Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• MHS Student takes to the stage

  Wed 27 Nov 2019

  This Saturday, 30 November, will see Year 7 student Henry H take to the stage to perform in his first ever pantomime, taking on the role of Michael Darling in Chelmsford Theatre’s production of Peter Pan.

  Having auditioned for the coveted role in May of this year, Henry was overjoyed to secure the part and will perform in 31 performances during the panto’s five-week run.

  This isn’t Henry’s first production, in February 2017 while living in Chennai, India, he attended an American International school where he secured the part of Gulliver in Gulliver's Travels and last Christmas saw Henry playing Tiny Tim and a Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at The Old Court Theatre.

  Henry loves to act, sing and dance and, when living in India, he worked with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Since moving back to the UK, he’s attended Little Stars drama group in Great Baddow, where he takes LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) acting and musical theatre exams.

  Taking part in a production such as Peter Pan takes a great deal of commitment from Henry, he has dedicated many hours to his rehearsals and always ensures he learns a lot from the older actors in the production. 

  Break a leg, Henry!

• MHS Sixth Form Charity Quiz Night

  Tue 26 Nov 2019

  There is still time to join us for the sixth form Charity Quiz Night on Thursday, 28 November. This festive event, hosted by our very own Student Leadership Team, provides funding for the Christmas Party we organise for the students of Thriftwood School. There will also be a raffle with a number of amazing prizes.

   

  The event begins at 7pm, in the Chaucer Building, and will finish no later than 9pm. You can have a maximum of eight people per team and it costs just £1 per person to take part, any additional donations will be greatly appreciated. 

   

  We look forward to seeing you there! 

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Wed 20 Nov 2019

  We’re delighted to soon be hosting a HALF PRICE Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. With prices starting at only £2.99 and 50% off cover prices, you’re sure to grab a bargain in time for Christmas!

   

  When: Wednesday, 4 to Tuesday, 10 December 2019 at Break and Lunch

  
  (*fair will open ASAP after arrival on 4th December)

  Where: Moulsham High School Library

   

  Why not save even more (an additional 20%!) by buying a Scholastic Book Fair Gift Voucher for your child to spend? Just visit bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/parents Once a purchase has been made, you will receive the voucher in an email which can be printed and given to your child – much safer to carry than cash! Vouchers can be purchased up until midnight on the day of collection of the Book Fair. Please speak to your school to confirm the Book Fair dates.
  
  Students will have the opportunity to visit the Half Price Book Fair during Break and Lunch, and some classes may also visit during one of their English lessons.

   

  Every book sold at the Book Fair can help to get free books for our school!

• Jack Petchey Achievement Awards, 2019 - Student report

  Wed 13 Nov 2019

  Jack Petchey Achievement Awards, 2019

   

  On Monday, 7 October, seven student award winners and one leader award winner from Moulsham were lucky enough to attend the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards for Maldon and Chelmsford. The ceremony took place at the Civic Theatre where we were awarded a winner’s medallion in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Janette Potter and an audience of our family and friends.

   

  We had all been awarded £250 to spend in school, in any department of our choice. This year the award money was used to buy so many resources for our school including dictionaries, whiteboards, art supplies, microphones and books.

   

  Schools and clubs from all over Chelmsford and Maldon attended the ceremony and we were entertained by performers from local schools. The event was enthusiastically hosted by Lee Thompson. He made us laugh with jokes and encouraged us to applaud from the first to the last winner. He also helped us feel less nervous about going on stage in front of everyone. We were all invited on to the stage where Police Chief Inspector Parker presented us with our Jack Petchey medallion.  This made all our hard work and dedication worthwhile. It was a wonderful experience and it is safe to say that we all felt privileged to attend.

   

  Alicia, Year 9

   

  Read more about the Jack Petchey Foundation here.

• First MHS Book Festival is a roaring success

  Tue 12 Nov 2019

  Last week children’s writer Jenny McLachlan, author of fantasy series The Land of Roar, and spoken-word artist Steven Camden, who also goes by the name Polarbear, visited the school to mark our first MHS Book Festival. The acclaimed pairing delivered highly-engaging creative writing workshops and talks for the school’s Year 8 and Year 9 students.

   

  The MHS Book Festival was only possible thanks to funding proved by The Jack Petchey Foundation, which, in October this year, honoured MHS Librarian Neva Hales with its Outstanding Leader Award. The Leader Award scheme highlights and recognises the incredible commitment of adults in London and Essex who work with schools and youth organisations and are dedicated to supporting young people. Nominations for the award are made by young people who want to recognise the adults who have inspired and supported them.  

   

  For all images from the day, kindly taken by our Sixth Form students Jodie W and Elizabeth A, please click here.

• Early School Closure

  Tue 12 Nov 2019

  On Thursday, 19 December the school will close at 12.25pm for the Christmas break. Students will return to school on Monday, 6 January which will be Timetable Week 2.