Computing and Robotics Workshop
- Category: News
- Created on 02 April 2015
On 30th March three groups of year 7 and 8 Computing pupils enjoyed a visit by Dr. Katie Atkinson, lecturer at Liverpool University. They worked together in small teams to write programmes which were then downloaded to the ‘Mindstorms’ robots, giving them instructions about how to move around the room following the instructions they were given.
Art Department Trip to Paris
- Category: News
- Created on 19 March 2015
During February half term 35 pupils from year 9, 10, 11 and 12 had a wonderful time in Paris. We visited the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, the Louvre and the Champs Élysée.
We also had great fun in Disneyland. A truly unforgettable trip!
Accelerated Learning
- Category: News
- Created on 29 January 2015
Accelerated Reader is the most popular reading practice software in schools today. This innovative programme makes reading fun for struggling young readers. Progress is measured through quizzes, focusing on reading practice, vocabulary and literacy skills.
We are on our third year of the programme here at Maghull High and it has enabled staff to test, monitor and measure the growth of pupils reading ages through on-line testing and quizzing.
The LRC/Library has thousands of Accelerated Reader Books from reluctant readers to classic fiction and non-fiction across the years.
Reading lessons are incorporated into the timetable together with tutor time and intervention sessions. The pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure at home and parents can monitor their child’s progress on-line via the Home Connect service.
Copy this link below into your browser for parents and pupils to log on to Maghull High’s site as follows:
https://ukhosted16.renlearn.co.uk/1893720/default.aspx
Government and Politics Students on TV
- Category: News
- Created on 11 March 2015
In February, A-level Government and Politics students staged a debate on whether 16 year-olds should be given the right to vote. It was filmed by ITV and featured on Granada Reports.
On 10th March, some of our students in Years 11-13 were involved in the Granada Schools’ Election Debate 2015, at the Peoples’ History Museum in Manchester.
The event was presented by Lucy Meacock and the students questioned representatives of all of the main political parties. It was recorded and was used for a major feature on Granada Reports.
