Redwood School

Redwood School

Parent Partnership Workshop - the next parents workshop will take place on Thursday 4 November, 9.30 am at school. The focus will be a presentation by Carole Lindridge, a member of the Rochdale Parents Partnership for families of youngsters with special needs. There will be a short presentation giving details of what the partnership does, it’s vision for the future and how it can help parents of youngsters with disabilities.

Redwood / Play4U Holiday – Half Term Clubs Redwood are offering the opportunity for your son / daughter to attend a holiday club at Redwood during half term, Monday 25 – Friday 29 October. The joint project between Redwood School and Play4U will be run by staff from both organizations who are very experienced in working with our young people. Please contact David Butterworth if you wish your child to be involved.

Evening and Saturday morning Youth Clubs at Redwood We have had a very good response to our Youth Clubs. All those young people taking part have enjoyed the activities.

Well done to 15 staff Who have recently completed the 15 hours ‘Signalong’ training led superbly by Louise, Julie and Sue. Further training in will also be offered to parents.

4L have been learning all about Islam with Mrs. Watson in R.E and all about themselves in Science. Well done to Maria and Fatima who both passed their wheelchair facilitating test and are now qualified and able to help with students in wheelchairs.

Mini tag rugby festival hosted by Rochdale RUFC -pupils took part in a mini tag rugby festival on the first team pitch before the big game against Stockport.

It was great to see the following pupils taking part; Sohail M, Dominic C, Debra C, Fahad N, Brandon C, Jason R, Jordan H, Tommy D, Aaron L, Jake K and Jalessa C. Also it was nice to meet Adam who watches Rochdale RUFC on a regular basis. The guys really enjoyed the day and eventually beat Stockport 8 – 7.

Aaron Howarth deserves a big thank you from Redwood – his support both as community coach and player at Rochdale has been invaluable to us it has made such an impact on our pupils and their rugby skills.

The event was a great success. We have recently received the school / club link award – this will soon be on display with the team shirt and shield recently presented to our school by the club President Wendy Sunderland. Thanks to all at Rochdale RUFC for making us all so welcome – Tommy said ‘the hot dogs were great!’

Redwood Football Team -Redwood’s development football squad took on Oakwood. The weather was lovely and the pitch was in perfect condition. The tempo of the game was electric from the first whistle with Oakwood producing some lovely football. They fielded 3 county players who made a massive difference to the game. However the spirit of all the Redwood players could not be faulted chasing every ball and challenging for everything. When half time came Oakwood had a 5 – 1 lead. After a lengthy team talk the second half commenced much the same as the first with early pressure from Oakwood but persistent defending from a resolute Redwood defence limited the Oakwood machine to only 4 goals.

Redwood pupils take part in the Rochdale key stage 4 Swimming Gala the day was a great success. Redwood School and Newbridge School (from Oldham) were the two schools who took part in the Gala.

Newbridge swimmers really showed their ability and the regular use of their own pool has paid obvious dividends. However, the Redwood swimmers also showed a great deal of ability, some of our pupils won races but all our pupils showed that they are developing their performance and techniques. The events were 25M front crawl, breast stroke and back stroke. We finished the gala with a big relay race with Redwood and Newbridge swimmers completely mixed up into 2 equal ability teams. It was a great competitive race as well as great fun! A massive well done to both schools.


Well done to the whole squad for their fantastic effort, attitude and performance.
There is also another Swimming Gala for Key stage 3 pupils soon.


Thank you to all that attended Gateway SunSports Charity event they raised £2700.


Key Stage 3 News -Year 8/9 Yellow are working with the music man on a Christmas performance. Whilst the ASD group have been enjoying horse riding, trampolining and making ice cream! 8/9 purple have been taking part in a 3 minute Maths challenge beating their previous scores. Year 8/9 Orange have been busy out and about with a visit to Bridgewater Hall to listen to a Clarinet and Flute duo and out in the local community collecting leaves and conkers! Thank you to the parents that attended the coffee morning on Monday– an opportunity to see how well the year 7 pupils have settled into school and chat with staff.

6th form news -Tutor groups are holding transition meetings. The 3rd years are now looking at the idea of voluntary work with the V Involved group. They will be working by the Rochdale Canal, improving the footpath and making habitat for the wildlife.
6th Formers are trying to brighten up room 4, the work on the mural has now begun. The student led project has come up with the theme “A Touch Of Spring” to help lighten up these dark winter mornings. The students are really excited about the project and we are hoping it will be completed by Christmas.

Well done to Aiden S who is this week’s Student Of The Week. Aiden has been chosen because he is always polite and ready to help others.

Most Improved Student Of the Week is Riaz.

School Dinners Please note that if you pay by cheque please make it payable to GFM