ST AMBROSE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM
FAITH IN YOU
LOVE IN LEARNING
HOPE IN BETTER
Barry Driscoll RIP 1951-2020
this week in our school . . .
1Volume 5 Issue 25 April 3rd, 2020


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Head’s start .
Mr. Davis, Headteacher, reflects on the week. Mr. Davis, Headteacher, reflects on the week. I hope that this newsletter finds you well and that you are coping at home or at work with the It is this time pandemic. of year that Our I meet challenges of about the COVID-19 firstwith each Head of Department to review the concern as a school, and as individuals, is that summer’s exam results. This involves our pupils, their families and our colleagues, plenty of useful andand thought-provoking friends and families are well safe.
discussion, but it is usually talking about letters. Behind thisday, data are As a staffnumbers we think and about our pupils every stories: how pupils did, how they felt, staff are regularly in contact with you and your what liked and achieved. families - they we are here forwhat you they in any way that We we always focus on how things can be can be. It is important to us that we meet the improved of as Coronavirus well as celebrating current challenges as a what went well. As a Catholic school, community, that no-one should sufferexam aloneresults or feelare just one way of expressing the unique, that they cannot get the help they need. We areGodgiven andand skillsfamilies of eachevery pupil.day, It is reaching out to talents our pupils important to look beyond the data so I please do not hesitate to ask us for assistance am delighted of my job involves and we will do whatthat wemuch can. more
being in classes, walking around the school and talking to pupils, andthe staff. At St. Ambrose Barlow we talkstudents a lot about ultimate aim of the school being that individuals If ever you are feeling despondent can put their learning into actionatinallthe service of or fatigued I reckon a quick tour of others. Now is the time for that action; it the is a school test would quickly raise your spirits. Let me of our mission and our faith.
show you what I mean. Today (Thursday, 29th) forare instance, dropped We know September that many families doing aI great job into Year 10 GCSE Music. There, I was with home learning, however we are also aware to listen to others performances of that somedelighted are struggling and cannot get Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Hold near home learning because they are worriedBack theincome, River and the or Saints Go Marching about food, jobWhen security health. In. I also got to sit with Daniel and Chester as they demonstrated theirpeople prodigious We are very aware that with young not DJing talents. Next, during lunch, I supervised being in school their learning will be affected, but the canteen made a point of watching our greater priorityand is that they are mentally and the interactions that take place daily. Pupils and physically well, particularly as the COVID-19 staff holding doors open for one another, situation continues and develops. Their mental offering thanks, moments of personal and emotional health andlittle wellbeing matters more appreciation and gratitude. Of course, than any missed learning — we really want things don’t go well in ado school, but it parents and carers toalways know that we will is lovely to witness a voluntary apology from everything we can to support this.
a Year 9 to one of the lunch time staff, or seeon one pupil help another and whowith is unsure Schools rely routines, structures where to go for class. those come predictability, even when you take into account the inherent unpredictability of In Sixth Form, Iteenagers enjoyed a in lengthy chat with putting over a thousand one building Aidan who explained both the theory every day. We now find ourselves in a situationof andexpectations its potential commercial where ourdifferentiation usual ways, our and our application. In English were studying processes have been overtaken they by events. the about play Blood Brothers and talking Schools are learning, so it follows that with they humour and excitement about superstitions; should be learning organisations, able to adapt in Yearand 7 RE theysuch werechange dissecting and to change to see as our new mission statement and exploring the necessary, vital growth.
personal meanings within it. School is a busy, bustling, humming place.
