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18th July - Looking forward to September...........
We will start September with 2 forms in years 7, 10 and 11. A single form in years
8 & 9 (we need a few more pupils to split the year into 2 teaching groups).
Our junior school will be taught by 5 teachers.
| Senior school |
Junior school |
| Year 7 - Two form entry (2 classes) |
Reception |
| Year 8 - One form entry (1 class) |
Year 1 & 2 |
| Year 9 - One form entry (1 class) |
Year 3 & 4 |
| Year 10 - Two form entry (2 classes) |
Year 5 |
| Year 11 - Two form entry (2 classes) |
Year 6 |
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14th July - Term ended.
We were all sad to see Mrs Harvey, Mrs Fearnhead and Mr Ribbands teach for the
last time at Moorland as they began their retirements. |
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13th July - End of term visit to Camelot Theme Park
The junior school end the summer term in style with a visit to Camelot. |
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11th & 12th July - Junior school play presents 'School Daze'
School Daze is a play set in the year 2068. It took a humorous look back at school
life in 2006. The sad news was that Moorland will not exist in 2068, having been
replaced by a satellite launch pad! |
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28th June- Fantastic KS2 & KS3 SAT's results
Well done to our year 6 and year 9 pupils who produced Moorland's best ever SAT's
results Please click here for more details. |
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23rd June - Sports Day cancelled
Sports day was unfortunately cancelled due to bad weather. We try again on Friday
30th June. |
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22nd June - Year 11 leavers meal
Year 11 were sent off in style with a fantastic limousine ride followed
by a farewell meal. |
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19nd - 21st May - Army Adventure Weekend
30 members of year 9 and 10 go on an army adventure weekend at Ullswater in the
Lake District. To take part in mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting and canoeing. |
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18th May 2006 - Annual Sponsored Walk |
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17th May 2006 - Year 9 evening out
Year 9 worked really hard for SATs and so the reward was an evening out at a local
Indian restaurant (The India Garden) |
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14th May 2006 - Boarders visit Camelot Theme Park
Camelot is filled with rides, shows & attractions, all based on a
medieval theme. Our boarders enjoyed a full day at the park. |
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5th May 2006 - Junior outward bound weekend
Junior pupils visited Alston in Cumbria. See the photo gallery. |
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25th April - Summer term begins
Welcome back for what will be a very exciting term. Welcome to Sapphire, Jenny,
Daniel and Jordan who joined the junior school. Welcome to Holly, Martin, Catherine,
Natasha and Rebecca who joined the senior school. |
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24th March - Lots going on!!
The new classroom complex is going at a great pace. Most of the foundations are
in place and we hope to have the shell of the structure finished to roof level
by the end of June. |
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15th February - Football and Netball victories
We welcomed St Annes School to Moorland and played football (year 10 & 11)
and netball (year 9 & 10). Congratulations on our mixed football team who
won 7-3 (hatricks from Lee and Rory plus a goal from Lewis). A huge well done
to the girls who won 25-5 at netball. |
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13th February - SKY News interviews Charlie Jackson
Mr Jackson is interviewed on Sky Sports News. Also stars Joseph in year 2 (and
his dad!) plus Rhesia who left Moorland last year.
See the videos (you might need this codec
file to view):
First
Interview (2.5MB) | Second
Interview (2MB) |
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Coming soon.....
Friday 17th February
School closes for half term. Boarders return after 5pm on Sunday 26th February.
School commences at 8.45am on Mon 27th Feb.
2nd March 2006 - World Book Day
Friday 3rd March – Year 8 parents evening
8th March 2006 – GCSE Modular Science for Yr 10 & some Yr 11
All year 10 pupils will take module 2 & 5 of their science GCSE. This will
count towards just over 8% of the final GCSE award.
Some year 11 pupils will also take modules. Please
see here
for mark schemes, past papers and answers to previous modules.
16th March 2006 - World Museum in Liverpool
Miss Tiller’s class will study the ancient Greeks.
Friday April 7th – Easter Holidays
School closes at 1.45pm. Boarders return on Monday 24th April after 5pm.Classes commence on Monday 25th at 8.45am.
5th – 7th May 2006 – Robinwood Activity Weekend (Juniors)
20th – 21st May – Army Adventure Weekend (over 14yrs only)
120 Army Youth team will host a packed weekend of activities at Pooley Bridge
on the lakeside of Ullswater.See here
8th – 9th July 2006 - Wimbledon Weekend
This will be the school’s second visit to the final weekend at Wimbledon.
Plus a visit to Windsor Castle.
Later events............ 26th January 2007 Skiing
trip to Alpe D'Huez (1 week) |
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10th February 2006 - Year 9 Parents Evening |
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9th February 2006 - Top 10 Position on the DFES Lancashire GCSE Table
Please click here for
more details |
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5th February 2006 - School Ski Trip Returns from France
43 children and 13 adults staggered back from France, exhausted but happy!
