A school with soul!

It is no secret that I am proud to lead a school which, whilst having high academic expectations of students, encourages and supports the development of the whole child. Extracurricular activities give young people opportunities to find deeper connections with others and a strong sense of belonging. Being part of smaller communities within a large school community really matters. I’ve mentioned the football teams a lot recently and there’s been even more major success for the U15 girls this week…but that’s for a future blog!

I am a firm believer that extracurricular participation helps to build confidence and self-esteem, developing social skills whilst teaching teenagers how to manage their time well. This is what connects people, brings them together and creates a sense of pride and belonging.

I am therefore delighted to announce that MHS is beginning to prepare for our next school show and can reveal that the chosen performance is …”Sister Act The Musical!” 

Initial auditions for this iconic musical will be held over 2 days. 3^rd June for the ensemble and the 4^th June for the principal roles. Auditions on both days will be after school until around 5pm. Audition packs can be collected from the Drama department but will also be uploaded to Satchel One so students can access this at home over half term.

Parents and carers – we need your help. Do you have a child who may be interested? Are they unsure if they have the confidence? Is it something they’ve thought about previously but never had the courage to go for? Please encourage them! I don’t know of any student who has been involved in a school show and then regretted it but I do know of some who never gave it a go – that’s where the regrets lie.

We have so many fantastic young people and whether your teen could be a sassy Deloris, a sarcastic Mother Superior, a self-professed ladies’ man like Joey , a nervous Eddie or one of the ensemble, we hope you will encourage them to come along and audition. School shows are a highlight for our community each year.  I am truly grateful to the Creative Arts Faculty who put so much blood, sweat and tears into developing our young people and making sure they create memories which will last a lifetime.

Have a great half term,

Joe Barker

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