Mossley Hollins High School
Newsflash 28
Friday 23
rdApril 2021
Subject-rich Classrooms
It has been wonderful to see our fantastic students experience their learning in subject-rich rooms this week, benefitting from being in the faculty areas. This is particularly great news for our Year 7 students who have not yet been able move around the school as they would have done pre-covid.
Mr Smith’s Awesome Fundraising Challenge
This summer, Mr Smith is cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats – the traversal of the whole length of Britain between two extremities; the southwest and northeast.
The route he is taking is 990 miles long and he is aiming to complete the journey in 14 days.
Mr Smith is raising money for Leukaemia and Myeloma research UK, two causes close to his heart.
If you would like to sponsor Mr Smith on his epic journey this summer, please donate to his JustGiving page by clicking here. Any donations would be greatly received and help fund important and life changing research.
Character Development at Mossley Hollins
It is wonderful to see our Year 7 and 8 pupils wearing their new Character Pillar badges with such pride! Congratulations to all those who achieved badges last half term.
Particular mention must go to the following students who have now achieved all four badges for either Apprentice or Graduate level:
Apprentice
Year 7- Iona Ellis, Emma Catherall, Summer Dawson, Megan English, Mark Thistleton, Delilah Gregory, Ella Gallagher, Eva-Grace Naggs, Lilly Wilson, Evie Bahfir and Elijah Mercer.
Year 8- Ella Soden-Rydin, Maya Wainwright, Oliver Davis, Amber Earls, Isobelle Cutler, Tracey Ojeaburu, Rosabella Porter, Joshua Dawson, Annalisse Evans, Leah Patel, Apolonia Renoso, Grace Pearson, Daniel Byers, Niamh Edge, Ruvarashe Gutu, Alexander Firth-Laliotis, Imogen Collins, Holly Dewsnap, Jennifer Hallam, Reuben Ryder, Nell Sedgwick, Mae Traynor, Taylor Williams, Kalia Delaney-Green, Finn Jones and Nancy Li.
Graduate
Holly Dewsnap, Taylor Williams and Amber Earls
Which badge are you aiming for next? The criteria are on the online form, which can be accessed here.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your action plan for Character Development with your Form Mentor during form time and, when you have met the criteria, you can fill in the online form.
Our next awards evening will be in July. Which badges are you working towards achieving? Don’t forget, you can speak to your Form Mentor, Mrs Ryan or Ms Milburn if you have any questions about Character Pillars.
Summer Uniform from Tuesday 4
thMay 2021
From Tuesday 4th May, students do not need to wear their suit jackets/blazers in school due to the warmer weather. However, students should still be extremely smart, in line with our high standards. Top buttons on shirts must remain fastened, ties and sleeveless jumpers must be worn at all times. Short sleeve shirts may also be worn.
On days that students have practical PE, they should attend school in their PE kit and suit jacket/blazer if they wish to do so. On PE days, students may also wear black, grey or purple jogging bottoms to supplement their PE kit (not instead of their PE kit). These may have a small logo, however any type jogging bottoms with large logos, stripes or big ticks are not permitted. Under no circumstances should students wear any kind of jumper, sweatshirt or hooded top. When the weather is cold students may continue to wear a plain black, grey or purple tracksuit top or sweatshirt for PE lessons taking place outside.
The school suit jacket/blazer CANNOT be replaced with another item so, if students are cold, the suit jackets should still be worn. Any other item will not be acceptable. Sleeves should not be rolled up on jackets or shirts.
The Masked Singer – Mossley Hollins Edition!
During form time this week, students watched the launch video for The Masked Singer- Mossley Hollins Edition!
During this half-term our staff will be taking part in the first ever Masked Singer.
The launch video can be found here.
Around ten member of staff will be singing a verse/chorus of a pop song. These are voices that our students hear Monday to Friday. Surely it will be possible to tell who is singing behind the mask?
The competition will allow form groups to enter their guess for which members of staff are singing their hearts out.
The form group who guesses correctly – wins that round! Good luck everyone!
