Welcome to Maryhill Media Arts College Parents page.
“The effectiveness of the school’s engagement with parents and carers is GOOD.” (OFTSED 2010)
“The effectiveness of safeguarding procedures is GOOD.” (OFSTED 2010)
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* PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN YEARS 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 * PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD READS THIS AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR EXAMINATIONS *
5.1 Information for candidates – controlled assessments
5.2 Information for candidates – coursework
5.3 Information for candidates – onscreen tests
5.4 Information for candidates – written exams
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Additional information to the Privacy Notice included in your Parent Student Support Pack, issued September 2011
Privacy Notice Additional Information Sep 11
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Due to the ill use within school by some students, there is a ban of bringing to school the above (snappy) these can be in ruler format.
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Important information for parents regarding an increase in the cases of Measles – please CLICK HERE
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Appointing Parent Governor Representatives
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Holidays Academic Year 2011-2012 (holiday dates are inclusive)
Inset Day: Friday 16 March 2012 – School closed to all students
Easter: Monday 2 – Friday 13 April 2012
Bank Holiday: Monday 7 May 2012
Half Term: Friday 1 – Friday 8 June 2012
Summer: School Closed Thursday 19 July – Monday 3 September 2012
Holidays Academic Year 2012-2013 (holiday dates are inclusive)
School Opens: Tuesday 4 September 2012
Half Term: Monday 29 October – Friday 2 November 2012
Christmas: Monday 24 December 2012 – Friday 4 January 2013
Half Term: Monday 18 February – Friday 22 February 2013
Easter: Friday 29 March – Wednesday 10 April 2013
Bank Holiday: Monday 6 May 2013
Half Term: Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May 2013
Summer: Monday 22 July – Friday 30 August 2013
Please Note: Teacher training days for academic year 2012-2013 are yet to be announced.
Upcoming Diary Events
Thursday 08 March: Review Day for Years 7, 8 & 9
Tuesday 15 May: Year 10 Parent’s Evening
Friday 22 June: Year 11 Prom – click here to see photos from last year’s Prom
Tuesday 26 June: Year 5 Taster Day (for Year 7 students starting September 2013)
Thursday 28 June: Year 5 Taster Day (for Year 7 students starting September 2013)
Week commencing Monday 02 July: Sports Week
Tuesday 03 July: Awards Evening for Years 7, 8 & 9
Wednesday 04 July: Awards Evening for Years 10, 11, 12 & 13
Friday 06 July: Year 6 Transition Day (for Year 7 students starting September 2012)
Monday 09 July: Year 6 Parent’s Evening (for Year 7 students starting September 2012)
Week commencing Monday 09 July: Year 10 Work Experience Week
Wednesday 11 July: PACE Day
Wednesday 11 July: Summer Concert
Please Note: Diary events are subject to change – please check for regular updates
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Kidsgrove Parent Forum
Click here for more information on how to make a difference to the services in Kidsgrove and surrounding areas or click here to view the information leaflet.
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Under Twenties Bus Travel Discount With the ‘Your Staffordshire Card’
If your child is under twenty and lives in Staffordshire Staffordshire County Council can offer them a card which will allow them to travel for just £1 on any bus journey which starts or ends in the county. That’s a really cheap bus trip from them to see their mates, get to school or college or just to get out and go places.
Interested? Click here to find out more.
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Raising the Participation Age (RPA) from 2013
Click here for information on the new RPA duties coming into effect from 2013 and 2015.
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Cyber Bullying and E-Safety
A new issue that is becoming increasingly important to every parent is E-Safety and Cyber Bullying. Maryhill takes the safety of the students very seriously and has a number of proceedures in place to stop Cyber Bullying and other internet safety issues. If you would like to know more about E-Safety and Cyber Bullying and what you can do to ensure safety for your children everytime they use the internet, then click the links below.
http://www.childnet-int.org/links/
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/sid09/film/
Free online e-safety training for parents is available at www.staffsscb.org.uk/besafe
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Coursework and Exam Revision
Coursework catch up and revision sessions are being held at lunchtimes and after school. Please ask your child to see their subject teacher for further details.
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