Executive Headteacher: Mr Peter Hyman Middle School NewsletterDates for your diary
Notices*Water bottles in school - Please make sure that your child has a water (filled only with water) bottle in school. **Friday 15th December is Christmas Jumper Day. Students are required to wear school uniform WITH a Christmas themed jumper. If you do not wish for your child to wear a Christmas jumper, they are permitted to wear a brightly coloured jumper instead. THIS IS NOT AN OWN CLOTHES DAY. A charitable donation of £1 is suggested for 'Save The Children' Charity. ***Walking Home Alone - If your child walks home alone, please make sure that they use a safe, well lit and busy route. They should not be walking through the park alone and if possible, walk home with a friend. Below is a link to the NSPCC website with more information. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2015/out-alone/ Debate MattersAnother great session for our Year 5 Debate Matters! The debate today was 'Should Homework be Banned?' What does it take to Live?In Science, over the last week, Year 7 have been investigating the natural world. They've debated if fire and sea sponges can be classed as living things arguing through a list of criteria, investigated how energy transfers through a food chain in a very soggy practical session and created our own alien food chains, identifying the trophic levels and adaptations of the creatures. We Need You!Middle School is busy designing campaign posters and writing manifestos for the School Council. Each coaching group will have one represpentative that will represent the wants and needs of the pupils. It is a great opportunity to help shape and develop the school. |