We had 6 wonderful days of sunshine and all 5 ski groups advanced to much higher
levels. The 2007 ski trip has now been booked and more details can be found here. |
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30th January 2006 - Visit to the Manchester Museum
Seniors and juniors visited the Manchester Science Museum |
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12th January 2006 - Planning approval?
The Ribble Valley Planning committee granted full planning permission for the
new classroom development. Work starts immediately.
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12th January 2006 - Excellent GCSE Science Modular marks for year
10
Over half of the entries achieved a B or higher grade (B, A or A* grade). Well
done to Andrew who didn't get a single answer wrong on his A* Biology paper! Highest
averages (all very close):-
- Charlotte
- Andrew
- Theo
- Herman
Well done also to Daniel in year 11 who improved his C grade biology module
taken last year to a high A* grade. Well done also to James who improved a D to
an A grade. |
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10th January 2006 - Welcome back
We welcomed 3 new pupils to Moorland; Shawna-Leigh and Evelyn into the junior
school and Alicia into the senior school. Welcome also to Miss Montgomery who
joins us for 2 terms on a gap visit from Australia, Miss Montgomery will work
as an assistant matron. |
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16th December - Term finished for Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. Good luck to year 11 who return in January to sit their
mock GCSE's. Pupil of the term was awarded to Phyllis. |
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15th December - Junior Christmas Parties |
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14th December - Year 11 wind down with an end of year meal
Mr Smith, Mrs Harvey and Mr Edwards took year 11 to the Calf's Head in Worston
for an informal meal. |
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12th & 13th December - Junior Nativity Concert
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8th December - Senior Christmas Disco |
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7th December - Carol service at St Helen's Church in Waddington
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27th November 2005 - Eaves Wood Trail Race
Our pupils entered this scenic race through woodland trails between the counties
of Lancashire and Cumbria. Miss Anderson has been coordinating our running club
and the pupils have been running in the school grounds after school each day.
The race was held in bitterly cold temperatures. All pupils received prizes at
the race prize giving, but special mention must go to:
- Kyle who came 1st in the 13 year age group
- Ashley who came 2nd in the 13 year age group
- Charlotte who came 1st in the girls under 14 group
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21st November 2005 - New Classroom Block
A local architect has now designed a superb building and the plans have been submitted
to Ribble Valley Borough Council. The building will have 3 levels (connected via
2 staircases and a lift). More details here. |
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18th November 2005 - Annual Prize Giving Ceremony
Malcolm Pein was the guest of honour at our prize giving held in St.Mary's Parish
Hall. Click here for a full
review. |
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18th November 2005 - Chess simultaneous event with Malcolm Pein
(IM)
Malcolm Pein has been a chess international master (IM) since 1985. He is
also writes for the Daily Telegraph and provides the infamous voice of the Fritz
chess programme. Mr Pein played a 26 player simultaneous chess game with a selection
of Moorland teachers, pupils and members of Clitheroe Chess Club.
PICTURES HERE |
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6th November 2005 - Laser Quest at the Traford Centre
The boarders went shopping for a day at the Trafford Centre and also
tested their shooting skills at the Laser Quest Centre (the most advanced Laser
Quest site in the world). |
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3rd November 2005 - Firework display and disco
It rained and rained, and................ RAINED. Thanks to all parents, children
and friends of the school and nursery who braved the weather to see our annual
fireworks night. The fun started at 6pm with 'Mr Jolly' entertaining the younger
children. The disco started at 6pm and the fun went on until late. |
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20th October 2005 - Forthcoming events
| 18th November 2005 |
Prize Giving (Friday night - compulsory attendance)
Chess simultaneous event with Malcolm Pein (IM) |
| 24th November 2005 |
Eureka visit for years 3, 4 & 5 |
| 7th December 2005 |
Evening carol service at St Helen's Church in Waddington
(Wednesday night - compulsory attendance) |
| 14th December 2005 |
Junior Christmas Party 4pm - 7pm |
| 29th January 2006 |
Skiing trip to Alpe D'Huez (1 week) |
| Later events.... |
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| 5th - 7th May 2006 |
Robinwood Activity Weekend |
| 8/9th July 2006 |
Wimbledon Weekend |
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19th October 2005 - Eureka Visit
Year 1, 2 and reception visited Eureka which is a hands-on children's
museum in the Halifax designed especially for 3 - 12 year olds. The children saw
more than 400 'touchy' exhibits with Miss Le Page and Mrs Fearnhead.. |
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12th October 2005 - Visit by the Chairman of our local NHS Trust
Mrs Christine Kirk visited year 9, 10 & 11 to deliver a talk about
the East Lancashire NHS Trust and career opportunities in the health service. |
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25th September 2005 - Boarders visit Camelot Theme Park
Camelot is filled with rides, shows & attractions, all based on a
medieval theme. Our boarders enyoyed a full day at the park.
