Welcome back

I hope that everyone managed to enjoy the week last week and that students are back and ready for the term ahead. It’s been lovely to see the school full again, and I’ve been really pleased with what I’ve seen taking place in lessons each day. Before we finished for the half term I didn’t get chance to congratulate our Year 11 and Year 9 MFL cohorts on their effort and conduct during the trial exams. We ran a fairly intense trial exam window, with Yr11s having exams in all three core subjects of English, Maths and Science as well as Year 9 taking on either French or Spanish. We have come to expect perfect behaviour in exams at MHS, and the week before half term was no exception. It is great to see so many young people taking their own future so seriously.

As you know, over the break we made a big switch from SIMS to Bromcom. SIMS has been the beating heart of the school for over 20 years, the software package that stores literally every piece of data needed to keep a large comprehensive school operating. However, all good things must come to an end and it was time to embrace the future with Bromcom. We’re aware that the switch over has thrown up some glitches…not least with dinner money at the start of the week…but thanks to a lot of time and effort from many colleagues were are getting there. Thank you for your patience, and if you’re not on the app yet then I recommend you look into it.

Finally, as we broke up for half term I flagged up a consultation to alter the admissions policy at MHS with effect from September 2027. I’m aware that many people have an opinion on the planned changes, but I’m also aware that some of this concern is based on inaccurate information. We have therefore pulled together a rationale and FAQ document that can be seen here.

I hope that this helps,

Best wishes

Joe

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