Two years ago Maryhill High School raised money for the Ruby Owen appeal, the little girl from Kidsgrove with Cancer aged two years. We raised £960.00 which was a fantastic effort and contributed to Ruby being able to go to America and have the specialised treatment she needed. Ruby responded very well to the treatment and continued to live a normal and healthy life.
In February of this year the Owen family received the devastating news that Ruby’s cancerous tumour had returned and that she would once again need to travel to America for lifesaving treatment. This of course comes at a price, a massive £120,000.00 was needed by the family!
In true form Maryhill High School students stepped up to support the family once again and raised just short of £1400.00 WOW this school really does have true community spirit!!
Students were involved in:-
Non- uniform day Wear it Red or Pink for Ruby
Fancy Dress – MORPH outfits
Wear your Onesie to school
Nail painting
Cake Sale
Sponsored Silences (a much quieter day in school)
One student went out collecting from neighbours and friends and another emptied the contents of her money box and donated it to the appeal.
Ruby and her mum and dad are now in America and will be going ahead with her Cancer treatment. They send a massive thanks for our support and will keep us informed of her progress.
All staff, students and parents of Maryhill wish her well. Good Luck Ruby!
The Background….
Every year the year 11 pupils of Maryhill High School in Kidsgrove thoroughly enjoy attending their prom.
Unfortunately and particularly in the current climate of austerity, some pupils struggle to afford a ticket to the prom let alone fund a whole new outfit and accessories.
Teenagers are very fashion conscious and being ‘on trend’ is very important for their self esteem and credibility amongst their peers. Teenagers are often perceived in a negative light. However, the project outlined below would go some way towards re addressing the balance.
The project….
As an alternative to buying a new outfit and accessories, I propose to source charity shop second hand outfits and accessories. The clothing would be transformed using the pupil’s creative and practical skills her in school. This would encourage the pupils to consider the concept of recycling, cost saving, sustainability and the impact of environmentally friendly behaviour on future generations. Ultimately the pupils will learn a lifelong lesson and will gain a greater awareness and appreciation of value for money.
The outcome….
The pupils will organise and stage a clothes show extravaganza. There will be dancing, photographers, voting and not to mention a cat walk. Cost comparisons will be made and value for money will be calculated co compare new V’s second hand.
Tag line …..
‘Next generation clothing, transforming your prom!’
Thank you for taking the time to read about my proposal.
Mrs H Crew
Lead teacher for Art and Design
On Monday 5th December I went to the clothes show! It was Amazing! We went on a coach and got there about 10.30am. We all went straight to the fashion show and words cannot describe the amount of fun we had. All of the clothes were so beautiful. After that we shopped till we dropped! I had such a good day and I’m sure all the others did too. It was my idea of heaven!
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On Friday 2 December 2011, a group of Year 10 students held a cake and bracelet sale to raise funds for the ‘Lee Spark Necrotising Fasciitis Foundation’. The charity was chosen by Emma Kirkham, 10APB, in memory of her Dad.
The fundraisers were Emma Kirkham, Abigail Bancroft (10APB), Melissa Booth, Josie Zicari (10GR), Megan Bourne, Jaimee Brough and Lucy Jones (10LW).
Well done to the girls for their efforts to support a very worthwhile cause. They raised an impressive £151.78. For more information about the Lee Spark NF Foundation, visit their website http://www.nfsuk.org.uk/
On Monday 28 November, students from Springhead Primary school spent the morning with the Technology Department participating in a Christmas Workshop.
They made a bracelet out of beads to be used as a gift for a family member or friend. They wrapped their gift and made a small card to go with this using glitter and felt tips. Afterwards they designed a Christmas card and used felt to fill in the images they had drawn in, like a collage.
The students all had a wonderful time and we look forward to taking part in future projects with them.
On one of the last sunny days of the year, a community of friends, family and proud relatives came together in Kidsgrove to celebrate the work of local people; in the form of a ceramics project. The artist; Philip Hardaker, wanted to create a new perspective on the stereotypes of local teens in the area by working with youth groups to create something unique for the town centre. Small, individual clay tiles made by many different ages and social groups came together to build a mosaic for the opening of the new toilet block. A quote from the artist himself saying “this will hopefully tackle the negative view on local teens and create a mutual and personal respect for the piece in itself.” It’s not only something temporary, but hopefully something that can withstand generations and be admired by many.
Article by Rosa Hardaker 13PG
Part of the Key Stage 3 Science course with Dr Ma required students in 8MH to make a 3-dimensional model of a cell. The students produced their cells for homework.
On Saturday 12 November 2011, four Year 11 pupils were invited to dance at the 1940′s Memorial Day Dance organised by the North Staffs 1940′s Association. This took place in Kidsgrove Town Hall where the girls were asked to open the Dance by performing a Jive number. Phoebe Sammon, Demi Dawson, Kim Thorley and Deanne Wain performed brilliantly and were excellent ambassadors for MHS. All who attended had a great night out also having the opportunity to learn some of the other dances danced in the 1940′s to live music played by a 20-piece Big Band.
I would like to thank the girls for their commitment to rehearsals and for not being afraid to try something new to them!
Miss Bennett
Sir Thomas Boughey 12 v Maryhill 6
The girls played extremely well against this team and were matching them until the last 5 minutes of the game. There were some tired legs towards the end of the match that attributed to their defeat. However the girls had played tremendously well linking passes down the court, brilliant defending and some superb shooting.
Clayton 5 v Maryhill 5
This was the girl’s second match on after only a 5 minute break after the first match. Again this match was a fast paced game that challenged the girl’s abilities but they rose to the challenge and pulled out another brilliant performance. This game was a lot closer and went goal for goal. They were level at half time, the score was 2 each. After a very quick change of ends the girls went behind a goal but fought back and the girls earned themselves a well deserved draw.
I would like to take this opportunity in thanking the girls for all of their hard work that they have given to their training and matches. It is a pleasure and privilege to work with them and to watch them play.
Extended thanks also go to Mr. Davies who has kindly given up his time to take us to the fixtures.
Miss. Lowndes
