In July, I wrote to all parents on two occasions clarifying expectations for uniform. Colleagues and I were pleased to see that the vast majority of our students arrived today looking exemplary. However, a number of students arrived wearing trainers or inappropriate skirts.

In my previous communications with parents, I made it absolutely clear that we would be respectful, yet uncompromising when enforcing our dress code in the new academic year, and before the Summer Holiday many parents contacted me to express their support for a more rigorous and consistent approach to standards at Ysgol Rhosnesni.

I am genuinely committed to making Rhosnesni the best school in North Wales and this will not happen without consistently high expectations for all students. It is encouraging that this ambitious vision is fully supported by the School Governing Body and the majority of parents and students.