SHS News 22/3/24
Dear Parent/Carer/Student
We hope that you enjoy reading this week’s newsletter from Mrs Doward together with an update on this week’s school activities.
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Summary
This is a summary of the recent events and announcements at Stretford High School. The news includes various activities and achievements of the students, staff, and the school community.
- Headteacher, Mrs Doward, applauds the students for their exceptional participation and achievements during the recent Science Week. She also commends the students and staff involved in the drama and dance shows for their remarkable performances.
- The PE & Dance Department introduced dual coding in fitness lessons to help students understand the fundamental principles of an effective warm-up.
- Year 9 students visited Gorse Hill Park during their Geography lesson, where they collected data related to accessibility and safety and analysed it to suggest improvements.
- Year 10 Psychology students engaged in various intriguing experiments to understand the mysteries of human behaviour.
- The Forest School had its first session of the year where students engaged in different activities such as nature walks, crafting, and fire skills development.
- The school shared resources for parents that provide information and advice on how to support young people in making the right decisions about study and work.
- The MFL Department celebrated United Nation’s French Language Day with various activities including the creation of an edible Eiffel Tower.
- Year 7 Religious Education students explored both religious and non-religious heroes and identified their personal heroes.
- Stretford High celebrated British Science Week with various scientific activities, workshops, and demonstrations.
- Students met with representatives from Mott MacDonald, a transport consultancy, to give opinions on the local travel situation.
- The school’s basketball team secured the 3rd place in the final round of the Tournament.