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20th September 2005 – Wimbledon weekend 2006
(8th & 9th July)
40 places have now been booked for Moorland's annual trip to see some of the best
tennis in the world. We travel to Wimbledon to see the action on the final Saturday.
We then visit Winsdsor Castle on the Sunday. Booking forms are available from
the school office. |
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19th September 2005 - A poem by year 6 pupils (Mrs Catterall's
class)
Moods of the Wind |
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The wind is a disgruntled giant,
Bellowing and tearing up the land
With his enormous club
The wind is a giant polar bear
Tearing me piece by piece
It is a freezer door left open,
Transforming the countryside
Into a winter wonderland.
It is icing spread over the world.
The wind is a falcon
Swooping
To catch its prey,
Chasing the poor animal
Not stopping until it gets what it wants
The wind is a cat,
Purring on my lap.
A tranquil wind in my face
It is a snuggly blanket
Around my skin |
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year 6 pupils |
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13th September 2005 - Welcome back to the autumn term
We welcomed 22 new pupils to Moorland and also some new teachers:
Dr S Henton (science)
Miss R Anderson (PE and English)
Mrs S Entwistle (Art)
Mrs L Ainsworth (Year 10 & 11 Geography)
Click
here for a full list of staff |
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31st August 2005 - Amazing AQA exam result
Well done to Kim who achieved an A* grade in her French GCSE. The AQA examination
board have informed us that Kim's result was in the top 5 out
of 138,508 candidates nationally.
Overall, Moorland pupils achieved 4 A*,4 A and 3B grades in GCSE languages
(covering only 16 entries). Well done to Rhesia who passed both German and
French at grade A plus Spanish at C. |
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25th August 2005 - Excellent 2005 Exam results
- Achieved 93% 5 A* - C pass rate with a non-selective entry.
- Over half the pupils achieved at least one A or A* grade.
- On average, pupils passed 8.8 exams each at A* - C, more.....
The 93% figure (with a non-selective entry) is up from 67% in 2004. Please
note that the 93% figure compares to a national figure of 61%. Also note that
our extremely high 93% figure was not boosted by multiple vocational qualifications
which many state schools are using to artificially enhance their results.
more details
here
Well done to Aaron who achieved an A* grade in GCSE German (taken in year 8)
Well done to Emma who achieved an A* grade in GCSE French (taken in year 10), |
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Saturday 2nd July 2005– Wimbledon weekend
Around 40 juniors and seniors travelled to see some of the best tennis in the
world played at Wimbledon 2005. |
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Tuesday 28th June 2005 - School website still doing rather well
If you type in boarding school on Google (or follow this
link), 3,360,000 worldwide references are displayed. We come in at number
5 and are therefore the highest placed boarding school in the world. See also.........
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Monday 27th June - Well done to Year 9 for great SAT results
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Friday 24th June 2005– Sports Day (plus fun day & disco)
Our annual sports day was due to take place from 1.30pm. Unfortunately
we were forced to cancel it at 10.30 due to very heavy rain and a poor forecast.
We did however manage to get the senior track events going at 2pm as the weather
cleared. |
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Wednesday 22th June 2005– Year 11 leavers party
It was that sad time again. Our small, yet perfectly formed, year 11
class reached the end of the line. Mr Smith treated them to a limousine and a
gorgeous Ribble Valley summer day was finished off with a leavers meal. See the
photographs here. |
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Tuesday 21st June 2005– Year 9 SATs Curry Night!!
Mr Smith treated year 9 to a meal at Clitheroe's 5th Avenue Indian Restaurant.
They worked very hard for SATs. |
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Friday 10th June 2005 - A move to Blackburn Rovers
Mr Jackson has tendered his resignation at Manchester United in order to take
up an offer from Blackburn Rovers. From 1st July , he will become the academy
technical skills Development coach at Blackburn’s Brockhall training site.
His teaching role at Moorland will not change. We wish him well in this fresh
challenge. |
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Friday 10th June 2005 -
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Friday 10th June 2005 -Retirements
Our school secretary, Mrs Pickup and art teacher, Mrs Shaw will both retire at
the end of this term. We wish them well for a long and happy, well-deserved retirement.
