St Michael’s Church of England High School Headteacher: Mrs J Jenks BSocSci Hons PGCE Deputy Headteachers: Mr J Chadwick BEd Hons, Mrs C Hooley BA Hons
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Message from the Headteacher Dear Parents and Carers HIGHLIGHTS p2 Youth Speaks! p3 TALL Project p4 Special Eucharist p5 Rugby news p6 Fabulous runners p7 Talented sisters p8 Sporting achievements p9 Cricket talent p10 World Book Day
at school, that controlled assessments and home learning deadlines are met Even though this has been a relatively short half term, and that pupils attend the it has been another produc- many and varied after school activities designed to tive and eventful period in support learning. It is quite the life of St Michael’s. I possible for pupils to imhope the contents of the prove by one or two grades newsletter will give you a flavour of life at school and from this stage through the range of enriching extra hard work and commitment. It is also imperative, -curricular activities and events happening on a reg- however, that pupils remember to take time for ular basis. relaxation, continue with their extra-curricular activiThis is, of course, a critical time for our Year 11 pupils. ties and remain healthy in Following their mock exami- ‘body, mind and spirit.’ nations and their reports, they now have a clear idea This has been a very busy of their strengths and areas term for new staff appointfor improvement. With only ments. We are delighted to ten teaching weeks remain- announce that following a ing before the main written re-structure of our pastoral team, Mr Doug Neville has examinations begin, it is been appointed as a Pupil now crucial they begin to plan their own focused pro- Manager. He will initially work alongside Mrs Kingrammes of revision. They neavy in Year 8. Mr John have received their examiKirkpatrick has been apnation and revision timetapointed as Senior Leader: bles this week and we enWellbeing. Mrs Kinneavy courage all pupils, parents remains in post as a highly and carers to attend our Revision Evening to be held valued member of the pason Wednesday 28 February toral team. In addition to her senior safeguarding role at 7pm in the school hall. she will now have a whole This is a most informative school remit which focuses evening, where revision on the wellbeing of pupils strategies and techniques throughout the school. Adwill be shared and helpful ditionally, Mr Aled Demet tips given to enable our has become a Leader in pupils to structure their Learning for Technology time and achieve the best results possible. There is no and iPads. Mrs Bain has returned to the English desubstitute for dedication partment on a part time and hard work and I do basis following her maternithank and encourage parents and carers to continue ty leave and Mrs Judith Mawith their fantastic support son has also joined the by ensuring full attendance English department on a
part time temporary basis. I am sure that you will join me in wishing these colleagues every success in their roles. Interviews for various other positions are taking place in the coming weeks. I enjoyed meeting many of you at both our Year 10 and Year 7 Consultation Evenings this half term. The success of our pupils is highly dependent on the strong relationships, mutual respect and trust developed between school, parents and carers. Thank you for your continued support and the vital role you play in ‘Team St Michael’s’. A special Eucharist service led by our Vice Chair of Governors, Father David Arnold, allowed pupils to show their appreciation for the dedication of our former Chair of Governors Mrs Freda Armstrong this half term. The Armstrong Choir and Blackburn Cathedral’s Chief Chorister, William Keeling, sang at the service where Father David again paid tribute to the 40 years Mrs Armstrong has been involved in the Governing Body of St Michael’s. Head Boy, Lewis Kos, and