http://www.nmhsb.info/news/ Latest School News and Announcements en fcheetham@nmhsb.org.uk Copyright 2008 2008-10-20T08:45:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/october_half_term_holiday/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/october_half_term_holiday/#When:08:45:00Z School will close at normal time on Friday, 24 October 2008 and re-open at normal time on Monday, 3 November 2008. 2008-10-20T08:45:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/unif/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/unif/#When:10:28:00Z uniformjun08.doc 2008-06-26T10:28:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/change_of_uniform/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/change_of_uniform/#When:10:26:00Z newuniforminfo.doc 2008-06-26T10:26:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/nut_strike_actiion/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/nut_strike_actiion/#When:11:48:00Z Our ref: ACH/FC 16 April 2008. Dear Parent/Carer, Notification of School Closure You may be aware from the national press and television that the National Union of Teachers (NUT) is staging a one day strike on Thursday, 24 April 2008. A large number of NMHSB teaching staff, who are members of the NUT, will be taking part in the strike.  As a result of this I have to inform you that the school will be closed to pupils on Thursday, 24 April 2008 for one day only. The boys will not be required to attend school on that day but should attend on Friday, 25 April 2008 as normal. I will ensure that you are kept fully informed of any future industrial action. Yours sincerely, A.  Chambers Headteacher 2008-04-17T11:48:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/easter_holiday_2008/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/easter_holiday_2008/#When:14:04:01Z The school closes for the Easter break at 12.30 on Thursday, 20 March and re-opens at normal time on Monday, 7 April 2008. 2008-03-19T14:04:01+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/flep_families_learning_into_employment/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/flep_families_learning_into_employment/#When:15:12:01Z Year 8. We have just forged a link with an agency called F.L.E.P. This stands for Families Learning into Employment Programme. I plan to use this space to show you some of the things they offer in terms of advice and support about getting back into employment. Information about courses that can be followed and Workshops and sessions that aims to improve confidence to help you to move on into employment successfully. Events: • Tuesday 29th January – Coffee Morning @ Crosslee Community Primary School • Tuesday 29th January – Training Course in Research Skills @ Plant Hill Adult Education Centre. • Tuesday 5th Feb - Family Open Day @ Moston Sure Start Children’s Centre 10am – 2pm. Includes advice on training/employment/further education/voluntary work. • Saturday Mornings – Family Cycle Club @ Boggart Hole Clough Running Track Every Saturday morning January – March. If you would like more information on any of the above events, or if you have any questions regarding F.L.E.P. contact Liz Callen on 07867931882 or contact Mr. Webb at school. 2008-02-07T15:12:01+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/uniform_update/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/uniform_update/#When:13:34:01Z Our ref: ACH/FC 24 January 2008 Dear Parent/Guardian Re: School Uniform Letter I would like to take the opportunity to thank those parents who have given expressions of support to our efforts to improve the standards of school uniform. This support is very much appreciated. Following the positive support and feedback we have received from Monday’s letter I felt it would be helpful to all concerned to make our position on this matter absolutely clear. It is very important that all of the boys are in full uniform and look as smart as possible. • School uniform has many advantages, not least of which is helping to create a sense of identity, community and belonging to the school.  • In our experience where uniform is not worn and boys wear their street clothes for school, this has a negative effect on the ethos and atmosphere within school by ‘bringing the culture of the street into the school’. • This is not acceptable to us and I would reiterate that school uniform is compulsory for all pupils attending the school. • This is a policy which has the full support of the governors of the school. • Everyone should be absolutely clear that track suit bottoms and footwear that is not plain black are not part of school uniform and will not be allowed in school.  • Coats are to be removed in all lessons. • Hoods/hats will not be allowed to be worn in school and any persistent offenders will have their coats/hats confiscated until 3.20pm With effect from Monday, 28 January 2008 should any boys turn up for school in non uniform items, they will be met on the school drive and given a letter for their parents and sent home to change into correct uniform. All pupils have been given information about correct uniform and this can be found in their student planners.  Uniform is as follows: Years 7 – 10: Blue polo shirt with logo Blue sweatshirt with logo Black or dark grey trousers Plain black footwear Year 11: Black polo shirt with logo Black sweatshirt with logo Black or dark grey trousers Plain black footwear Ziggy’s, which is in Harpurhey near ASDA, supply our uniform and new polo shirts and sweatshirts can be purchased from there. If you have any difficulties in providing full school uniform for your son I would be grateful if you would contact his Head of Year to discuss this. