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Alun School

Alun School is a secondary school located in the community of Mold, Flintshire, Wales. It was formed in 1970 as a result of the merger of the Alun Grammar School and the Daniel Owen Secondary Modern School.

Buildings
The Alun has many distinguishable buildings and areas. These include: • Lloyd Parry Building containing Biology rooms, Library and the Reception. • Tower Block containing the G Floor (sixth form), L Floor (computers), M Floor (languages) and the T Floor (humanities). • Daniel Owen Building containing the Maths and English corridors, and the Daniel Owen Hall. • Central Block containing most of the music, art, science, drama and workshops. There is also a link between the Alun and Ysgol Maes Garmon. • The Daniel Owen Gym and Dining block. • Tennis courts, all-terrain pitch, extensive playing fields. • Sports Centre (joint community use) including swimming pool, fitness suite, sports hall, gymnasium etc. The Lloyd Parry Building, Tower Block, Daniel Owen Building, Central Block are all connected. == Headteachers ==
Headteachers
Headteachers of Alun School / Alun County Secondary School / Alun Grammar School • William Lloyd Parry (1880–1922) Founder of the School : A book titled 'The LLoyd Parry Years' is available from the school. • Owen Hughes (1922–1941) • Joseph Jones (1942–1958) • Gareth Lloyd Jones (1958–1965) • David Leadbeater (1965–1967) Headteachers of Daniel Owen Secondary Modern School / Central School • Harold Shaw (1939–1940) • Ceriog Williams (1940–1967) Headteachers of Alun School (became comprehensive in 1967 and moved to present site in November 1973) • David Leadbeater (1967–1972) • Ray (Gerry) German (1972–1974) (Dismissed) • Wynne Williams (Acting Headteacher from Easter 1974 - Summer 1975) • James Hanson (1975–1991) • David Williams (1991–1997) • Paul Mulraney (1997–2008) • Ashley Jones (2008–2014) • Jane Cooper (2014–present) == Notable alumni ==
Notable alumni
Notable ex-students include: • Matt Barbet - Sky News presenter • Jonny Buckland - musician, ColdplayNick Fenton - retired footballer, a former player for Manchester City; now a physiotherapist with Burton AlbionEmma Jones - journalist • Andy Nicholls - former football hooligan, football manager, and author • Ken Skates - Labour Party politician, Member of the Senedd and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure in the Welsh Government. • Dave Snowden - lecturer, consultant, researcher == References ==
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