St Michael’s Church of England High School A Church of England Academy
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 STEM in action p3 Christian Values Enrichment Day p4 Karting triumphs p5 Macbeth trip P6 Off to Berlin p7 Netball champions p8 World Smile Day p9 Flag football success
can do extremely well and achieve fantastic results, It has been another produc- regardless of what teaching tive half term at St group they are in, when Michael’s and following the pupils, staff, parents and summer break I trust your carers work together. children have once again settled into the school rou- We are looking forward to tines and are working diliseeing Year 11 again on gently, enjoying life and Thursday 29 November thriving in ‘body, mind and when Bishop Philip (Bishop spirit.’ I hope the contents of Burnley) will be our prinof the school newsletter will cipal guest at Awards Evengive you a flavour of our life ing. here.
Year 7 Once again we were all ex- Our new Year 7 pupils have settled in particularly well tremely pleased and proud and have become accusof each and every young tomed to our routines very person in last year’s Year quickly. They have already 11 who gained such outproved themselves to be a standing GCSE results in group of positive and enAugust. Overall 87% of thusiastic young people pupils gained 5 or more who I know will have very standard passes (9-4 high expectations and aspigrades) including English and maths, with 74% gain- rations of themselves during 5 or more strong passes ing their time here at St Michael's. It was wonderful (9-5 grades). 35% of our to see so many parents and pupils attained 5 or more carers attend the Year 7 passes at Grades 9-7 and our Attainment 8 score was Learning Information Evening and I know Year 7 Tuan amazing 58.9 meaning tors and Mr Neville are that the average grade looking forward to seeing achieved by our pupils is a parents and carers at the Grade 6 (former Grade B.) Year 7 Tutor’s Consultation This is a fantastic achieveEvening on Thursday 8 Noment by our former Year 11, who displayed an excel- vember. lent attitude towards school and a fantastic work ethic. I Staffing We are delighted to welcommend the dedication, determination and commit- come our new staff; Mr Jacob Banks, teaching RE, ment of both pupils and Miss Kerri McCance, who is staff in achieving these suteaching English, Miss Emperb results and I acknowledge the significant ma Curtis, who is teaching mathematics and Mrs part played by supportive Davinia Oldham, who has parents and carers. It is clear that our young people joined us as a Teaching Assistant. They have al-
ready settled in to life at St Michael’s and we wish them every happiness and success in their new roles. Mrs Dempster will return from maternity leave after half term and we thank Mrs Rothwell for all that she has done to support the PE department in her absence. Attendance Excellent attendance is one of the contributing factors to outstanding achievement at St Michael's. I thank parents for your continued support in this matter. Please could I take this opportunity to remind you that schools are not allowed to authorise absence for holidays in school time and only in the most exceptional circumstances will leave of absence be granted, with no leave granted to pupils in Years 10 or 11. Please check the school website before booking holidays as the pattern may change from year to year. Uniform Your sons and daughters look especially smart and I thank