On Line Catering System
We understand there is a delay with the on line catering payment system and that money being put on the student`s account is not appearing on the system until 48 hours later. We are working with our contractor to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Until this is resolved we will ensure all students are given a meal. Please ask your child to speak to a member of staff if their account shows no/or little funds as we do not want to see any child go without lunch.
Musical Congratulations
Our current monthly performer, as shown in the newsflash prior to Easter with a link to her performance has achieved even more success. Cara Dote in Year 9 has just passed her ABRSM grade 5 theory exam with a “Distinction” grade. This allows Cara to now undertake practical exams from grade 6 and beyond.
Our congratulations of course go out to Cara for this achievement.
Scientist of the Week
A Delightful Reflection on Local Brass Bands
This week we are showcasing a parental contribution to the Newsflash. Mrs O’Connoll is the parent of two students who attend Mossley Hollins. Her poem has been sent into the Newsflash by Miss Harrison from the English department here in school. Mrs O’Connell is a poet and has seen some of her works published. We are delighted to share this piece, which incidentally was written ‘on the hoof while waiting for her daughter’s practise to finish!
They start them young round these parts,
the more manageable cornet winning the hearts
of parents and villagers alike, sounds of the past;
mining, collieries and strikes.
The stirring sound
that drifts over the moors.
A melange of melancholy and magnificence, supported by skilful scores.
Evoking memories for the ageing, providing contrast for the teens,
whose generation we hope won’t wrangle with the troubles they had seen.
The beauty of this brass is it speaks to us all, each has a reason to respond to its call.
Music lover or not, it draws us in, to hum to, drink to, or stir our emotion within.
For me, as I write,
sipping wine as dusk falls, Dobcross Youth Band inspires these thoughts.
I realise I’m blessed to be part of this scene, simplicity is my friend tonight, I’m living the dream.
Primary Trainee Teacher Experience Day
This week Mossley Hollins welcomed a group of Primary trainee teachers into school to experience a secondary school environment for the day. A number of our students were involved in the day, as part of a student panel and also as interviewers to find out what motivated our visitors to become teachers and why they chose primary over secondary teaching. Our students also answered questions on what they felt about the move from Year 6 to Year 7 and how their experience has been this year. A big thank you to our students who did a fantastic job as part of the panel: Emily Fletcher, Hattie Newman and Amber Webster (Year 9) and to our interviewers: Noah Hartley, Isabella Robinson and Niamh Wilde (Year7). Here are some quotes from some of our year 7 students about their involvement in the day:
Reading for Pleasure
I enjoyed asking the questions and the teachers would always answer with good responses. As I asked the questions, I became less nervous. It was interesting when they answered in different ways and expanded on their answers. I learnt that you have to listen carefully to people when doing interviews.
It was good to be part of the day and it was really interesting to meet other primary teachers and find out about their different backgrounds and degrees.
Year 9 Easter Cake Competition
Congratulations to all the winners of the annual Easter cake competition. The standard of design was excellent and Mrs Din and Mr Beardmore had a tough job on their hands choosing the winners.
Arts & Sports News
PE fitness challenge to complete at home
This week’s fitness challenge is a ‘Punches and Squats’ challenge to work the upper body and lower body muscles. The challenge is to complete the number of punches and squats on each day
following the table increasing the reps from Monday to Sunday. Good luck everyone.
Out of the comfort zone.
When doing the squats and punches add a weight to make it more difficult.
Year 10 Golf Success for Jack, Nick and Lewis
On Monday 19th April, three Year 10 pupils took part in the Lancashire School Championship at Pleasington Golf Course in Blackburn. It was an excellent day with perfect weather conditions. The boys performed to the highest standard throughout the day and the level of golf ability on display was outstanding. The ‘hole of the day’ came from Jack Bent who shot an Eagle on the 7th hole, a 525 yard Par 5.
The boys finished in 11th, 12th and 29th place which is an exceptional
achievement. Congratulations and well done to Lewis Byers, Jack Bent and Nicholas Gaunt.
