Honesty Matters

Important: School is closed for staff training on Friday 5th December. No children should attend school

This week, Mr Sharp delivered a powerful assembly on Honesty, one of the five pillars of the Marple Hall Spirit. He reminded us that honesty isn’t something we’re born with or without, it’s a skill we learn. No one is born a liar. It’s a choice we make, and like all choices it can be shaped for the better.

Honesty takes courage. It means owning up when things go wrong, speaking the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, and trusting that doing the right thing matters. In school, honesty builds respect between students and staff, and it strengthens our community. When we’re honest, we create an environment where everyone can achieve, belong and thrive.

So let’s take Mr Sharp’s challenge seriously: be truthful, even when it’s hard. Because honesty isn’t just a word, it’s the foundation of trust, and trust is what makes Marple Hall School.

Before I finish today, and in keeping with speaking the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, I want to address one misunderstanding that has come to my attention recently.

Regarding the decision that Rose Hill Primary School has made to academise and join the Greater Manchester Education Trust, I feel the need to clarify that our trust – Helix – did indeed express a strong desire for Rose Hill to join with us. I have had a number of people suggest the contrary to me, and it is important that I clarify that Helix did want to work with Rose Hill.  Although I am disappointed, I respect their right to make whatever decision they feel is best for their school community. We remain committed to working with staff at Rose Hill, our largest and nearest primary school, in the interests of the children, families and colleagues of both schools.

I hope that this clears the matter up,

Finally…to everyone involved in Sister Act next week…Break a Leg!

Joe Barker

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