mossley hollins high school newsflash 7
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Mossley Hollins High School Newsflash 7
Friday 18th October 2019
Headteacher’s Message
As we reach the end of a busy half term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic start our new year
7 cohort, our class of 2024, have made to their time at Mossley Hollins High School. Under the guidance of their
Head of Year Miss Allwood, and Senior Leader Mr Beardmore, this exceptional group of young people have proudly
displayed the Mossley Hollins Way in lessons and around school every single day. Despite a slow start for some in
terms of personal organisation and homework submissions (this is now much improved I am pleased to say), I am
delighted to hear from Form Mentors that there has not been a single NUHOPE sanction given to any member of this
year group for answering back to staff since they started with us. In terms of focus in lessons, there have been only
four NUHOPE sanctions for off task behaviour in all that time.
To put that into perspective, that is only four times when staff have had to issue after school reminders to students
for being off task in seven weeks of school. That is 26 lessons each week for 182 children- almost 33,000 pupil
lessons in total. Furthermore, this fabulous group of learners have received a grand total of 5571 PRIDE points
already.
In terms of attendance, I am also delighted to report that year 7 have the highest total in school with a total of 98.5%
attendance so far this year.
I am so proud of our newest students and the way they have quickly risen to our high expectations. I know from the
outstanding learning habits they have demonstrated so far that they are going to go far.
Thank you so much to all families, parents and carers for your fantastic support for these remarkable young people.
Parking on site
Thank you for all the messages of support we have received following my message about parking on site. Due to the
seriousness of this issue, I have taken steps to ensure that the parking restrictions on site are adhered to. I cannot
allow the thoughtless or selfish actions of a small number of individuals to risk harm or injury to our children. Please
do not park or wait on any of the areas marked with double yellow lines.
Please note, from November 4th 2019 there will be parking enforcement officials on site who will intervene
directly with the owners of vehicles parked illegally on site.
Please share this important message with any family members or friends who might collect children on your behalf.
Thank you for your consideration in this serious matter.
Have a great weekend.
Mr Marshall
Buckton Vale Primary French Day
On Tuesday, 15th October, Mr. Stevens took twelve Year 8 students to Buckton
Vale Primary School to teach French. In pairs, Mossley Hollins students taught a
range of topics in French to Year 3 and Year 4 students. They taught their lesson six
times throughout the day and enjoyed playing games and sharing their linguistic
knowledge of French food, colours, family, school subjects, months and animals.
The staff at Buckton Vale were very impressed by the enthusiasm, knowledge and
teaching skills of our students. Mr. Stevens would like to thank the Y8 students
below for their participation and for representing the school so wonderfully.
After the event, the MFL faculty received
a lovely ‘Thank You’ message from
Buckton Vale:
‘I just want to say thank you, what a
fantastic morning of inspiring, engaging
activities that you and your students
arranged for us today. Everyone had
clearly worked incredibly hard and put
lots of thought and effort into the
activities. All our students and staff said
what a great morning they all had.
Mossley Hollins
certainly promoted the
love of languages for us
today. The range of
activities kept the
children focused and
challenged in a fun and
inspiring way. All the
Mossley Hollins
students were fantastic
role models and
certainly engaged all
our children. Please
pass on our thanks to all
involved. Thank you as
well to the staff as
events such as this
happen due to their
time and effort which
goes into the
preparation.’
Gracie-Rose Mallon Keano Wassall James Walsh
Emily Fletcher Chloe Hibbert Jasmine Small
Logan Green Amber Webster Jasmine Williams
Ben Rudol Amy Starkey Max Whitwam
Nightingale College (Year 11) - After School Intervention
Please will parents of Year 11 note that next week will be BLUE week for Year 11 intervention.
BLUE Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Technology subjects
Technology subjects
Spanish
Maths
Science English*
Geography
History
Religious Studies
* All Yr. 11 students should attend
Nightingale College (Year 11) – GCSE Countdown and College Open Days
Year 11, there are only 24 school weeks left, just 120 days in school, until your first GCSE.
Remember to attend as many Open Days and Open Evenings at our local colleges as you can, so that you are really
well informed and can make the right choices for your future. The remaining Open Days for our local colleges can be
found below.
College Open Days
Tameside College Saturday 19th October 10.00am – 2.00pm
Monday 18th November 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Clarendon Sixth Form College Saturday 19th October 10.00am – 2.00pm
Monday 18th November 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Ashton Sixth Form College Tuesday 22nd October (time to be
confirmed)
The Manchester College Thursday 5th March (time to be confirmed)
Oldham Sixth Form College Monday 21st October (time to be
confirmed)
Nightingale College (Year 11) – Half Term School
During the half term break in October, the following subjects will be running sessions designed to support Year 11
students in their learning.
