Wrexham news

Former Head Teacher from Ysgol Glan Clwyd cycles 630 miles

29th November 2013

Pupils at Ysgol Glan Clwyd joined forces with their former head teacher to raise money for the World War One Memorial at  Langenark in Belguim. Meurig Rees former head teacher at Ysgol Glan Clwyd spent 9 days cycling from Bangor to Langenark, a distance of 630 miles. To support Meurig in his fundraising pupils at the school held a […]

New Directions Wrexham attend Rhyl High School Xmas Fair

26th November 2013

New Directions Education in Wrexham was delighted to support Rhyl High’s Christmas fair. The annual fair run by the school helps raise funds to support the school with a variety of initiatives. Account Managers Matthew Davies and Samantha Pilling attended the event, with the New Directions Penalty shoot out. The penalty shoot out is very popular, bringing […]

Ysgol Pencae in Conwy are involved in ‘National Beat Bullying Week’

As part of  Beat Bullying’s anti bullying week held from 18th November till the 22nd November 2013 Ysgol Pencae in Penmaenmawr, Conwy  carried out a variety of activities throughout the week to raise awareness of  bullying. Pupils completed a questionnaire to find out more about their experiences.  The school has also provided information about Equality and Diversity […]

Rhyl High Head Teacher selected for National Leadership Development Board

Claire Armistead, head teacher at Rhyl High School has been chosen to be part of the Welsh Government’s new National Leadership Development Board and she is delighted to have been chosen. The board is made up of independent education professionals who will focus on the provision of high quality leadership development in support of the Welsh […]

Wrexham Teacher Training Day – A Big Success!

13th November 2013

On the 30th and 31st October New Directions Education in Wrexham, held a two day training course for their candidates. The two day training involved  an in-depth session on Autism, and a physical session, on the handling of a disruptive, and potentially challenging pupils in a classroom, by using the appropriate restraints where applicable.        The training […]

Bangor University Student Teacher Fair

11th November 2013

On the 29th October New Directions Education in Wrexham attended the annual Bangor Teaching fair. The fair is an opportunity for students to meet with local employers to find out more about the opportunities available to them. During the day the team met an spoke with over 100 Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT’s), they were able […]

Rocket’s Island CBBC film programme in Ysgol Bro Fammau Llanarmon Yn Lal

16th October 2013

Ysgol Bro Famau , Llanarmon Yn Iau in Denbighshire have been hosting the actors and crew of ‘Rocket Island’ a BBC Children’s programme, over the summer months. Rocket’s Island’s is set on a beautiful secluded island farm, ‘Rocket Boulsworth’ has his own cave where wishes actually come true. Rebecca Turner Head Teacher at the school commented ‘We are […]

New Directions Education Donate a Day to St Asaph Infant School

10th October 2013

As part of New Directions Educations ‘Donate a Day Campaign’ staff have been leaving their desks behind for the day to help out at a local school. On the 01st October Rebecca Macintyre, Primary Account Manager from the Wrexham Branch, volunteered to be a Teaching Assistant at St. Asaph V.P Infants. Rebecca works closely with […]

Connah’s Quay High Class of 2001 in aid of ‘The Anya Bentham Appeal’

3rd October 2013

Former pupils of Connah’s Quay High School are organising a schools reunion in aid to raise money and awareness for ‘The Anya Appeal’. The event is going to be held at The Corus Club, in Shotton on Saturday 19th October 2013, 7.00pm until late. Anya is just 2 years old and she has stage 4 […]