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Wednesday 25th May 2005– Year 7 visit Eureka in Halifax
Mr Doherty took year 7 to the Eureka Museum in Halifax. |
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Tuesday 24th May 2005– Year 3, 4 & 5 Museum Trip
The juniors visited the Manchester Science Museum |
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Weekly Club Summary
Art Club 4pm – 5pm Monday
Boxercise 7pm – 8pm Monday
Golf 7pm Monday
Violin lessons Lunchtime Monday
Piano lessons Lunchtime Monday – Thursday
Drum lessons 12pm – 5.30pm Tuesday
Clarinet lessons 4.15pm Wednesday
Guitar lessons Lunchtime Monday – Wednesday
Swimming 7pm – 8pm Tuesday (boarders)
Swimming 7pm – 8pm Wednesday (boarders)
Judo 4pm – 5pm Wednesday
Speech & drama Lunchtime Thursday
Street dance 4pm – 5pm Thursday
Horse riding Lunchtime Friday (juniors)
Swimming 2.30pm – 3.30pm Friday (all juniors)
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Sunday 22nd May - Visit to Chester Zoo
The boarders are treated to a day out at Chester Zoo. The zoo is home to 7000
animals, representing around 500 different species and around half of these are
threatened. |
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Friday 20th May - Charity Presentation
Maundy Relief receive a cheque for £1500 and pupils received their sponsored
walk certificates. |
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Tuesday 17th May 2005 - Year 5 trip to Blackpool
The children rode on a Blackpool tram, rode donkeys and sketched the beach line
as part of a Geography filed trip, looking at what attracted tourists to Blackpool. |
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Friday 13th May 2005 - An evening with the Harlem Globetrotters
28 pupils and 4 staff travelled to the Manchester leg of the Harlem Globetrotters
2005 UK tour. Well done to year 11 Kim who volunteered to dance in front of a
10,000 strong MEN Arena audience. |
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Friday 22nd April - 2005 Sponsored Walk
Our annual Sponsored Walk took place on Friday 22nd April 2005. The distance was
a very challenging 17 miles! Year 7 through to year 11 took part
and it was optional for year 6. |
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Tuesday 12th April - Welcome to the start of the summer term!!
We welcomed Danielle into year 5, Connor & Megan into year 6 and Heather,
Heather, Christopher and Freya into year 8. Year 8 has now grown to record numbers,
we now have 31 children (in two classes!!!). |
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Thursday 17th March - Charity cheese & wine party
Parents, staff and friends of the school attended a charity cheese and wine evening.
Raffle tickets were sold and an auction took place. We had some wonderful prizes
including MP3 player, Manchester United, Burnley & Blackburn Rovers signed
football, champagne, gift vouchers and more. The total has yet to be confirmed
but the tsunami charity should receive around £3000.
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13th March 2005 - Boarders visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The boarders hit Blackpool and take full advantage of all the rides.
Valhalla and the Big One were the top rides. |
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3rd March 2005 - Spring Fling Disco
Juniors and seniors danced the night away. Pictures can be seen in the picture
gallery. |
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10th February 2005 - Football victory against Oakhill College
Our year 7 & 8's beat Oakhill College 5 – 4 and 12 - 4 in two competitive
indoor 5-a-side games. Well done to Becky and Lauren for helping to keep up the
tradition of fielding a mixed team against all-boy opposition. |
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German classes for juniors and senior pupils
A new German teacher has joined Moorland. Mrs Wilson teaches German to seniors
every Monday. A short 30 minute session has also been arranged for juniors wishing
to learn the language (11.30am – 12pm). |
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Street dance & hip hop classes
Sandersons dance studios will run a new class each Thursday from 4pm – 5pm.
All pupils are welcome. The cost will be around £1.20 per session. Lessons
will commence on the 24th February. |
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Tsunami appeal
In the week commencing Monday 28th February the school will hold a series of fundraising
events. |
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8th February - Watch some football video clips:-
Mr Jackson outskilled by yet another
girl !!
Mr Jackson
Year
11 game |
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Tuesday 1st February
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 visited the Jodrell Bank Observatory with its famous 76 metre
Lovell Telescope. Visit the telescope's website here.
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Sunday 30th January
The ski party left Moorland for the annual ski trip to Alpe D’Huez. All
the pictures from the week are available on the school picture
gallery. The 2006 ski trip has already been booked for the same resort, leaving
on the 29th January 2006. |
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November 6th - Boarders visit the Blue Planet Aquarium
Thanks to Miss Le Page and Mr Edwards for organising the trip to one
of the country's finest aquariums. |
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5th November 2004 - boarders go to a firework display
The boarders walked into Clitheroe and watched the annual display in
the Castle grounds. |
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4th November 2004 - the annual firework disco!!
Mr Jolly, the children's entertainer, and disco started at 6pm. All the pictures
from the night are available on the school picture gallery. |
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3rd November 2004 - don't mention his name!!
