Archive for 2021

December 16th, 2021

Headteacher’s End-of-Term Letter

Dear Parents/ Carers As term 1 of the academic year 2021/22 draws to an end, I would like to thank you, the parents, carers and extended families of our school family for the love, support and CARE you contribute to our community every day. I know that many of our children, their families and our […]

December 8th, 2021

New school adjustments – Omicron covid variant update.

Dear Parents/Carers, As you know, the Omicron covid variant is spreading at a pace across the country. Public Health has made us aware that there have been some confirmed cases of Omicron in Greater Manchester. As a result, we are making some adjustments to our safety measures in school and emphasising others in order to keep everyone as […]

December 7th, 2021

Stretford High School Year 8 football team took part in a school’s tournament

Stretford High School Year 8 football team took part in a school’s tournament. Stretford High played very well with two wins for the day. Year 8 team did a great job. The programme is a bridge between the community and curriculum-based charitable work undertaken in over 50 local schools by Manchester United Foundation, and the club’s […]

November 30th, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination clinics for 12-15 year olds at Trafford General Hospital on weekend of 4-5th December

The School Heath Immunisation Team who have been delivering COVID-19 vaccinations in schools across Trafford over the last few weeks have organised a weekend vaccination clinic at Trafford General Hospital on 4th and 5th of December. This is a clinic you have to book an appointment for in advance using the link below. It is […]

November 18th, 2021

Stretford High school Year 10 pupils visited Old Trafford to be involved in a Black History Month Event.

As a follow-up to Black History Month, artists, YouTubers, fashion designers and representatives of other industries from the Black community, passed on their careers advice and words of wisdom to the young people. The event also featured performances from singers Francesca and Misha B. Manchester United legend Wes Brown opened the event with a Q&A […]

November 16th, 2021

Women’s team stars spread Euro excitement at Stretford High

Manchester United Women’s players Ella Toone and Alessia Russo visited our partner school Stretford High to join in with a girls’ football session and take questions from the group. The visit was to promote interest in the women’s game in Trafford ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euro next year, which kicks off at Old Trafford […]

November 15th, 2021

The following students represented the school by laying a wreath at Stretford Cenotaph in the community ceremony this morning: Babendeep, Nawaha, Ellis, Mohamed, Erin, Aseil and Zahra. The ceremony was very well attended (and moving). It was wonderful to be back at a community event again after we have all had to endure over the […]

November 11th, 2021

BIMA Digital Day 2021

Some Year 10 students have been taking part in the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) Digital Day. The day is a unique opportunity to give pupils an insight into digital careers. This year’s BIMA Digital Day was working with WWF (not the wrestling foundation), with the pupils spending the day in researching, designing and presenting […]

October 15th, 2021

Black History Month – Book Recomendations

To celebrate Black History Month at Stretford High School, several teachers and members of staff are recommending their favourite books by black writers! Mr Sztehlo recommends The Black God’s Drums by P Djeli Clark Mrs Midgely recommends The Colour Purple by Alice Walker Mr Hirst recommends My Legendary Girlfriend by Mike Gayle Ms Douglas recommends […]

October 1st, 2021

Opportunity to visit our school site

Dear Year 7 Parents/Carers, I am very aware that some of our Year 7 Parents/Carers have never had an opportunity to visit our school site and see your child’s home from home for 7 hours a day! Therefore, I would like to highlight the opportunities available to you this half term where you can come into school […]