ensure meaningful independent study when Becky Schule as Wishee Washee, Georgia not in lessons. Pierce as the Emperor, Bethan Davies Please see the- 6th form page on the school as the Policeman, Lydia Williams as Jasmine’s lady in waiting and many other website for options information. parts, Katy Macdonald as Tiddles and a lady in waiting, Holly Pierce as a villager Carfanau Dyffryn Clwyd Blwyddyn 12 / Year 12 Dyffryn Clwyd Options 2015-16 Carfan / Option A Carfan / Option B Carfan / Option C Carfan / Option D Carfan / Option E Llun yb Mercher yp / Mon am Wed pm Llun yp Gwener yb / Mon pm Fri am Mercher yb Gwener yp / Wed am Fri pm Mawrth yb Iau yp / Tue am Thurs pm Mawrth yp Iau yb / Tue pm Thurs am Denbigh High School Performing Arts * must also choose in D Government & Politics Applied Science French Geography History Applied Business Physics Maths Sports * must also choose in C and chorus and Mrs Debbie Pierce as a Biology Health & Social Care Sports * must also choose in E Performing Arts * must also choose in A English Language Food Technology Religious Studies Welsh Baccalaureate Art & Design Product Design Ysgol Uwchradd Brynhyfryd Biology Physical Education Welsh Maths Chemistry History Daearyddiaeth Cymraeg History Geography Slave of the Ring.