Holocaust Survivor – Anne Super at MHS

This week over 300 Year 9 students and many staff had the honour of listening to Holocaust survivor, Anne Super, share her life story, as part of a visit organised by the History department and The Fed (the leading social care charity for the Greater Manchester Jewish community). Anne is one of 35 Holocaust survivors and refugees resident in Greater Manchester who have worked with The Fed as part of the My Voice project. Students in Year 9 have been learning about the Holocaust through 5 of the My Voice stories, so it was a wonderful opportunity for them to meet Anne after studying her life.

MHS Student Leaders 2023-24

Student Leader Elections

Congratulations to the following students who were elected this week on to MHSL: Amelia D (Y9), Will M (Y9), Jemima W (Y8)

Head Students: Lilly B and Charlie B (Y11)

Deputy Head Students: Issy B-M and Harriet R (Y11)

Thank you to everyone who applied for a position on MHSL this year and to the whole school community for voting.

Spark Night 2023

Join us for an Unforgettable Evening at Marple Hall School’s Creative Art Spark Night!

Mark your calendars for an extraordinary night of artistic brilliance as Marple Hall School presents the highly anticipated Creative Art Spark Night! On 13th July 2023, Bradshaw Hall will come alive with an explosion of talent, showcasing the remarkable creativity of our students and the vibrant arts community that thrives within our walls.

Prepare to be mesmerised by an enchanting array of performances and exhibitions featuring art, music, drama and dance. Our talented students will take centre stage, captivating your hearts and igniting your imaginations with their extraordinary abilities.

But that’s not all! This year’s Creative Art Spark Night promises even more excitement with an incredible art auction, where you can bid on exquisite artworks crafted by our talented young artists. Take home a stunning piece to adorn your walls while supporting the budding talent within our school community.

Indulge in the artistic ambience as you peruse our delightful summer fair stalls, offering an assortment of fun games and artistic creations. The evening will be an immersive experience, transporting you into a world of beauty, passion, and boundless creativity. From the visually stunning art exhibition to the soul-stirring performances, every moment will leave you spellbound.

Marple Hall School’s Creative Art Spark Night is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to celebrate the transformative power of the arts in education. By attending this remarkable evening, you contribute to nurturing the artistic development of our students and supporting their dreams.

So, gather your friends, family, and art enthusiasts alike, and join us for a night that will leave an indelible mark on your heart. Let the talents of our students inspire and uplift you, as their dedication and passion shine brightly through their performances and artworks.

Don’t miss out on this remarkable event! The Creative Art Spark Night at Marple Hall School is an experience like no other, bringing together our community in celebration of the arts. Save the date and prepare to be dazzled on 13th July. We can’t wait to share this magical night with you!

For more information and to secure your tickets, click here or contact our school office. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks into the incredible talent that awaits you at Marple Hall School’s Creative Art Spark Night!

Calling 12-18 years olds!

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) are looking for disabled young people and young people with special educational needs aged 12 – 18 years old to be part of their young people’s advisory group FLARE. 

FLARE stands for Friendship, Learning, Achieve, Reach and Empower. FLARE represents the views and voices of disabled young people and young people with SEN all over England. 

FLARE works together to share their views and experiences to help the Department for Education and other teams to understand how disabled children and those with SEN want to receive the support and services they need. Being part of FLARE will mean participating in 6 meetings a year and feeding back to professionals about how to make positive changes to improve things for all disabled young people and young people with SEN. These meetings are held in-person in London, and the DCD will support the young people with their travel arrangements. 

Find out more and access application forms on the link below:

https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-cdc/media-centre/news-opinion/flare-recruitment

The deadline for applications is Friday 19th May at 5pm.

Industrial Action MHS Update for 1st Feb

Please read the message below from the Headteacher on the industrial action taking place on Wednesday 1st February.

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am writing to you to share information about the planned teacher strikes over the next couple of months. As you may know from the national media, the National Education Union (NEU) has announced strike action in the North West and England on the following dates: 1 February; 28 February; and 14 and 15 March 2023. This is not action against the school but is about concerns over teachers’ pay and the overall funding for schools, which is damaging to every child’s education and leading to challenges recruiting and retaining school staff. These issues affect MHS as much as they do all schools.

I am writing to share the school’s plans, so far, for operating safely and sensibly on the first strike day of Wednesday, 1 February.  As a headteacher I have carefully considered all the information I have available for our school and whether I can open school safely either to some or all of our children.   What follows is the description of how we will be operating on February 1st.  The position for each school will be different so our arrangements may well differ from those of other schools.

Please be assured that there is a full risk assessment in place which looks at contingency plans for the school.

In our school the arrangements will be as follows:

1) The school will be closed to students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Remote learning will not be available on the day of the strike. The school will provide some suggested work that students can complete independently via satchel one, and we encourage all learners to spend some time reading. Reading is hugely beneficial to all learners and we recommend learners take the opportunity to read. All of our students can access over 1250 ebooks and 500 audio books free on our ‘Hub online’ which is accessed via the school website.

2) The school will be fully open to all students in year 11.

The whole year group has two trial exams that day, and we are confident we can safely supervise the students who may have no teacher for the lessons in between. Students should attend as normal in full school uniform, and should bring suitable revision materials in case they have a lesson with no direct teaching.

Whilst the plans may change right up to the day of the strike itself, we are very confident we can manage the plan below even if more than expected staff are absent.

We will be able to provide accommodation for the most vulnerable learners on the day of the strike. If you believe that your child meets this criteria and wish to book a place, then please follow the link here. *Updated 31-1-2023: the deadline for requesting a place has now passed*

Students will attend normal lessons where their teacher is in school, and will be supervised to do independent work where their teacher is absent.

Also, the parents of any child who normally receives a benefits-related Free School Meal, who will not be in school on 1st February, should also follow this link and complete the final question of the form if a meal is required. These meals will be available for collection before the end of the day on Tuesday 31st January from Bradshaw canteen. Only pre-booked meals, via the form, will be available. *Updated 31-1-2023: the deadline for requesting a meal has now passed*

As arrangements can only be provisional at this stage, any further changes will be communicated via the edulink app and posted on the ‘news’ section of the school website.

We will of course be re-visiting our plans as we approach the second day of strike action.  I will continue to keep you informed about future decisions.

I thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best wishes,

Joe Barker

Headteacher

Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week is Monday 6th – Sunday 12th February.

Beacon Counselling are organising a range of after school workshops for young people including an in-person event here at Marple Hall School on Wednesday 9th February.

All young people are invited to attend, as well as their parents/carers.

To register your interest interest please click here.

More information on the poster below.

Merry Marple Hall!

We are hosting a merry event here at Marple Hall on Thursday 15th December.

The evening will be full of festive music, readings, art sales and refreshments!

The event will take place in Bradshaw Hall.

Tickets will be £6 Adult and £4 Child/pupil.

All tickets include a mince pie and a drink!

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