As St. John Henry Newman observed,‘to live is to I get totoMaths to findisall Yearchanged 9 embroiled change, be perfect toofhave often.’ in a task that is so challenging and exciting We’d like to think that we are in control of the that I want to lives, stay and go myself. changes in our but have as weahave been Outside it’s: “Sir, have you seen tie? is reminded by the global pandemic, my everyone Can you open my bottle? What did you vulnerable to huge forces beyond their control.
think of last night’s game? What time is it, Sir?” and, at least once a day, “Oh my Pupils’ health wellbeing days!”mental It can be noisy and at times and in amatters community this size we can’t expect more than missed learning now more than everyone to get on with each other all the ever time. But it is our community, and a lively, lovely, positive one at that. That is why we have focused in our Perhaps the single my week, if I and communications with highlight home onofhelping pupils had to pick, would be the conversation I had their families to control the things that they can with Mrs. Fay is leading the and safety. influence and to who prioritise wellbeing development of our new library. I amhopefully a We are also giving thought to the time, library enthusiast and have been ever in the not too distant future, when we aresince all back I was little. The furthest reach of together in school - how grateful wemy will be for memory is back to moments spent in our
that normality, perhaps it will seem ‘perfect.’ local library entranced by its colour and bright The truthpossibilities. is that, whenOn thisTwitter is all over, things can’t #RememberingMyLibrary reveals the holdfor the be the same again. So as well as planning that such an institution has: ‘A library future, we are considering what we can card learn as was afrom freethe pass to wonderment, and at school experience that wewords are sharing the ability to roam the world’ observes one the moment and how this can make our school a user,place whilstfor another quotes the wrought iron better everybody. gates of Stalybridge library, ‘Read, Mark, Learn Digest.’ Others talk of What willand we Inwardly have learnt from these few the escape that a library represented or of tumultuous months about collective responsibility, the refuge it offered from an unkind world. about ‘home learning’, about service to our community, about the most vulnerable, about Mrs. Fayabout spentour lastfaith Saturday peacefully kindness, and the way it guides us, stacking the shelves and we are about one another and about what inching really matters, closer to opening. What thrilled me was that we can use to improve our school?
her comment that several boys, some of whom affectthis a dislike were electrified by Finally, week of wereading, lost a colleague and friend, presence of a library in their school: ‘You someone who (as the tributes show) meant a mean I can borrowpast thisand and,present, like, read it, served great deal to pupils who Miss?’ was the breathless utterance of one our school for nearly 20 years with quiet dignity.
pupil. Our library is at the heart of the a space for being to and to Barry Weschool: dedicate this issue of ouropen newsletter sharing ideas and experiences. It is openDriscoll, his family and all that he stood for. May plan and its shelves serve as a reminder he rest in peace. Stay with us Lord on our that there beBarlow, no barrier to for anyone journey. St. should Ambrose pray us.
using its volumes or seeking knowledge, solace, entertainment or information. I can’t God Bless,
wait to see it come to life in the weeks ahead Ben Davisthanks to Mrs. Fay and her band of helpers. Headteacher Twitter: @BenDavis1972
Ben Davis, Headteacher
Front cover image: Barry Driscoll - image supplied Twitter: @BenDavis1972 by his niece 3
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REMEMBERING BARRY DRISCOLL, 1951 - 2020
It’s lovely picture isn’t it? This is Barry (or Mr. Driscoll to his pupils) with his wife Veronica. This issue of the newsletter is dedicated to Barry and to his wife Veronica, their children Barry, Jodie and Jacob and their wider circle of family and friends. Barry worked at St. Ambrose Barlow for nearly twenty years as the Design and Technology faculty technician. He is remembered as a man of great kindness, generous with his time, involved in the projects and work of thousands of pupils since 2001. For some his quiet dedication and generosity was the reason that ‘DT’ was the best subject in school, a great place to be. For others, he was the man who rescued their dignity and appearance by fixed countless shoes, bags and bikes. For his colleagues he was a source of calmness and goodness, ready with a cuppa and some cold toast to provide ‘therapy’ amid the busy-ness of a school day. Whoever he was to you, he was Barry a much-loved husband, father, uncle and friend. And now a much-missed man. This is our first stage of memorialising him. We will be publishing memories of Barry and, once we are allowed to, will hold an event in his name. In the mean time you are invited to 4 donate to St. Ann’s Hospice here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/609994349554653/? fundraiser_source=external_url
