Monday 26^th February to Friday 1^st March 2024

Week B

A Message from Mr Whiteley

Thanks for your continuing support in what has been a very busy half term.  

For Year 11 students, this is the start of a very industrious time. There are some further mock examinations for students to hone their exam skills and some additional testing in lessons.  This is part of preparing students for their final GCSEs which are now only a few weeks away.  For parents of Year 9, if anyone has not yet returned option forms or made their intentions clear, please use the links on the website to get these completed as soon as possible.  For parents of Year 10 students, a reminder that work experience for Year 10s starts early next term. For any students still not placed, this is an opportunity to explore any potential placements in areas that you will find interesting. as there is very limited time left. Anyone struggling for a placement should contact Mrs Rycroft immediately after half-term.  

We are delighted that our STE@M coordinator, Mr Lam,  has been nominated for the ERA Prize for all of the work he puts into creating opportunities for our students to engage in STE@M activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.  

https://www.mosslands.co.uk/news/?pid=285&nid=6&storyid=934

Congratulations to all of the students who took part in this year's Spelling Bee. This has been the busiest year ever and the 9 students who have made it to Friday's final should be very proud, they are a credit to the school and their families.

From the beginning of next term, we will be offering a new menu in the canteen.  Members of the Student  Council  have worked with the kitchen staff in designing this new menu in response to suggestions from students. We will, of course, continue to listen to what the students tell us about how to make things better.    

School closes for the half-term holiday at 3.20pm tomorrow, I would like to wish you all a restful break and I look forward to seeing students return to school safe, well and in full uniform on Monday 26^th February.

Year 11 Core Support Evening

A reminder that this evening is running tonight from 5.30 to 6.45pm and is for parents only.

Exciting New Menu

Following the whole-school menu vote and taste-testing carried out by a selection of students from across the school, we now have an exciting menu that will be available when we return from half-term break.  We had some fantastic reviews too.

“Normal rice (white): Can’t go wrong with this, and the school didn’t!”

“Kebab: Best thing on this list”

“Noodles: Very nice, go nice with chicken/beef”

“Piri Piri: Delicious!”

“Salt and Pepper chicken: delicious”

We have some budding food critics!

MFL Trip

This afternoon it was the turn of Y10 students to visit Lunya in Liverpool to try Spanish tapas. Tomato bread and patatas bravas proved to be very popular with boys on the trip who were very open to trying new dishes.

Y9 Immunisations

An email was sent home this week to parents of boys in Y9 with details of how to register for the immunisation session that will be held in school on Wednesday 6^th March.

MMR Vaccinations

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported an increase in measles across the country and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.  The free MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting against measles, as well as mumps and rubella.

Measles spreads very easily among those who are unvaccinated, especially in nurseries and schools. It can be a very unpleasant illness and, in some children, it can be serious and lead to hospitalisation and complications such as pneumonia, meningitis, blindness or seizures (fits).  In rare cases it can cause death.

Children aged between 12 months and 11 years old who have not received 2 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) are being offered vaccination by their GP as part of a national catch-up programme.  Wirral’s School Aged Immunisation Service will continue to support any missed vaccinations for children in Year 7 and above.  Please check your child’s Red Book to see if they have received MMR vaccinations as scheduled or check with your GP surgery if you’re unsure.

Most healthy adults will have developed some immunity to measles, but can still receive two doses of the vaccine from their GP too.

Anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice.

For more information about measles, see the nhs.uk website.

Measles symptoms to be aware of include:

• high fever
• sore, red, watery eyes
• coughing
• aching and feeling generally unwell
• a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.

Uniform Focus

Please ensure your child always arrives at school wearing their full uniform, including blazer, shirt, tie and shoes.  After half-term, we are implementing and maintaining a 'Uniform Focus' to ensure that every student is well-presented and prepared to learn, which supports our ambitious school culture and presents a positive image within the wider community.

We are proud of our warm and caring ethos - if you have issues with your child's uniform - please do not hesitate to contact the school office and we will be happy to offer assistance.

Equipment

Please ensure that your son/ward attends school each day with at least the following equipment:

2 pens

1 pencil

1 rubber

1 ruler

1 pencil sharpener

Fully stocked pencil cases can be purchased for £1 from your son/ward's house office or at the main school office.

Y11 Tuition

The attached letter was given to all Year 11 students last week inviting them to attend tuition in maths, English and science during the February half-term holiday. Please see the letter for further information or email admin@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk FAO Mr Baas. 

Drama Club

Mrs Brett is away from school today and tomorrow, so the club will not be running this week.

Iceland Trip

Please ensure your son's passport and code of conduct form have been handed in to school.

Miss Stewart will be in touch by email shortly with final arrangements for the trip. 

Library

World Book Day - It's coming up to our favourite time of year - World Book Day on Thursday 7^th March.  On this day there will be lots of events and activities for our boys to get involved in.  Before then, students in Year 7 and 8 will receive their £1 World Book Day token this week to spend in store on a £1 World Book Day book or get  £1 off a full price book.  Students in years 9-13 can pop to Mrs Barton in the library or ask an English teacher for their token.

The semi-finals of the Year 7 Spelling Bee took place last Friday with just over 30 students taking part! Well done to all of those that joined in with this event and to the students who got 8 or more correct spellings and will be going through to the spoken final which takes place tomorrow. A special shout out to the following students who got 10/10 and gained 100 points for their form group!

Jayden Doran        7R1

Marshall Hughes     7R1

Jack Chapman          7R1

Chess Club is starting after half-term, and will be taking place in the library each Tuesday from 3.20 - 4.10pm.  If your son/ward is a budding chess player, would like to practise his skills or simply learn from scratch, he can sign up with Mrs Barton in the library.

If you would like to know the latest reading events, book recommendations and more, follow us on Instagram @library_mosslands

PE Results

Basketball

6^th Form: Mosslands 57-49 Wirral Grammar

Football

Year 7: Mosslands 3-5 Woodchurch in Wirral Cup

Year 8: Mosslands 5-3 Woodchurch in Merseyside Cup

             Mosslands 7-1 Ridgeway in Wirral Cup 

Year 9: Mosslands 7-0 Woodchurch in Wirral Cup 

Year 10: Mosslands 6-0 Oldershaw in Merseyside Cup

Year 11: Mosslands 6-4 Oldershaw in Merseyside Cup

6^th Form: Mosslands 3-3 Co-op Bebington (win on penalties) in Wirral Cup

Also to note that Year 7&8 rugby finals are postponed.

Charity Cake Sale

Yesterday, we raised over £70 for Claire House with our cake sale held at break.

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. 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.

Year 7 & 8 VEX Robotics Club

This club runs every Tuesday in C14 3.20-4.20pm with Mr Lam.