Reception up to year 4 saw Rumpelstiltskin and the Fairytale Laundry. The Fairytale
Laundry is a bit busy today. The Snow Queen’s dress has melted, Red Riding
Hood’s cloak has dyed everything pink and the Giant’s trousers have
shrunk! Rumpelstiltskin offers to help out, but of course wants something in return. |
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1st November 2004 - School re-opens and welcomes new pupils
Welcome to Johnathan who joins year 8 as a day pupil. We also welcome Sophie as
a day pupil in year 6 and Katie as a boarder in year 6. |
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22nd October 2004 - Half Term closure |
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21st October 2004 - Visit to Eureka! Museum
Year 3, 4 & 5 visited Eureka which is a hands-on children's museum in the
Halifax designed especially for 3 - 12 year olds. The children saw more than 400
'touchy' exhibits with Miss Tiller and Mr Rudddock.. |
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19th October 2004 - Harvest Festival Assembly
Reception through to year 6 performed a wonderful harvest festival assembly in
front of parents. Click here to see
the pictures and here to see the Harvest Festival
poster created by the junior art club. |
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10th October 2004 - Boarders visit the Trafford Centre
The boarders went shopping for a day at the Trafford Centre and also tested their
shooting skills at the Laser Quest Centre (the most advanced Laser Quest site
in the world). |
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8th October 2004 - England U21 international against Wales
Mr Edwards and Miss Le Page took some pupils to The European Under 21 Championship
qualifier against Wales at Ewood Park in Blackburn. England won 2 - 0. |
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7th October 2004 - Visit to Eureka! Museum
Reception, year 1and 2 visited Eureka which is a hands-on children's museum in
the Halifax designed especially for 3 - 12 year olds. The children saw more than
400 'touchy' exhibits with Miss Le Page and Mrs Fearnhead. |
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6th October 2004 - Action packed evening for boarders
The boys went to Ribblesdale pool with Miss Sanderson. Mr Doherty took a group
to the sports hall and played badminton. Mr Smith took a small group to Twinbrook
golf driving range. |
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5th October 2004 - RE group visit St. Helen's Church in Waddington
Mrs Holland took a group of pupils to experience the beauty of Waddington and
St. Helen's Church. |
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5th October 2004 - Year 9 sports and music
Year 9 now have 3 choices on each Tuesday afternoon (time tabled as PE and music).
GROUP 1: 14 boys and girls went to Twinbrook golf centre. This was their fourth
visit under the expert tuition of golf pro, Mike Harfield. GROUP 2: Drum lessons
with Chris Butler; we have just purchased an excellent accoustic drum kit to compliment
our Roland electronic kit. GROUP 3: A 2 hour football training session with Mr
Jackson. |
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4th October 2004 - Classroom Rules Assembly
The subject of Mr Smith's assembly was 'classroom rules'. Pulpils were given a
revised list and asked for their feedback. A copy can be found here. |
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3rd October 2004 - Mountain biking
The boarders dodged the showers and the bad weather to enjoy the school's mountain
bikes. Thanks to Miss Tiller for leading the group. |
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1st October 2004 - Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes, organised by four national charities, raises funds for research
into serious and often life-threatening genetic disorders affecting thousands
of children. The whole school wore jeans and raised nearly £200 |
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26th September 2004 - Boarders visit Camelot Theme Park
Camelot is filled with rides, shows & attractions, all based on a
medieval theme. Our boarders enyoyed a full day at the park (Thanks to Miss Le
Page and Mr Edwards for organising the trip and Colin and George for driving).
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The New Autumn Term............
New Staff
The start of the new academic year has seen some staff changes. Miss Tiller joined
our junior school as middle junior teacher. Mr Doherty joined the senior school
as an additional teacher of science. We will shortly appoint an additional English
teacher.
School Changes
A huge amount of work was undertaken during the summer holidays:-
- The attic in the main house has been converted to senior girls boarding accommodation.
- The IT room has been refurbished.
- The broadband internet connection has been upgraded to a 2Mbps connection
- A second IT room has been created with 20 networked PC’s and TFT screens.
Science data-logging equipment has also been purchased for the room.
- The dining room has been refurbished with new tables, lighting and central
heating.
We started the term with 60 boarders aged between 8 and 16. We now have a two
form entry in year 8, 9 and 10. September 2005 will see Moorland achieving a two
form entry across the whole senior school.
School Rules
Provisional copies of the school rules were distributed to staff and pupils earlier
this week for comment. A final version can be found here.
Parents Evening for New Pupils - Friday 1st October
We have arranged an additional parents evening for pupils that joined the school
in September. This will take place next Friday from 4.30pm – 6.30pm in the
junior building hall.
Diving Holiday
The diving trip has now been cancelled due to low numbers. I hope to rearrange
a new date in 2005.
PE GCSE
Year 10 now have the option of taking GCSE PE as an option against RE.
