Issue 252 - MEWAN

I n t o u c h w i t h y o u 2 0 1 2 / 2 0 1 3Headline School Council Events Training General CircularsSaint Paul’s Scoops the Football Trophies!School NewsIt’s been a fantastic football season for pupils at SaintPaul’s Catholic High School in Wythenshawe which hasculminated in them winning a vast array of footballtrophies across the board.The school scooped five major cups this season:• Manchester School premier League – Year 7• Greater Manchester Catholic Schools cup – Year 8• Manchester School Championship League – Year 9• Greater Manchester County Cup – Year 10• Manchester Schools Cup – Year 10“Winning so many cups in one season was an amazingachievement for our footballers,” explained Mr DarrenMawn, PE at Saint Paul’s. “Football is extremely popularat Saint Paul’s. The pupils have a real passion for thegame and this is a well deserved achievement for them.”“We have some avid football fans at Saint Paul’s and itis great to see this interest and commitment reflectedin this achievement,” said Mr Wiktor Daron, HeadTeacher at Saint Paul’s. “I am very proud of all thosewho took part; the team has shown great spirit anddetermination.”Saint Paul’s and Piper Hill Link DayPupils from Saint Paul’s Catholic High School and PiperHill School in Wythenshawe recently took part in a verysuccessful Link Day.The day, which was the third in a series of three, focusedon diversity, individuality and, most importantly,teambuilding. The event was designed to encourage,promote and facilitate the enjoyment of activities for all.The schools visited MOSI (Museum of Science andIndustry in Manchester) where they took part in severalactivities; the inclusion of everyone was a key goal ofthe day.“The pupils spent a very enjoyable day together havinglots of fun and learning to get along with each other,”explained Mrs Cathie Halbert, Teaching Assistant atSaint Paul’s. “Mrs Halbert added: “I was delighted to see the way ourpupils embraced the spirit of the day, participatingas friendly, unified and integrated group. It was anexcellent opportunity for able bodied and disabledstudents to enjoy a day out together in a fully inclusiveand rewarding way.”A very positive benefit was felt by everyone involved.Contact: Jane McAuliffe-HallTel: 0161 437 5841Email: j.mcauliffe-hall@st-paulshigh.net5