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30th September to 4th October 2024

Week A

TRIP: 6th Form Photography - Liverpool
11:00am – 3:30pm
30
September
EVENT: STEM Talk - Smallpeice Trust
11:00am – 12:30pm
01
October
EVENT: Wirral Volunteer, Fundraising and Enrichment Fair
1:00pm – 7:00pm
02
October
TRIP: The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Liverpool Everyman Y11, 12 & 13 Drama Students
12:30pm – 5:00pm
03
October
EVENT: Meet the Form Tutor Y7 & 12
4:00pm – 6:00pm
03
October

A Message from Mr Whiteley

I am sure that by now, you will be familiar and comfortable with our phone-free school system. The impact of which is that the school is now a safer, calmer place.  We have not only eliminated the use of phones (which have exposed our children to a great deal of harm and eroded self-confidence in previous years), we have also eliminated the fear of students bringing other things into school that pose a threat to young people all across the UK and are a constant worry to parents. 

The response from staff and pupils has been very positive, many of whom welcome the chance to have a chat and to start the day on a positive note. The response from the overwhelming majority of parents has been equally positive, and I thank you for your continued support.

Now that the system is working efficiently, please help by ensuring that pupils are in school before 08.40, so that they have time to get to registration for 08.45. Under the new government guidelines, lateness now contributes to absence figures, so it is important that all students are through the doors for 08.45.  To assist with this and to prevent a last-minute rush, please remember that the canteen is open for breakfast at 08.10 and school doors open from 08.15 giving half an hour of entry time.

In order that we can contact you and keep you up to date with your son’s progress at school, please ensure that you are registered with Bromcom MCAS (My Child at School).  This is the portal that allows parents to access information about their child's school performance, behaviour, timetable and homework.  Parents can use MCAS through a web browser or as an app for Android and iOS.  For those who have not activated their account, we will be sending out a password reset email on Friday 27th September. Please note that the link to change your password will expire within 24 hours. If you need us to send the link again, you can email admin@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may use the email address that we hold as your contact details to sign-up by using the link below and selecting Sign Up.   It is possible for all parents/carers who are listed as having parental responsibility to use the email address that we have recorded, to sign-up for themselves.  If we do not have your email on our system, please contact us and we will make the necessary arrangements. If you have already activated your account, you can access it, either via the app or by visiting; https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the 40 students who went to Salford to watch War Horse yesterday. Not only did they get to experience a wonderful production of a heart-warming story, their conduct on the journey and in the theatre was exemplary, so much so that we have received thanks from members of the audience.

A really positive start to the school year.

Y11 Core Support Evening

If you have not yet responded to the email about this event, you may still come along tonight at 5.30pm to learn how best to support your son in the core subjects of English, maths and science.

Year 13 UCAS Information Evening

This event is running tonight between 4 -5pm.

Year 7 Meet the Form Tutor Evening

Emails will be sent home shortly giving details of this event next Thursday 3rd October.

INSET Day - Friday 11th October

Advance notice that school will be closed to students on Friday 11th October.

Careers

Please see the attached leaflet which has some important careers information sessions for parents and carers around Apprenticeship and Technical Education (ATE) routes in the Liverpool City Region (LCR). These are online events that you can sign up to.

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 parents and carers should have received a letter this week about work experience 2025. We are always looking for good placements for our students, so if you are a parent/carer of a student in any year group and your workplace could provide a placement, please contact us.

New Careers Adviser

With Elish Crilly taking maternity leave, we have been joined by Karen Rowles who will be with us for the duration. We wish Elish well and welcome Karen to the team.

On Wednesday 2nd October, we are hosting the Pledge Wirral Volunteer, Fundraising and Enrichment Fair. Please see the attached letter. Our 6th Form students will be visiting during the afternoon, but other students are invited to attend with their parents/carers after 4pm. Please register using the link in the attached letter.

Mrs Rycroft - Careers Leader

Karen Rowles - Careers Adviser

War Horse

Mrs Brett would like to thank the pupils who attended the War Horse trip at the Lowry Theatre, Salford on Wednesday. The group were a pleasure to take out and the performance was an absolutely incredible experience which impacted upon everyone.

A reminder that the payment window for this trip is still open if you have not contributed towards this. Many thanks.

Bird Song Theatre Trip - Wednesday 9th October @7:30pm

Mrs Brett has invited her KS4 and KS5 pupils to attend the above trip. This is on a first come, first served basis. Payment can be made on ParentPay.

The Lieutenant of Inishmore Trip - Thursday 3rd October @ 1.30pm

Payment for this trip should be made on ParentPay before Thursday.

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Library

Our Year 7 students received their Bookbuzz books last week and, as you can see, our students have got straight in to reading and enjoying them. We hope they enjoy their brand-new read for pleasure book and keep it in their bag, so that they can read whenever they have the opportunity throughout the school day!

To keep up to date with all our reading events, book recommendations and more, follow us on Instagram @library_mosslands

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STE@M

On Monday 30th September, our collaboration with The Youth Movement Network - Score Creative Education starts with a 10 week DJing workshop.

On Tuesday 1st October, a team from The Smallpeice Trust will be visiting the school to talk with students and staff to learn more about our commitment to STE@M. The Smallpeice Trust is an educational charity that inspires young people to pursue careers in science and engineering through events and workshops. 

Year 7 Football

Well done to those boys who have been selected for the Y7 football team. 

First team training is Monday morning from 7:45 - 8:30. Students may arrive in their PE kit providing they have their school uniform ready in their backpacks for the rest of the day. 

Development squad training is Thursday morning from 7:45-8:30. This is open to everyone, including first team players. This is an opportunity to continue to showcase your ability and other TRACK values. Depending on performance, there is also an opportunity to be selected for the first team. 

Charity News

Last week's Danish pastry sale raised £52.36 for Sturge Weber.

Food Allergy Awareness

Please could all parents/carers ensure we have up-to-date allergy and dietary information for their son. In all school years, students may be involved in tasting and cooking a variety of different foods. We will accommodate for allergies and dietary needs, but only if we are made aware beforehand.

Please contact the school office with updated information on 0151 638 8131 or via email admin@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk

Reporting an Absence 

Parents must telephone the school attendance line (0151 638 8131, option 1) on the first day of absence before 8.45am and on each subsequent day of absence. Alternatively, you can email attendance@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk. Please do not use the admin@mosslands email or the contact school option on the My Child at School app as these do not go directly to attendance, and you may still get a truancy call. It is our duty to keep your child safe, so if you do not inform us, you will receive a truancy call. You will receive 6 further calls until you respond.  The number which will display as an incoming call is a Sheffield number, 0114 303 4042.

Art Department

You can follow us on Instagram @art_mosslands to see some fabulous examples of the work produced by our students.

Medication in School

If you have any questions or concerns regarding medication in school, please contact the SEND Department. Students should not bring medication into school and any medication should be registered at reception. If your child is diagnosed as being asthmatic, following on from medical guidelines, please ensure they have an inhaler on then at all times and that we hold a spare within school. Many thanks.