Welcome back!

Welcome back to the MHS community for the start of a new school year. It’s always great to see the school come alive again after the summer break, with students and staff alike powered by a fresh enthusiasm for the year ahead. I thoroughly enjoy being able to speak to students for the first assembly of the year, even if this year I could only see Years 7 and Years 11 face to face. Being able to talk to so many young people is a privilege that I do not take for granted.

Unsurprisingly my ‘start of term’ messages often centre around students making the most of their opportunities. Showing the Marple Hall Spirit, turning up to school, being on time to lessons, being organised, working hard, looking after one another. However, the best bit is then seeing the students go out around school and doing exactly that, and I have to say that this year has been exceptional. We have had very high levels of attendance this week, a fantastic attitude on show from the overwhelming majority of students, a great work ethic in classes and so many examples of older students looking after the new year sevens, I couldn’t even being to cover them. Seeing staff and students working so well together, it makes me very proud to be the Headteacher of MHS!

Thank you to all the parents and carers out there making sure students are well prepared and well supported for the school day, it is very much appreciated. I hope that the first week has been positive for everyone in school, and that you all enjoy a well deserved weekend.

Take care,

Joe Barker

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