4^th to 8^th November 2024

Week A

A Message from Mr. Whiteley

As we approach the end of the first half-term, I would like once again to thank you for all your support, particularly with regard to the removal of phones during the school day.  The boys have responded wonderfully to this challenge and there has been a significant improvement in their engagement and concentration in lessons.  

Attendance continues to be a key focus for us, and although we are 3% above where we were last year, we are still behind our pre-COVID attendance rates.  Please could you help us with ensuring that the boys attend as much as possible? A reminder that no holidays will be authorised during term time and evidence must be provided for all medical appointments. 

For parents of Year 11 and 13 students, I should remind you that their mock examinations start on the first day back, Monday 4^th November.  These examinations are an important staging point in the examination sequence and must be taken as seriously as final exams.  The results from these exams are a formal record of achievement to date and are used if we need to challenge final examination results.

Congratulations to the parents of our new  Y7s, they have settled in really well and are making really promising progress.

Enjoy a safe and restful half-term holiday. We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday 4^th November.

Y11 & 13 Mock Exams

Students are off timetable all week 4^th to 8^th November and should attend for their exams as per the letters sent home recently. The Y13 timetable resumes on Monday 11^th November, with Y11 resuming on Tuesday 12^th November.

Students who study art in Y11 should attend intervention Monday 4^th to Friday 8^th November with their art teacher 9 - 9.55am. If any parents want more information, or the list of work their son needs to complete, please email chloewaddilove@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk

Nasal Flu Vaccinations Y7-11

Information has been sent home today to students in years 7-11 about the vaccinations that will take place in school on Tuesday 3^rd December. Consent can only be given by clicking on the link in the letter. If you have any concerns or queries please contact the NHS using the contact information in the letter. Please do not contact school.

Library

We are incredibly excited to see that the library in Wallasey Village is opening its doors to the local community soon.  After half-term, a selection of our students, alongside our librarian Mrs Barton, will be volunteering at the library and helping to get books catalogued and organised. Watch this space for photographs of our keen readers volunteering soon!

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

Upcoming Careers Events

4^th November - First meeting of Careers Champions at lunchtime

7^th November - A group of  Y12 students will be on an engineering day at LJMU and will be out all day.

12^th November - All Y10 will be out at The Hive for the "What Next" Careers Fair p. 3 and 4.

15^th November - A group of students from years 8-10 will be on an engineering day at LJMU and will be out all day.

Letters have been sent home to all pupils involved in these activities.

Online Risk / Concern

We have been made aware of an app called VR Chat which some students may have been using.  Although the app is rated 13+ there is a lot of advice identifying that it should be for over 18s as it appears to include some extreme content.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/vrchat/user-reviews/adult

https://hello.vrchat.com/

Upcoming STEM Events

Monday 4^th November, lessons 5 & 6. - Cyber crime and escape room workshops for 30 Year 9s

4^th – 8^th November - Green Careers week.

Tuesday 5^th November, lesson 3 - Y7 assembly hall talk from Veolia recycling team.

Thursday 7^th November, lessons 4 - 6 - small group visit to Veolia Recycling Discovery Centre Liverpool.

School Council Meeting

Our school council met for the first time this school year. The students set the agenda for the meeting and a lively discussion was had. We achieved a lot last year and hopefully this year will be the same. The next meeting will be before Christmas.

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.