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MHS- Life in 2021
Our Headteacher, Ms Morris, read an article last Christmas entitled: ‘What Will Happen In 2021? Here’s What People In 1921 Predicted’ written by Jason Feifer. (Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and host of two podcasts: ‘Build For Tomorrow’ and ‘How to thrive in a changing world’)
At the time we were in lockdown, so to inspire and engage our pupils our AOLEs used his article to create a range of inspirational tasks across a range of subjects, called ‘Life in 2121’.
Mr John contacted Jason and sent him examples of what our pupils thought would happen in 2121 – and guess what? He actually published some of them!
 
Here is a link to the article he wrote including some amazing work from MHS pupils: https://jasonfeifer.bulletin.com/967330313869282
ASPIRE @MHS
A reminder that the ASPIRE suite is available during break times and after school for KS4 pupils to access for self study. Staff will be supervising this space, and on hand to support you with your independent learning, and so we encourage you all to make the most of the additional support on offer. Diolch
 
Sports Breakfast Club
A reminder of the Sport Breakfast Club now available every Wednesday and Friday before school, run by our AYP Officer Mrs Rees. Details on the attached poster. Diolch
Milford Haven- the next generation of rock stars needs you!
At this time of year many of us will be having a really good sort out on the run up to the festive season. But did you know that if you have any instruments at home that are no longer being used you can donate them to MHS to support our young people?
It’s super simple, if you have an unused instrument simply drop it off at our main school reception between now and the end of term. We will clean it, tune it and get it ready for a new lease of life. Then finally we match it with a student that is keen to learn a musical instrument but doesn’t currently have access to an instrument.
And then we sit back and watch the talent grow!
Please see below a link to a recent and important Covid19 update issued today from our Headteacher.
A copy of this letter, along with all other recent school correspondence, can be found on the ‘Letters Home’ page of our school website. Diolch
 
MHS Virtual Open Evening
Visiting a school is usually all about the people: being able to get a sense of the teachers, who will be guiding and nurturing your child; seeing pupils in action; and trying to envisage your child amongst their new peer group. Whilst that is not quite possible at the moment, the Milford Haven School community still very much want to meet you and have put together a range of videos to watch and gain a feel for our school and what your child can expect.

We encourage you to take a ‘Virtual Tour’, which you can do by clicking the videos on the page linked below. We hope that you will develop a flavour for the school through this virtual tour and very much look forward to welcoming you in person to our school when it is safe to do so.

Please do contact us if you have any further questions following the evening. Our team is always on hand to assist with any further questions you may have.

Click the link below to join us for the MHS Virtual Open Evening 2021!
 
Uniform
Winter and the colder months are now upon us, and with a recent drop in temperature we have had an increased number of enquiries regarding the school fleece for pupils.
Please see below a direct link to the online stockist of our school fleece should you wish to purchase one, as well as a link to our general school uniform. Diolch
 
 
Competition Time
Mrs Griffiths is feeling extremely generous and has a crisp £50 note up for grabs for year 11!
A card will be issued to all learners this week, on which staff can sign to confirm attendance at any revision sessions which pupils attend in their own time. Once the card is completed, it should be returned to Mrs Griffiths for the prize draw, which will take place just before February half term. Any sessions attended in Sept/Oct can be backdated by staff. You have to be in it to win it- pob lwc pawb!
Our Senior Certificate Evening always provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of past learners, and remains a firm highlight of the school calendar. Given the recent changes to the local risk rating for COVID19, the decision has been made to reschedule this event from Thursday 16th December 2021 to Thursday 30th June 2022.
Should any year 11/13 learners who left in August 2021 wish to collect their GCSE/A level certificates in advance of this date, they will be available for collection at the main school reception from 1st December. Diolch yn fawr pawb.
This term we have had a number of new staff join MHS, we will be sharing some short profiles to help you get to know some of the new members of our team.

Meet the staff...

Meet Miss Pearson

  • What subject do you teach?
  • I teach humanities, geography, Welsh baccalaureate and travel and tourism. 
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  • Describe yourself in three words:
  • Kind 
    Caring 
    Consistent 
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  • Who inspires you and why?
  • My son inspires me, having him makes me want to be the best version of myself every day. 
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  • What would we most likely find you doing on a weekend?
  • At weekends I’m often surfing or climbing with my son. 
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  • What’s your favourite thing about being a teacher?
  • I just love being a teacher. We are privileged to be able to see young people grow, learn and become the best version of themselves. 
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  • Highlight of your time at MHS so far:
  • Best moment at MHS. When a student said, I was actually alright.
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Please note that the scheduled date of the MHS Open Evening for this academic year has been changed. Details below…
Original date for Open Evening: Thursday October 21st 2021
New date for Open Evening: Thursday January 20th 2022
 
Please click the link below for full details of our term dates as well as the school calendar. 
 
A reminder that copies of all the letters we have issued this academic year can be found on the ‘Letters Home’ page of our school website. It is advisable to check this page on a regular basis to ensure that you stay up to date with school information. Link to ‘Letters Home’ website page: https://milfordhavenschool.co.uk/letters-home/
GCSE POD is a fantastic resource which Milford Haven School continues to promote amongst learners and their parents/carers.

GCSE POD holds a wealth of support for a range of subjects, with some content specific for KS3 as well as KS4. Learners are encouraged to use their MHS Google log-in to access the site and start exploring the site which could prove extremely beneficial for our KS4 learners.
Please look at the following parent site tour where you can see what is on offer: https://bit.ly/2P1hJKZ
Young person’s mental health toolkit from HWB.
Below is a link to the young person’s mental health toolkit from HWB, designed for 11 to 25-year-olds. Here you will find six playlists to direct you to a wide range of online resources to help you through the lockdown and beyond. In each of the playlists you’ll find self-help websites, apps, helplines, and more that are here to support your mental health and well-being.
Please remember: if you’re finding it difficult to cope, make sure you speak to someone you trust. Who this might be is different for everyone, but it might include family members or carers, a teacher, a helpline, or a doctor. How you feel is important and lots of people are here to help if you need them.