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Mr. Davis, Headteacher, reflects on the week. Mr. Davis, Headteacher, reflects on the week. March 13th 2020 This is our first newsletter for quite some time. It is about thishittime ofwe year thatabout I meettowith When COVID-19 really hard were each Head of Department to review the publish an earlier edition, but it went to the bottom summer’s exam results. This involves of the ‘to do’ list as did a good many other things plentyplanning of usefultook andpriority. thought-provoking as contingency In order that discussion, but it is usually we have some kind of contrast with lifetalking beforeabout and numbers and letters. Behind this data life after COVID-19 began we have included the are stories: how pupils did, how- they felt, what original introduction to the newsletter it seems they liked and what they achieved. We like months have passed since this began. always focus on how things can be improved takes as well as celebrating what went As the Coronavirus hold we have been well. As a Catholic school, exam results are focusing on something just as infectious, but a just one way of expressing the unique, Godgood deal less worrying: reading. To mark World talents skillslead, of each It is Book Day given last week ourand literacy Mrs.pupil. Tulloch, important to look beyond the data so I held a series of assemblies to explore with pupilsam delighted that much up more of my job involves the positive impact of picking a book. being in classes, walking around the school talking to pupils,much students and of staff. The themeand of the assemblies, like that World Book Day internationally, was ‘Reading is ever Tulloch’s you are feeling at allreminded despondent Power.’ AsIf Mrs. assembly us or fatigued I reckon a quick tour of the school reading is good for your health and longevity as quickly raise spirits. Let well as for would your education andyour prospects. Theme show you what I mean. Today (Thursday, assembly included various talking points where September forsome instance, dropped into pupils were invited to 29th) debate factsI and Year 10 GCSE Music. There, I was figures about reading.
delighted to listen to performances of Ninth I was luckyBeethoven’s enough to be partSymphony, of these Hold Back the River and When the Saints GotoMarching discussions and was very much heartened hear In. I also got to sit with Daniel about the books pupils were reading andand thatChester as they their prodigious DJing many of them weredemonstrated not shy in revealing their talents. Next, during lunch, I supervised the reading choices. For the week in which World canteen and made a point of watching the Book Day itself took place we suspended thattime takeinplace Pupils and assembliesinteractions to allow more formdaily. for simply staff holding doors open for one another, enjoying private reading. It was lovely to see this little moments of happeningoffering and, asthanks, the week progressed, topersonal see appreciation and gratitude. Of course, the displays about learning and reading take things don’tdoors. always go well in a school, but it shape on classroom is lovely to witness a voluntary apology from Year 9 toencouraged one of the lunch time staff, Each formawas also to compose andor see one pupil help another who is unsure share a recommended reading list - these are part where to go for class. I was interested of this edition of the newsletter. to read the usual criticisms of World Book Day In Sixth Form, I enjoyed a lengthy chat with from commentators and journalists. These usually Aidan who explained both the theory run to moaning about getting pupils to dress upof differentiation andsome its potential commercial as book characters (I have sympathy with application. In English they were studying this), but this year one journalist observed how the play Blood Brothers and talking poor pupils’ reading choices were across the with andschools. excitement country in humour secondary
about superstitions; in Year 7 RE they were dissecting our new mission exploring thethat I was intrigued andstatement delightedand therefore to see personal meanings within it. School is a many of our forms had included reading busy, bustling, humming place.
recommendations that were challenging and I get to Maths to findone all of Year 9 embroiled fascinating. Obviously day alone does not a in a task that is so challenging and exciting reading culture make, but there are signs that that I want to stay and have a go myself. pupils at our school prize and enjoy reading and Outside books.
it’s: “Sir, have you seen my tie? Can you open my bottle? What did you think lastthree night’s game? What Over the of past weeks since our time last is it, Sir?” and, at least once a day, “Oh my first act newsletter we have also begun Lent. Our days!” It can be noisy at times and in a was a wonderful series of Ash Wednesday community this size we can’t expect services at which our Chaplaincy Team distributed everyone get on eachthat other theto run ashes. Thesetowere so with popular weall had time. But it is our community, and a lively, them over and over again to accommodate lovely,- it positive one at that. demand was excellent to see pupils leading these services.
