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IMPORTANT TERM DATES
The first day of Autumn term for year 7 students only is Monday, September 8, 2008 at the usual time.
The first day of Autumn term for year 8-11 students is Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the usual time.
Holiday dates for 2008-9 can be found in the Calendar section.
MOORSIDE WINS GOLD
Moorside students have struck gold in their 2008 GCSE results.
A stunning 57% of Year 11 achieved 5 or more A*- C grades including English and Maths which compares brilliantly with the college’s 2007 figure of 29%. Not only that but 70% of them gained 5 or more A*- C grades overall, compared with 56% in 2007.
Headteacher, Jonathan Morris, is justifiably proud of Moorside’s achievement: “Our results have improved every year since 2003, but these are our best ever. Our success is down to a simple formula of combining excellent teaching with positive, well motivated students. I must thank everyone at Moorside for the equivalent of an Olympic gold medal performance.”
MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT IN MATHS
Moorside Maths teachers have doubled their classes’ GCSE results.
In 2007, 33% of GCSE Maths students gained A*- C: this year that figure has rocketed to 62%.
Assistant Headteacher and expert mathematician, Jeff Allan, arrived in January 2008 to lead this surge in standards: “Obviously I’m very pleased to see such a quick turnaround. However, I couldn’t have done it on my own and I must pay tribute to the whole of the Maths team for rising to the challenge.”
Headteacher, Jonathan Morris, feels that the success in Maths is richly deserved: “In 2007, a one year blip in GCSE Maths led to us being unfairly publicised as a National Challenge school. We now look forward to a similarly high profile message of congratulation from government ministers for our 2008 results.”
MOORSIDE MEETS THE CHALLENGE
Our policy of stretching students, especially the more able, is one of the reasons for our exam success.
Deputy Headteacher, Barbara Salkeld, leads our enrichment programme for able and talented students. Two years ago she gained Moorside the prestigious National Challenge Award, making us the first secondary school in the north to win such recognition.
This achievement and now the 2008 GCSE scores show that Ms. Salkeld’s approach has been very effective: “Students of all abilities have done well at GCSE this year, but I’m especially pleased with the great increase in top grades: 42% of year 11 gained one or more A or A* grades.”
WE'RE A HEALTHY SCHOOL!
Inspectors have granted Moorside a prestigious national award for health education. After a rigorous assessment, we have been granted National Healthy School Status.
Director of Personal Development, Geoff Mallabar, has steered the college through the judging process: "This was a great team effort and reflects the high quality work we do in teaching our students to make the right choices in nutrition, exercise and relationships."
college news
Best Ever GCSE results...Again!
For the second year running Moorside has gained record breaking exam scores.
03/09/2007
Let's Beat Smoking
Moorside students and staff work together to get rid of smoking once and for all.
04/02/2008
Mathletics!
In April and June the Maths department enrolled every Year 7 pupil into a national Maths competition called Mathletics.
17/07/2008
Moorside on Tour!
Staff and students had another successful and enjoyable football tour to Spain.
17/07/2008
A Cut Above The Rest!
Easter this year saw Hairdressing students from Derwentside College and Moorside attending the Annual Hair Show at Blackpool.
17/07/2008
