The Mosslands School Parent Portal

New York – There will be a meeting for boys going on the New York trip tomorrow. Boys should get their am reg mark, then go to the new sports hall for 9am. The balance for the trip is now available on MCAS for all boys on the trip and also for those on the reserve list. Payments can be made in as many instalments as needed with the next payment of £240 due by 1^st December.

Ski trip – The deadline for payment of the ski trip balance is Friday 21^st November. A reminder that all boys will need a valid passport, so any students that do not have one must apply for one without delay.

Cadets – Boys who have expressed an interest in cadets have been invited to an overnight camp in December. Boys should be bringing letters home today and payment of £5 for the trip, which is subsidised by the MOD, can be made on MCAS.

Sicily – The deadline for the deposit has been extended to the end of the month. This trip is available on MCAS for boys in years 8, 9 and 12.

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PE Fixtures

Thursday 13^th November - Y8 rugby @ Birkenhead Park @ 4pm

Friday 14^thNovember - 6^th Form National Cup football v Oswestry School (away) KO 1.30pm

Keep Children Safe with Free NSPCC Resources & Programmes

The NSPCC offer a range of FREE safeguarding resources and programmes to support schools, educators, parents, and carers in keeping children safe.

Talk PANTS – Teach the Underwear Rule

Help children aged 3–11 understand how to stay safe from sexual abuse in a simple, age-appropriate way using the PANTS rule.

For parents and carers: Find tips and guidance to talk PANTS at home: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

Digital Citizenship Resources by Common Sense Media

In partnership with Common Sense, the NSPCC offers free Digital Citizenship education resources to help children stay safe online.

Topics include:

Media balance
Privacy
Cyberbullying
Digital identity

Includes activities for pupils, teachers, and families.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/uk/digitalcitizenship

Love Life: Empowering Young People with Learning Disabilities

Love Life is a set of engaging films and resources designed for young people aged 11–25 with learning disabilities. These tools help explore key topics around emotions, relationships, and identity, while promoting safety and independence.

Topics Covered:

Understanding feelings
Respecting privacy and boundaries
Building friendships
Exploring different kinds of love
Staying safe with online safety

These resources also support adults in starting meaningful conversations with young people as they navigate growing up.

Speak out. Stay safe – Home Education Resource Pack
This free pack supports children aged 5–11 who are educated at home and may not access the Speak out. Stay safe programme through school.

Designed for parents, carers, and home educators, it includes:

Easy-to-run activities using everyday materials
Video briefs and scripts for facilitation
Topics like feelings, worries, safe adults, children’s rights, and online safety
A Childline scavenger hunt and signposting to further support

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/speak-out-stay-safe?modularPage=home-education

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Art Department

You can follow us on Instagram @art_mosslands to see some fabulous examples of the work produced by our students.

Reporting an Absence

Parents must telephone the school attendance line (0151 638 8131, option 1) on the first day of absence before 8.45am and on each subsequent day of absence. Alternatively, you can email attendance@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk. Please do not use the admin@mosslands email or the contact school option on the My Child at School app as these do not go directly to attendance, and you may still get a truancy call. It is our duty to keep your child safe, so if you do not inform us, you will receive a truancy call. You will receive 6 further calls until you respond. The number which will display as an incoming call is a Sheffield number, 0114 303 4042.

If a student arrives at school after 9:15 AM, when the registers officially close, their late arrival is recorded as a U code. This code means the child is present on site, but too late to receive a present mark — and as such, it is recorded as an unauthorised absence.

Please be aware that repeated U codes can lead to further action, as they affect your child’s overall attendance percentage and may be subject to monitoring.

We understand that occasional lateness can happen for a variety of reasons. If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting punctuality, please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can work together to support you.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support in ensuring your child attends school on time every day.

Please be advised that if a student is absent from school for two unauthorised consecutive days, then a member of the pastoral team will contact home via telephone and after three unauthorised consecutive days, a member of staff will carry out a home visit to check that everything is okay, even if a phone call has already been received from a parent or carer.

This is part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the wellbeing of all our students. We appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.

Medication in School

If you have any questions or concerns regarding medication in school, please contact the SEND Department. Students should not bring medication into school and any medication should be registered at reception. If your child is diagnosed as being asthmatic, following on from medical guidelines, please ensure they have an inhaler on them at all times and that we hold a spare within school. Many thanks.

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