Sports Report 3 - 2019/20

Girls Football
Wednesday 8 January 2020 the Year 7/8 girls team set off early to Huddersfield to compete in the EFL Northern Area Finals, representing Bury. This was going to be a day of high level football against some of the best teams in the North representing Barnsley, Bradford City, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Middlesborough, Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Salford City and Sunderland. It was both a challenge and a new experience for the girls. Even with the cold conditions and fast paced games the girls gave a good account of themselves. They played 9 games in total, with a mix of results, winning, drawing and losing, leaving us finishing mid table. The girls should be immensely proud of their achievements, they played every game with the same determination, team spirit and sportsmanship, even though it was a long day they kept...

Orienteering Spring Season

The Spring Season of events is now underway with a series of events organised by local clubs SELOC and PFO. Two of our orienteers have competed in the first two events at Tandle Hill and Staghill Woods. Adam T has finished in second place on the 2.5km Orange Course at both events and Jessica Briers finished in a credible 10th place at Staghills Woods to complete her third qualifying run and gaining her Orange Standard Badge. The remaining dates and venues are listed here and it is hoped that more of orienteers will be able to take part.

Saturday League Fixtures List:

• 8 February Daisy Nook Country Park, Oldham
• 15 February Alexandra Park, Oldham
• 29 February Towneley Park, Burnley
• 7 March Witton Park, Blackburn

Mr Gray

Year 10 Mock Interview Evening

Every year, we organise a mock interview evening that takes place at Bury Town Hall’s Elizabethan Suite. This year the event will take place on Thursday 13th February 2020 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The purpose of the mock interview is to help our pupils to learn how to answer difficult questions, develop interview strategies, improve their communication skills and reduce their stress before an actual job interview.

Pupils will be prepared for their mock interview during a Deeper Learning Day on Thursday 6th February, where they will receive support in witting a CV, completing an application form and interview techniques they can use on the evening.

We expect all pupils to attend the evening for their 15 minute interview slot. Pupils will need to arrive 10 minutes before their interview, with their CV and covering letter that they will write during the Deeper Learning Day and they will also need to dress smartly.

Election of Parent Governors

Governors at Bury CE High School were pleased to receive three nominations for two Parent Governor vacancies. As there were three nominations received, a voting ballot was held. I am pleased to announce that Mrs Kathryn Andrew and Mr Jonathan Samuel were duly appointed to serve a four-year term of office with effect from Wednesday 29 January 2020.

Mrs M Johnson, Clerk to the Governing Body

PE Extra-Curricular Timetable

The new PE extra-curricular timetable for this term is out now.

Malawi Club

The Malawi club and Asdan group have been busy planning events to raise money for the children’s home in Malawi that our school supports. During the last week of the Christmas term they took part in a sweet and cake sale, a quiz, a cake competition and a Christmas jumper day, all with great prizes. As well as raising...

Reverse Advent Calendar

Over the advent period 8RY completed a 'reverse advent calendar' to support Rock FM's Mission Christmas appeal. This meant that each morning a pupil who had a chocolate from the calendar had to return with either a gift or £1. As a result of this the form and Miss Hulme raised £30 to buy gifts and donate these for disadvantaged children in the North West, aged from 0-18 years old. We did this to spread some Christmas spirit and help those less fortunate than us.

Street Dance Club

The Bury CE High School Street Dance Club has been excellent this half term with many new students joining and being a great asset to the team. All students who attend are improving their dance skills week on week and always come with positive attitudes. They are going to continue working with Miss Mather to prepare for any future competitions or performances - well done to everyone in the dance club for the brilliant work!

Charities

The charities group have made a donation of £140.00 to Red Door Bury. It is a charitable organisation supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals in Bury. They provide food, clothing support and advice in helping people find accommodation and access other services available to them. £140.00 has been donated to Toilet Twinning. This enables people living in poor communities like the Congo to have clean water and basic sanitation along with educating the community about hygiene. £160.00 has been donated to an orphanage in Malawi. The money was raised from the Christmas fund raising activities organised by the charities group in school.

Sports Report 2 - 2019/20

GIRLS FOOTBALL
The girls have had an amazing couple of weeks of football with the Year 7/8 team taking part in the U13s EFL Cup on Wednesday 13 November and the Year 9s in the Bury Schools Competition on Thursday 14 November and a 5-a-side competition on Wednesday 20 November.
The Year 7/8 team played 3 teams in their group with the group winner going into a final against the winner of the other group. The first match saw Olivia score the only goal in a 1-0 win. Second game against Parrenthorn resulted in a...