Perhaps the single highlight of my week, if I had to pick, would be the conversation I had with Mrs. Fay who is leading the development of our new library. I am a library enthusiast and have been ever since I was little. The furthest reach of my memory is back to moments spent in our local library entranced by its colour and In this edition you can also find images of the bright possibilities. On Twitter recent trip to Paris, this was huge success #RememberingMyLibraryareveals the holdand sawthat 40 pupils head to the French capital and such an institution has: ‘A library card enjoy art galleries, museums and the sights of this was a free pass to wonderment, words and unique and famous city. They even braved a the ability to roam the world’ observes onevery bumpy Channelquotes on the the waywrought home. iron Pupils user,English whilst another andgates staff also participated last week in CAFOD of Stalybridge library, ‘Read, Mark, family fastand day,Inwardly raising money charitytalk byof giving Learn Digest.’forOthers a little of what they have in solidarity with the the escape that a library represented or of poor andthe marginalised.
refuge it offered from an unkind world.
Reading is power: it is good for your health as well as for your longevity and prospects
Over theFay pastspent threelast weeks we have also marked Mrs. Saturday peacefully National Careers Week and National stacking the shelves and we are inching Apprenticeship Week, enjoyed someme significant closer to opening. What thrilled was her sporting wins and seen an art trip to the Sea Life comment that several boys, some of whom Centre for Year 11. We also received the news affect a dislike of reading, were electrified by thatpresence our choirof have been accepted to sing at a library in their school: ‘You Disneyland Paris this summer. mean I can borrow this and, like, read it,
Miss?’ was the breathless utterance of one All-in-all been a thoroughly busyofand pupil.it’s Our library is at the heart thefulfilling fewschool: weeks. aAnd as for what I’m reading space for being open to and(since so many pupils and have contributed thought I sharing ideas staff and experiences. It is Iopenbetter do so too), well I’ve just finished Deborah plan and its shelves serve as a reminder Orr’s ‘Motherwell’ and, I had to pick, my that there should beifno barrier to anyone recommendation would be ‘The Year of Living using its volumes or seeking knowledge, Dangerously’ by Christopher J Koch.
solace, entertainment or information. I can’t wait to see it come to life in the weeks Godahead Bless,
thanks to Mrs. Fay and her band of helpers. Ben Davis Headteacher Ben@BenDavis1972 Davis, Headteacher Twitter: Twitter: @BenDavis1972
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My most interesting holiday - Jack Coackley, Y7
also a large number of other statues which have been carved out of salt exhibited. I would encourage anyone who ever get the chance to visit Poland, it is a beautiful country with many interesting places to visit. It is not as expensive as the United Kingdom, the currency is named the Zloty as Poland has not adopted the Euro as others have. You receive around four and half Zloty to the pound. Most items are far cheaper than we are used to here.
Despite the challenges of lockdown, isolation and home learning, staff have been delighted to receive loads of brilliant from pupils. Here is a selection. We are excited to see more.
