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Enjoying Maths and raising money for the NSPCC has been great today. We thank you all for your support as always

It was great to watch our football team in their cup game against St Mary’s Dukinfield. Our team were excellent in their performance- respectful, encouraging of each other and determined to win… And they did 6-3! We’re very proud of you all- well done!

3EC have had a great day at Stalybridge Art Gallery working with artist Paul Slater on a creative arts project

Years 1 and 2 enjoying their assembly this morning. Thank you to Holy Trinity Church for coming into school to present assemblies this week.

Stitch in Time Workshop XXXX Cross stitch is a very decorated form of embroidery so we used this design to embellish our apron pockets which we made from upcycled gingham tablecloths. XXXX We are very proud of our handiwork! XXXX

Wishing you luck in the Year Of The Tiger- Happy Chinese New Year . This morning, our nursery children have been colouring in Chinese New Year pictures and tasting Chinese food. This afternoon, they will be making Chinese lanterns.

RSPB Garden Bird Watch and Eco Workshop https://www.rspb.org.uk/…/bgbw_guide_printable_english…Our Eco Committee is preparing for the Big Schools Birdwatch by making bird cake and kebabs filled with delicious seeds, suet, nuts and fruit to encourage more of our feathered friends to fly in and feed. Over the years, we have taken part in this RSPB survey so we can see how many birds visit and the different types of birds we see on school grounds. Last year’s results identified an increase in blackbirds and robins! You can take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch from home this weekend just check out the link above. Please let us know what you see!

Our Gorse Hall School cyclists met up on a blustery Sunday morning to take part in a film shoot promoting cycling around the Tame Valley. We were interviewed about the physical and well-being benefits of cycling and how fortunate we are to have this super facility on our doorstep! The route through Gorse Hall Country Park is just three and a half miles long and takes in breathtaking panoramic views of Manchester, the Pennines, and the Cheshire Plains. It’s also an opportunity to engage with nature and discover some of our exciting local heritage. Many thanks to the children and parents and Mrs Hughes for taking part.

A Stitch in Tome Workshop with Mrs Hughes- as part of our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, this term we are highlighting the issues associated with “Fast Fashion” and the negative impacts it has on our environment. Years 5 and 6 pupils have been researching natural and man made fabrics and using upcycled upholstery fabrics to make “rag-bags”. We looked at the process of weaving, plaiting and braiding to create something creative and purposeful!

We are thrilled to tell you that Gorse Hall has received the AcSEED award. This is a quality assurance mark presented to schools that have made a substantial effort to support mental health. This is much deserved- thank you to all for your efforts and support and especially to Miss Evans and our Well Being team.