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for your support in helping to ensure that our boys are always in uniform and as smart as possible. Yours sincerely, A. Chambers Headteacher 2008-01-24T13:34:01+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/uniform_january_2008/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/uniform_january_2008/#When:09:14:00Z Our ref: ACH/FC 21 January 2008 Dear Parent/Guardian I am disappointed to report that there seems to have been a drop in standards of school uniform being worn since the start of the new term.  I would therefore like to remind all parents and guardians of pupils at the school of the rules with respect to wearing uniform.  School uniform is compulsory for all pupils attending the school.  This is a policy which has the full support of the governors of the school. Everyone should be absolutely clear that track suit bottoms and trainers are not part of school uniform and must not be worn to school.  With effect from Monday, 28 January 2008 should any boys turn up for school in non uniform items, parents will be contacted and the boys in question will be sent home to change into correct uniform. It is very important that all of the boys are in uniform and look as smart as possible.  School uniform has many advantages, not least of which is helping to create a sense of identity and belonging to the school.  If you have any difficulties in providing full school uniform for your son I would be grateful if you would contact his Head of Year to discuss this. All pupils have been given information about correct uniform and this can be found in their student planners.  Uniform is as follows: Years 7 – 10: Blue polo shirt with logo Blue sweatshirt with logo Black or dark grey trousers Black shoes and a strong school bag. Year 11: Black polo shirt with logo Black sweatshirt with logo Black or dark grey trousers Black shoes and a strong school bag. Ziggy’s, which is in Harpurhey near ASDA, supply our uniform and new polo shirts and sweatshirts can be purchased from there. Could I also remind parents that there have been two recent newsletters which have informed you of the review of school uniform that is currently being undertaken by governors.  Please let me have any responses to this review as soon as possible. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for your support in helping to ensure that our boys are always in uniform and as smart as possible. Yours sincerely, A. Chambers Headteacher 2008-01-21T09:14:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/provisional_calendar_2008_2009/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/provisional_calendar_2008_2009/#When:15:42:00Z Holiday_Dates_08.09_provisional.doc SCHOOL CALENDAR 2008 – 2009 (Provisional) AUTUMN TERM Inclusion/SEN pupils Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 All pupils return Wednesday, 3rd September First half term ends Friday, 24th October Half term holiday Monday, 27th October -to- Friday, 31st October Second half term begins Monday, 3rd November Pupil/Tutor Day Staff Training Day Second half term ends Friday, 19th December 2008 End of term holiday Monday,22nd December -to- Friday, 2ndJanuary 09 SPRING TERM First half term begins Monday, 5thJanuary 2009 First half term ends Friday, 13th February Half term holiday Monday, 16thFebruary -to- Friday, 20th February Second half term begins Monday, 23rd February Second half term ends Thursday, 3rd April End of term holiday Friday, 6th April -to- Friday, 17th April 2009 SUMMER TERM First half term begins Monday, 20th April 2009 Pupil/Tutor Day Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May First half term ends Friday, 22nd May Half term holiday Monday, 25th May -to- Friday, 29th May Second half term begins Monday, 1stJune Staff Training Day End of term Monday 20th July 2009 2008-01-16T15:42:00+00:00 http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/calendar_2007_2008/ http://www.nmhsb.info/index.php/site/calendar_2007_2008/#When:15:40:00Z Holiday_Dates_07.08.doc SCHOOL CALENDAR 2007 – 2008 AUTUMN TERM Inclusion/SEN pupils Tuesday, 4th September 2007 All pupils return Wednesday, 5th September First half term ends Friday, 19th October Half term holiday Monday, 22nd October -to- Friday, 26th October Second half term begins Monday, 29th October Pupil/Tutor Day Friday, 23rd November Staff Training Day Monday, 26th November Second half term ends Friday, 21st December End of term holiday Monday, 24th December -to- Friday, 4th January 08 SPRING TERM First half term begins Monday, 7th January 2008 First half term ends Friday, 8th February Half term holiday Monday, 11th February -to- Friday, 16th February Second half term begins Monday, 18th February Second half term ends Thursday, 20th March End of term holiday Friday, 21st March -to- Friday, 4th April 2008 SUMMER TERM First half term begins Monday, 7th April 2008 Pupil/Tutor Day Friday, 2nd May Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May First half term ends Friday, 23rd May Half term holiday Monday, 26th May -to- Friday, 30th May Second half term begins Monday, 2nd June Staff Training Day Monday, 20th June End of term Friday, 18th July 2008 2008-01-16T15:40:00+00:00