Maple Hayes Dyslexia School news update November 19th

Christmas may be on the horizon but we are as busy as ever at Maple Hayes.

Odd socks day raises awareness and cash for Anti-Bullying Alliance

We actively participated in Anti-Bullying Week 2019, working with our pupils to help them better understand the impact bullying can have and why it has no place in our school.

We used assembly time to share stories of how bullying can affect someone's life and discuss how it can be stamped out through a collective effort.

The theme of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week was ‘a change starts with us’ and hopefully we got that message out to all of our pupils.

Staff and pupils also participated in ‘odd socks day’, which is designed to encourage people to embrace their individuality and show that being different is OK - raising £80 for the Anti-Bullying Alliance in the process.

Remembrance Day

We are keen to instil a sense of pride and respect in our students around Remembrance Day.

A two minute silence was held, while we also sold poppies and remembrance wristbands, with a really supportive response from pupils.

The event was particularly poignant after a recent visit from the Chelsea Pensioners.

Roy Palmer, part of the group who visited in October, sent us a book containing his memories from the war, which was used during our Remembrance Day assembly.

Sports science students complete First Aid course

Our year 11 sports science students recently completed a First Aid course with St Johns Ambulance as part of their work for the Cambridge National Award in Sports Science. 

All students passed and the visitors leading the course were really impressed with their behaviour and knowledge of first aid skills.

Congratulations!

Black Country Museum trip

Our Key Stage 2 pupils have recently enjoyed a trip to the famous Black Country Museum.

It is worth a special mention that those who attended were so well behaved that the museum allowed them to see some extra sights that others do not normally see such as the fake blood! 

Across the day, we attended various science workshops and everyone really enjoyed themselves. 

Our Year 8 will be visiting after Christmas so please keep a look out for letters being sent home.

NEC Skills Show

Year 10 pupils will be attending the Skills Show at Birmingham NEC this Friday, where they will have a chance to learn new skills alongside getting up to date careers advice and access to apprenticeship and job opportunities.

This is a key part of their journey towards making that next important step - thinking about life after GCSE’s.

Shoebox Appeal

We have collected 30 shoeboxes for the Samaritan's 'Operation Christmas Child' this year. 

Pupils have donated toys, school supplies and hygiene items which are sent abroad to disadvantaged children. 

We are very pleased with the contribution to this appeal from our pupils and their families and we will continue to do this every year.