Date Subject Time Staff / Room
Monday, 28th October Drama 9.00am – 3.00pm Mr Wane
G:04
Tuesday, 29th October Music 9.00am – 1.00pm Mr Beardmore
G.01
Wednesday, 30th October BTEC PE 9.00am-1.00pm Mr Doodson
G:01
Food & Nutrition 10.00am – 1.00pm Mrs Duncan
4:05
Students who have been invited will have received letters by now and we would ask that any reply slips outstanding
be returned to the school office. This will allow these subjects to plan for those students who are attending.
Nightingale College (Year 11) – Pre-Public Examinations Timetable
Class of 2020 - Year 11 - PPE Timetable
Date P1 P2 Dear P4 P5 P6 (and P7 on a Monday)
Monday, 18th November Religious Studies Paper 2: A Study of
Christianity
1hr
Tuesday, 19th November Geography Unit 2: People and Society
1hr
Wednesday, 20th November Music appointments
Thursday, 21st November Religious Studies Paper 3: A Study of Islam
1hr
Friday, 22nd November
Monday, 25th November PE (Component 2)
1hr 15mins
Thursday, 28th November Art
1 hr
Tuesday, 26th November English Literature - Paper Two: Lord of the
flies and poetry
2hr 15mins
Geography Unit 3: Decision Making
1hr
Music Theory 1hr 30mins
Wednesday, 27th November Dance Theory 1hr 30mins
Computer Science Paper 1 1hr 30mins
Maths Paper 3: Calculator
1hr 30mins
Music appointments
Spanish - Writing
1hr or 1hr 15mins
Physics Paper 1
1hr 10mins or 1hr 45mins
Art 2 hrs
Statistics Paper 2 1hr 30mins
Food and Nutrition Theory
1hr 45mins
Chemistry - Paper 1
1hr 10mins or 1hr 45mins
Media Studies - Paper 1
1hr 30mins
History (Medicine Germany)
1hr 50mins
Music appointments
Maths Paper 2: Calculator
1 hr 30mins
English Language: Paper One
1hr 45mins
Spanish - Listening & Reading
1hr 30mins or 1hr 45mins
Biology - Paper 2
1hr 10mins or 1hr 45mins
Business - Paper 2
1hr 45mins
Photography 2hr 15mins
Statistics Paper One 1hr 30mins
Maths Paper 1: Non-Calculator
1hr 30mins
Drama: Performance and Response
1hr 30mins
Nightingale College (Year 11)- Media Studies: PPE Revision
This week, all Year 11 Media Studies students received their PPE
revision folder. The pack includes the following revision materials…
A Paper One revision guide
A series of past papers for Media Studies, Paper One
These materials can also be found by following this link:
http://www.mossleyhollins.com/media2/16912.html
Calling all Keen Readers in Year 8
The English Department would like to invite all committed and avid readers to a new book group that will be starting
after half term. The group will be an exciting opportunity to share your love of books, by reading a shared fiction
text, then having weekly discussions and debates about the characters and themes being explored. More
information will follow next week!
Redgrave College (Year 7) – The Character Pillars
Mr Frost launched the new ‘Character
Pillar’ scheme in Year 7 assembly on
Monday. As we near the end of half term
one, we can see that our Year 7 students
have settled well into secondary school life.
The Character Pillars is a scheme that gives
our students the opportunity to start to
evidence their character development
throughout the year.
To achieve the "Apprentice" level, students
will need to complete three objectives
from the criteria. Examples of objectives
were presented to students in their
assembly. Each week in form time on a
Monday, students will be reminded of the
opportunities that would count towards
their objectives.
Mr Frost was on hand on Thursday's Year 7
Settling in Evening to answer any questions
parents/pupils had. Please do not hesitate
to contact Mr Frost if you have any further
questions.
This Week in Life Skills
During form time next week, students in all year groups will be given a current affairs issue to consider and discuss.
Year 7 will be given further information about the ‘Step into the NHS’ competition. The new Life Skills topics will
begin after half term and will cover the following issues:
Year 7 – ‘Step into the NHS’ competition (more information included later on in the Newsflash)
Year 8 – Online safety and digital literacy
Year 9 – Managing peer pressure and illicit substance
Year 10 – Managing relationships
Year 11 – Coping with stress and promoting self-esteem
If you have any enquiries about the Life Skills curriculum, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Harrison at
KS4 Drama Students Macbeth Theatre Visit
On Wednesday, 16th October, the Year 9, 10 and 11
drama students visited The Royal Exchange Theatre in
Manchester to watch William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
The play was exhilarating with clever uses of lighting,
staging, sound and special effects, engaging all of our
pupils. With a brave twist the character of Macbeth
was performed by the talented Lucy Ellinson, bringing
a sense of determination, comedy and desperation to
one of Shakespeare’s most well known characters.