We look forward to the upcoming golf tournaments, which include North of England Championship, National Championship and the Tameside Championship
Year 9 – Outstanding Achievement – Amy Starkey.
Amy Starkey in Year 9 has been training hard over the last few weeks in both her track and field events. She has been working towards improving her personal bests in a range of events in preparation for her first competition of the year in June. In the long jump she has consistently achieved 4m 20, in the high jump 1m 30cm, in the shot putt 8m and the javelin 20m.
The PE department would like to wish Amy the best of luck in her upcoming competitions for East Cheshire Harriers in the Cheshire and Greater Manchester championships.
Year 7 – Outstanding Achievement – Ella Gallagher
Ella Gallagher in Year 7 plays for Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Girls under 12’s. They started training over the Easter break and played their first game in months against Denton on Sunday. Ella put in an outstanding performance in the centre of defence and led the team to a 5-1 victory. Ella was awarded the ‘Girl of the Game’ for
her performance, a thoroughly deserved achievement.
A number of other girls in Year 7 also play for the team including Ava Hanson, Nancy Frith and Molly Woolfenden. The PE department would like to wish the girls the best of luck over the next few weeks.
Monday 20 Punches & 10 Squats x 5 Tuesday 30 Punches & 12 Squats x 5 Wednesday 40 Punches & 14 Squats x 5 Thursday 50 Punches & 16Squats x 5 Friday 60 Punches & 18 Squats x 5 Saturday 70 Punches & 20 Squats x 5 Sunday As many as possible
Sport Performer of the Week
Year 7 – Ella Gallagher for an outstanding performance at the weekend for Stalybridge Celtic Juniors. She won the ‘Girl of the Game’ award and led the team to a 5-1 victory.
Year 8 – Charlie Mayall for an outstanding performance in the long jump.
He performed to the highest standard in the competition to achieve the best distance in the year group at 4 m 22.
Year 9 – Charlie Holden for an outstanding performance in the long jump on Tuesday. He demonstrated a high level of athleticism in the competition to achieve the best distance in the year group at 4 m 25.
Request from the PE department
The PE department would love to find out what fitness activities or sports activities the pupils of Mossley Hollins are taking part in outside of school at the moment. We would like all pupils to send/email photos of them taking part in their exercises or sports with information about their achievements to Mr Doodson or Mrs Dodd on [email protected] or [email protected].
Thank you to those pupils who have contacted the PE department since the start of the year with information, this is much appreciated.
Message to Parents - Celebrating sporting success and achievement outside of school.
In PE we are producing a display in the PE department that celebrates the sporting success and achievements of our pupils outside of school. Despite the lock down limiting the opportunities for our pupils to take part in their sports we know that a number of pupils will still be excelling and performing at the highest level outside of school.
Please could you email Mr Doodson of Mrs Dodd ([email protected] or [email protected].) with information and pictures (if possible) of your son/daughter so we can celebrate and recognise their outstanding talent in sport. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Job Vacancies
Teaching Assistant (Numeracy+) Permanent
30 hrs per week (term time only) Salary – Grade E (Point 11 – 16) Actual Salary at Point 11 - £15,174 Required – As soon as possible
Closing date for completed applications – Monday, 26th April 2021 - 12 noon
IT Support Engineer
Salary – Grade F (Point 17-22) Actual Salary at Point 17 – £24,491 36 hours per week
Full time/Permanent/Full Year Start date – 12th July 2021
Closing date for completed applications – Monday, 10th May 2021 (12 noon)
Kickstart Vacancies
We have the following Kickstart roles available at Mossley Hollins High School –
· I.T. Assistant
· Pupil Attendance Assistant
· Sports Assistant
· Administration/Reprographics & COVID 19 Assistant
Jobs from the Kickstart Scheme run for a period of 6 months. They are open to 16-24 year olds, who are claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long term unemployment.
Please contact your local work coach via the Job Centre and they will talk to you about the Kickstart Scheme and whether it’s right for you and will be able to provide further details on the above roles.
Application forms and further details from the school website www.mossleyhollins.com/vacancies