I have been away a number of times with my mum, dad and grandparents but my most interesting trip was in June 2019 when we flew to Poland and stayed at Krakow. Krakow is a beautiful city with many old buildings, this includes the church in the square where a bugler comes out of all four windows in the tower every hour. There are a number of shops opposite that sell amazing things such as my nana’s huge rosary beads. Krakow is surrounded by a beautiful park that envelopes the centre of the city while the wonderful Wawel Castle is on its edge. While we were based in Krakow we had two trips out of the city which were both in their own ways fascinating. The first trip was to Auschwitz and Birkenau where we visited the concentration camps from world war two. While this visit was solemn for obvious reasons, I am still glad I visited because it enlightened me to how awful people were treated and why it must never happen again. In Auschwitz there are a number of railway sheds which are full of photographs and memorabilia from the war. It really brings it home how horrifically people were treated including children of my age. Birkenau is far more open with a vast amount of land occupied by a small number of buildings and machinery from the war. In its own way this could be more moving as we were lead around by our tour guide who explained things that had happened. The second trip we took was to the Salt Mines which is a short journey from Krakow. You have to visit this place to believe it as it is not only huge but everything is made of salt with even alters where people have got marries down below. There are
A poetic response to COVID-19 Joe Eckersley, Y11, has written this to sum up his Corona shutdown feelings! Coronavirus. As the boredom takes over, Locked down by Corona. No holiday to Cyprus, Cancelled by the virus. It's very destructive, I'm trying to be productive. While it's boredom I'm fighting, It's Corona I'm disliking. Wishing the time away, Exercising once a day. Corona abolished the GCSE tradition, And for the class of 2020 we've finessed the system Chromatography by Gabriel Thomson Y7 Forged Documents The State vs Gerd Heidemann(journalist)and Brice Rubio(forger) Chromatographic Evidence Report The case against Gerd Heidemann and Brice Rubio is Fraud. They are believed to have forged fake copies of Adolf Hitler’s personal Diary. They tried to sell it to a newspaper company for financial gain 6 knowing it was fake.
Chromatography is used to separate substances to see what they are made of. The difference between Thin Layer Chromatography and Paper Chromatography is that TLC is faster to run, TLC requires less sample to work efficiently, and it gets better separations than Paper Chromatography. Furthermore, Paper Chromatography is mainly used for learning and isn’t very efficient for a case like this. Chromatography provides evidence if used properly by showing how old said substance is, what type of material it is made of and who wrote it. It works by taking the substance (in this case ink) up with the filter paper seeing what colours it’s made from. Also you’ll be able to see when the material is broken down what colours are hydrophilic and hydrophobic, these terms mean hydrophilic is attracted to water therefore it’ll go up the page with the water. Therefore, the colours that are hydrophobic will stay at the bottom of the page. We have evidence that these men have faked Hitler’s diary due to testing the parts of the diary with the samples of Hitler’s real writing and found out that they were written by the same person. But with more research we’ve uncovered that the Diary was written under a year ago, Hitler died in 1945. Proving that the Diary and the writings are frauds.
The chance of a live birth varies on the age of the female. The older the female is the less chance of success. Here are the results of actually getting a live birth in 2014- 2016. 29% below 35yrs 23% 35- 37yrs 15% 38- 39yrs 09% 40- 42yrs 03% 43- 44yrs 02% over 44yrs Healthy weight, avoiding alcohol, smoking and caffeine improves chances of success. Risks When having an IVF there are many many risks. First of all paying £5000 for treatment might not work out for them, and losing all that money is very annoying. Not only that but maybe the parents might have multiple children. Designer babies A designer baby is a baby whose genetic makeup has been selected or altered, often to include a particular gene or to remove genes associated with a disease. This is unbeneficial and quite cruel as the baby doesn’t get to decide who he or she wants to be.
In Vitro Fertilisation by Gabriel Thomson Y7
Science Work by Erin Robinson Y8
Introduction
The history of metals is thought to begin with the use of copper about 11000 years ago. Gold, silver, iron (as meteoric iron), lead, and brass were likewise in use before the first known appearance of bronze in the 5th millennium BCE.
