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Year 4 have been lucky enough to have a professional hockey coach teaching us this half term.

A group of our KS3 students recently visited Manchester Cycling Velodrome for an exciting taster session. The students had the opportunity to experience the thrill of indoor track cycling.

We are incredibly proud of a group of our students who recently had the amazing opportunity to represent our school at Oxford University. They took part in the United Learning Leadership Project, working across our Primary and Secondary Phases to lead on powerful social action causes.

On Thursday 6 March, our Politics, Law and Business Studies students had the opportunity to take part in political research. Peter Hyman and Shuab Gamote visited our Sixth Form to gain an insight into student ideas on democracy, political leaders and social media. 

The Primary Phase had a fabulous day celebrating World Book Day! Children and staff were invited to wear an item to represent a book and this sparked lots of conversations, giving us opportunities to recommend some of our favourite books.

Year 5 pupils travelled to the Coop Live Arena to perform as part of a massed choir of almost 8,000 students.  We have been rehearsing every week since September and had learned a number of exciting songs and dance routines. 

On Monday 10 February, to mark this half term's Careers' Day, Year 6 were visited by members of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Year 3 have been busy this half term and welcomed two visitors who have enhanced our learning. We would like to say a big thank you to Matty and Mr Morris for their kindness and support this half term.

On Wednesday, Dr Peter O'Connor and Eve Pennington from the University of Manchester visited the school to tell KS3 Students about an exciting competition. Students from schools in Greater Manchester have been asked to make a documentary film about anything they find interesting about the history of Manchester, and the city's historical position within the British Empire.

As part of our Primary Phase Careers Day, Year 5 pupils were looking at how to create a project from start to finish.

On Friday 7 February, Year 1 walked to Alexandra Park as part of our Science Topic.

Our Year 10 students did the school proud on Thursday, when they took part in a GCSE German Study Morning.

On Tuesday 28 January, the Food & Nutrition Department held the Year 8/Year 9 MasterChef Competition. It was a very busy evening with the food room at capacity with 24 competitive young chefs taking part.

Last week, students from Year 12 Law, English, History and Politics were invited to the University of Manchester for a workshop in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.

Year 2 have been actively exploring their science unit, Uses of Everyday Materials. They began by identifying various objects by describing their purpose, the materials they are made from and their properties.

On Wednesday 8 January, Year 6 were visited by Amy from the British Red Cross, who came to deliver an empathy and migration workshop. This links to our Geography curriculum this half term, as in our "On the Move" unit we are learning about what migration is, the different types of migration and why people migrate. 

In December 2024, Mr David Marsden stepped down from the Local Governing Body after serving for 40 years.  

View a short video showing some of the activities and events undertaken by our students during the Autumn Term of 2024

On Wednesday 18 December, the Music Department hosted a wonderful concert in the Great Hall to a very supportive audience of parents, carers, students, friends and staff.

Nursery and Reception children have been enjoying a host of Christmas activities this week, including a special visit from Santa.