Siddal Moor hosts open evening packed with wizarding tricks and science demonstrations

Siddal Moor open evening

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Siddal Moor Secondary School in Heywood held a packed open evening on Thursday 14 September filled with a variety of wizarding tricks, ‘flashes and bangs’ science demonstrations and so much more for potential future students.

As children in the borough settle into their final year at primary school, many parents’ thoughts turn to the next stage of their children’s education.

All the local secondary schools in the borough hold an open evening to allow potential students to get a flavour of the school environment and meet the staff and students.

In addition to Year Six pupils, Siddal Moor also invites students in Year Five as the period between open evenings and the closing date for applications is a short one, and for some children change can be a difficult concept.

Ms Bracken, Special Educational Needs Coordinator at Siddal Moor, said: “Inviting Year Five students to our open events has been welcomed by many parents. For those children who find change difficult, this means they can take a look around school without the pressure of having to decide and apply until the following year, helping them to prepare for how a high school feels by the time the decision year comes around.”

Activities available to try on the evening included 3D pencil creatures and monster mask painting in art, and Harry Potter literacy activities in English.

‘Yummy’ World War One trench cuisine and a typical mill worker’s lunch were on the “Do you dare ‘Come Dine With Me?’” menu in history. Pupils also had the chance to experience a taste of France in modern foreign languages and join in with a game of badminton, table tennis or golf in the sports hall with the P.E. Department.

The technology department showcased electronics and robotics, with visitors also having the opportunity to make graphic products and sample dishes from the food technology curriculum. The ever popular 'flashes and bangs' science demonstrations were back, and for those who weren’t squeamish, ‘The Variety of Life Display’ in the biology room was not to be missed.

The potential future students also had the option of a student guide to show them around the school.

Headteacher Mr Baker commented: “Many visitors complimented their student guides on their friendliness, approachability and professionalism. We are so proud of our students and we thank all those who gave their time to help.

“We fully enjoyed the evening and the opportunity to welcome potential students and their families to see and feel what Siddal Moor has to offer.”