February Half-Term News Update
We hope that everyone is enjoying a well deserved break after a very busy half term at Maple Hayes. We have lots to celebrate and be proud of.
College Preparation
Year 10 mock interviews for college a huge success in January – thank you to Rick Hill at Lichfield Bridgebuilders and all their volunteers for helping prepare our pupils for the next stage of their education.
PCSO visit
PCSO Tracey Horton recently visited the school and spent the morning with our Year 9 pupils - leading a workshop based around how to keep yourself safe online.
PCSO Horton commented that she was impressed with our pupils and their attitude and maturity towards online safety.
She will be back in school soon to visit more of our pupils which is very exciting.
Bedstone Cross Country
A group of 18 pupils went on a visit to Bedstone in Shropshire to compete in the ISA cross country event.
The following pupils were taken on the two hour journey by Mrs Grubb and Dr Brown to compete against other independent schools:
Codey Longmore
Monty Gambrell
William Willis
James Robinson
Harrison Smith
Edward Gray
Niamh Farrell
Erin Robins
Jacob Blakemore
Amaan Jhetam
Archie Smith
Liam Robins
Jacob Green
Loui Charles
Robert Ramsden
William Robinson
Lewis Binks
Oliver Esposito
All pupils performed really well, supporting each other and representing the school positively.
A Special mention goes to Jacob Green who came 19th in the Under 16 boys race which is an excellent performance.
William Robinson was also selected to represent the school’s district and country cross country championships on 1st February and we are very proud of this well-deserved sporting achievement.
Koala Bear Adoption
With the generosity of our pupils and parents, not only have we made a $500 donation to the Koala Hospital Port Macquarie, but we have adopted Koala bears Anwen and Paul, who were the first rescued bears from the Australian bush fires! We have adoption certificates on display in school for all our pupils to see.
A donation of $555 has also been made to the Australian Red Cross.
Next half term
Next half term will be a busy one with plenty to look forward to.
Year 8 will set off for the Whitemoor Lakes residential for a week of activities on 23rd March.
The parents meeting for this trip will be on Saturday 7th March and letters will go home with pupils in due course.
Year 8’s will also visit the Wedgewood factory on 10th March which is linked to the topic of ‘slavery’ they are studying in English.
The school is also holding its annual SEN legal advice workshop on 14th March in partnership with HCB solicitors.
Tickets can be booked at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-educational-needs-and-ehcp-funding-seminar-tickets-89580189759
Year 10 parents evening will take place on 2nd April 2020 at 2.30pm
We wish all our pupils and their families a very happy, safe and restful half term break.