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15th July - Sailing to success
Year 10 pupil, Phillip Maning, is now Lancashire Schools Sailing Team Captain
and lead the Lancashire Schools Sailing Team into a new three county event held
last Saturday between Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The event was held
at Glossop Sailing Club. 28 boats competed and Philip as an individual came 2nd
overall gaining 2 firsts and a second out of three races in his class. Photo |
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14th July - Junior school visit the South Lakes Animal Park
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8th - 10th July- Adventure Training Weekend
18 members of year 9, 10 and 11 go on an army adventure weekend at Ullswater in
the Lake District.. After a 7am morning call the group took part in mountain biking,
abseiling and canoeing. Our thanks go out to Sgt Major Smith and the 120 Army
Youth Team for a wonderful weekend under tent. |
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2nd - 4th July - Army Adventure Weekend
10 members of year 9, 10 and 11 go on an army adventure weekend at Ullswater in
the Lake District.. After a 7am morning call the group took part in mountain biking,
abseiling (140 foot!!) and canoeing. Our thanks go out to Sgt Major Smith and
the 120 Army Youth Team for a wonderful weekend under tent. |
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25th June - Tragedy strikes as England go out on penalties.
7.45 kick-off to watch England v's the referee (and Portugal)
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24th June - Year 11 leave in style!!
Year 11 were treated to a 35 foot Hummer Limousine to celebrate the end of their
school careers. A visit to the Emporium Wine bar followed and the day culminated
in an evening dinner with staff and parents. Pictures can
be seen here |
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20th June - Barbecue and mountain bike fun
All the boarders enjoyed a Sunday afternoon barbecue followed by a ride on the
schools' mountain bikes. |
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13th June - Visit to Chester Zoo
All the boarders visited Chester Zoo. |
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11th June - Harry Potter
Junior girls visit the cinema to see Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban. |
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18th May - Visit to Skipton Castle
Reception, year 1 and year 2 pupils continued their castle theme with a visit
to Skipton Castle. At over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete
and best preserved medieval castles in England. |
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16th May - Boarders visit Camelot Theme Park
Camelot is filled with rides, shows & attractions, all based on a
medieval theme. Our boarders enyoyed a full day at the park.
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29th April - 2005 Ski Trip Places are still available
SKIING TRIP TO ALPE D’HUEZ, FRANCE (by air) 30th Jan 2005 – 6th Feb
2005. Our 2004 skiing trip to Saalbach in Austria was a great success. 56 pupils,
parents and teachers enjoyed superb weather and snow conditions. The 2005 school
skiing trip has now been booked and the details are as follows:-
- Ski resort: Alpe D’Huez (www.alpedhuez.com).
- Hotel: Clubhotel Belle Aurore (the nearest lift is 50 metres away)
Outward: Depart Manchester Airport Sunday 30th Jan 2005
- Inward: Return to Manchester Sunday 6th February 2005
- Skiing: 6 days skiing (including 4 hour lessons, lift passes and equipment
hire)
The cost will be around £600 including transport to and from Manchester
Airport, return flight to Grenoble, coach transfer to Alpe D'Huez, accommodation
at the Club Hotel Belle Aurore, food, 4 hours skiing lessons and ski & boot
hire. I have provisionally booked 50 places. |
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30th April - Army Day at Fullwood Barracks in Preston |
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28th April - Reception visit to the Bowland Wild Boar Park
Mrs Smith took the children to feed the lambs at the Wild Boar Park in Chipping. |
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27th April - Ribble Valley Small Schools Football Tournament
Year 5 and 6 took part in the Ribble Valley Small Schools Football Tournament
held in Whalley. Won 3, lost 3. The results were:-
Moorland 2 - 1 Osbaldeston
Moorland 5 - 0 Grindleton
Moorland 1 - 4 Simonstone
Moorland 2 - 1 Bolton-by-Bowland
Moorland 0 - 3 Mellor
Moorland 0 - 1 Barrow
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26th April - School closes to mourn the loss of Heather Schofield
The funeral took place for Heather at Whalley Parish Church. |
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22nd April - Remembrance Assembly for Miss Scofield
The whole school paid tribute to Miss Schofield who died in a scuba diving accident
off the coast of Ireland on the 12th April. In attendance were Mr and Mrs Schofield
and Canon Deardon of St. Mary's Church, Clitheroe. |
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14th March - Boarders visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach
It was £10 entry into the pleasure beach and the boarders took
full advantage of all the rides. Valhalla and the Big One were a firm favourite. |
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11th March - National Football Museum, Preston
Miss Scofield took year 9 on a business studies trip to the National Football
Museum in Preston. The museum is home to one of the greatest collections of football
memorabilia in the world. |
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25th February - Start of Lent
Mrs Thornton-Gray took a small group of pupils to an Ash Wednesday service in
Clitheroe. |
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8th February - Laser Quest at the Traford Centre
The boarders went shopping for a day at the Trafford Centre and also tested their
shooting skills at the Laser Quest Centre. which is the most advanced Laser Quest
site in the world. |
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31st January - 7th February - Skiing trip to Saalbach,
Austria
44 pupils together with 12 parents and teachers travelled from Manchester
airport to Saltzburg. After a short coach transfer we arrived at the Sporthotel
Traudl in Saalbach to start 6 days of skiing. The weather could not have been
kinder, we were blessed with blue skies and sunshine all week. 260 picture can
be viewed in our picture gallery (you need a password
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23rd January - Chinese New Year Celebration in Manchester
Mr Smith took a smal group of boarding pupils from Hong Kong to Chinatown in Manchester.
