We have hit the busy period. Duke of Edinburgh visits, transition for new Year 7, the Madrid trip and all sorts of sporting fixtures. In the last week pupils have competed in the Manchester University Minesweeper competition, most of Year 10 have been on work experience and have garnered fantastic praise in the process. This week we have received our School of Sanctuary validation visit (more to follow) that looks at the ways in which we provide a welcome and support for

This week we have celebrated Refugee Week, you can read more about the story behind this elsewhere in the newsletter. We mark this week each year especially because a number of our pupils and staff have refugee heritage and we want to highlight both the diversity of nationalities and cultures in the school as well as bringing attention to the plight of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. The message of Refugee Week is one of unconditional welcome and a reminder of the pe

We are very close to the start of the World Cup, so it is no surprise that in our assemblies we have indulged in some football-related messages. Mr Jordan referred to the celebratory parades by championship football teams in his assembly, comparing them to the gathering Madrid this weekend to see Pope Leo carrying the eucharistic host (don’t worry, we made sure he included blues and reds). In doing so he was reminding us of the importance of seeing ourselves as part of ‘one b

Last Friday we were joined by City Mayor Paul Dennett as he announced new funding for schools in Salford to support young people with special educational needs. The Mayor was welcomed into the Francis Centre by pupils where he was interviewed by the paper and then dazzled by presentations from pupils. Our very own Parks, Y7, is quoted in the article which you can read here: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/4m-could-help-kids-salford-34093