Oustanding inspection report for Ysgol Eirias as head prepares to say goodbye
PUPILS and staff at Ysgol Eirias are celebrating a glowing Estyn inspection as they prepare to say goodbye to their popular headteacher. Sarah Sutton this week announced she will step down from the role after six years, and 25 years in total at the Colwyn Bay school. Mrs Sutton was delighted one of her final…
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Ysgol Eirias pupils perform belated Xmas concert to packed audience
PUPILS and their families had a second opportunity to celebrate the festive period at a leading North Wales school. Ysgol Eirias rescheduled its popular Christmas concert following its cancellation in December. Headteacher Sarah Sutton took the difficult decision to close the Colwyn Bay secondary school earlier than planned for the winter break following an isolated…
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Surge in pupils attending after-school clubs post-pandemic at Ysgol Eirias
THE number of pupils attending extra-curricular activities designed to support their health and wellbeing has surged in past months. Ysgol Eirias has introduced designated weeks where Areas of Learning and Experience can host innovative activities and events to encourage learning and mindfulness outside of school hours. Led by Assistant Headteacher Alex Metcalfe, the sessions are…
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Ysgol Eirias leads teacher training campaign as pupil numbers surge
YSGOL EIRIAS is leading the campaign to educate future generations of teachers following a surge in demand for pupil places. The Colwyn Bay school is one of a select group working alongside The School of Educational Sciences at Bangor University as part of its innovative CaBan Teacher Education programme, in partnership with the Regional Consortium…
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Top 10 ranked Ysgol Eirias unveils new curriculum ahead of national rollout
A LEADING school is helping to shape education in Wales after unveiling a new curriculum and bright vision for the future. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay was among a group of ‘Pioneer Schools’ focused on teaching methods and staff development and training, having applied to Welsh Government to be part of the process of improving…
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