This Sunday, some of our Schools of Sanctuary Student Committee will be attending a march in solidarity with Refugees from Tynemouth to the Spanish City in Whitley Bay, beginning at 10:45. Everyone is welcome to join.
Here at Marden High, Miss Fenwick and a dedicated group of students have been working with the Schools of Sanctuary, a national network of over 380 primary and secondary schools, nurseries and sixth forms all committed to creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for refugees and people seeking asylum.
As a result of our work fostering a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary, we are looking to be eligible for an official Schools of Sanctuary award, and this is our pledge:
We support the ‘City of Sanctuary’ vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We endorse the City of Sanctuary Charter, and agree to act in accordance with City of Sanctuary values and apply the network principles within our work (as far as our specific context enables us to).
We recognise the contribution of people seeking sanctuary. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our context. We expect our branches or local groups (if any) to support their local City of Sanctuary group if one exists, and will facilitate contact between them and their local City of Sanctuary group.
Year 7 students investigate the colour of fireworks in a Chemistry lesson!
On Friday we were visited by local MP Sir Alan Campbell, who took part in a ‘Question Time’ style lecture with Year 9 students who have been doing work in English around social equality. He discussed his role in politics, the economy, and answered questions about social issues.
Moving on from our recent ‘Insight’ stage in school, Year 9 visited Northumbria University fashion department as they look to create more great fashion ideas as part of their TICE course.
Year 7 investigating acids and alkilis.
This term, budding Enterprise students in both Year 7 and Year 10 have worked very hard creating products to sell for a ‘Valentines Pop Up Market’.
They worked in small teams to create, advertise and then sell the products. Each team was given £10 to buy in products and raw materials. The aim was to generate as much profit as they can, with the winning team getting Amazon vouchers as a prize.
There were 7 teams overall and a grand total of £211 profit! A team from Year 7 claimed the winners prize, making £68 profit. Well done to Elsie, Charlotte, Amelie, Jessie, Lucy & Matilda!
A Valentine’s hamper was won in a raffle by Year 8 student Joel.
Well done to all involved!
