Staff and pupils in seventh heaven

Feb 4 2010 by Samantha Castle, North Wales Weekly News

Top marks for school

A PRIMARY school has won a remarkable set of top marks from inspectors.

Estyn school inspectors awarded Ysgol Glan Gele in Abergele a Grade 1 in each of the seven areas inspected, which is rare.

Headteacher Julia Buckley Jones, staff and governors are thrilled the Estyn inspectors described their school as outstanding.

A school spokesman said: “We are thrilled. This is a fantastic achievement for any school. The very high academic standards achieved by Glan Gele pupils in English, maths, science, ICT and bilingualism were noted and attributed to the hard work and dedication of the staff coupled with the inspirational leadership of the headteacher, senior management team and governing body.”

Not enough exercise

WELSH adults are failing to get enough daily exercise with 66% admitting they don’t get their 30 minutes of physical activity a day, the recommended daily amount, according to a survey by the British Heart Foundation Cymru.

For further information on National Heart Month visit bhf.org.uk. Wearing red on Friday, February 26 or posting a Love Note in a BHF shop window are just a couple of ways you can get involved this year.

Haiti fundraiser

A FUNDRAISING coffee evening in Penmachno helped raise over £1,500 for the Haiti earthquake disaster fund.

Test your brain

JOIN in the fun and help raise money for Ysgol Betws-y-Coed at a fun quiz night.

The quiz takes place at the Glan Aber Hotel, Betws-y-Coed on February 11 at 8pm.