After a two hour banquet pupils visited a Chinese supermarket to stock up on foods
from home. 2004 is the year of the “Monkey climbing a tree”. This
means that conditions are good for a comfortable year. As the Monkey is deemed
to be a lucky creature this is a year in which taking some chances may be more
acceptable than in other, less auspicious times. The tree is sometimes seen as
symbolic of growth, advancement and prosperity. So 2004 is a year in which a conducive
environment should lend itself to success. |
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20th January
Year 7 make a 'behind the scenes' visit to the Trafford Centre. Opened in 1998,
this enormous shopping and leisure complex has already been designated the "Temple
to Consumerism" and is the largest centre of its kind to date in Europe. |
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18th January - Bowling Along
Boarders go for an afternoon 10 pin bowling session |
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17th January - Skipton Trip
Boarders visit the historic market town of Skipton. |
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10th January - Mountain Bike First
Moorland's mountain bike instructor, Len Farnsworth, puts 18 boarders through
their paces in atrocious weather conditions. |
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January 6th - Welcome to 7 new pupils
We say a big welcome to Kanni, Hannah, Jo Jo and Daniel who join year 9 as seniors.
We also say a welcome to Rebecca, Daniel and Matthew who join our junior school. |
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December 11th - Disco
Christmas disco party. |
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December 10th - Carol Concert
The finale to each year is the annual carol concert held at St Mary's Church in
Clitheroe. Senior and Junior pupils, parents and friends of Moorland all joined
in to hear and perform readings and carols. |
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December 9th & 10th - Kindergarten Nativity
This years nativity production by our kindergarten class was "Humph the Camel".
Over 150 parents and relatives watched as the children sang their hearts out in
our new music room. Please see our photo gallery for
pictures. |
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December 4th - Year 10 & 11 Netball match against Bowland High
School
Another incredible result against a much bigger school. Our year 10 and 11 girls
played Bowland High and were in control throughout the duration of the match.
The final score was an 9 -3 victory to Moorland. |
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December 5th - Senior Achievement Assembly |
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December 4th - Mayoral opening of our new Junior School Block |
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December 4th - Junior Achievement Assembly
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November 19th - Boarders see the new Matrix Movie
Mr Smith took the boarders to see the the final part of the Matrix trilogy. |
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November 16th - Boarders visit the Blue Planet Aquarium |
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November 10th - The annual firework disco party
Over 300 children and parents attended this years disco and firework party.
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17th October - Football victory against Oakhill College
Our year 5 and 6 football team beat Oakhill College 5 – 2. Our under 14
team (boys and girls) achieved a thrilling 6 - 6 draw against a very physical
all boys Oakhill team to cap a wonderful home fixture. |
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National Schools' Sailing Association Team Racing Regatta
Year 10 pupil, Philip Manning, represented the Lancashire Schools Sailing Team
in the National Schools' Sailing Association Team Racing Regatta at Carsington
Water in Derbyshire on 4th and 5th October. The county entered an "A",
"B", and "C" team which came 2nd 3rd and 6th in the event.
As a county not on the South Coast of England this was a fantastic achievement! |
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15th October - Year 1,2 3 & 4 visit Eureka, the museum for children
The "Me and My Body" section was the star attraction. We were introduced
by Scoot the Robot who invites the children to complete a passport with details
about themselves. The children spent an hour looking at physical characteristics,
eating and breathing, the blood network, bones and muscles, the senses, growing
and changing and making choices. Pictures to follow.......... |
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12th October - Oh we do like to be beside the seaside!
Miss Le Page and Miss Schmidt take the boarders to Fleetwood. |
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11th October - Boarders hit the movies!
Mr Ruddock and Mrs Catterall take the boarders to the National Museum of Photography,
Film & Television in Bradford. |
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10th October - Convincing netball victory against Oakhill College
Our year 7 and 8 girls netball team beat Oakhill College 4 – 3. Our year
9 and 10 team also celebrated a convincing 12 – 3 victory to cap a wonderful
home fixture. |
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7th October - Football win for year 5 and 6
Our junior boys in year 5 and 6 beat St. Michael & St. John’s Primary
school 5 – 0. Our junior girls team unfortunately lost. |
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1st October - New Classroom Block Arrived
The new 4000 sq feet classroom block will be delivered today and will be ready
for occupation very soon. We are all looking forward to the builders handing over
6 junior classrooms plus a large music room. |
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21st August - GCSE Results 2003
The latest results came out on the 21st August, we achieved a 100% pass rate and
a 67% figure for the number of pupils who achieved 5 or more
A*-C grades. Well done to all those who did so well.
