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Dear Parents and Carers Once again our half term has been packed with a p2 Dedicating our new wide range of activities and events which continue to buildings enrich the learning experience here at St Michael’s. p3 Vive la France! Pupils have participated in holidays abroad, educationp4 Oak tree planting al visits, competitions, fund p5 Archbishop of York raising activities and have considered, through WorAward winners ship, how we might actively support the work of ChrisP6 Remembering tian Aid. Life here never Manchester stands still, there is so much to commend and celp7 Science news ebrate as you will see in our newsletter. p8 Barcelona HIGHLIGHTS
p9 Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions p10 Campaigning for Katie p11 Fantastic Debators p12 Sewing for refugees p13 Charitable Giving p14 Student leadership
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years. The staff and governors wish them every happiness and success. Examination results will be available for collection from 9.00 on Thursday 23 August. If a pupil is unable to attend and wishes someone else to collect results on their behalf, they have been asked to see Mrs Goldsmith with a letter giving authorisation for this or alternatively they must provide a stamped, selfaddressed envelope and results will be posted on that date.
Student Leadership Year 11 Thank you to all our current Our Year 11 pupils have Year 11 pupils in leadership been well prepared and are roles; Prefects, Deputies, sitting their examinations Sports, Dance, Drama and with confidence. AttendMusic captains to name but ance at the compulsory re- a few, but in particular to vision sessions in school Lewis Kos (Head Boy) and and careful preparation and Emily Crook (Head Girl) for planning at home is essen- their outstanding work and tial, but just as important is commitment. All of these for them to maintain a pupils have been wonderful healthy perspective on all ambassadors for St that they do until the exam- Michael’s. ination period ends. Good routines coupled with some Following a rigorous selecrecreational activities will tion process from many help them keep that crucial exceptional applicants, we balance of staying healthy have appointed our senior in ‘body, mind and spirleaders for the academic it.’ I would like to thank year 2018 -2019. I am deparents and carers of Year lighted to announce that 11 for their continued supGeorge Baldwin will be our port of school and of these Head Boy and Eleanor Holwonderful young people; lings will be our Head Girl. they are a credit to you! Assisting them will be DepThey have been a dedicated uty Head Boys, William year group who have made Keeling, Harrison Boyd, Olimany memorable contribu- ver Biggs, Jabidur Rahman tions to the life of St and Luke Hannett along Michael’s over their five with Deputy Head Girls,
Charlotte Richardson, Daisy Royle, Katie Lee, Olivia Grady and Morgan McCaffrey. I am absolutely certain that this team will also do a fantastic job in their new roles. Uniform Thank you to all parents and carers who support us in our drive for the very highest standards of uniform. The correct school uniform may be purchased from our preferred supplier ‘JADA’ located on Eaves Lane. We would particularly ask for your support in relation to the following aspects of our uniform regulations: Trousers - Please ensure that you are buying the right trousers for both boys and girls. Boys’ trousers need to be of a traditional style (not skinny fit). Skirts - The length of the skirt must be no more than three inches from the knee and waistbands must not be rolled over. Ties – School crested clip-on tie Hair – In the last term there have been an increasing number of pupils from all