Redwood School

Redwood School

Well done to Kyle, one of our Post 16 Internees who is working at a local Landscape Gardeners, 7.20am to 4.30pm each day and has been offered a Saturday job starting this week. Fantastic news Kyle.

Post 16 Grand Ball
The Post 16 Grand Ball took place on Friday evening and I know that our students, staff and members of the local community really enjoyed this very special event.

Youth Sports Trust
Some of our youngsters will be taking part in a series of short videos, filmed at Redwood, to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity to support youngsters well being. The film, when completed and edited, will be used in other school environments and Disability Sports Organisations across the country. A fantastic opportunity to show our excellence with youngsters demonstrating `I can Talents.

Spotlight on Safeguarding
You will have received a letter offering advice on aspects of E Safety and Radicalisation and various website details which will support you on these issues. For any further advice please contact Mrs Haworth, Deputy Headteacher. 

Parents Workshop – Signing
We are very pleased with the feedback we have received from parents / carers on the recent signing workshops held in school to support the home / school links. Thank you for your support, contributions and attendance and also to Julie and the team for sharing their expertise.

Student input into staff appointments
A variety of students have been involved in the interview process for the deputy headteacher position, of which Mr Rory O`Neil was successful. The questions and rigour of the interview were of an excellent standard. Well done to those who took part and thank you.

KS3

The Nurture Room have been learning about enterprise and finance. They decided that they wanted to support the Redwood Young Leaders who are collecting food items to donate to Rochdale Food Bank. The Nurture Room students set up a tuck shop and with the money raised, bought some food items from Aldi. The Redwood Young Leaders will be taking the food to Rochdale Food Bank. Thank you to those of you who have sent food items into school.
 
8/9 Red Group have planted some herbs in the sensory garden - they are hoping to use them in some cooking once grown.
 
8/9 Green group have set up an experiment to see what happens to sugar and water when it is mixed together. They have set up a bowl in the garden to collect rain water.

Some of the students in KS3 took part in a workshop run by KAIZEN-DO KARATE. They all really enjoyed it and learnt skills such as discipline, concentration, respect and confidence.
 
Julie runs a daily sign-a-long session at lunch time for all students in
KS3 and 4. She says (signs.) that it is really good fun and the students are doing great.
 
KS4

4C spent period 1 with their fellow Elm team members in 6th form. 5E had sent out lovely invites and we thought it was a brilliant idea. All the students chatted and mingled well, and the 5E students showed 4C their ‘All about me’ board. We also shared squash and brownies.
 
The ALG students have been making different types of bread over the last few weeks. They have been practicing their independence skills such as weighing, timing and following a recipe.
 
Students in year 11 visited the REEC centre in Middleton as part of their transition process. Students already based at the REEC did a good job of manning the reception, making the year 11s feel welcome and showing them around. There was tea, coffee and juice along with posh biscuits. The year 11s really enjoyed themselves.
 
KS5

Due to Heywood Sports Centre being used the sports group took the opportunity to enjoy the nice weather at Queens Park and used a variety of different exercise machines.
 
A huge thank you to another of Redwood’s Grand Ball table sponsors, Thrilled To Bits who specialise in handmade children's partywear, party favours and handmade gifts. They have a passion for creating bespoke gifts.
 
In Vocational Education, the Skills for Independence group have been looking at jobs in Horticulture.
 
They visited the All-In-One Garden Centre and met James who was happy to answer questions and let them water the plants.
 
Student of the Week
Hassan - Keeping his cool in difficult situations.

Most Improved
Iram - For being more independent at lunchtimes