In Vitro Fertilisation is a technique to help couples have a baby. This is because many people have tried to have a baby multiple times but didn’t work out for them. Who it is for The NHS says IVL is recommended for women 43yrs and under. You can use sperm or an egg from a donor or from your partner. It is also recommended to couples who have had sex twice but didn’t work or 12 cycles of artificial Insemination. If you’re not eligible you can pay to have treatment in a private clinic. Payments can be £5000 or more. Steps 1) Suppressing your natural cycles- Menstrual cycle is given medication. 2) Boosting number of eggs- medication encourages ovaries to make more eggs. 3) Manataring eggs- ultrasound scan check they’re maturing probably. 4) Retrieving the eggs- a needle is inserted into the vagina to retrieve the eggs. 5) Fertilisation- the eggs are fertilized in sperm for a few days. 6) Inserting- 1 or 2 fertilised eggs are put back into the womb to grow. Chance of success
The most reactive to the least reactive metals: Potassium,sodium,lithium,calcium,magnesium,alumin ium,zinc,iron, copper,silver, gold. Metal ores of potassium(most reactive metal): Most potassium is obtained from evaporite salt deposits containing sylvite (potassium chloride). It is also obtained from the minerals alunite and carnallite. Orthoclase feldspar is a very common potassiumbearing mineral. Metal ores of gold(least reactive metal): Gold ore is a type of ore that can be obtained by mining gold ore rocks, requiring a Mining level of 40 or higher, and granting 65 experience. Gold ore can be smelted into gold bars through the Smithing skill, requiring level 40 Smithing. Gold bars can then be crafted to make various pieces of jewellery . Metal ores of zinc: sphalerite, a mineral that is made of zinc sulfide, is a main ore of zinc. Very little zinc is in the ocean. Zinc ore is normally found with copper and lead ores. There are some other zinc ores, such as smithsonite (zinc carbonate) and a zinc silicate mineral. 7
Extracting metals: extraction of metals. The process of extracting metal ores buried deep underground is called mining. The metal ores are found in the earth’s crust in varying abundance. The extraction of metals from ores is what allows us to use the minerals in the ground! The ores are very different from the finished metals that we see in buildings and bridges. Iron and aluminium are extracted from their ores in different ways because the metals have different reactivities. Metals are used for different purposes, depending on their properties. Unreactive metals such as gold are found in the Earth's crust as the uncombined elements. However, most metals are found combined with other elements to form compounds. An ore is a rock that contains enough of a metal or a metal compound to make extracting the metal worthwhile. Most metals are extracted from ores found in the Earth's crust. Ores are often metal oxides, although sulfide and carbonate ores are also common. The Bonobo By Emily Hesketh, Y8 Introduction Today i am going to explain about the Bonobo.The bonobo is an endangered species that needs to be saved.They are adorable little monkeys that are quickly dying out. Facts Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans—making the two species our closest living relatives. Bonobos are usually a bit smaller, leaner and darker than chimpanzees. Their society is also different—bonobo groups tend to be more peaceful and are led by females. They also maintain relationships and settle conflicts through sex. However, bonobo life isn’t entirely violence free; if two groups of bonobos come together, they may engage in serious fighting. Habitat Bonobos occupy a relatively small geographic range. They live in the Congo Basin, which is a forested section of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is located in Central Africa. Their total geographic range only covers 193,000 square miles, which is a little more than half the size of Texas. Why are they endangered Locals depend on the wildlife for protein — even if it is meat from endangered species. These great apes are also targeted by poachers because of their large size. The civil strife has also caused an increase of habitat destruction and degradation. Logging and subsistence agriculture are also a threat. What are the scientists doing to protect the bonobos? The Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI) is a nonprofit organisation based in Washington, D.C. and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Their mission is to protect bonobos, preserve their tropical
rainforest habitat, and empower local communities in the Congo Basin. Coronavirus Survival Guide Charlie Deacon, Year 11 What is it? The Coronavirus is a new and unfamiliar virus spreading across the globe as we speak. The virus has infected over one million people and has cruelly taken over 55,000 lives. However figures that are not presented on the news include data on the volume of recoveries that are taking place. Hundreds of thousands have successfully recovered from this invisible killer. So how are we tackling the pandemic? Our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is taking this situation very seriously indeed and is setting up very strict rules to pursue and boundaries to apply. These include the following:
• Stay at home • Only leave for one form of exercise per day and for shopping for essentials
• You can only travel to and from work if absolutely necessary
• Public gatherings of more than two people are banned, excluding those who you live with
• Don’t visit other people’s houses of socialise outside your home
• The police can take significant action including fines if you do not comply with the rules
• If unwell isolate yourself from your family and others
How can I stay well?
