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10th to 14th February

Week A

EVENT: Unilever Assembly Y10
8:45am – 9:05am
10
February
EVENT: Careers Assembly Y8
8:45am – 9:05am
11
February
EVENT: New York Meeting for Students
8:45am – 9:05am
11
February
EVENT: Charity Cake Sale
10:45am – 11:15am
11
February
EVENT: Year 10 Parents' Evening
4:00pm – 6:45pm
13
February
EVENT: Y8 Spelling Bee Final
8:45am – 9:05am
14
February
EVENT: School Closes for Half Term Holiday @ 3.20pm
3:20pm – 3:20pm
14
February

Y9 Option Choices

Deadline for forms is Monday 10th February.

Careers

We have had some exciting and informative trips and events in recent weeks.

We had our Careers Fair on 28th January which was attended by years 9, 11 and 6th Form. A number of local universities, colleges and employers attended to inform students of their choices moving forward.

On 3rd February, Y12 attended a Future Focus Day, where they met a variety of employers to talk about career opportunities with their companies.

On 4th February, Y9 visited Chester University to be introduced to what university is and to start thinking about aspirational career routes.

Please find attached some information which may be useful to you and your young people.

We are almost finished assigning Y10 to work experience placements. Those students who have not yet expressed an interest or sourced their own placement will be placed next week from the placement bank. While we will try and match them to a workplace of interest, this may not be possible at this late stage, but be assured that wherever they go they will develop employability skills which are key to their success in the future.

The Careers team will be attending year 10 parents' evening should you have any queries.

Fake News

We have attached a free guide which breaks down the ways that scammers utilise ‘fake news’ and other tactics to manipulate their victims, as well as how best to protect young people from these concerns.

While misinformation and ‘fake news’ are well-known concerns online, it's also the case that scammers and other cyber-criminals can try to utilise this phoney material to manipulate, frighten or otherwise persuade their victims into cooperating.

With constantly evolving scams and such a high volume of misinformation online, it's vital that parents and educators know how to safeguard the children in their care against these kinds of tactics. Our guide breaks down the most prominent ways in which scammers attempt to use ‘fake news’ to their advantage, as well as how to protect youngsters from being manipulated by such techniques.

Glow Green Walk

55 sixth formers and 30 staff are taking part in the Glow Green Walk in support of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity this Friday. This is a cause that is very close to our hearts. We hope we can make a difference through raising awareness for the amazing work this charity does and also helping to raise money to benefit the families and patients at the centre. There will be other events running on the day, such as own clothes day, a bake sale, a 'Shrekathon' for y7 and y8 and a readathon. This way, every student at Mosslands can join in and be a part of this day.

If you would like to follow along with our fundraising efforts, our Just Giving page is https://www.justgiving.com/page/themosslandsschool

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Library

The quarter-finals of the Y8 Spelling Bee took place last Friday.  Well done to those students who completed this round. A number of students got 10/10 which is excellent! Well done to everyone who made it through to the semi-finals which take place during am registration tomorrow.

In honour of Children's Mental Health Week this week, our Book of the Week is Simon James Green's Finn Jones Was Here, a funny and thought-provoking book about life and loss and making every second count. Eric's best friend, Finn, is the biggest prankster. Now Eric can't believe Finn isn't here any more. Or is he? Following Finn's wild and cryptic instructions, Eric thinks he's on a journey to find his best friend but winds up finding himself and much more. Copies are available in the library now!

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On Wednesday 26th February, we have an exciting visit from the author of the Ultimate Football Heroes books, Matt Oldfield. Matt will be presenting to Y7 and Y8 and students who will have the opportunity to chat to the author, buy books (£6 each cash only) and have them signed. Look out for more information in the newsletter next week!

World Book Day tokens will be handed out to all Y7 and Y8 students during their English lessons next week.  These tokens can be used to buy a £1 World Book Day book or to get £1 off a book.  Book tokens can be used in most supermarkets and all bookshops from 13th February to 23rd March. Students in years 9–13 can pop to Mrs Barton for their book token at any time.

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

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Charity Fundraising

We raised £102.60 at the last charity cake sale for NW Air Ambulance. 

The next sale is Tuesday 11th February and is in aid of prostate cancer. At this sale we are selling muffins and Danish pastries. 

Students can keep up to date with events on our charity noticeboard in the crush hall. Where they can see the totals raised in memory of our former colleague Claire McLaughlin and our former student Tom Lloyd.

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Drama Club will start up again after half-term.

Art Department

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

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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.

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.