6^th to 10^th January 2025

Week B

A Message from Mr. Whiteley

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support over this very long term.

My congratulations go to the 381 boys who are still in the 100% club for attendance. They will be in a special assembly for a treat on Friday morning!

For Y11 students, I would like to pass on my congratulations for a very successful Futures Day on Tuesday. The staff were really impressed with the way in which the vast majority of the students engaged with the level 3 subjects they studied, especially those subjects with which they are less familiar, such as psychology, digital media, photography and uniformed services. Teachers also praised their willingness to participate in the various activities, such as the organ dissections in biology or the sports trip to the climbing wall.  Hopefully, this will provide an insight into the range of possibilities open to them for next year.

Other highlights from Tuesday’s activities were the Y10 problem-solving activities (particularly the brilliant bake-off and the hilarious Zorb football), and the Y8 trip to the Liverpool museums.  I was delighted to hear from a colleague at the museum who wrote to me to say “A large group of your students visited the museum this morning. I just wanted to let you know that their conduct and behaviour was excellent and a credit to the school and staff.” This is a suitable end to a really productive and enjoyable term.

Next year is set to be an exciting one. As you may have seen in the local press, the school is at last on course to be replaced with a state of the art new building and sports fields, something for which I have been campaigning for a very long time, and which our students thoroughly deserve. This is set to start in the new year.

Coming quickly over the horizon in the new term are the New York sports tour and the ski trip. Students involved in these trips should make sure that they have their passports etc. ready to be brought into school at the appropriate times.

On Friday 7^th February, Sixth Form students and many staff members are taking part in the Glow Green Night Walk to raise funds for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Any parents who would like to get involved would be welcome, as would any donations.

School closes at lunchtime tomorrow, pupils will be able to leave from 12.40pm. School re-opens on Monday, January 6^th at the normal time. The school office will also be closed during the holiday period. I thank you once again for your continuing support.

I wish you all a peaceful and merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Y11 Maths Independent Focus of The Week

Nasal Flu Vaccination

There will be a catch-up session on Wednesday 8^th January, for students who missed out on the recent session. There were a number of students who had consent, but did not get their vaccination on the day.

Careers

Last week our Careers Champions enjoyed a talk from Dan Hodgson from Cosmic Monocle about his career path to setting up his own animation company.

Dan gave an overview of the industry and students gained a deeper understanding of the digital and creative industry in the Liverpool City Region as part of their project on the 8 growth sectors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmMScOdhjb8&t=2s

Mosslands Careers Fair January 2025

We will be holding our annual careers fair at Mosslands on Tuesday 28^th January. This will give years 9, 11 and 6^th Form an opportunity to meet professionals, HE and FE providers to ask questions about the opportunities available to them.

We are always looking to expand our links, so if you have any links with businesses who may be able to support, please ask them to email: Karenrowles@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk

Parents of SEND Pupils

We will be offering parents of SEND pupils in all years the opportunity to attend the period 6 session at our careers fair. We will be writing to you in the new year with more details, but please make a note of the date and time:

Tuesday 28^th January 2025 @ 2:30pm

Mrs Rycroft - Careers Leader

Uniformed Protective Services students visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst last week to watch the commandant's parade.

Attendance

Congratulations to the winners of the Faraday House draw for this term. All boys have had 100% attendance this term, as well as excellent punctuality and thoroughly deserve their prize. I would also like to congratulate all Faraday boys who have had 100% attendance this term. It really does demonstrate their resilience and ambition and is something we are very proud of.

Library

The final of the Year 7 Spelling Bee took place last week with all finalists performing brilliantly. Congratulations to our winner, George Tomlinson, and to Mr Holland's form, 7F2, who won the overall points prize! The competition for Y8 begins in January.

For book events, reading recommendations and more, follow us on Instagram @library_mosslands

Education Awards

The Wirral Globe Education Awards 2025 have launched this week.

Ten awards will celebrate schools, nurseries and colleges across Wirral, honouring pupils and students, teachers and teaching assistants, and classes and teams. The awards highlight everything that’s good about Wirral's educators, shining a spotlight on innovation and best practice across the borough.

Entries are invited from teachers, parents, governors, pupils and anyone with knowledge of a particular school or education establishment. All schools are welcome to enter as long as they are based in Wirral. Individuals or institutions can enter more than one category, but this should be made clear on the entry form.

Make your nominations here using this link 

Click here to enter

Art Department

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

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.