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SMSC AT STRETFORD HIGH SCHOOL National Citizen Service National Citizen Service (NCS) offers 16 and 17 year olds in Salford and Trafford an opportunity to participate in a personal development programme. The participants will engage in a pre-programme of team building activities, followed by residential experiences that will provide the skills and knowledge necessary for their task of creating and delivering a social action project that will benefit the community. The main summer programme each year is now complemented by shorter versions in the autumn and spring, alongside ongoing volunteering and social action opportunities through the Graduate Programme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN1tQ3Xw BiQ Extra-Curricular Clubs Due to the split lunch for KS3 and KS4, extra-curricular clubs are mostly run after school. These clubs include: • Cooking club • Art Club • Homework Club • STEM club • Reading Club • Gardening • Revision PE Extra Curricular Clubs: ● Dance ● Basketball ● Football ● Badminton ● Fitness Suite ● Rounders ● Cricket ● Handball Remembrance Day Each year we remember the sacrifices made by others for our freedoms. Every November we attend the poppy wreath laying ceremony at Stretford Cenotaph on Chester Road. Last year we were very proud to see that our students were asked to read the commencement for the service. Also, whilst our students were working at the Dunkirk Refugee School in July 2016 they visited the memorial to the 12th Manchester Regiment. On 7th July 2016, exactly 100 years to the day since the regiment was destroyed at the Battle of the Somme, 4 schoolchildren from Stretford High School laid a plaque at the memorial to remember those from Manchester who had given their lives. In 2014 we also organised the “World War 1 Christmas Truce Memorial Football Match”. This took place against a team from Monchengladbach in Germany. We played the first leg at the Manchester United training ground and the second leg was played in Germany. There were many activities and events associated with this match that heightened our students understanding of what remembrance actually means. SAPSAL How did it start? SAPSAL was an idea I came up with quite some time ago (MR N Ahmed). I wanted the to try and consolidate the charity events in school to go through one point of contact, Myself and the SAPSAL team. What does it stand for? Spare A Penny Save A Life What events have taken place/are planned? We have had quite a few events this year but just to name a few: Bake sale Tuck shop Friday Movie night Teachers wear make up And we intend on having many more events such as sponge the teacher Where does the money that is raised go? The money goes to various causes, the SAPSAL Team decides where it is most needed. Student Voice The Pastoral Team are responsible for whole school student voice. This is carried out each term across the school during Learning Tutor time using survey monkey. This means that the questionnaires are all completed electronically and are all confidential. The same questions are asked each time so that there is a consistent approach and we are able to see of any improvements or worrying trends. Students also have the opportunity to use the drop down comments boxes following each question should they wish to elaborate further. The questions asked are: 1.Do you feel safe around the school during social times and all other times? 2.Do you feel like behaviour in the classroom allows you to make progress? 3.Is the C System being used effectively in your lessons? 4.Does the length of your lessons give you enough time to learn? 5.Do you get regular homework set in your lessons? 6.Are you using your journals to record homework? 7.Do you feel that there is someone to talk to in school if you are worried about something? 8.Do you know how to improve your learning? 9.Do you feel supported and well informed for future college/sixth form and career pathways? The results of the student voice are analysed and compared the previous terms results to look for improvements or worrying trends. Any questions that need to be looked into further are given to the relevant SLT to ‘dig deeper’ on. The results are shared with staff in briefings and students via assemblies. We would like student voice to continue to develop and thrive at Stretford High School so that it is strong, clear and heard! Student Council "The Student Council of Stretford High School is a collaborative and student led group, with students from Year 7 to 11 taking part in weekly meetings and discussions about issues facing the school. The Leadership Committee within the Council comprises of 5 students from Years 8-10 who take charge of meetings and deal with the day to day administration of the Council including chairing the meetings, taking minutes and organising groups to tackle events and issues. The Student Council operates a policy of equality, respect and integrity. We aim to ensure everyone has their voice heard through open discussion and we hope that we can make a difference to Stretford High School with help from other student and staff. In the past we have been very actively in regards to raising money for various charities - we have raised over £600 for charities like Salford to Calais by organising Own Clothes Day. This year we are working on raising money to aid children in famine-stricken Africa by hosting a Bake Sale and an after school Scavenger" Stretford High School Year 11 Prefects Students at Stretford High School apply for the position of prefect by completing an application which must come with 2 references from staff. This is then followed by an interview and if successful they are given the role. The Prefects at Stretford High School provide equality of opportunity for all to succeed, through their shared values of; •Ready •Respect •Safe They believe a commitment to such values results in success and makes a difference across the school community. They are role models of the school and also assist younger students who may need advice. They actively contribute to whole school events such as Open evening, Parents Evenings and School Productions. Every December the Prefect Team run a Christmas Market charity event. This year they decided to raise money for The Mine Advisory Group. MAG’s work has helped more than 16 million people in conflict-affected communities in over 40 countries since 1989, giving them greater safety and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures. The event was a great success where £869.81 was raised to support MAG. Stretford High School Prefects 2017-18 How do you students get elected? Students begin the process by submitting an application form that outlines their suitability for the role. All applications are then collected by the Year Team and then processed for the interview stage. If students are invited to interview they are asked a series of questions and given an overall score out of 10 for the interview process. Students then outline whether they would like to be put forwards for Head Girl or Head Boy and then a campaigning and voting process begins, which includes staff and students! What duties do they have as prefects? The prefects are responsible for upholding the everyday values of Stretford High. They will be responsible for lunch duties and gate duties where they will challenge students on the Stretford High rules of Ready, Respect, Safe. Prefects will also be responsible for the mentoring of younger students. Prefects will also partake in many charity events and will advertise the main event of the 'Stretford Christmas Markets' that never fail to deliver! How do prefects make a difference to SHS? Prefects make a difference in the day to day running of the school, they are a student who is willing to go the extra mile for the school and be a role model for all. They clearly outline the route to success and ensure that students in lower year groups have a clear path to achieve and ambitions. When is the next prefect election taking place? How many roles are there? There are 44 roles available for prefects and there are also roles available for senior prefects ,with the main leadership role being Head Girl or Head Boy. Student Leadership is an innovative way of formally recognising students' leadership skills, encompassing all activities students are engaged in whether it's in the classroom, across the school, or in the wider community. Aims of our Student Leadership programme: • To empower students to work in partnership with staff towards shared goals. • To enable creativity to flourish as the school community benefits from the wealth of experiences, ideas, skills and sense of fun that students bring. • To provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through a variety of inspiring, challenging and valued projects which impact positively on learning, teaching and well-being for both students and staff at Stretford High School. • To prepare students for Higher Education and for achieving personal and professional excellence in life after formal education. This year the Year 8 Junior Leaders have lead a project around promoting equality. Also, the team will be supporting the extended transition – supporting students who have been identified as potentially struggling with the transition process. This will empower the leadership team whilst making the current year 6 students feel more comfortable with their new school. British Science Week Held in March of every year, at Stretford High, we offer a week of Science activities involving all pupils. Pupils can expect: ● Form time activities ● STEM exhibition ● Trips to MMU ● Science Busking teams ● Workshops on: Making holograms, Dissections, Chemistry fizzes and bangs, Forensics Pupils have a chance to speak to people currently working in or studying towards STEM careers.
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