Well done to 2 former pupils who have informed Moorland of their A level results.
Nicola Proudfoot achieved ABBB grades and Imran Ahmed acheived AAA grades at Clitheroe
Royal Grammar School. |
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25th June - Alton TowersTheme Park Trip
All the pupils aged from 4 -16 visit the Alton Towers theme park. |
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23rd June - Sponsored Walk 2003
Pupils completed a 21 mile sponsored walk.in aid of the Sound, Sense and Vision
charity. Year 6,7,8,9,10 and 11 pupils walked from school in a circular route
through Waddington, Newton, Bolton-by-Bowland, Whitewell and then back through
Waddington to Clitheroe. Well done to parents Mrs Baron and Mrs Loving for completing
the full 21 miles. Pictures can be seen here |
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20th June - Sports Day
Kindergarten through to year 11 pupils took part in the school annual sports day.
Pictures can be seen here |
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19th June -2004 skiing trip is booked
SKIING TRIP TO SAALBACH, AUSTRIA (31st Jan 2004 – 7th Feb 2004)
The 2004 school skiing trip has now been booked. The cost will be just under £500
including transport to and from Manchester Airport, return flight to Salzburg,
coach transfer to Saalbach, accommodation at the Club Hotel Traudel, food, 4 hours
skiing lessons per day and ski & boot hire. |
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18th June - 5th Form leavers party
A fond farewell to our 5th form pupils took place in the school dining room |
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10th June - Lower Juniors visit Grizedale Forest
Lower Juniors are travelling to Grizedale Forest with Miss Le Page. They will
be looking at art in the forest and going on a forest bio-diversity walk. |
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8th June - Boarders visit Blackburn Waves swimming pool
Miss Schmidt took the boarders for an early morning dip in Blackburn's Waves Water
Fun Centre. |
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3rd June - Past Pupils
A former pupil called John Ullman dropped in for a visit. He came over from the
USA to play golf at Royal Birkdale with two friends. He left Moorland in 1949! |
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21st May - Football Competition
Junior girls take part in the Ribble Valley Schools Football Competition. Report
to follow. |
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17th May - Summer Garden Party
Our annual garden party had to take refuge in the sports hall due to the poor
weather. Many thanks to the hundreds of parents and pupils that supported the
day. Take a look at the pictures here. |
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Miss Frankland for Mayor!!!
Congratulations to Miss Frankland who was elected Mayor of Hyndburn. The ceremony
takes place next Thursday at Accrington Town Hall. Miss Frankland, for those who
don't know, has taught at Moorland for 35 years and is our director of studies. |
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13th May - Lower Juniors visit the Fleetwood Museum
Miss Le Page took Lower Juniors to Fleetwood Museum to look at how the Victorians
enjoyed their seaside holidays. The children dressed up in Victorian clothes and
watched a Punch and Judy show. They were also treated to a fish and chip lunch
at Harry Ramsdens. |
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11th May - Boarders visit the Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Thanks to Mrs Catterall and Mrs Rees for taking the boarders to see the Beatle
Museum in Liverpool. |
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10th May - Boarders visit the Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool
Blackpool's best indoor weather beater has to be the Sandcastle Water
World. Miss Le Page took the boarders to sample tropical temperatures, slides
and water flumes. |
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8th May - Visit to see Blackburn v Aston Villa (U19)
Miss Le Page is a Blackburn Rovers fanatic. She took a group of 18 pupils to see
Rovers take on Aston Villa (under 19's) at Ewood Park. Rovers won 5 - 3. |
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May 7th - Summer Disco
Year 10 pupils (Stacey, Kerrie and Aimee) plan the Summer disco (Oh no!). The
date has been set for Friday 13th June from 6.30pm until late. There is a Hawaiian
beach party theme and everyone from Moorland is welcome (Nursery - Senior School).
Mr Smith is threatening to do another firework display! |
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May 6th - Boarders see the X-Men 2
Mr Smith took the boarders to see the latest X-Men movie. |
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2nd - 4th May - Army Adventure Weekend
10 members of year 9, 10 and 11 go on an army adventure weekend at Ullswater in
the Lake District.. After a 6am morning call the group took part in mountain biking,
rock climbing, rafting and canoeing. Our thanks go out to Sgt Major Smith and
the 120 Army Youth Team for a wonderful weekend under tent. |
