Maghull High School

Easter Letter From Mr Anderson

On behalf of all the staff and Governors may I take this opportunity to thank you for your support this term and wish you and your family a restful Easter break. We return to school at normal time on Monday 15th April, when the days will be longer and hopefully the temperatures significantly warmer!

The Summer term is naturally hugely important for students in year 11 and Sixth Form, and it is essential that all pupils ensure that their behaviour is calm and respectful so that we can do all possible to support our older students in the run up to their examinations.

With this in mind we will be paying particular regard to the importance of basic matters such as movement around the school, punctuality to lessons, correct uniform and being equipped for learning. Should you wish to refer to the basic uniform requirements then they are listed on page 6 of the Student Planner. May I stress that school footwear must be entirely black and that, although we permit trainer style shoes, there must be no visible logos, stripes, white laces etc. The only jewellery permitted is a watch and no more than one pair of plain ear studs. Excessive make-up, including false nails and eyelashes, must not be worn.

We will continue to have senior staff monitoring uniform on arrival at school and would ask parents to check that their children remember to come to school with a bag containing the necessary equipment for learning (pens, pencils, planner, ruler, rubber). I have asked staff to check equipment in each lesson at the start of term.

I am sure that you will want to support my view that, in terms of uniform and equipment, what applies to one must apply to all, and therefore I give notice that we reserve the right to send home any student who is not properly dressed or equipped. I would also like to remind parents that the school has a uniform fund which will help any family which is unable to supply uniform due to acute financial circumstances. We want all of our students to aspire to achieve their best; being ready to learn and being properly dressed is one small but important way in which we achieve this goal.

Finally, may I remind you that urgent messages and “hot” news will be posted on the school website and tweeted at @headmaghull.

GCSE Electronics at Edge Hill University

This week year 10 Electronic Products class visited the DT Dept at EDGE HILL recently.

They took part in lessons that included using the latest CREO CAD, an industry standard CAD package and designed a small torch.

The torch was then made using a new technology called 3D printing.

The afternoon was then spent using surface mount technology to create the electronics to finish with a working key ring torch.

The excellence of the facilities at Edge Hill encouraged some to now consider entry to university as a career ambition.

The group were a credit to the school and participated fully in all activities.

A great educational day out!

Computer Science

Computer Science Week in ICT
All Year 8 come and see what this new subject can offer you.
"App designer for the future competition" will be announced soon.

Parental Engagement Programme

Please find attached a copy of the Maghull High School Spring Term Parental Engagement Programme. These free and informative sessions are designed to help support your child in and out of the classroom.

If you are interested in attending any of these sessions can you please conact the school by phone,email or letter.

  Parental Engagement Programme Flyer

eSafety Assembly

Your child recently attended an assembly on keeping themselves safe when using ICT and other mobile technologies. Here are two Parental Information leaflets your information.

  Parents guide to social-networking websites

  Sexting Prevention Parents Leaflet

Year 8 girls at Jaguar Landrover

Fifteen of our brightest Design and Technology girl students spent an afternoon at Jaguar Landrover at Halewood.

They enjoyed a factory tour to see the magnificent Range Rover Evoque being produced and an informative talk by some young female apprentices.

The most memorable fact of the day?
The earning potential of these young apprentice engineers.The UK has a shortfall of 60,000 engineering graduates this year!

It is no wonder they get top wages!

See the DT Dept for more information about the route into engineering.