Oulder Hill Community School and Language College

Oulder Hill Community School and Language College

Parent Forum Meeting – Tuesday 30 January

The next Parent Forum meeting takes place on Tuesday 30 January from 6:00pm in the LRC at school. New and existing members are welcome to attend.

Year 8 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 1 February

Year 8 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 1st February. You should have received a letter from school and be able to make appointments via Parentmail (PMX). If you have any queries regarding making bookings for Parents’ Evening, please contact school.

Year 11 Art

Year 11 Art students have now started their GCSE Art & Design exam in lesson time. This is worth 40% of the overall grade and it is important that they attend every lesson. This exam work will continue until the 23rd March. Please be aware of this when planning any absences from school. Thank you, The Art Department.

‘Flash Bang’ Science Show

The ‘Flash Bang’ show came to Oulder Hill Science Department on Tuesday 23 January for our Year 7 and 8 students. It was presented by Dr Frank Mair.

West Side Story Theatre Trip

West Side Story tickets at the Royal Northern College of Music are still available for GCSE students and staff. The trip will take place on Thursday 22 February and will support three of our Oulder Hill students in their first semi-professional show. If students or staff are interested, please see Mrs Royle or Miss Darrington for a letter.

Expressive Arts London Trip

On Monday 22 February letters will be released for an exciting Expressive Arts trip to London. This will include tickets for 2 West End shows – ‘School of Rock’ and ‘The Comedy About a Bank Robbery’. The trip will take place on Friday 22 June - Saturday 23rd June. If students are interested, please direct them to Mrs Royle or Miss Darrington for a letter.

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday 30 January, 6:00-7:30pm – Parent Forum Meeting
• Thursday 1 February, 4:00-7:00pm – Year 8 Parents’ Evening
• Thursday 1sFebruary – Years 9 & 10 Maths Challenge
• Wednesday 7 February – Attendance Panel
• Thursday 8 and Friday 9 February – Year 11 Art PPE
• Thursday 8 February – Year 10 Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit
• Friday 9 February, 3:00pm – School Closes for Half Term
• Friday 9 to Saturday 17 February – Ski Trip
• Monday 19 February – INSET Day, School Closed to Students
• Tuesday 20 February – School Reopens for Students
• Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 February – Year 11 PPEs