Redwood School

Redwood School

Summer term - focus on transition

As the school moves into the second half of the summer term our focus will be on the successful and smooth transition of all our students to the next stage of their educational career. Clearly for youngsters in the current Y6 this will be a continuation of the transition programme which began in the autumn term to prepare them for their move to Redwood. Equally so, students at certain key stages within school, will be supported by staff to prepare for potential changes in September. Should you have any issues on this aspects please contact school via the home school communication book.

Y9 Visit Redwood Education and Enterprise Centre (REEC)

A number of visits have taken place to the REEC for our Year 9 students as part of their transition into Key Stage 4, giving them the opportunity to sample a day in different learning environment. From the feedback from the students, they certainly enjoyed their taster day, sampling a variety of vocational activities!

Residential activities

6th form students have been taking part in a learning programme at the Calvert Trust in Keswick and a group of our key stage 4 students have sampled the residential experiences and activities at the Burrs Activity Centre in Bury. I know that all have had a fantastic experience and the warm weather will have been a bonus!

Whole School Achievement Assembly

Further details will follow in the next few weeks but please try and make a note of the date of this special celebration event which will take place on Thursday 7 July at 10am at the Gracie Fields Theatre.

Summer term parents consultation meetings

End of year reports will be sent home in time for the parents meetings which will take place between 3.30pm – 5.00pm on the following dates :
Years 7,8 and 9 – Tuesday 12 July
Years 10 to 14 – Wednesday 13 July

KS3

KS3 have all been making the most of the great weather by doing lots of fun activities outside. On Monday some students went to Queen's park as part of their topic on travel.
 Thane Dance group performed in the annual Can’t Dance Can showcase on Friday 10 June 2016, working with Oulder Hill students, at Gracie Fields Theatre.

KS4

Students at MANTRA had a great time exploring how a fire engine works, they looked at fire safety gear and were able to dress up like fire crew personnel for the day.

Students from 4C have been very busy creating Health and Safety Leaflets giving advice on how to safely use ICT equipment.

SEB continued with the space theme and have made telescopes and papier-mâché balloon worlds.
 
The chili plants are doing well, ‘Mrs Peel’ is still just about in the lead standing at just over 15cm.

KS5

As part of the sports and leisure afternoon students and staff at REEC took part in a schools Race 4 Life to raise money for cancer Research. The students used google map to plan the safest route in the area and walked, jogged or ran a circuit around the building that was 2.5km.
 
Ellis, Aaron L and Sahil with Gail completed the circuit twice running 5km in total. Everyone got a medal for taking part and we raised £131.50.
 
Just before the half term on Friday 20 May, 6th Form had a Ball which was kindly sponsored by our main sponsor Healey Care Ltd and lots of local businesses helped by sponsoring a table too. Over 150 guests arrived in their beautiful attire to celebrate at the Rochdale Town Hall.

We had a 3 course meal and live entertainment, a professional photographer took some wonderful pictures.  It was a great night.

They was also a raffle on the night and which raised £249.00. Thank You to everyone who attended and supported the evening.
 
Student of the Week

Most Improved: James for engaging really well in both Performing Art and Music
Student of the Week: Kelsey for having a more mature attitude to life and being very helpful at lunchtimes.
 
Farewell

Michael Stridgen (Teaching Assistant) left us on Friday to start a new career. We will miss Michael very much and wish him all the best for the future.