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SHS News 8/3/24

Dear Parents/Carers/Students

We hope that you enjoy reading this week’s update from Mrs Doward and all the actitivies and news updates from this week.

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We hope that you have a lovely weekend.  Special mention to our mothers/carers and grandmothers for Mothering Sunday.

Best wishes

Stretford High School

 

SUMMARY (for translation purpose)

This summary covers the recent updates from Stretford High School. The topics range from messages from the Headteacher, Mrs Doward, to updates on school activities and initiatives.

  • A message from Mrs Doward, the Headteacher, reflects on the values of Stretford High School and how they coincide with the holy month of Ramadan. The values include Community, Aspiration, Resilience, and Education.
  • The school celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’. The campaign aimed to forge a more inclusive world for women.
  • Updates from the school’s library include the celebration of World Book Day and the announcement of the genre voted as Stretford High’s favourite – Thriller & Mystery.
  • Year 9 students enhanced their English GCSE skills by analysing Hamlet’s famous soliloquy.
  • The school emphasizes the importance of positive communication and wellbeing, highlighting the transformative power of “please” and “thank you”.
  • Students participated in outdoor activities during Forest School sessions.
  • Young reporters from the Journalism club had a session with BBC journalist, Amy Hollis, discussing various aspects of news reporting.
  • Staff and students participated in Beat the Street, an initiative aimed at boosting wellbeing, encouraging outdoor activity, and reducing the local area’s carbon footprint.
  • The Year 9 Sports Leaders learned how to ice skate at Altrincham Planet Ice.
  • The school offered a Vaping Awareness webinar for parents, providing information on the facts, risks, and how to manage vaping at home.
  • Kooth, an online mental health and wellbeing support for young people, offered webinars for students and virtual sessions for parents.
  • The school hosted The ‘Parent’ Hub wellbeing session, providing parents and carers a chance to create something for themselves and enjoy adult time.
  • Other updates include the school’s participation in the Beat the Street initiative, a Year 9 Sports Leaders trip to Altrincham Planet Ice for an ice-skating session, and updates from the gardening club.
  • Finally, the school shared its upcoming diary dates, current vacancies, and ways to follow the school on social media.