• Wash you hands for at least 20 seconds with soap
and hot water or use hand santizer. Handwashing in this way is more effective than hand sanitiser as the virus cannot survive the friction caused by handwashing and drying • Use a tissue for coughs and sneezes • If you don’t have a tissue use your sleeve • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and face What are the symptoms and what should I do if I feel unwell? If you have a new, continuous cough or a high temperature you must stay at home for 14 days in case symptoms develop further or in case you spread the virus further Whether or not you have symptoms stay at least two metres from other people If your symptoms get worse you may need to seek medical attention Use the 111 Coronavirus service or search www.nhs/ coronavirus Is there a vaccine? Currently there is still no vaccine or countermeasure for the virus. However, there are 35 research companies racing to create such a vaccine. 8
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Clockwise from top left: Samual Okafor celebrating his Taekwondo black belt; Samuel Bryan, Year 11, representing Greater Manchester in cross country; staff v pupils netball
 
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Clockwise from top left: Samual Okafor celebrating his Taekwondo black belt; Samuel Bryan, Year 11, representing Greater Manchester in cross country; staff v pupils netball
6F World Book Day 2020
The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Attwood The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris A Place Called Perfect by Helena Duggan The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne Holes by Louis Sachar Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling Tall Story by Candy Gourlay The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by L. Pichon The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Dead Ends by Erin Lange Skellig by David Almond
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Clockwise from top left: Samual Okafor celebrating his Taekwondo black belt; Samuel Bryan, Year 11, representing Greater Manchester in cross country; staff v pupils netball
 
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World Book Day 2020 5BL’s Recommended Reads
The Letter from the Lighthouse By Emma Carroll Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone By J.K. Rowling Jaws By Peter Benchley Diary Of A Wimpy Kid By Jeff Kinney James Bond – Casino Royale Captain Underpants By Dav Pilkey Fade Out The Boy in the Dress – David Walliams Mo Farah - Autobiography
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calendar what’s on
Advance Notice
Pupils return as soon as possible! Until then stay home, stay safe and save lives.
Maunday Thursday
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WED 08
THU 09
Good Friday
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School Open for children of key workers and vulnerable children only for whom there is no safe alternative
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Easter Sunday
COMING UP THIS WEEK week beginning 06.04.20 HOLY WEEK
attendance We aim for 100% attendance for all of our students and have set 96% as satisfactory attendance for this year. Attendance is monitored period-by-period and statistics are published each week. Excellent attendance guarantees excellent learning. Attendance by year (w/b April 6th). Well done everyone!
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Attendance and its impact on learning 10 days absence means 95% attendance 19 days absence means 90% attendance 29 days absence means 85% attendance 38 days absence means 80% attendance 47 days absence means 75% attendance Please note: If your child is off school you need to contact student services the same day on 0161 921 1589/1551. If the school has not been contacted within five days, the absences will automatically be unauthorised. Ten unauthorised marks may lead to a fixed penalty notice being served. 18
TWEET OF THE WEek Ambrose Barlow Eng @SABEnglish1
Celebration end of term breakfast this morning for our dedicated Y11 Breakfast Booster group. They have worked their socks o for the past 6 weeks to improve their grades! #hardworkwillpayo
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Parishes in our Catchment Area Holy Trinity, Worsley (formerly Christ the King; St. Edmund’s) Sunday Mass Times • 9:00am at Christ the King • 11:00am at St. Edmund’s Our Lady of Hope, Salford (formerly St. Luke’s; SS. Peter & Paul, Pendleton) Sunday Mass Times • 6:30pm (Sat vigil) at St. Luke’s • 9:30am at St. Luke’s • 8:00am at SS. Peter & Paul • 11:00am at SS. Peter & Paul St. Ambrose Barlow, Swinton & Pendlebury (formerly St. Mark’s, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, St. Charles Borromeo) Sunday Mass Times • 9:30am at St. Mark’s • 11:15am at St. Charles • 4:00pm at St. Mark’s NB: Masses suspended in response to COVID-19 pandemic - stay home, stay safe, save lives
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