Oulder Hill Community School and Language College

Oulder Hill Community School and Language College

Year 7 5-a-side Football

Congratulations to the Year 7 Boys’ Footballers who have been crowned Rochdale 5-a-side champions! The team won their two matches at the finals event and have now advanced to the county finals. Well done to the students who have participated in the competition so far: Alex Unsworth, Taylor Crook, Kelton Porter, Max Megson, Daniel Brine, Jack Campbell, Harry Butterworth, Daniel Howarth, Ashton Hines-Whitehouse, Bailey Smith and Brieley Gates.

Year 7 Boys’ Football

Well done to the Year 7 Boys’ Football team who beat St Anne’s 3-0, with goals scored by Brieley Gates, Max Megson and Jack Campbell. The boys put in lots of effort and played well, and are respectful towards each other and their opposition. They positively represent the school with their feet and their attitude! Congratulations to: Ashton Hines-Whitehouse, Jack Cowen, Kelton Porter, Taylor Crook, Bailey Smith, Jack Campbell, Frank Bennett, Max Megson, Brieley Gates, Daniel Brine, Harry Butterworth and Daniel Howarth.

Under 14 Girls’ Football

The Girls’ Under 14 Football Team played their first league matches at Matthew Moss last week. The four matches they played finished one win, one draw and two losses. Mrs Davies was really proud of the girls who did an excellent job of representing the school, well done to: Brooke Strudwick, Summer Baro, Eve Thornsby, Jessica Hughes, Maisy Phillips, Estelle Percy and Zaniyah Mehrban. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the family members and friends who came along to support the girls on such a cold evening!

Charity Fundraising

A big thank you to all students and staff who raised £1387.61 for the Sarah Percy Hope Tribute Fund by having a non-uniform day on the last day of half term, a fantastic amount for an excellent cause. This was initiated by a group of Year 10 girls: Abbie Holt, Melissa Hardman, Chloe Davies and Alana Percy.

School Production - tickets now on sale

Tickets for “Oulder Hill’s Got Talent” are now available from the school reception and via Parentmail. The show takes place on Thursday 24 November at 6:30pm. Tickets cost £6 for Adults, £5 for Children/OAPs and £16 for a Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children/OAPs). We hope you are able to join us for what will be a wonderful showcase of our talented students.

INSET Day - Friday 25 November 2016

A reminder that this Friday (25 November) is an INSET Day, school will be closed to students. Students are expected back in school as normal on Monday 28 November.

Year 10 and 11 English- Set Text Reminder

Year 10 and 11 English students - a reminder that the deadline for payment of the 19th Century Literature set text is Friday 2 December. The price is 50% off the RRP and all books are fitted with a plastic dust jacket: £2.50 for A Christmas Carol or £2.99 for Frankenstein.

Year 11 Pre-Public Exams (PPEs)

Year 11 Pre-Public Exams (PPEs) will be taking place the two weeks commencing Monday 28 November and Monday 5 December. All Year 11 students should now be revising for these upcoming exams as they are a good indicator for their final GCSE grades in the summer. Students have been given personalised timetables to tell them exactly which exams they are sitting. A full copy of the PPE timetable is available on the school website under Students, Exam Information.

Upcoming Dates

• Monday 21 to Thursday 24 November - Year 11 GCSE Catering Pre Public Exam
• Thursday 24 November, 6:30pm - School Production Performance
• Friday 25 November - INSET Day - School Closed to Students
• Monday 28 November to Friday 2 December - Year 11 Pre Public Exams
• Monday 28 November - Year 9 GCSE Art Trip to Manchester Art Gallery
• Wednesday 30 November, 11:50am-12:10pm - Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
• Thursday 1 December, 6:00-8:00pm - Celebration Evening
• Monday 5 December to Friday 9 December - Year 11 Pre Public Exams
• Monday 5 December - Year 10 GCSE Art Workshop
• Monday 5 December - Year 10 Enterprise Trip to Manchester Christmas Markets
• Thursday 8 & Friday 9 December - Year 11 GCSE Art Mock Exam
• Thursday 8 & Friday 9 December - Year 11 GCSE Drama Mock Exam
• Thursday 8 December, 3:00-6:00pm - SEND Drop In Afternoon
• Thursday 8 December, 6:00-7:30pm - Parent Forum Meeting
• Monday 12 December - Year 10 Review Day
• Monday 12 December, 1:00-3:00pm - Year 11 GCSE Drama Controlled Assessment
• Tuesday 13 December, 1:00-5:00pm - Year 11 GCSE Dance Controlled Assessment
• Wednesday 14 December - Community Christmas Lunch
• Friday 16 December, 1:00pm - School Closes for Christmas Holidays