Festive Marple Hall

There’s a week to go before we break up for the holidays on Friday 20th December. But, not just any old week. As usual we’re packing a huge amount into the last few days, just as we have done this week too.

Not only have the majority of Year 9 just completed their trial languages speaking tests this week, but amongst other things we’ve unveiled artwork at Rose Hill Station, had the Christmas card competition, run theatre trips…and then next week there’s the Elements Panto, celebration assemblies, year group reward events, the Cardboard Catwalk, our Christmas Concert (tickets available here), Christmas Jumper day and much more besides. Not only that, but our ‘Have Christmas on Us’ competition reaches its conclusion and some lucky families in each year group will win a great prize, just in time for the break. Details on what students need to do to qualify are here.

However, what I like about our approach to the end of term is that the focus on learning doesn’t stop. In the bad old days we’d already be in a situation where some classes would be watching half of ‘Elf’, to no educational benefit whatsoever, and everyone would quickly get bored. We don’t do that here anymore. Lessons themselves will carry on with purpose right up until the end of term, with students learning new things or consolidating what they already know, as we believe that time in class is precious.

Finally, and I know I keep going on about it…but contrary to information on the Stockport Council website about term dates for other schools, MHS is open to students on the morning of Friday 20th December. We close at 12.20pm on that day, and then re-open for students on Monday 6th January 2025, usual time.

Thanks!

Joe Barker

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