Redwood School

Redwood School

Young Leaders Training Workshop
Following the recent successful project which saw our Young Leaders acting as volunteers in school and supporting staff for a period of time, this week saw the group take a lead role in a workshop at Rochdale FC supporting other schools with the aims of the project. The group are working incredibly well and are so enthusiastic about their work. Well done to the team.

Sky Sports Living Project
Students in Years 7-9 had a fantastic opportunity to work with a world champion athlete, Jenna Downing, in a variety of curriculum topics incorporating sports into lessons . The feedback was great from staff, students and Jenna. It was also wonderful to see an ex pupil, Gary Oliver, who is an ambassador for the project working with and supporting Jenna and our students. A great day and thanks to Mr Butterworth for organizing this unique event to work with a world champion athlete.

Parental Survey
Thank you for those parental surveys which have already been returned to school. The information will be collated and parents / carers notified of the results and follow up actions after half term. Thank you in advance for your support with this.

House Assemblies
The first of our half termly house assemblies took place where students from all departments and year groups will be mixing together and sharing their experiences with the house leaders.

Spotlight on Safeguarding – E Safety
`Spotlight on Safeguarding ` has been the focus of assemblies this week to support all our youngsters in understanding how the school implements safeguarding procedures to keep them safe from various forms of danger. This week`s focus being E Safety and how students can keep themselves safe in this technological world we live in.

Thank you.
Many thanks for your support which saw the vast majority of school wearing red clothes to support the British Heart Foundation initiative – we £200 which is a fantastic effort.

Welcome to a new member of staff
Following a successful process governors are delighted to have appointed Miss Nancy Wright as the Business Manager from the start of the summer term as replacement for Marie Birainne – Hall who is retiring at Easter. More details on Marie and Stuart, her husband who is also retiring at Easter, will be sent home after half term as we celebrate their input into the school.

Finally.
School re-open’s on Monday 22 February. I hope all our youngsters and families enjoy the break.

KS3
Jenna Downing, world inline skating champion, first female inline skater to have her own brand of skate and a major video character, visited Redwood to inspire, entertain and facilitate some inline skating with 7 Green and 8/9 Blue pupils………..WOW.
Jenna chatted with pupils about her rise to championship status and the importance of being dedicated and always doing their best… Jenna then led the group in their first inline skating experience. Despite lots of falls, bumps and bruises all pupils involved did Redwood proud, always doing their best and having another go.
 
KS3’s Young Leaders, Shane,Mohammed, Ethan H, Michael and Chloe attended the Get Set for Community Action training workshop at Rochdale Football Club. Activities included planning a fictitious community event and advertising it. They were all excellent.
 
Our annual pancake race was once again enjoyed by students and staff.
Lots of money was raised and as always we thank you for your continued support.
 
This weeks Headteachers Star Achievers in KS3 are:

Alex C, Akeel H, Simran Yan, Nazmeen Tariq and Tia Jones.
Well done and keep up the good work.

Well done to Chloe and Ammer on passing their Wheelchair
Facilitators license.
 
KS4
The performing arts group did a musical theatre lesson and will be carrying on this theme for the next 4 weeks because everyone had a great time. The class sang songs from musicals such as Annie get your gun and grease next week the class will be practicing songs from Mary Poppins and les miserable. The class are super excited.
 
SEB have been touring the world, last week they investigated Scotland and its traditions, this week they celebrated Chinese New Year.
 
4B have been making omelettes to practice their independence skills.
 
This week Cook and Eat made shepherds pie and sticky toffee pudding.
 
KS5 
As part of the Hair and Beauty lesson students have been having their hair washed and having a go at washing hair. Nasima thinks she might like to be a hairdresser.
 
Students on the Sensory Route have been making regular visits to Skylight Circus. Members of 5B took part in a number of different activities, including the big balancing balls, spinning plates and our particular favourite the swing. They had plenty of fun and enjoyed the new experiences.
 
Paul started his Internship as a Receptionist at Newlands. Paul will be welcoming visitors to Newlands and Hollin Schools. Do call in to say hello.

Student of the week
Nasima for improved communication, offering her opinions and joining in more.

Most Improved
Jason for engagement in group and individual work especially in music when playing the guitar.