Monthly Archives - March 2017

Experiencing the Operating Theatre

Several students ranging from years 9 to 13 took part in a unique medical workshop including a simulated operating theatre which was set up in the West Wing gym.
The Operating Theatre Live event is unlike any other school-based workshop. The event started with the creation of a mock operating theatre using real anatomical samples for examination.

Having changed into theatre gowns the students embarked on a practical journey through the human body led by an expert Medical Anatomist and trained […]

Finding out about Oxbridge

A group of Year 12 students attended an information day for students looking at putting in Oxbridge applications.
The event took place at Lady Lumley’s College where students from Malton School were joined by students from neighbouring schools.
The day gave the students an insight into life at university and the whole application process with current university students on hand to answer any questions.

Fundraising for Comic Relief

There were plenty of fun activities on Friday with several fundraising events taking place across the school for Red Nose Day.
Staff and students came to school wearing something red for Comic Relief…whether it was t-shirts and tops..

Or socks and tights…

Students had been busy baking and held cake sales at break time..

And at lunchtime a staff versus Sixth Form grudge football match  and a tug of war took place…

And instead of having his beard shaved off Head of Sixth Form […]

Rugby Girls Success

A total of 42 Malton School girls spent a fantastic afternoon of rugby at Driffield on Wednesday March 21st. There were two squads of U15 and two squads at U13.
The girls have only been playing contact rugby for three weeks and this was their first full competitive rugby. The U15 teams played against South Hunsley and Filey in a development competition as it was their first full competition.
We had a year 9 team and a year 10 team. The […]

Operating Theatre Live

Several students are taking part in an exciting medical workshop including a simulated operating theatre this week.
The Operating Theatre Live event is unlike any other school-based workshop. A mock operating theatre is set up using real anatomical samples for examination, taking students on a journey through the human body.
The day is led by an expert Medical Anatomist and trained teacher as well as a team of practising Operating Theatre Technicians, all experienced in communicating complex biological processes to young […]

BBC News School Reporters for a Day

Students made the news on March 16th 2017 by taking part in the nationwide BBC News School Report.
The student news team, who all do the Newspaper PDA session, put together a broadcast news report about the benefits of using tablets and technology in schools as Malton is an iPad for Learning School.
They were fortunate enough to interview Ofsted’s National Director, Education, Sean Harford as part of their report as well as teachers and fellow students.
Students Katie Hardy, Year 10, and Ben Coyle, […]

Finance for the Future

9EK1 were lucky enough to welcome Ben Hardie into their Citizenship lesson. Ben who is the Manager of the TSB bank in Malton came into school to talk to students about money matters and financial planning.
The students split into groups to discuss loans, savings accounts, current accounts and credit cards, finishing with question and answer feedback between the class. They all left the lesson with a clearer mind on the different accounts and services out there.
Many thanks to Ben for […]

Go Girls Football Champions

Our U14 girls football team won the district knockout competition yesterday. Malton hosted the final against St Augustines School which saw Malton coming out victorious with a 4-0 win. The girls continue their fantastic season of football which has seen them become district one-day champions too, also making it through to the final of the County Cup and the quarter-final of the National Cup.
Congratulations girls, what an impressive season!

7-a-side Football Champions

Well done to our Year 10 footballers who secured the 7-a-side district football tournament yesterday at Graham School. The Year 10 team who are sponsored by JB Motors in Malton didn’t concede a goal in any games throughout the tournament. They played 6 games, won 5 and drew 1. Other teams playing were Graham, Ryedale, Norton, Filey, St Augustines and Pindar.
Congratulations to all, good luck in your next game.

Back row L-R Joseph Matique, Joe Barker, Patryk Jadczuk, Von Sumsard, […]

A Lesson in Empathy

As part of their General Studies course Year 10 students re-enacted the plight of refugees seeking asylum.
Some students played the part of the refugees whilst others acted out the role of immigration officers.

They were each given role cards depending on their character and had to prepare arguments and tactics to help their decision making.
The students have been learning about refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced Persons who are forced to flee their home but remain within their country’s borders.
They have […]