The students conducted themselves with pride,
maturity and professionalism in the theatre and were
a perfect representation of the ‘Mossley Hollins Way’,
in spite of the detour taken by the coach.
I would like to thank the staff who supported on the trip and the
parents/carers who patiently waited to collect their children.
Lost Property
Do you recognise anything in this photograph? We have collected a large amount of lost property. If your child has
lost a coat, or other item, please ask them to check at Reception in case it has been handed in. Any unclaimed lost
property will be taken to a charity shop on Friday, 25th October 2019, as we cannot store it indefinitely.
Redgrave College (Year 7) – ‘Step into the NHS’ Competition
Next half term, Year 7 Life Skills will be focused on creating entries to the ‘Step into the NHS’ competition as part of
our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme. During form time, students will be
given information about a variety of job roles available in the NHS and they will be asked to select one job role to
base their competition entry on. Their entry will involve writing a job description outlining the qualifications,
experience and skills needed to effectively carry out that job and an advert for the same job. Students may be asked
to research some NHS careers at home in order to assist them with their competition entry.
The deadline for competition entries is Friday, 10th January 2020 at 3pm. Mrs. Harrison is already looking forward to
seeing all the fantastic entries that Year 7 will create. There are also some exciting prizes for the winners of the
competition. Overall, national winners will each get £50 of Amazon vouchers and a class trip to a local science
venue! Ten regional winners will also receive £25 of Amazon vouchers each!
For further information regarding the competition, please visit the following link:
https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/secondary-schools or contact Mrs. Harrison at school.
JASS (Junior Award Scheme for Schools) - Praise from Mr Marshall
“I was privileged to be invited to the JASS Silver Award ceremony on Tuesday, 1st October 2019, to share in
celebrating the outstanding achievements of all the Year 8 pupils who have dedicated their time and effort to this
important extra-curricular award. Twenty-two students participated, with a phenomenal seventeen completing the
full award. The skills and experiences these students will take away with them will set them up well for the JASS Gold
Award, all Duke of Edinburgh Awards and their own academic and extra-curricular endeavours.
I would also like to take this time to thank Miss Hodgkins and Mr Beaumont for their guidance and expertise, as well
as each parent, carer and community leader who has assisted these students in each aspect of the JASS Award.”
Year 7 and Year 8 students keen to complete the Silver or Gold JASS Award should keep an eye out for
communications coming home on how to apply and continue their JASS journey!
Keeping Students Safe Online
Arts and Sports News
Annie Rehearsal Schedule
The schedule below will offer a guide through the rehearsal process for our school production. Students must pay
attention to the times and focus for each rehearsal to ensure they attend on the correct days.
Date Time Focus Room
Tues 22nd Oct 3.10 – 6pm No rehearsal Arts Theatre
Wed 23rd Oct Lunch Dancers Dance studio
Thurs 24th Oct 3.10 –5.00pm Scene 1-6 Arts Theatre
½ term
MCSP Primary School Football On Wednesday night, the MCSP football tournament took place at
Mossley Hollins High School. A number of Year 5 and 6 boys and
girls from all six feeder primary schools took part in the fantastic
event. The games were played in excellent spirit and the level of
footballing ability and skill displayed on the night is something that
all pupils should be very proud of.
Congratulations to all pupils for participating in the event but special
credit should go to two teams. St Joseph’s won the award for
outstanding teamwork and Buckton Vale were crowned the winners and the Football Champions in 2019.
There were four pupils from Year 10 and 11 who helped to organise and officiate the games. They were praised for
their maturity and attitude by the members of staff from the primary schools and should be very proud of
themselves for leading a fantastic event. Thank you: to Holly McAllister, Kristina Kacurova, Marina Dote and Bethany
Jones.
News from the PE Department
Year 8 Football
On Wednesday night, the Year 8 football team played in a friendly against St Damians. The boys put in a hardworking
performance on the night but despite their best efforts, they lost the game 6-2. Unfortunately, the boys did not have
a goalkeeper for the game, so Jacob Burns and Keano Wassall volunteered to be goalkeepers for a half each. The two
goalkeepers scored the two goals in the game when they played outfield, which demonstrated what valuable
members of the team they are.
Congratulations and well done to: Keano Wassall, Jacob Burns, Daniel Curran, Celestin Oprea, Ryan Lewis, Isaac
Herod, Alastair Robinson, Luke Varey, Jacob Tohill, Owen Lomax, Charlie Bingley and Joel Andrews.
Dates for your Diary
Friday, 18th October: MHHS Band Golden Jubilee Evening – The event will start at 7pm.
Friday, 25th October: Students finish for Half Term
Monday, 4th November: Students return to school
Monday, 11th November: Armistice Day
Thursday, 14th November: Class of 2019 Awards Evening
Friday, 29th November: Staff Training Time- Pupils not in school
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